Should rivers have personhood?
River systems around the world are under stress from various factors ranging from pollution, to agriculture, to extractive industries. In so...
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20 of 607 episodesHow has the Cockroach Janta Party changed India’s politics?
In July 2026, tens of thousands of students took to the streets in India’s capital, demanding reforms to education. The protests followed th...
Can elections restore Moroccans’ faith in their country?
In September, Morocco’s citizens will go to the polls for the country’s general election. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy, with a multi...
Is daylight saving time working?
The House of Representatives has voted to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States. If the measure is approved by the Senate...
Is Indigenous education at risk?
New Zealand’s government is making big changes to its education system. The aim is to reverse declining student achievement and give more op...
Can we live with extreme heat?
Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent across the globe, not only in countries used to cooler climates, but also in those already fami...
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...
Are 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...