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Making cities feel quieter
What do you prefer – the sounds of birdsong and wind rustling in the trees, or the hum of traffic and chatter of people passing by? Some people like …
6 hours ago
How reading shapes your brain
Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read cha…
1 week ago
Searching for life on another planet
Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected from plane…
2 weeks ago
Should we eat ultra-processed food?
What is your ultra-processed guilty pleasure? Many of us love home-cooked food, but when we're in a rush, it's often more convenient to eat snacks, o…
3 weeks ago
Why are we all so stressed?
Worrying about exams, work or climate change in the news. It's no wonder modern life is stressful. Becca and Neil hear from a presenter and psycholog…
4 weeks ago
Love the foods you hate
Are there some foods that you just hate? Have you ever hated a food in the past but started liking it? We hear from a food expert and a dietitian abo…
1 month ago
The future of food
Many of us are trying to be more careful with our food choices, both for our personal health and for the health of the planet in general. But did you…
1 month, 1 week ago
Are saunas good for you?
How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benef…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are modified versions of natural hormones which make us feel full when released into the body. Prof Giles…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How do we adapt to the cold?
Where is the coldest place you have ever been? Did you enjoy the experience? Some people don't seem to mind the cold, whereas other people seem to fe…
2 months ago