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- 529 - Is social media dead?
What is your favourite social media platform? Do you still use it as much as you did three or four years ago? With the rise of generative AI, many social media users are finding their feeds cluttered with content that they feel no real connection with. Is social media on a downward spiral? Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 528 - Is it OK to disagree?
Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 01 Jan 2026 - 527 - Was Christmas better in the past?
It's Christmas time in the UK. And like with celebrations around the world, people have lots of traditions that they do every year, and memories about Christmas from their childhood. But were the Christmases of the past as magical as we remember? Neil and Beth discuss a strange emotion we can feel at Christmas called nostalgia.
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Thu, 25 Dec 2025 - 526 - Finding and eating wild food
Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer... or the wild? For our distant ancestors, foraging for wild food was vital for survival, while these days we tend to rely on farmed food, bought in shops. Pippa and Beth discuss foraging and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 525 - How are horses helping to heal humans?
Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help with physical and mental illness? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 524 - What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?
You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps... and we love them! With many different shapes, sizes and flavours, there's a lot to choose from, but why do we like them so much? And what are some of the other crispy snacks enjoyed around the world? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 04 Dec 2025 - 523 - How are influencers affecting politics?
We've seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – from lifestyle and fashion, to sports, travel, gaming and music. But did you know that some social media influencers are trying to get involved in politics? Beth and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 522 - Do you have good dining etiquette?
Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 521 - How important is play?
We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - 520 - Do you like garlic?
It makes our food tasty and our breath smelly, but what are some of the other uses of garlic...? Apart from warding off vampires, of course! Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 519 - Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or something else? Maybe you usually don't bother with breakfast! Well, some experts believe that a large breakfast could be the key to maintaining healthy eating habits. Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 518 - Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?
Do you believe that life exists on other planets? Well, here's an even more mysterious idea: Have you ever considered that there might have been another civilisation with advanced technology on planet Earth... before humans? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 517 - Are we too fixated on protein?
We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body's functions, including growth, repair, the immune system and, of course, building muscles! But has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 16 Oct 2025 - 516 - What makes a good citizen?
Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 515 - Have you ever seen a whale?
How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have captured our imaginations throughout history. But have humans always had a positive relationship with whales? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 514 - The criminal trade in ancient objects
Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way to learn about the history and culture of different civilisations. But did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade these ancient objects? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 513 - Would you like a robot companion?
Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a robot? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 512 - What causes hearing loss?
As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 11 Sep 2025 - 511 - The joys of writing lists
Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When you stop to think about it, many of the things we read and write in our everyday lives are some sort of list, but why are they so common? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 04 Sep 2025 - 510 - What's it like to be a twin?
Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you avoid asking when you meet a twin? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 509 - What's your favourite snack?
Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies?
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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 - 508 - Grown-ups buying kids’ toys
What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 14 Aug 2025 - 507 - Are you flourishing?
Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?
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Thu, 07 Aug 2025 - 506 - What is the manosphere?
Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?
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Thu, 31 Jul 2025 - 505 - What is degrowth?
Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC podcast What in the world who explains the idea of degrowth.
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Thu, 24 Jul 2025 - 504 - How can we help wild bees?
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help?
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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 503 - Do you need to declutter your home?
Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter!
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Thu, 10 Jul 2025 - 502 - How do you say sorry?
When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world.
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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 - 501 - Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?
Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 26 Jun 2025 - 500 - How do babies communicate?
How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 19 Jun 2025 - 499 - Can climate change affect our mental health?
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?
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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 - 498 - How important is politeness?
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?
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Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 497 - What's your favourite kind of noodle?
Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 29 May 2025 - 496 - Foods that go crunch
Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 22 May 2025 - 495 - Which cooking oil is the best?
Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you buy more expensive products? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 15 May 2025 - 494 - Should animals be kept in zoos?
How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 08 May 2025 - 493 - Can cows prevent wildfires?
How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 01 May 2025 - 492 - How climate change affects animal migration
Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 24 Apr 2025 - 491 - Can AI solve crime?
Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder?
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 490 - Learning multiple languages
Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 489 - Are we getting more allergic to things?
Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 488 - Can we boost the immune system?
Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from experts and teach you some vocabulary.
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 - 487 - Healthy meals on a budget
Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025 - 486 - Should we eat less rice?
Demand for rice is increasing, but is it possible to grow it in a more eco-friendly way?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 485 - The country that measures happiness
Bhutan: The country that measures happiness. Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil and Pippa.
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Thu, 06 Mar 2025 - 484 - A vaccine for cancer
There's been a breakthrough in cancer research! Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil and Beth.
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Thu, 27 Feb 2025 - 483 - Young women on social media
How do women in different countries experience the online world?
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Thu, 20 Feb 2025 - 482 - Rage bait: How online anger makes money
How do people make money from rage bait? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 481 - Why smells make us feel at home
How can smells make you feel at home?
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Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 480 - Becoming a musician
Learn about life as a musician from some people around the UK.
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Thu, 30 Jan 2025 - 479 - How the world learned to love fast food
How did fast food spread around the world?
