Podcast Episodes

A rhino swinging from the sky? A secretly radioactive horn?

Rhinos are at extreme risk of extinction because of poaching and habitat loss. The work of conservationists has made sure that their numbers have continued to rise, but poaching is still a major thre…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Can reusable products solve period poverty?

The average person who menstruates has their period for 2,535 days (nearly seven years) of their life, according to the UN. That’s A LOT of tampons and pads. But the World Bank says 500 million women…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are international students being detained in the US?

President Trump and his administration is cracking down on international students who have been active in protests against Israel on university campuses.

Last week, the US Secretary of State Marco Rub…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shadow ships: What are they and why do countries use them?

In this episode we’re tracing the route of a shadow ship. These ships are part of a network carrying Russian oil around the world - in violation of international sanctions. And some of them have bee…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar earthquake: Why is it difficult to know the details?

Myanmar is reeling following a powerful earthquake on Friday. The epicentre was near the second largest city Mandalay, home to about 1.5 million people. According to the government, more than 2,000 p…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the United States?

US Vice-President JD Vance and his wife Usha are scheduled to land in Greenland on Friday afternoon. Their visit comes as President Donald Trump continues his threats to take over the world’s largest…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Why the world buys India’s hair

The global hair wig and extension market was valued at $7.5billion in 2024. Hair is big business - especially in India, which is the world’s biggest exporter of human hair, supplying 85% of global de…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is protesting in Turkey and why?

Thousands of people in Turkey turned out for a seventh night of protests which have so far seen more than 1,400 people detained, including students, journalists and lawyers. Demonstrations began in I…

Published on 9 months ago

Fluoride: What you need to know

Fluoride has been in most American tap water for decades. It’s there to help to prevent tooth decay, especially in children. Scientists and health officials say it’s one of the biggest public health …

Published on 9 months ago

Deepfake porn crisis: How it’s affecting schools in South Korea

Over 500 schools and universities in South Korea are dealing with a deepfake porn crisis. Explicit images and videos of classmates and teachers are being shared. The perpetrators are often students t…

Published on 9 months ago