Podcast Episodes

How much can scientists learn from eclipses?

On Monday, millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada saw a total solar eclipse. That’s when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking its light.

But it’s not just eclipse-chase…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Is conscription making a comeback in Europe?

Over the last few decades, most countries in Europe have abolished compulsory military service. But following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the debate around conscription has returned. Last year Latv…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

How can you fix racism in Spanish football?

Vinícius Júnior is one of the top footballers in the world but recently he broke down in tears when asked about the racist abuse he’s suffered from fans while playing for Spanish side Real Madrid. It…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk put a chip in my brain

Welcome to the future. There are some people who already live with an implant inside their head. Noland Arbaugh is one of them - he’s paralysed but can now work a computer with his mind.

There could …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Who is Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Senegal's democracy was put at risk earlier this year when former president, Macky Sall, tried to hold onto power by delaying elections and putting political opponents in prison.

But the election wen…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The unstoppable rise of Temu

You may have started seeing adverts on your social media feed for a website called Temu. Its motto is “shop like a billionaire” and it sells… well, pretty much everything. The only thing the products…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why are chocolate and coffee getting more expensive?

The cost of cocoa - the key ingredient for making chocolate - has reached an all-time high. In fact, the price has roughly doubled over the past year. The soaring cocoa prices are squeezing major cho…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Marina Summers: What’s life like for a Filipina drag queen?

Marina Summers is one of the top drag queens in the Philippines and she was one of the finalists on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World. Her drag embraces her Philippine identity, with looks on the sh…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Can Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter boost black country artists?

Beyoncé has released her highly anticipated new album, Cowboy Carter. It is a deep dive into the country-western genre. Some critics have questioned why one of the biggest R'n'B vocalists in the worl…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Are flying cars finally taking off?

Flying cars are something that’s straight out of sci-fi films and novels. But despite predictions in the past that we’d all be driving/flying one by now, they’ve always been confined to visions of th…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago