Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help?

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Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter!

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When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world.

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Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?

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Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?

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Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you buy more expensive products? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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