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Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help?
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Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter!
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When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world.
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Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?
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Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?
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Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you buy more expensive products? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder?
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Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.
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Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from experts and teach you some vocabulary.
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Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary.
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Demand for rice is increasing, but is it possible to grow it in a more eco-friendly way?
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Bhutan: The country that measures happiness. Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil and Pippa.
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