6 Minute English
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Episodes
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Sep 20, 2021 • 6min
Why are people collecting NFTs?
What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.
Sep 16, 2021 • 7min
Robot Artists
Will Robots ever be able to think or dream? Could they fall in love or create art?
Sep 13, 2021 • 6min
Bats: Friend or foe?
Learn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.
Sep 9, 2021 • 7min
Is the planet warming up faster?
Some extreme weather events are puzzling scientists.
Sep 6, 2021 • 6min
Is technology harmful to youngsters?
Can spending hours online affect the new generation's mental health?
Sep 2, 2021 • 7min
Is chimp politics like ours?
Just like humans, chimps live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.
Aug 26, 2021 • 7min
Making sense of the census
What's behind counting people in a country? Neil and Sam talk about the census.
Aug 23, 2021 • 6min
The fear of numbers
Are you afraid of maths? Neil and Sam talk about numbers and teach you vocabulary.
Aug 19, 2021 • 7min
A future without doctors?
We discuss if artificial intelligence could replace human doctors and nurses.
Aug 16, 2021 • 6min
Lights! Camera! Kiss! - Intimacy on screen
How actors are made to feel more comfortable when filming intimate scenes.
