2021-12-02 The Human Library: Life as an open book
Introduction We learn a lot from books and from talking to people. That’s the idea behind an initiative to create…
2021-11-25 How green is nuclear energy?
Introduction Climate change is reaching emergency levels. Some people think the best option is renewable energy. Others prefer a return…
2021-11-18 Why we forget the things we learn
Introduction Many people find it hard to remember things they’ve read or learned while other, sometimes useless, information sticks with…
2021-11-11 Why is Super Mario so popular?
Introduction Rob and Georgina talk about the famous video game character Super Mario, created in the 1980s and considered iconic.…
2021-11-04 Should fast food sponsor sport?
Introduction Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events? Why do some companies that make unhealthy…
2021-10-28 Grime: Music from architecture
Introduction In this programme, we talk about grime – a style of music which originated in the derelict tower blocks…
2021-10-21 Where do your tips go?
Introduction In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about tipping – the act of giving extra money to the waiter…
2021-10-14 Angela Merkel
Introduction Angela Merkel, who is stepping down after 16 years leading Germany, has often been referred to as ‘mutti’ –…
2021-10-07 Smart tech and climate change
Introduction Smart technology is becoming more and more commonplace in people’s homes, but coulld it help with the fight against…
2021-09-30 Going through the menopause
Introduction The menopause can be a difficult time in a woman’s life. But with age comes wisdom and experience and…
2021-09-27 Bitcoin’s energy cost
Introduction In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about the use of the virtual currency, bitcoin. It’s all very well…
2021-09-23 I love my language!
Introduction Languages carry people’s history, culture, and identity. Some indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing and, when this happens,…
2021-09-20 Why are people collecting NFTs?
Introduction Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest thing people like to collect? But what are they? Neil and Sam discuss…
2021-09-16 Robot Artists
Introduction Ai-Da is a robot that paints and creates art – but what else could robots do in the future?…
2021-09-09 Is the planet warming up faster?
Introduction Episodes of extreme weather seem to be more frequent and some scientists suspect this might be caused by human-induced…
2021-09-13 Bats: Friend or foe?
Introduction Bats are in the news quite a bit due to the Covid pandemic, but even before that they weren’t…
2021-09-06 Is technology harmful to youngsters?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Sam take a look at a new report which finds little evidence to link…
2021-09-02 Is chimp politics like ours?
Introduction Just like humans, chimps are highly intelligent. They live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.…
2021-08-26 Making sense of the census
Introduction Millions of people have tried to trace their family history and discover how their ancestors lived hundreds of years…
2021-08-23 The fear of numbers
Introduction The fear of numbers might just be in our heads and we might have enough number knowledge to get…