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Latest episodes
Nov 12, 2020 • 6min
Could you be a victim of online fraud?
We talk about online fraud and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.
Nov 5, 2020 • 6min
Melting ice sheet: Is it too late?
Many scientists are wondering whether it’s now too late to stop global warming.
Oct 29, 2020 • 6min
Walkman: the music player revolution
Neil and Georgina take a nostalgic look back at the 1980s and the birth of the Walkman.
Oct 22, 2020 • 6min
Could humans live in underwater cities?
Hear about projects to create liveable underwater habitats and learn new vocabulary.
Oct 15, 2020 • 6min
Hacking help for US elections
Rob and Sam discuss plans in the US to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on election day.
Oct 8, 2020 • 6min
Do chimps have the same emotions as us?
Hear Jane Goodall talk about the deep connections between humans and the great apes.
Oct 1, 2020 • 6min
How can we make the web a better place?
Neil and Sam talk about the subject and teach you vocabulary along the way.
Sep 24, 2020 • 6min
Coronavirus: Dealing with mass unemployment post-pandemic
This podcast explores the challenges of post-pandemic mass unemployment, discusses the need for a radical approach, and introduces the Danish model as a potential solution. The Danish model combines labor market flexibility with government support for upskilling and re-skilling, addressing the predicted unemployment surge caused by the COVID pandemic.
Sep 17, 2020 • 6min
Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe
Grandmothers are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community.
Sep 10, 2020 • 6min
Is there a future without bees?
The number of bees is declining at an alarming rate, with serious consequences for us.
