When did the western world start to think scientifically? That's the question we're asking as science writer Phillip Ball joins Alok Jha and the Science Weekly team in the pod to shed light on a crucial but hidden story in the history of rationalism.
Also in the show, we investigate why 20% of scientists admit to using brain-enhancing drugs. James Randerson gets up close and personal with the creationsist group Answers in Genesis. And finally, Peter Higgs explains his hopes, fears and embarrassment about the potential discovery of the Higgs boson or 'God particle' at CERN.
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