The world's oldest person recently passed (as did Ireland's coincidentally) so in this week's episode, Luke takes a look at the science behind longevity.

The research behind staying alive longer is being backed by some of the world's wealthiest tech giants such as Jeff Bezos who's goal is to investigate the possibility of 'reverse aging'. What role do the unique chracteristics of the naked naked mole rat play and the very real life lengthening properties of staying active.

He looks at the incredible effects of a healthy diet as well as the part your genes have to play.

So if you want to hit the century to get The Centenarian Bounty from the President make sure to listen very carefully!

With the release of the latest installment of the Aliens franchise (Alien:Romulus), Luke thought it timely to revisit the scientific possibility of the existence of extra terrestrial life.

He tells an intriguing tale of NASA's efforts to make contact going back to the launch of Voyager in the 70s and what artefacts that might pique the interest og a nosy alien. He also reveals the recent revelations regarding the possibility of life on Mars.

Take your protein pills, put your helmet on and enjoy!

Responding to a request from a listener, this week's episode has Luke explaining the science of hypnosis. What is it and how does it work?

Luke also examines the benefitial use of hypnosis to treat mental health, in pain relief and helping with nausea as well as its suspected use by Satan to control earth's population by way of heavy metal.

You have been warned!