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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How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder?

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Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.

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Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from experts and teach you some vocabulary.

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