2023-07-06 Should we fear chatbots?
Introduction How human are chatbots? Do they really know what we are thinking, and should we fear them? That’s what…
2023-06-29 Is it wrong to eat plants?
Introduction Plants don’t have brains or nerves, but according to some scientists, they can learn, solve problems, and even recognise…
2023-06-14 Sonic seasoning
Introduction ‘Sonic seasoning’ is the idea that when you hear certain sounds or music they can enhance one flavour or…
2023-06-15 The benefits of doing nothing
Introduction Some animals evolved to do nothing. And if it’s good enough for animals, would being lazy work for humans…
2023-06-08 The art of subtitling
Introduction Subtitles help deaf people understand movies and TV. They also let you watch films in foreign languages. But in…
2023-06-01 Ecotourism: good or bad?
Introduction In recent years, nature and wildlife tourism has grown massively. Whether it’s meeting mountain gorillas or swimming with dolphins,…
2023-05-25 Can climate change cause more disease?
Introduction Every year, mosquito-borne diseases kill around three-quarters of a million globally. But could it get worse with climate change?…
2023-05-18 Food shortages
Introduction Do you know where the food you buy in the supermarket comes from? Will it always be available? With…
2023-05-11 Addicted to war
Introduction In this programme, we’ll be hearing about the extraordinary life of BBC war correspondent, Fergal Keane. His reporting helped…
2023-05-04 Ice and the origins of life on Earth
Introduction The James Webb Space Telescope recently detected the coldest ices ever in outer space, something Nasa scientists think could…
2023-04-12 Women in politics
Introduction It is often said that the qualities of empathy and understanding – often associated with women – are most…
2023-04-20 What’s the point of museums?
Introduction Many museums have been criticised for stealing ancient treasures during imperial times and that these items, such as the…
2023-04-11 How culture affects sadness
Introduction How does culture influence the way you feel and show sadness? Neil and Sam will be investigating how the…
2023-04-06 Would you eat a Kalette?
Introduction Are you adventurous when it comes to food, or do you stick to pizza or ordinary types of salad…
2023-03-06 Do you get jealous easily?
Introduction Do you get jealous if one of your friends gives more attention to someone else? Do you keep checking…
2023-03-23 Crowds
Introduction How do you feel in the middle of a crowd? Sam and Neil hear experts talking about the role…
2023-03-16 Food and mood
Introduction Scientific research into the relationship between what we eat and how we feel is growing. In this programme, we’ll…
2023-03-09 How to talk to a climate denier
Introduction Do you know somebody who doesn’t believe that climate change is happening? Most scientists say it is. Rob and…
2023-03-02 Losing your mother tongue
Introduction What does it mean for a child refugee to lose their first language? Sam and Rob hear the story…
2023-02-23 The health benefits of apples
Introduction As the proverb says: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ll hear from an expert about the…