2021-05-27 Compassion fatigue
Introduction The suffering brought about by the coronavirus pandemic seems to be making people tired of feeling sorry for others…
2021-05-20 Hermits
Introduction Are you happy being all alone, in silence, for long periods of time? Some people love it! Neil and…
2021-05-17 When males are not needed
Introduction Many animals can reproduce without having sex. Does it bring any advantage to the species that do that? Neil…
2021-05-06 Mermaids
Introduction Half-human, half-fish creatures have captured the imagination of people in different parts of the world. Neil and Georgina talk…
2021-04-29 A quieter world
Introduction Whether it’s the natural sounds of birdsong or the beeping sound on a reversing lorry – noise is something…
2021-04-22 US and China vs climate change
Introduction Can the world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases – the USA and China – work together for the…
2021-04-15 Naked in nature
Introduction Naturists think not wearing clothes outdoors is a healthy way to live, and it makes them feel good. Georgina…
2021-04-08 The language of biscuits
Introduction Rob and Neil talk about the origins and the language of this humble snack. Learn why it became popular…
2021-04-01 Is English really English?
Introduction Many of the English words we use today like beer, hand, mother and love have all survived from Old…
2021-03-25 Astronauts on strike?
Introduction What do you do if you are annoyed with your boss and your workplace is… space? In 1973, three…
2021-03-18 Digital help for blind people
Introduction Digital technology is dramatically improving the lives of blind people all around the world. Neil and Georgina talk about…
2021-03-11 What’s the key to happiness?
Introduction Feeling happy is more important than ever right now, especially as many things seem to be out of our…
2021-03-04 Looking for utopia
Introduction Many people aspire to create a happy place where everyone is cared for and nobody goes without. Rob and…
2021-02-25 Covid: One year on
Introduction Covid-19 has been responsible for more than two million deaths globally. Over a year on since the first outbreak,…
2021-02-18 Singing in tune
Introduction The act of singing is a very complex skill, involving a huge number of processes in our bodies and…
2021-02-11 Working for yourself
Introduction Many people choose to, or have to work as a freelancer to survive, but is it worth the risk?…
2021-01-28 The woman whose cells never die
Introduction Henrietta Lacks made an amazing contribution to medical research which has only recently been recognised. Rob and Georgina discuss…
2021-01-21 What makes a good story?
Introduction Telling stories is a powerful way to connect and communicate with people – they help us make sense of…
2021-01-14 For the love of foreign languages
Introduction How many languages would you like to speak? Do you agree that “to have another language is to possess…
2021-01-07 Comfort Food
Introduction Cakes, chocolate and crisps! Comfort food refers to snacks and meals we like to stuff our faces with, even…