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Invasive species: Why don't we eat them?

Invasive species are causing problems for nature around the world, so why not eat them?

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Could we live without plastic?

Is it time to start living without plastic? Beth and Neil discuss this.

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Learning lessons from the Moon

Summer 2023 saw two missions to the Moon. Why are scientists so keen to get there?

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Sexism: Female farmers fighting back

Female farmers in many countries face sexism. Some are finding ways to be fairly treated.

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Our love of pets

Why do we keep, and love, pets? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach new vocabulary.

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Addicted to sugar

How has sugar become such an important part of our diets? Neil and Georgie discuss.

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The psychology of greed

Is it ever OK to be greedy?

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How the language of menus matters

Could french menu terms be going out of fashion?

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What is the future of work?

Should we be worried about our jobs disappearing? Or is the future positive?

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Fighting loneliness with soup

Neil and Beth discuss a project in the Netherlands for helping lonely people.

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Food for new mums

What do mothers eat after giving birth? Does it depend on which country you are from?

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Feed your brain

Food is fuel for our brains. So, what should we be eating?

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Plastic waste eaten by enzymes

Plastics can be difficult to recycle, could a recently discovered enzyme help?

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Sewing to fight period poverty

Period poverty affects over 500 million people worldwide. How can volunteers help?

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What makes a great library?

What makes a library a library?

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Disability in music and theatre

Learn about people trying to make it easier for disabled musicians and music fans.

• 5 mins

Why everyone loves the underdog

Could being the underdog help you succeed?

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Why sitting is bad for health

Could sitting be damaging to our health?

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Nudges: The secrets of persuasion

Are nudges good or bad?

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Dancing for the brain

Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits!

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Eating for two

Mums-to-be often feel guilty about the food they crave in pregnancy.

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Talking at the table

A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating!

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Bitter food, better health?

Could bitter foods be better for your health?

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Can you keep a secret?

Are secrets always negative? Or can they be positive too?

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How bubble tea got its bubbles

How was bubble tea invented?

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E-rickshaws driving away pollution

Are electric rickshaws the solution to urban air pollution?

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Too old to have a baby?

Is it OK to be older parents?

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How names can tell painful stories

Can names be attached to painful histories?

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Building a better world with wood?

Did you know that building with wood has benefits for our physical and mental health?

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How learning to read changes lives

How can literacy change people's lives?

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