Science does not have to be slow, dry or boring. Science That’s Actually Interesting explores science with curiosity, clarity and humour. Each episode takes a fun, light-hearted deep dive into topics from climate and environment to health, technology, space and human behaviour. Informative, entertaining and refreshingly human, this is science for curious listeners who love stories and want to stay curious about the world.
Science That's Actually Interesting
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Podcast Overview
Science does not have to be slow, dry or boring. Science That’s Actually Interesting explores science with curiosity, clarity and humour. Each episode takes a fun, light-hearted deep dive into topics from climate and environment to health, technology, space and human behaviour. Informative, entertaining and refreshingly human, this is science for curious listeners who love stories and want to stay curious about the world.
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2026
Your Dog Is Older Than Civilization… And We Just Proved It
<p>Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, but new DNA evidence just rewrote that history.</p><p>Scientists have discovered the oldest genetic proof of dogs, showing they were already living with humans across Europe and Asia more than 15,000 years ago.</p><p>In this episode, we explore how wolves became companions, why early humans kept them, and how this unlikely partnership helped shape human history.</p><p>Because your dog isn’t just a pet—it’s a living piece of the Ice Age.</p><p><br></p><p>https://substack.com/@docpjharvey</p>
April 16, 2026
Your Brain on Psychedelics Isn’t What You Think
<p>For decades, psychedelics were thought to throw the brain into chaos. But a massive new study analysing over 500 brain scans tells a very different story.</p><p>In this episode of Science That’s Actually Interesting, we explore what really happens in the brain on psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT. Instead of breaking brain networks, these drugs may actually increase communication between them, reshaping how we think, feel, and perceive the world.</p><p>This isn’t just about trippy experiences. It’s about consciousness, mental health, and a growing scientific shift from hype to clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>https://docpjharvey.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>www.docpjharvey.com</p>
April 10, 2026
Did Your DNA Already Decide How Long You'll Live?
<p>How much control do we really have over how long we live? For decades scientists believed lifestyle was the biggest factor. But new research suggests something surprising. Once accidents and infectious diseases are removed from the data, genetics may explain nearly half of human lifespan. In this episode of Science That’s Actually Interesting, we explore why scientists underestimated the power of genes, how twin studies revealed the hidden signal, and what centenarians might teach us about aging.</p><p><br></p><p>Website: www.docpjharvey.com</p><p>Substack - https://substack.com/@docpjharvey</p>
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