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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 - 478 - Which country has the best schools?
How do you compare education systems?
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Thu, 16 Jan 2025 - 477 - Eating 50-year-old stew
Would you eat a stew that's been in a pot for 50 years?
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Thu, 09 Jan 2025 - 476 - Are you drinking enough water?
How much water do you drink every day? Is it enough?
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Thu, 02 Jan 2025 - 475 - Embarrassed to go to the doctor?
What are the consequences of medical embarrassment?
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Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - 474 - Call centres: Are you talking to AI?
Could AI make call centre queues less painful?
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - 473 - Making 'mum friends'
Is making new ‘mum friends’ the positive experience it’s often described as?
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Thu, 12 Dec 2024 - 472 - Can you trust ancestry DNA kits?
Are DNA ancestry tests a reliable way to trace your ancestry? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
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Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 471 - How babies learn to talk
What do babies need to learn to do to be able to talk?
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Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - 470 - The secrets to a healthy old age
How can we stay healthy in old age? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 469 - The bond between sisters
A relationship between sisters can be one of the closest there is. Neil and Georgie tune in to a BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour special about sisterhood and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 468 - Having acne
Acne affects people of all ages, but especially teenagers. Neil and Beth listen to a skin doctor talking about the condition and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 467 - Why you need a good night's sleep
Why is it so important to get a good night's sleep?
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 466 - Divorce: Why does it happen?
How is divorce talked about in different countries? Georgie and Phil teach you some new vocabulary.
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Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 465 - Tech that refuses to die
Technology is always changing! Or is it...? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 464 - Did Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake?
Could 73,000 Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 463 - What decides our taste?
What makes us like the flavours we like? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 462 - Learning a new food culture
If you moved to a different country, how would you cope with new kinds of food? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 461 - Saving water in the driest place on Earth
How can farmers water their crops when they live in the driest place on Earth? Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 19 Sep 2024 - 460 - Keeping kids off smartphones
Can you stop a child having a phone if all their friends have one? Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 459 - Less salt, better health
Are we all eating too much salt? Neil and Georgie teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Correction: In the programme we say that meat contains 19% salt, making it the saltiest type of everyday food. In fact it’s some processed meat and meat dishes that contains 19% salt, according to the British Heart Foundation.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 458 - Meet a real Willy Wonka
Mmm, delicious. Hear a real-life chocolate maker talking about her job! Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 457 - Why we love dumplings
Every country seems to have its own version of dumplings! Neil and Beth discuss.
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Thu, 22 Aug 2024 - 456 - Kids and climate change
What are young people's thoughts on climate change?
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Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 455 - Birthday cakes
How have birthday cakes changed over the years?
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Thu, 08 Aug 2024 - 454 - The science of falling in love
What's really happening in our brain when we fall in love?
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Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 453 - Why read books, not screens?
Why is it better to read from a book than a screen? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 452 - AI to reduce animal testing
Could AI reduce the need for animal testing? Phil and Georgie teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 451 - The school that puts the kids in charge
What happens when you put the kids in charge of the school? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 11 Jul 2024 - 450 - What can we learn from toddlers?
You might think that we teach toddlers, but they can teach us as well! Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 449 - How learning to read changes lives
How can literacy change people's lives? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 448 - Building a better world with wood?
Did you know that being in nature, and building with wood, has benefits for our physical and mental health? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 - 447 - How names can tell painful stories
Can names be attached to painful histories? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 446 - Too old to have a baby?
Men and women are having babies later in life. Why? And what does society think of older parents?
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 445 - E-rickshaws driving away pollution
Are electric rickshaws the solution to urban air pollution? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 30 May 2024 - 444 - How bubble tea got its bubbles
How did bubble tea get its bubbles? How was this drink invented? Neil and Beth chat about this.
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Thu, 23 May 2024 - 443 - Can you keep a secret?
Are secrets always negative? Or can they be positive too? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 16 May 2024 - 442 - Bitter food, better health?
Could bitter foods be better for your health?
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Thu, 09 May 2024 - 441 - Talking at the table
A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating! Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 02 May 2024 - 440 - Eating for two
Mums-to-be often feel guilty about the food they crave in pregnancy. Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 439 - Dancing for the brain
Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 438 - Nudges: The secrets of persuasion
Are nudges good or bad? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 437 - Why sitting is bad for health
Could sitting be damaging to our health?
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 436 - Why everyone loves the underdog
Could being the underdog help you succeed?
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 435 - Disability in music and theatre
The UK's Equality Act of 2010 guaranteed the rights of disabled people to equal access to education, employment, and services, including music, theatre and the arts. Despite this, it's still difficult for disabled musicians and music fans to perform and see live music. Neil and Georgie introduce you to some ways people are trying to change this, while teaching you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 434 - What makes a great library?
What makes a library a library? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 433 - Sewing to fight period poverty
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 432 - Plastic waste eaten by enzymes
Plastics can be difficult to recycle, could a recently discovered enzyme help? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 431 - Feed your brainThu, 22 Feb 2024
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