Are you lonely in a crowd?

Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More

What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other s ... Show More

Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you... without a driver! While this might seem scary, driverless cars are already operating safely in many cities around the world. These autonomous cars contain huge amounts of technology to help them drive alongsi ... Show More

How do you feel when you are in crowded places? When was the last time you were in a crowded place? What places do you think are often crowded? How often do you go to crowded places? Do you like crowded places? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https ... Show More

How large was the crowd at the recent U.S. presidential inauguration? Or the inauguration 8 years ago? Or at last Saturday’s Women’s March in Washington D.C.? Keep on listening to find out how crowd sizes are estimated. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2kAq43R Hosted ... Show More

Follow the crowd and learn a new English expression! 

How do you stand out when it seems like everything is so saturated? When there seems to be so much noise and so many people seeking attention?Well thats exactly what we're digging into in today's episode.If you have been wondering how some people seem to stand out from the crowd ... Show More

What happens when people gather in crowds – whether for political rallies, protests, football games or religious pilgrimages? Stephen Reicher, PhD, of St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, discusses why “mob mentality” is a myth; other misconceptions about crowd behavior; the role ... Show More

I came across some mildly terrifying statistics on loneliness and wanted to figure out what was going on. In this episode Drew and I break down three paradoxes we're calling “The Three Paradoxes of Modern Loneliness” and they are as follows: We are more connected than ever, yet l ... Show More

Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers 

Most of us have heard that the speed at which you drive can impact your gas mileage but by how much? My guess is you probably believe it isn’t a lot. This episode begins by explaining how much slowing down will save you on gas – and it is more than you think. And if you have a bi ... Show More

<p class="p1">you can’t sit with us… jks you can. in this episode of Goes Without Saying, we (sephy &amp; wing) explore popularity! does coolness equate to happiness? why are we all so desp to be popular? is it even worth being liked? has social media and the rise of influencers ... Show More