2020-05-28 Is the recycling system broken?
Introduction With countries shutting their doors to foreign recyclable waste and a lack of processing capacity in Western countries, is…
2020-05-21 The soothing power of books
Introduction How can books help us relax and feel more alive during troubled times? Would reading be one of the…
2020-05-14 Shocking facts about electricity
Introduction When visiting another country and taking our electronic goods we may find ourselves checking plugs and voltage, looking for…
2020-05-07 The importance of handwashing
Introduction Hungarian doctor, Ignaz Semmelweiss was the first person to realise that keeping hands clean can really help prevent diseases…
2020-04-30 Tips for parents coping with kids at home
Introduction How do you keep children educated and entertained at home in situations like the lockdown caused by the coronavirus…
2020-04-23 The power of crying
Introduction Sam and Neil talk about crying. Does it really make us feel better? Do women cry more than men?…
2020-04-16 Are bucket lists always a good thing?
Introduction Have you always wanted to learn to dance the tango, do a magic trick, or skydive? If so, perhaps…
2020-04-09 Is the pasty really Cornish?
Introduction Rob and Neil discuss the origins of the Cornish pasty. This traditional tasty snack is popular around the world…
2020-04-02 Touring bands and climate change
Introduction When music bands tour, it comes at a cost to the environment. Huge amounts of carbon are generated when…
2020-03-26 Training artificial intelligence
Introduction How clever is artificial intelligence? It currently helps us in many ways from car satnavs to detecting cancer cells…
2020-03-19 Meditation and the brain
Introduction Meditating can change your mind – that’s the opinion of some experts. Listen to this episode of 6 Minute…
2020-03-12 Will humans become extinct?
Introduction What is the chance of the human race surviving the 21st century? There are many dangers – climate change…
2020-03-05 The circular economy
Introduction The amount of waste we produce around the world is huge and it’s a growing problem. Recycling has partly…
2020-02-27 Eating pond scum
Introduction How do you feed the world’s ever-growing population when the amount of land available to grow things is getting…
2020-02-20 Could you give up fast fashion?
Introduction Lots of people are planning to buy no new clothes this year, favouring second-hand or making do with what…
2020-02-13 How resilient are you?
Introduction How do you deal with difficult situations? Why do some people cope better in times of stress than others?…
2020-02-06 Is it good to disagree?
Introduction Have we lost respect for those who disagree with us? At a time when public debate has become so…
2020-01-30 The benefits of low emission zones
Introduction Cities around the world are trying to clean up the air people breathe. One way of doing this is…
2020-01-23 Women in politics
Introduction Thousands of women have signed up with 50:50 Parliament to register their interest in standing as an MP (Member…
2020-01-10 Could you give up booze for a month?
Introduction Do you enjoy having a glass of wine, gin or a beer with friends? Would you be able to…