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Six-minute conversations from BBC Learning English on science, society and culture.
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This episode explores foraging wild food, its popularity, and the importance of safe identification.
2025-12-18
This episode explores Equine Assisted Services, or horse therapy, where horses help heal physical and mental challenges.
2025-12-11
This episode explores why people love crisps, their cultural significance, and common idioms.
2025-12-04
Influencers are increasingly impacting politics, reaching young voters and even becoming politicians.
2025-11-27
This episode explores dining etiquette, first impressions, and cultural differences in mealtime manners.
2025-11-20
Adventure playgrounds, where kids build with junk, are vital for healthy child development.
2025-11-13
This episode explores garlic's versatility, historical uses, and health benefits, from cooking to medicine.
2025-11-06
Experts discuss why a big breakfast is important for health and metabolism.
2025-10-30
This episode explores the Silurian hypothesis: advanced civilisations before humans, leaving no traces.
2025-10-23
The podcast questions if our fixation on protein, driven by marketing, overlooks other vital nutrients.
2025-10-16