Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAre 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 …
1 year, 11 months ago
Are sanctions on Russia actually hurting its economy?
More than two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have ramped up their attempts to stifle Russia’s economy using s…
1 year, 11 months ago
The secrets of the underwater cables carrying your internet
All of these African countries have suffered major internet disruption this month: Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia…
1 year, 11 months ago
Havana syndrome: What’s causing it?
Havana Syndrome has confused scientists ever since it first emerged in Cuba in 2016. The mystery illness mostly affects American officials working in…
1 year, 11 months ago
Personalised ads - would you pay to opt out?
Cookies are a way for organisations to collect data from people who visit their site or app. You might see banners popping up on sites you visit aski…
1 year, 11 months ago
Are Boeing’s planes in trouble?
Plane manufacturing giant Boeing has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Videos of a dramatic door blowout onboard an Alaskan Airlin…
1 year, 11 months ago
How dangerous are chemical hair straighteners and relaxers?
Some women with afro and curly textured hair use chemicals to straighten their hair. But using these products can lead to burns and skin irritation. …
1 year, 11 months ago
Idris Elba’s plan to build a brand new city on an African island
Idris Elba, one of the actors rumoured to be the next James Bond, is leading a project to turn an island in Sierra Leone into an eco-city. The new pl…
1 year, 11 months ago
What’s the future of renewable energy in the Philippines?
The Philippines is one of the most at risk countries in the world from the effects of climate change. At the same time, it has some of the most expen…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why are footballers lying about their age?
In Cameroon, 62 football players have been suspended from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. One of them is 17 year old Wilf…
1 year, 11 months ago