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When Science Finds a Way
When Science Finds a Way
Wellcome

More incredible stories of how scientists and communities are leading the charge against urgent health challenges. Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright as... more

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Episodes

Working it out: exercise, the brain, and mental health

Exercise is more than just fitness – it can be a powerful tool for mental health. But what actually occurs... more

09 Apr 2025 · 40 minutes
Cultural burning: could traditional practices prevent modern wildfires?

Wildfires are intensifying globally, posing threats to health and Indigenous communities. Join Alisha and Dr Nicole Redvers as they... more

02 Apr 2025 · 39 minutes
From risk to remedy: how mosquitoes could save lives

Diseases like dengue, yellow fever and Zika claim over 700,000 lives a year. But a breakthrough from the... more

02 Apr 2025 · 37 minutes
Season 2 trailer: the remarkable discoveries shaping our future

More incredible stories of how scientists and communities are leading the charge against urgent health challenges. Join... more

27 Mar 2025 ·
Bonus Episode: Julia Gillard discusses the future of global health

  In this bonus episode, Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of Wellcome, brings together... more

06 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
Will genomic sequencing prevent future pandemics?

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the benefits of sequencing infectious disease pathogens became more visible than ever before. The possibilities... more

30 Aug 2023 · 38 minutes
Should we give out cash to improve mental health?

Poor mental health has always been associated with lower socio-economic status, but what if you turned the idea on... more

23 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
How can we feed the world with a changing climate?

With rising temperatures and shifting climates imperilling our crops, the food chain – from planting to consumer – is... more

16 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Waking up: How can sleep impact on mental health?

It may seem obvious that a lack of sleep can exacerbate poor mental health - whether a symptom, cause or... more

09 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
One scientist’s journey to respecting indigenous customs

When Danish geneticist, Professor Eske Willerslev led the team that sequenced the first ancient human genome in 2010, he... more

02 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes