Limiting screen time for children
Many parents worry that their children spend too much time on screens. Governments around the world, such as in the UK, Australia and China, are intro...
How advertisers make us spend money
What was the last thing you bought? And can you remember why you bought that particular thing, rather than something else? We all like to think we mak...
The power of poetry
Do you like to read poetry? When was the last time you heard someone recite a poem? Some people may just think of poetry as something they studied at ...
Living with debt
Many people have to borrow money to make big purchases, like buying a house or a car. When you do this, you have to pay the money back over time – the...
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 t...
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 chan...
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 planet...
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, or...
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 psychologi...
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 abou...