Podcast Episodes

Ukraine: Where the war stands three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of people have died and hundreds of thousands more have been injured. Now U.S. President Donald Trump thinks he can broker…

Published on 10 months ago

Fog harvesting: What is it?

People should have access to around 50 to 100 litres of clean water per day, according to the UN. But this is not always the case, especially in countries with desert areas or affected by droughts.

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Published on 10 months ago

Why is space junk such a big problem?

In December 2024, a huge, red-hot metal ring fell from the sky and landed in a small village in Kenya. It turned out to be a piece of space junk. There are millions of pieces of space debris and rubb…

Published on 10 months ago

Why is a new land law in South Africa controversial, and why is Trump involved?

South Africa faced the wrath of US President Donald Trump recently when he incorrectly accused the country’s government of confiscating land from white people.

Trump said South Africa was pursuing wh…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Do women in India face barriers in sports?

Even though cricket is a national obsession in India, many other sports struggle to find an audience. And in terms of performance in international competitions, India has historically lagged behind. …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Are AI influencers the future of social media?

Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of our everyday lives and some people think it will even replace people’s jobs. One industry that’s worried about this may surprise you: content crea…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

What’s the point of meme coins?

President Trump, the Pygmy hippo Moo Deng and the Central African Republic all have meme coins - but what are meme coins and how can you spend them? BBC reporter Nathalia Jimenez answers all our ques…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Skincare trends: Are they causing harm to young people?

It’s not uncommon to see advice online on how to get beautiful glossy skin and what trendy skincare products can help achieve it. But some of the best-selling products contain ingredients like exfoli…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Sudan: What’s life like two years into the civil war?

In recent weeks the Sudanese army has been regaining control of areas in the capital, Khartoum, previously held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These two forces have been at war for n…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre syndrome: What is it?

India is dealing with an outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome. It’s a rare condition where your immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and paralysis. There have been 160 reported c…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago