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The loneliest man in history

We talk about Michael Collins, who orbited the Moon in the command module Columbia.

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Are humans a messy species?

Learn the language of going to the toilet.

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The history of swimming

We talk about the history of swimming and teach you related vocabulary along the way.

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Inside the head of Jeff Bezos

How does the founder of the web giant Amazon think? Listen to the programme to find out.

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Head injury in sport

Contact sports can be dangerous. The truth about the effects on players is coming out.

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Lights! Camera! Kiss! - Intimacy on screen

How actors are made to feel more comfortable when filming intimate scenes.

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A future without doctors?

We discuss if artificial intelligence could replace human doctors and nurses.

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The fear of numbers

Are you afraid of maths? Neil and Sam talk about numbers and teach you vocabulary.

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Making sense of the census

What's behind counting people in a country? Neil and Sam talk about the census.

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Is chimp politics like ours?

Just like humans, chimps live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.

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Is technology harmful to youngsters?

Can spending hours online affect the new generation's mental health?

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Is the planet warming up faster?

Some extreme weather events are puzzling scientists.

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Bats: Friend or foe?

Learn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.

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Robot Artists

Will Robots ever be able to think or dream? Could they fall in love or create art?

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Why are people collecting NFTs?

What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.

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I love my language!

Neil and Sam talk about a woman's effort to keep her language alive.

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Bitcoin's energy cost

Bitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?

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Going through the menopause

Why don't people talk more about this aspect of women's lives?

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Smart tech and climate change

Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?

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Angela Merkel

Sam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.

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Where do your tips go?

We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.

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Grime: Music from architecture

We talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.

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Should fast food sponsor sport?

Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?

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Why is Super Mario so popular?

We talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.

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Why we forget the things we learn

Georgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.

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How green is nuclear energy?

How safe is a nuclear plant in a world of climate extremes? Listen to Neil and Sam.

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The Human Library: Life as an open book

Would you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?

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Body language online

How can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.

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Changing the Earth's climate

Could diamonds help to prevent a climate catastrophe? That's what we discuss.

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Algorithms

We talk about the maths formulas that are increasingly part of our lives.

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