When Science Finds a Way

By Wellcome

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Episodes: 18

Description

More incredible stories of how scientists and communities are leading the charge against urgent health challenges. Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright as she explores groundbreaking research and pioneering innovations transforming the science of health. From traditional wildfire management approaches — rooted in Indigenous practices — to disease-preventing mosquitoes, pioneering mental health treatments, and the genomic revolution in cancer care, season two uncovers remarkable discoveries shaping our future. Brought to you by Wellcome, an independent global foundation that supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. Please visit wellcome.org for more information.

Episode Date
Cool roofs: homes fit for a hotter world
Apr 16, 2025
Working it out: exercise, the brain, and mental health
Apr 09, 2025
Cultural burning: could traditional practices prevent modern wildfires?
Apr 02, 2025
From risk to remedy: how mosquitoes could save lives
Apr 02, 2025
Season 2 trailer: the remarkable discoveries shaping our future
Mar 27, 2025
Bonus Episode: Julia Gillard discusses the future of global health
Sep 06, 2023
Preventing pandemics: the power of genomic sequencing
Aug 30, 2023
Cash transfers: can they improve mental health?
Aug 23, 2023
Sowing solutions: growing Indigenous crops for a changing climate
Aug 16, 2023
Waking up: How can sleep impact on mental health?
Aug 09, 2023
Sequencing the past: ancient DNA and respect for Indigenous customs
Aug 02, 2023
Human infection studies: meet the volunteers fighting disease
Jul 26, 2023
One billion homes: how can we revitalize informal settlements?
Jul 19, 2023
Predicting psychosis: can AI transform diagnosis?
Jul 12, 2023
Studying a city: can research transform communities?
Jul 05, 2023
Feeling the heat: how can we work on a warming planet?
Jun 28, 2023
Rethinking parenthood: how family research challenged prejudice
Jun 28, 2023
Stopping superbugs: antimicrobial resistance and the race for new antibiotics
Jun 28, 2023