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What in the World Episodes

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    Fluoride: What you need to know

    Some places add fluoride to tap water to prevent tooth decay

  2. Deepfake porn crisis: How it’s affecting schools in South Korea

    AI tech is being used to harass South Korean women and girls.

  3. How do you become the happiest country in the world?

    And why is Finland number one?

  4. How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam?

    From jade eggs to apple cider vinegar - why do these trends go viral?

  5. Why were NASA astronauts ‘stuck’ in space?

    And did they have enough underwear?

  6. North Macedonia nightclub disaster: What we know so far

    A fire ripped through the nightclub and killed at least 59 people

  7. Are more teenagers becoming terror suspects?

    The numbers might not be huge, but they are going up

  8. Why did Saudi Arabia capture Pokémon Go?

    The Kingdom is becoming a major player in gaming

  9. Should zoos exist?

    We talk lemurs, lions and polar bears

  10. Why are students in Serbia protesting?

    The Novi Sad railway tragedy has sparked months of protests

  11. The award for the world’s biggest crypto heist goes to North Korea

    The Lazarus Group hackers have got the dollar (1.5 billion of it)

  12. Microplastics on the brain?

    What we know about how microplastics impact us

  13. Can AI save dating apps?

    Downloads of apps like Tinder are down, so could AI boost the numbers?

  14. Why speaking multiple languages is good for your brain

    And how music can help you learn a language

  15. Could China replace the US as a global aid giver?

    Since Donald Trump froze USAID, there is a gap in global financing

  16. How TikTok makes money from sexual livestreams in Kenya

    A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ investigation reveals dark side of TikTok

  17. Could an asteroid hit the earth in 2032?

    The European Agency says the chances it’ll hit earth are very low (but not impossible)

  18. Naomi Watanabe: The Japanese comedian on body image, sex and dating

    “I want to be famous Naomi, but I want to be ‘have more sex Naomi’ “.

  19. How have older reality tv shows aged?

    Spoiler alert: Not well

  20. Ne Zha 2: The Chinese film breaking the box office

    We explain how this animated film became such a success.

  21. Oscars 2025: What you need to know about this year's film awards

    There’s less than a week until the 97th Academy Awards.

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

    From the battlefield to the negotiating table

  23. Fog harvesting: What is it?

    Can foggy air solve global water shortages?

  24. Why is space junk such a big problem?

    ...and could it wipe out our satellites?

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

    We debunk false information about white farmers being forced off their land

  26. Do women in India face barriers in sports?

    Plus: We hear from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Indian Sportswoman of the Year

  27. Are AI influencers the future of social media?

    The content creators that don’t actually exist

  28. What’s the point of meme coins?

    President Trump and the Central African Republic have them - but who’s buying them?

  29. Skincare trends: Are they causing harm to young people?

    Children as young as eight are buying anti-ageing serums, creams and moisturisers.

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

    Social media is being used to keep the world’s eyes on the conflict

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