Spotlight English
Spotlight English
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Jun 7, 2019 • 15min
Fire Safety
People use fire for many things, but it is extremely dangerous. Adam Navis and Anne Muir tell about ways to use fire safely.
Jun 6, 2019 • 15min
Making Things Again
Learn about the maker movement and the power of how-to videos. Explore repair cafes and maker spaces and their influence. Discover the collaborative nature of maker fairs and skill-sharing. Find out the impact of these movements on individuals, education, and big businesses.
Jun 5, 2019 • 15min
Living With Less
Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE
Jun 4, 2019 • 15min
Pokemon! Catch Them All!
Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about the beginnings of Pokemon! It started as a simple game, but now this business is famous all around the world.for full transcript click HERE
Jun 3, 2019 • 15min
The Blind Surfer
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about Brazilian professional surfer Derek Rabelo. This sport depends on seeing, but Derek is blind.for full transcript click HERE
May 31, 2019 • 15min
Ravi Shankar, Father of World Music
Have you heard sitar music, from India? Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at the man who made this traditional music popular around the world.
May 30, 2019 • 15min
Hope for the Oceans
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about a researcher who is committed to restoring the world’s Coral Reefs.
May 29, 2019 • 15min
Leonardo's Famous Paintings
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.
May 28, 2019 • 15min
Destroying Smallpox
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the terrible disease smallpox, and the debate about destroying the last small amounts of it.
May 24, 2019 • 15min
Skin Whitening
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.
