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Episodi
339 episodi
Are you lonely in a crowd?
We discuss the role of crowds in modern life
7:59Food and mood
We look at the link between what you eat and how you feel.
7:54How to talk to a climate denier
The dos and don'ts of trying to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.
8:08Losing your mother tongue
Hear the story of a woman who replaced her native Czech for English.
7:57The health benefits of apples
Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
8:00Why do we procrastinate?
Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!
7:52Doomscrolling: Why do we do it?
We discuss if there is an evolutionary reason why we're attracted to bad news.
7:55Exercise for The Lazy
What's the least amount of exercise you should do to stay healthy?
7:58Can AI have a mind of its own?
Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.
7:58Climate change: Are there too many people?
Does the size of your carbon footprint depend on where in the world you were born?
7:55The hidden life of buffets
We discuss buffet meals and the history behind them and teach related vocabulary.
7:38Songwriting
We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song.
7:55United against food waste
According to the UN, one third of the food we grow is thrown away. How can we stop this?
7:563D printers
We look at the role of 3D printers in medicine, and teach you some related vocabulary.
7:56Are opinion polls accurate?
What can opinion polls really tell us?
7:59Deep-sea mining: Good or bad for the planet?
Could some ideas to deal with climate change actually damage the environment?
8:01Can music mend a broken heart?
Meet a singer-songwriter who used music to express her feelings of falling in love.
7:55The art of conversation
We discuss whether the art of conversation is being lost in the era of social media
7:57Qatar's World Cup workers
Hear about the workers who built the World Cup stadiums
7:50Controlling the weather
We discuss two different types of weather manipulation.
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