Humans’ love of festivals is something that transcends time and culture, so as summer draws to a close, we’re getting our teeth into some neuroscience and finding out why we love them so much! From historic carnivals, to modern day raves, we’re looking at the science behind groups, bonding and rituals, and uncovering the science behind it all in the process. Special thanks to today’s expert Dimitris Xygalatas! <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Humans’ love of festivals is something that transcends time and culture, so as summer draws to a close, we’re getting our teeth into some neuroscience and finding out why we love them so much! From historic carnivals, to modern day raves, we’re looking at the science behind groups, bonding and rituals, and uncovering the science behind it all in the process. Special thanks to today’s expert Dimitris Xygalatas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans’ love of festivals is something that transcends time and culture, so as summer draws to a close, we’re getting our teeth into some neuroscience and finding out why we love them so much! From historic carnivals, to modern day raves, we’re looking at the science behind groups, bonding and rituals, and uncovering the science behind it all in the process. Special thanks to today’s expert Dimitris Xygalatas! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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