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Binge Drinking in Russia - A Man's Game?

Tune in to our Podcast: Tanya Jukkala from the Baltic and East European Graduate School at Södertörn University College in Stockholm explores the impact of gender and socioeconomic factors on binge drinking in Russia.

Early maths education - the right chemistry for girls?

Tune in to our Podcast: Andrew Penner discusses the link between avoidance of science and family background, and how we can potentially reverse this trend.

The Iceman Cometh

Tune in to our Podcast: Using CT scans, Dr. Frank Ruhli of the University of Zurich has unravelled the mystery of a 5,000 year old Glacier Mummy.

Beer Belt vs Olive Belt: Does weight affect your wages?

Obesity doesn't just impact your health–it can pinch your wallet too! Tune in to our Flash Podcast on a recent study from Economics and Human Biology.