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  4. Memories are made of this

    Pennie Latin explores how the brain makes and retrieves memories.

  8. How ready are you for the VR revolution?

    What's the value of virtual reality and are we ready for the rise of VR in our lives?

  9. Dinosaur Hunting with Steve Brusatte

    A whistle-stop tour of the amazing age of the dinosaurs with top expert Dr Steve Brusatte.

  10. In Search of the Competitive Edge

    Pennie Latin explores what science brings to athletic performance.

  11. Professor Lesley Yellowlees MBE - her life in 5 objects

    Professor Lesley Yellowlees CBE chooses 5 objects which capture her life and work.

  12. Talking taboo by getting personal about periods!

    Professor Hilary Critchley in an open, honest and eye-opening discussion about periods.

  13. Poo, jobbies, stinks and why they matter!

    Brace yourself for an exploration of the human gut and what it produces!

  14. Deep ocean exploration with Bathynaut Dr Jon Copley

    A fascinating insight into the life of deep ocean explorer and researcher Dr Jon Copley.

  15. A shocking story of postnatal PTSD

    Pennie Latin hears a shocking story of postnatal PTSD.

  16. Saving the planet one pill at a time

    Pennie Latin investigates how pills and medicines are polluting our environment

  17. Edinburgh brain study comes of age

    Exercise? Alcohol? Intelligence? How do you keep your brain sharp into old age?

  18. Donating your body to science

    Pennie Latin considers whether she would or could donate her body to science

  19. For the love of bog

    Pennie Latin takes a look at our rare and scientifically remarkable Scottish peat bogs.

  20. Welcome to Brainwaves

    Welcome to this new BBC podcast. The first episode will be published soon.

  21. Beautiful bogs and precious peatlands

    Pennie Latin explores the role of Scotland's bogs in the battle against climate change.