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Apr 26, 2018

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Rob and Neil discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of going online

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Apr 26, 2018

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Covid-19: The office after lockdown: Companies are rushing to install technology to make offices safer. Neil and Sam discuss. by 6 Minute English
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Millennials and business: Rob and Sam discuss the new generation's desire to make the world a better place. by 6 Minute English
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Is the recycling system broken?: We talk about the over-reliance on recycling rather than reducing the use of plastics by 6 Minute English
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Hacking help for US elections: Rob and Sam discuss plans in the US to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on election day. by 6 Minute English
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The medicine of coronavirus: Neil and Georgina talk about Covid-19 and teach you related vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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No more bosses: Can companies operate better without managers? We talk about it and teach you vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Do chimps have the same emotions as us?: Hear Jane Goodall talk about the deep connections between humans and the great apes. by 6 Minute English
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Shocking facts about electricity: Neil and Georgina talk about how electrical systems differ from country to country. by 6 Minute English
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Sport against poverty: Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives. by 6 Minute English
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Internet - good or bad?: Rob and Neil discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of going online by 6 Minute English
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The soothing power of books: How can books help us relax and feel more alive during troubled times? by 6 Minute English
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Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe: Grandmothers are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community. by 6 Minute English
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What’s the point of blood types?: In this programme, we’ll be finding out all about blood and teaching you some vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Will Covid-19 change cities?: Rob and Neil discuss the future of our cities and teach you useful vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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A quieter world: Neil and Georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health. by 6 Minute English
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Should we wear a face mask?: Can wearing masks in public help prevent the spread of coronavirus? Rob and Sam discuss. by 6 Minute English
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Melting ice sheet: Is it too late?: Many scientists are wondering whether it’s now too late to stop global warming. by 6 Minute English
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Is there a future without bees?: The number of bees is declining at an alarming rate, with serious consequences for us. by 6 Minute English
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The food delivery revolution: Takeaway apps are changing food culture. We talk about it and teach you vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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The woman whose cells never die: Rob and Georgina discuss medical research and teach you related vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Looking for utopia: Rob and Georgina talk about how to create a happy place. by 6 Minute English
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Is this the era of distrust?: In an era of fake news, could it be that we are living through a crisis in trust? by 6 Minute English
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Coronavirus: Dealing with mass unemployment post-pandemic: Neil and Sam discuss the post-Covid job landscape and teach you vocabulary along the way. by 6 Minute English
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Could you be a victim of online fraud?: We talk about online fraud and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way. by 6 Minute English
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Food made in space: Find out how growing plants in space might help develop better crops. by 6 Minute English
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Walkman: the music player revolution: Neil and Georgina take a nostalgic look back at the 1980s and the birth of the Walkman. by 6 Minute English
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Are trees intelligent?: We talk about trees and how they can communicate and help each other. by 6 Minute English
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Could humans live in underwater cities?: Hear about projects to create liveable underwater habitats and learn new vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Fighting loneliness with soup: Neil and Beth discuss a project in the Netherlands for helping lonely people. by 6 Minute English
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What is the future of work?: Should we be worried about our jobs disappearing? Or is the future positive? by 6 Minute English
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Invasive species: Why don't we eat them?: Invasive species are causing problems for nature around the world, so why not eat them? by 6 Minute English
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What and where is Little Italy?: How did Italian food become famous throughout the world? Find out with Neil and Georgie by 6 Minute English
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Social media and teenage health: What are the risks of social media to teenage health and what can be done about them? by 6 Minute English
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Mystery flying objects: What exactly did navy pilots see in 2004? The US investigates these UFOs now, in 2023. by 6 Minute English
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Elephant-proof farming: What happens when an elephant wants to eat your crops? How can you stop it? by 6 Minute English
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Saving dead languages: Some Australian languages have been saved from extinction. We discuss Barngala's revival. by 6 Minute English
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