Can the illicit gold trade be stopped?
Gold has been prized throughout history for its value and its beauty, which has also made it attractive to those prepared to exploit this pr...
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20 of 601 episodesAre we closer to gene therapy for sickle cell disease being accessible?
Gene therapy has changed what is possible for people living with sickle cell disease. New treatments have shown that the condition can be su...
Is Kenya serious about ending femicide?
Last year Kenya’s President William Ruto established a task force to investigate the escalating cases of gender-based violence including fem...
Can the New World Screwworm be stopped?
Flesh-eating parasitic flies have been found in the US state of Texas for the first time in decades. Known as the New World Screwworm, offic...
Is technology ruining sport?
This year, technology has more influence in officiating sports than ever before. At the men's World Cup, the role of virtual assistant refer...
Can Brussels crack the gender pay gap?
A new directive strives to narrow the 11% hourly wage gap between men and women in the EU. Around the world, the gender pay gap has been shr...
Why does Ebola keep coming back?
In May 2026, the World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in western Africa a public health emergency of international concern....
Is Portugal’s drugs policy in need of reform?
In 2001, Portugal decriminalised the possession and use of all illicit drugs. It was a move designed to mitigate the country’s public health...
What’s the future for monetary unions?
At the beginning of this year Bulgaria, considered as one of the poorest countries in the European Union, became the latest to officially jo...
Are the Himalayan glaciers at a tipping point?
The Himalayan glaciers are melting more rapidly as global temperatures rise, raising concerns about the future of ecosystems and communities...
What is the future of the European Union?
The recent election result in Hungary has been seen as a welcome relief within the European Union. The bloc of 27 nations has, at times, fel...
Are countries really running out of jet fuel?
Global oil markets have been affected by the US Israel war with Iran, leading to higher jet fuel prices and increased attention on supply ri...
Should we mine the Moon?
The recent Nasa Artemis II crewed mission to the far side of the Moon is a further step towards a long-term return to the lunar surface and...
Cycling: Is it time to swap four wheels for two?
Conflict in the Middle East has led to volatility in global oil prices, pushing up fuel costs worldwide. Previous oil shocks prompted some c...
How will countries boycotting Eurovision affect the contest?
Broadcasters from The Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Spain and Slovenia are all boycotting May’s Eurovision Song Contest because Israel is p...
Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?
For the second time in 12 years Glasgow is preparing to host the Commonwealth Games after Australia’s Victoria state pulled out because of i...
Why is basic income being debated?
Ireland has a new permanent government scheme providing regular cash transfers to 2,000 artists. The people who can access it range from cir...
Is the revolution in Cuba over?
Cuba is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in decades. For years, Cuba relied heavily on oil from Venezuela. Those supplies h...
How can rewilding help combat climate change?
Rewilding, or letting nature take care of itself, can restore stability to damaged ecosystem components which support life on earth, like fu...
Why is Poland’s economy booming?
In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted a social media video celebrating new figures from the International Monetary Fund sugg...