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Is it OK to eat animals that can feel emotion? Learn vocabulary on this topic.
More and more people are living to 100, but what is the secret of a long life?
Should climate change make us think where to invest our money? Learn useful vocabulary.
Today the medicinal mushroom industry is big business. But are there actually benefits?
Some Australian languages have been saved from extinction. We discuss Barngala's revival.
Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.
Fandom is more than simply being a fan, and now it is developing its own language.
Do men find it harder than women to make close friendships? Neil and Beth discuss.
How can we find space for new solar panels?
What can names tell us about our culture and history?
Heatwaves - can we adapt? 6 Minute English
How can jobs change so that workers are happier?
A growing number around the world are experiencing something called 'eco-anxiety'.
Is there any way we can stop natural disasters being so damaging?
Neil and Beth talk about different ways of apologising.
We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.
We talk about whether plants can clean up our mess.
We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.
We are kind to animals. What about plants?
Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.
