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…
2021-08-02 Do consumers care about carbon footprint?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Sam will be looking at an idea to add a label showing the carbon…
2021-07-29 Are humans a messy species?
Introduction How do us humans compare with other animals when it comes to keeping ourselves and our environment clean? In…
2021-07-26 The loneliest man in history
Introduction Can you imagine being left in a capsule orbiting the Moon all by yourself, while your team mates go…
2021-07-22 The language of wine
Introduction For some, it’s a companion when it comes to relaxing at the end of a hard day. For others,…
2021-07-19 How colour affects us
Introduction Do red and yellow make you happy? Are you sad in a environment with a lot of blue? This…