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Listen to New York Chef Anna Klinger, Singapore eatery owner Ka Yi Ong, and Michelin-starred chef Kevin Meehan share their strategies for restaurant survival during the pandemic. From successful delivery services to creative outdoor dining makeovers, these experts offer insights into adapting and thriving in the ever-changing food industry landscape.

Why being bored might be good for us. Ed Butler speaks to Kate Greene, a science writer who experienced months of isolation as part of a project to test how astronauts might cope with the boredom of a long trip to Mars. John Eastwood from the Boredom Lab at York University in Toronto and Erin Westgate from the University of Florida discuss the impact boredom can have on our ability to work. Dr Sandi Mann, author of The Upside of Downtime argues that boredom can be the secret to creative thought.(Photo: A woman bored at work, Credit: Getty Images)

Topics include the destruction of ancient rock shelters, biotechnology in food production, the future of city center offices post-pandemic, and romance scammers on social media

Does farming as we know it have a future? We hear from those who argue biotechnology is about to disrupt agriculture for good.Shifting diets and food sources will put one million US farming jobs at risk, according to futurist Tony Seba of the think-tank Rethink X.But cattle farmers are not about to give up their livelihoods so easily. We hear from British farmer Andrew Loftus and Danielle Beck of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in the US.Manuela Saragosa also speaks to Henning Steinfeld at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.Producers: Laurence Knight and Szu Ping Chan.(Photo: a cow in a field. Credit: Getty Images)

Lisa Forte, a cyber security expert, and Professor Alan Woodward discuss the global industry of romance scamming, focusing on the emotional manipulation tactics used by scammers impersonating military personnel. The podcast delves into real-life accounts of victims falling prey to elaborate schemes, with a spotlight on cases from South American countries and Nigeria. Investigative journalist Jack Nicas uncovers the harrowing tale of a victim who lost $350,000 to a romance scammer, shedding light on the enduring prevalence of romance scams for monetary gain.

Folawe Omikunle, CEO of Teach for Nigeria, discusses the impact of Covid-19 on education in Africa, highlighting the challenges faced by students and schools. The Vice Chancellor of Nigeria's University of Benin talks about the lack of infrastructure hindering remote learning. The founder of Imano shares insights on the shift to online learning in higher education.

Can a simple nudge change behaviour for the common good - even in potentially life and death situations? Elizabeth Hotson talks to Helena Rubenstein, Head of Behavioural Science of Innovia Technology, about a successful experiment to stop drink driving and Martine Visser, economics professor at the university of Cape Town, explains how nudging the inhabitants of South Africa’s most populous city to use less water, averted Day Zero. Plus Erez Yoeli, a research associate in altruism at MIT tells us how selfish people can be persuaded to act in everyone’s best interests. And Ravi Gurumurthy CEO of charity, Nesta, explains how the Behavioural Insights Team applies behavioural science to public policy. Produced by Sarah Treanor. (Picture of bing soo by Elizabeth Hotson).

Belarus protests and strikes impact economy; women suffer during pandemic; Beirut business owners cope post-explosion; UK hosts socially distanced concert; Belarus' corruption and economy; challenges faced by women; tragedy of Beirut blast; migrants' struggles; China-Australia trade war; Australia's wine industry accused by China; success of socially distanced concert event in the UK

President Trump has given the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok a deadline to sell off its US operations, or else he will have it shut down in the country. Microsoft and Oracle have been rumoured to be interested.Russell Brandom of tech site The Verge tells Ed Butler that the extent of what's on offer is over-hyped. But Jason Davis, associate professor of entrepreneurship at Insead says a US-only version of the app would still have considerable merit. In any case, Sandra Wachter, associate professor at the Oxford Internet Institute, says the threat President Trump thinks TikTok represents won't go away simply by shaving off its US operations.Producer: Edwin Lane(Picture Credit: Getty Images.)

Dr Husain Abuakar from Omdurman Teaching Hospital discusses the struggles faced in Sudan due to Covid and sanctions. The challenges of accessing vital medical equipment, financial support, and information-sharing are highlighted. The impact of sanctions on healthcare and the efforts to lift them are explored, shedding light on the difficult situation in the country.