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Episódios
348 episódios
Can climate change cause more disease?
Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?
7:59Food shortages
Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.
8:10Addicted to war
A war correspondent tells his story.
8:00Ice and the origins of life on Earth
Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.
7:59Women in politics
We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.
7:56What's the point of museums?
Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.
7:58How culture affects sadness
Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.
7:53Would you eat a Kalette?
Learn about the world of novelty vegetables.
8:13Do you get jealous easily?
Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.
7:58Are 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.
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