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Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 9, 2021 • 6min
Body language online
How can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.
Dec 2, 2021 • 6min
The Human Library: Life as an open book
Would you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?
Nov 25, 2021 • 6min
How green is nuclear energy?
How safe is a nuclear plant in a world of climate extremes? Listen to Neil and Sam.
Nov 18, 2021 • 6min
Why we forget the things we learn
Georgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.
Nov 11, 2021 • 6min
Why is Super Mario so popular?
We talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.
Nov 4, 2021 • 6min
Should fast food sponsor sport?
Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?
Oct 28, 2021 • 6min
Grime: Music from architecture
We talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.
Oct 21, 2021 • 6min
Where do your tips go?
We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.
Oct 14, 2021 • 6min
Angela Merkel
Sam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.
Oct 7, 2021 • 6min
Smart tech and climate change
Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?
