Podcast Episodes

Did you know countries can now sue over climate change?

What if countries could sue each other for wrecking the climate? Well, that’s now a real possibility after a decision by the UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice (the ICJ). The court ma…

Published on 5 months ago

Why are period tracking apps getting so popular?

Period tracking apps help you track your menstrual cycle, so you know when to expect your period. They’re growing in popularity worldwide, with the three most popular ones racking up over 250 million…

Published on 5 months ago

Syria: What’s behind the Druze-Bedouin conflict?

Violence has flared up again in Syria, this time in the southern province of Suweida. Fighting has broken out between the government forces and two minority groups: the Druze and the Bedouins. It’s n…

Published on 5 months ago

Why are some cities sinking?

Dozens of coastal cities — from Jakarta to Manila — are sinking at a worrying speed. Climate change, too much water being pumped out of the ground for drinking and the type of land cities are built o…

Published on 5 months ago

Wafcon: How women’s football is changing in Africa

Wafcon — or the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations — is heating up. Ahead of the final this Saturday in Morocco, only four teams out of twelve remain: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Ghana. The tournam…

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Beggars can’t be Cubans, allegedly

If someone talks about Cuba does it make you think of cigars and classic cars? Or maybe you think of limited freedom of speech and Che Guevara?

We’re talking about Cuba because its minister for Labour…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Struggling to fall asleep? Listen to this!

Do you find yourself tossing and turning for hours whilst struggling to fall asleep? Or are you out like a light the minute your head touches the pillow? Genetics and environment can play a big part …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

From blobfish to goblinshark: Why do deep ocean creatures look so weird?

Oceans make up more than 99% of the Earth’s habitats by volume — yet less than 20% of them have been explored. Some even say it’s easier to send astronauts into space than it is to reach the ocean fl…

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Why people in China are pretending to get married

Across cultures, weddings are usually a big event. Lots of us look forward to dressing up and dancing the night away with the person we love — but what if you kept all the festivities and got rid of…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Feeling lonely? Come on a friendship date with us

Loneliness is a feeling lots of us face from time to time… and it might be more common than you think. A new study from the World Health Organisation suggests that between 2014 and 2023, one in six o…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago