2015-11-05 The impact of plastic
The UK government has recently introduced a small charge of 5p on plastic bags in English supermarkets to try to…
2015-10-29 Shakespeare in plain English
Is Shakespeare better in plain English? A Shakespeare festival in Oregon has commissioned ‘translations’ of his plays into plain English.…
2015-10-22 New transport on two wheels
Is a hoverboard the best new transport on two wheels? The bicycle is the most popular form of two-wheeled transport…
2015-10-15 Will robots take our jobs?
Will robots take our jobs? If you are sitting at a desk, driving a taxi or answering the phone, stop…
2015-10-08 Do we read to show off?
Do we read to show off? What do you read when you are on the bus or train? Some people…
2015-10-01 Summer-born kids
Summer-born kids If a child is born in the summer, their parents could delay their start of school by up…
2015-09-24 The Earth’s core
The Earth’s core Take a trip with Rob and Alice to find out about the Earth’s core. They’ll discuss how…
2015-09-17 The meaning of clothes
The meaning of clothes Do you dress formal or casual? Do you choose trendy items or old comfortable ones? Do…
2015-09-10 The Proms
Do you like classical music? For some people, classical music is seen as a bit elitist – but you can…
2015-09-03 Is knuckle cracking good for you?
Can you crack your knuckles? What an awful sound – cracking you knuckles! Some people can and some can’t. Listen…
2015-08-27 Evolution before Darwin
Who was Patrick Matthew? We often think about Charles Darwin as the man who developed ideas about evolution but another…
2015-08-20 Lifts
Going up? How awkward is a ride in a lift? The everyday lift – or elevator – is a very…
2015-08-13 Compulsory voting
To vote or not to vote – is it your choice? For those who are able to vote, should we…
2015-08-08 Chins
What’s the point of having a chin? Almost every part of our body seems to be the subject of endless…
2015-07-30 Why do gibbons sing duets?
What are gibbons singing about? Gibbons belong to a group of animals called primates. They are small apes that live…
2015-07-23 Are models too skinny?
Are models too skinny? Should skinny – or very thin – models be stopped from working on the catwalk? Listen…
2015-07-16 Is a game just a game?
The dangers of computer games Computer games might be fun but are they good for you? Listen to Rob and…
2015-07-09 The wonder of blood
What part of our body have scientists discovered can heal and help us? For centuries, people have known that human…
2015-07-02 Why did Singapore ban gum?
Why did Singapore ban chewing gum? Do you chew gum and what do you do with it when you’ve finished?…
2015-06-25 Food banks
Feeding Britain’s poorest The UK economy is now growing after the 2008 recession. But millions of people are still struggling…