Mosaic Science Podcast

"She packed up everything and moved to California to die. And she almost did. Less than a week after moving, Ellie was attacked by a swarm of Africanised bees." Ellie Lobel was ready to die. Then she was attacked by bees. Christie Wilcox hears how venom can be a saviour. Written by Christie Wilcox, read by Pip Mayo, produced by Barry J Gibb For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosaic-science-podcast/id964928211?mt=2  RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you liked this story, we recommend Lovely grub: are insects the future of food? by Emily Anthes, also available as a podcast.

After his son’s suicide aged 18, Steve Mallen sees the world differently. Along with a growing number of mental health experts, he wants to reduce the rate of suicide across the world, and is aiming for zero.  Written by Simon Usborne  Read by Kirsten Irving Produced by Graihagh Jackson For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss    

They were the forgotten army. Taken captive during World War II, they lived lives of desperation and disease, internment and ingenuity. Long unspoken, their tale is now told through the voices of those who survived. Audio producer: Chris Chapman Sound designer: Eloise Whitmore Assistant producer: Ellie Pinney Fact checker: Laura Dawes Editor: Mun-Keat Looi Hear and read accompanying extras and a full transcript for this story on Mosaic: https://wellc.me/2wzmRfA  Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

Emma Young meets a woman with dissociative identity disorder and discovers what happens when you lose your sense of being an individual. Written by Emma Young Read by Kirsten Irving Produced by Graihagh Jackson To read the full story visit: https://wellc.me/2KqInpG Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast, free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosaic/id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

John Osborne has always hated the sound of whistling. But it wasn’t until a man whistling in a café infuriated him so much that he got up and left that he realised it was becoming a problem. Could he even be suffering from misophonia – a condition characterised by a strong dislike of certain sounds? To get to the root of the issue, John embarks on a whimsical journey of self-discovery, diving headfirst into the worlds of professional whistling and psychology in an attempt to understand if he could ever learn to tolerate – or even love – the sound of whistling. Narrated by John Osborne Produced by Barry J Gibb For more stories, visit mosaicscience.com For more audio documentaries and audiobooks, subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

Marian Partington is working to forgive Rosemary West – one of her sister’s killers – because she thinks the only way to break the cycle of female violence is to understand it.  Written by Katharine Quarmby Read by Kirsten Irving To read the full story visit: https://mosaicscience.com/story/women-kill-abuse-torture-female-violence/  Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast, free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss  

"Men have been circumcised for thousands of years, yet our thinking about the foreskin seems as muddled as ever. And a close examination of this muddle raises disturbing questions. Is American exceptionalism justified? Should we really be funding mass circumcision in Africa? Or by removing the foreskins of men, boys and newborns, are we actually committing a violation of human rights?" Common in the US, rare in Europe and now championed in Africa, male circumcision is hotly debated. Jessica Wapner explores whether the gains are worth the loss. Written by Jessica Wapner, read by Pip Mayo, produced by Barry J Gibb For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosaic/id964928211?mt=2itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you liked this story, we recommend listening to Mosaicscience – The-future-of-sex by Emily Anthes, also available on our podcast.

Bringing genetics into medicine leads to more accuracy, better diagnosis and personalised treatment – but not for everyone. Carrie Arnold meets families for whom gene testing has led only to unanswered questions. Written by Carrie Arnold Read by Rebecca Macintosh Produced by Graihagh Jackson For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

Most of us would rather not think about what happens to our bodies after death. But that breakdown gives birth to new life in unexpected ways. Written by Moheb Costandi Read and produced by Barry J Gibb This story was first published in May 2015. For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

For the first 20 years of his life, Henry Nicholls had a healthy relationship with sleep. Shortly after his 21st birthday, he began to experience symptoms of narcolepsy, a debilitating disorder that’s plagued him ever since. Sleep research is progressing, so why are he and others like him still waiting for a cure? Written by Henry Nicholls Read by Graihagh Jackson Produced by Graihagh Jackson For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss  

Radioactivity stirs primal fears in many people, but Geoff Watts argues that an undue sense of its risks can cause real harm. Written and read by Geoff Watts Produced by Barry J Gibb For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

If you’re hit by lightning, there’s a nine in ten chance you’ll survive. But what are the lasting effects of being exposed to hundreds of millions of volts? Written by Charlotte Huff. Read by Kirsten Irving Produced by Graihagh Jackson For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss  

