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How to talk to a climate denier

The dos and don'ts of trying to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

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Food and mood

We look at the link between what you eat and how you feel.

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Are you lonely in a crowd?

We discuss the role of crowds in modern life

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Do you get jealous easily?

Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.

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Would you eat a Kalette?

Learn about the world of novelty vegetables.

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How culture affects sadness

Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.

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What's the point of museums?

Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.

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Women in politics

We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.

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Ice and the origins of life on Earth

Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.

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Addicted to war

A war correspondent tells his story.

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Food shortages

Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.

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Can climate change cause more disease?

Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?

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Ecotourism: good or bad?

Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?

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The art of subtitling

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

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The benefits of doing nothing

Would being lazy have a purpose in life?

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Sonic seasoning

Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.

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Is it wrong to eat plants?

We are kind to animals. What about plants?

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Should we fear chatbots?

We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

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Plants fighting pollution

We talk about whether plants can clean up our mess.

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Could you live on wild food?

We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.

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The right way to say sorry

Neil and Beth talk about different ways of apologising.

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Can we stop natural disasters?

Is there any way we can stop natural disasters being so damaging?

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Do you have eco-anxiety?

A growing number around the world are experiencing something called 'eco-anxiety'.

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Are you unhappy at work?

How can jobs change so that workers are happier?

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Heatwaves - can we adapt?

Heatwaves - can we adapt? 6 Minute English

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The stories behind our names

What can names tell us about our culture and history?

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Space-saving solar hacks

How can we find space for new solar panels?

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Making male friends

Do men find it harder than women to make close friendships? Neil and Beth discuss.

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How fans talk about their passions

Fandom is more than simply being a fan, and now it is developing its own language.

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Sounds that make you want to scream

Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.

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