Close your eyes and picture a beach.
Now imagine seeing nothing at all.

Around four percent of people have aphantasia, the inability to form mental images. In this episode, we explore what it’s like to think without pictures, how scientists discovered this hidden variation in the human mind, and why brain scans show something surprising is still happening behind the scenes.

Aphantasia challenges what we think imagination, memory and consciousness really are, and reveals just how different our inner worlds can be.

It’s a reminder that there’s more than one way to think, and that science is far stranger, and more interesting, than we assume.

Is bigger always better?
Science says not quite.

In this episode of Science That’s Actually Interesting, we unpack the real research behind male anatomy, attraction, intimidation, and evolution. Drawing on a large peer-reviewed study, we explore why certain traits evolve even when they are not especially useful, how humans make snap judgments based on visual cues, and why men often overestimate what others actually care about.

This is not a joke episode or clickbait. It is a fascinating look at human psychology, sexual selection, and competition, and what they reveal about how we judge each other, often without realising it.

Awkward? A little.
Important? Definitely.
And backed by real data.

Welcome to Science That’s Actually Interesting, the podcast that proves science does not have to be slow, dry, or boring. In this short trailer, get a taste of what the show is all about, fun, curiosity-driven deep dives into the science shaping our world.

From climate and environment to space, technology, and human behaviour, each episode breaks down complex ideas through storytelling, surprising facts, and clear explanations. If you love asking questions, enjoy a good story, and want science that is informative, entertaining, and refreshingly human, this podcast is for you.

Hit subscribe and stay curious.