In this special episode,Mosaic's Editor Chrissie Giles interviews the doctor and best-selling writer Atul Gawande about end-of-life care, the death of his father, and how we can create dignity for all of us as we age and at the end of life. - For more great stories visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss Read the feature, 'Breaking bad news': mosaicscience.com/story/breaking-bad-news

Traditional flush toilets aren’t an option in many parts of the world, but neither is leaving people with unsafe and unhygenic choices. Now, one company is piloting a new loo that's waterless, off-grid and able to charge your phone. Lina Zeldovich travels to Madagascar to witness the start of a lavatorial revolution. Written by: Lina Zeldovich Read by: Rebecca Mackintosh Produced by: Graihagh Jackson   For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com   If you liked this story, we recommend 'Lovely grub: are insects the future of food?' by Emily Anthes https://mosaicscience.com/story/eating-insects/

"Almost 30 per cent of children in care in Australia come from an Aboriginal background: 'The Stolen Generation - when Aborigines were forcibly taken away from their families - may not just be a shameful part of Australia's history...'. 'Is this seriously happening, in 2014?' I wonder. Most Australians are aware of the Stolen Generation, when it was legal for the government to take Aboriginal children away from their families. But this forced separation, I thought, had ended decades before." Healthcare in Australia’s Aboriginal communities is hindered by a long history of racial discord between very different cultures. Georgina Kenyon discovers the story of one young woman who died in the 1980s, and asks whether anything has changed since. Written by Georgina Kenyon, read by Pip Mayo and produced by Barry J Gibb For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you like

"What use, if any, is homesickness? 'It's purpose is the same today as it has been for millions of years - to deter us from leaving supportive groups and environments,' writes Mark Leary, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University in the USA, in Duke Magazine. 'Homesickness would have been relatively uncommon, occurring only when individuals were separated from supportive, familiar people.'" What does it mean to be homesick in 2015, and does technology help or hinder us when we move to a new place? John Osborne revisits his past to find out. For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you liked this story, we recommend listening to 'Secrets of the strong-minded' by Emma Young, also available as a podcast.

After giving birth, Catherine Carver became convinced that her baby had been swapped and that social workers were plotting to kill her. She recounts her terrifying journey into postpartum psychosis, and how she found healing in unexpected ways. Written by: Catherine Carver Read by: Kirsten Irving Produced by: Graihagh Jackson To read the full story visit: mosaicscience.com/story/post-partu…l-health-babies/ Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you liked this story, we recommend 'Better spaces for mental health', available here:mosaicscience.com/story/better-spa…s-mental-health/

"Despite all the ridicule and aversion and shame, we can no longer deny the emerging power of poo. Perhaps it's time to push past the disgust and start giving a shit. And doing so proudly." Brace yourself for the unbelievable next big thing in healthcare: faecal transplants. Written by Bryn Nelson, read by Segun Akingbola, produced by Barry J Gibb. For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2SPQebMqfZanxDcMJ0hzdz?si=EQw17wS7QF-ewiThJyrkiA If you liked this story, we recommend 'This is what happens after you die' by Moheb Costandi, also available as a podcast. Link to the article: https://mosaicscience.com/story/what-happens-after-you-die/

Out of the blue, Vanessa Potter lost her sight. As she recovered, her senses mingled – hearing and touch changed the way she saw colours. Her quest to understand why introduced her to new tech that uses sound to help blind people see. Written by: Vanessa Potter Read by: Charlotte Hussey Produced by: Graihagh Jackson If you enjoyed this story, you might enjoy 'In the blink of an eye' by Bryn Nelson which you can access here: mosaicscience.com/story/severe-eye-pain/ For more stories and to read the original text, visit mosaicscience.com. Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss And also now available on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2SPQebMqfZa…S7QF-ewiThJyrkiA audiobook,brain,cognitive,deja,memory,mind,perception,philosophy,podcast,      

"By the end of that day the September 11th Fund had been established by two major local charities. Donations poured in. Money first went on immediate aid - hot meals for rescue workers, emergency cheques for victims and their families - and then funds were made available for programmes to help New Yorkers to recover. The damage wasn't only physical, but psychological. Counsellors set up services in local churches, and psychiatrists came from around the country to offer their expertise and their insights. Thoughts turned to the city's children - how would they deal with the stress and trauma?" Can children be made more psychologically ‘resilient’ to traumas like 9/11 – as well as the stress of everyday life? Emma Young meets a former school principal who believes they can. Written by Emma Young, read by Kirsten Irving, produced by Barry J Gibb, edited by Geoff Marsh. For more stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id9649