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This week we’re talking about England’s new Poet Laureate, what’s going on with Brexit and what will happen to the Prime Minister, how scientists are trying to fix climate change, why shorter school breaks are bad for schoolchildren, the world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus, a new moon lander spacecraft and the deepest-ever ocean dive. 

This week we’re talking about the Royal Baby, how supermarkets are tackling food waste, the very important report from the United Nations about climate change and the state of our planet, a new discovery about Leonardo da Vinci, why we might start seeing adverts in the sky, how drones are helping doctors and patients, and why the UK has decided to keep its copper coins. Zara and I also talk about food waste and what we can do to deal with this problem. 

This week we’re talking about new technology that’s helping us eat more sustainably including tracking fish from 'bait to plate' and growing fake burgers, obesity and healthy eating, the cyclones that recently affected Mozambique and eastern India, Astrobees at the International Space Station, the development of a new Malaria vaccine for children, Japan’s new Emperor, the Royal Baby and the London Marathon. 

This week we’re talking the sad news from Sri Lanka, what Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough are saying about climate change, Earth Day, Queen Elizabeth’s birthday, the earthquake in the Phillippines, forest fires in Norway, Robots that can tidy your bedroom, internet security and why passwords are important,  and the discovery of a giant lion fossil.  

This week we’re talking about the discovery of a new human species, protecting the world’s oceans and how scientists are using satellites to try and spot ocean plastic from space, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, Disney’s new TV streaming service, the first flight of the world’s largest plane, and of course Brexit.  Zara and I also discuss plastic toys and how children and parents can cut back on toys that aren’t environmentally friendly. 

This week we’re talking about the first ever photo of a Black Hole in outer Space, Japan’s famous cherry blossom festival, super fast aeroplane engines, proposed new UK rules for online safety, the new Brexit deadline, and the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race.  Zara and I also discuss air quality and London’s new pollution charge. Lots of stories this week, I hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we’re talking about April Fool’s Day, eating healthily at school, just what is going on with Brexit, how fossils are helping us understand what happened to the dinosaurs, and Mothering Sunday. Zara and I also talk about healthy eating and whether we think it would be a good idea to ban packed lunches at school!

This week we’re talking about the history of technology as the first colour TV went on sale to the public 65 years ago this week, Apple's new TV streaming service, Brexit protests and the UK Prime Minister, the Eiffel Tower’s birthday, why clocks change, William Shakespeare week, and lastly what Earth Hour means and why it's important. Zara and I also talk about how we use technology at home, why our parents won’t let us have our own phones (and when we think our parents should put their own phones away).

This week we’re talking about what’s happened in New Zealand, Greta Thunberg's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and how she's inspiring school students to protest against climate change, Cyclone Idai and flooding in Africa, Global Recycling Day, who invented plastic and why it is causing so many problems, and Brexit, again!  Zara and I also talk about climate change and recycling, why we need to care and what we can do to help.