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…
2021-08-19 A future without doctors?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Sam will be discussing whether the revolution in artificial intelligence, often shortened to ‘AI’,…
2021-08-16 Lights! Camera! Kiss! – Intimacy on screen
Introduction Filming sex scenes or passionate kisses can be awkward for many actors. That’s when a new professional – the…
2021-08-12 Concussion in sport
Introduction Some sports, the so-called ‘full-contact’ sports like rugby, American football and boxing can be dangerous. Now, the truth about…
2021-08-09 Inside the head of Jeff Bezos
Introduction Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in the world. But how does the founder of the web giant…
2021-08-05 The history of swimming
Introduction Swimming has many health benefits and since ancient times has been used to promote strength and wellbeing. But swimming’s…