Podcast Episodes

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 pil…

7 months, 3 weeks 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 astr…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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 w…

7 months, 3 weeks 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…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenya’s Gen Z protests and claims of police brutality

Tension is rising in Kenya after a new wave of anti-government protests against alleged government corruption and police brutality.

Dozens have been …

8 months ago

Why water pistols are being used to fight overtourism

Water pistols have become a symbol of resistance against overtourism in several cities around the world. This summer local residents in Barcelona, Sp…

8 months ago

Rare earths - The most important minerals you probably haven’t heard of

Rare earth minerals are vital to modern human life - but you probably haven’t heard of them. They’re in our phones, computers and cars. These mineral…

8 months ago

‘I replaced my therapist with an AI chatbot’

From drafting emails to planning trips, AI has become like a personal assistant for lots of people around the world. Now, the technology is playing a…

8 months ago

Meet Velvet Sundown - the band that doesn’t really exist

The Velvet Sundown have become a viral hit. The band have over a million streams on Spotify and are generating much discussion across the music commu…

8 months ago

Why choosing the next Dalai Lama could be tricky

Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has finally put an end to years of speculation over what will happen after his death. The head of Tibetan …

8 months, 1 week ago