Have climate change predictions matched reality? Podcast: The latest climate change assessment by scientists is a 'code red for humanity', according to the UN. Toa55/Shutterstock For decades, scientists have warned that unchecked global warming could bring climate extremes such as severe droughts, flash floods and rising sea levels. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, …
Why is Justin Trudeau so much more popular abroad than in Canada? Podcast: Canadians head to the polls on September 20 in an early parliamentary election. In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly, two experts on Canadian politics profile the current prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and explore why he’s so much more popular abroad …
Haiti’s history of political fragility makes its recovery from disaster even harder – podcast: From earthquakes to hurricanes, disease and drug violence, the Caribbean island of Haiti has faced a decade of cascading crises. In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast we talk to experts about what Haiti’s history tells us about its …
Back to school: what works to keep children safe from COVID-19 – podcast: COVID-19 in the classroom: how to go back to school safely. Halfpoint/Shutterstock As many children head back to school, we look at what really works to help stop COVID-19 transmission in the classroom in this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast. And …
The origins of the Taliban and what their history explains about the takeover of Afghanistan – podcast: Taliban patrol the streets of Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, in late August 2021. EPA In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we talk to two Afghan experts about the origins of the Taliban and what’s happened over …
The biological switch that could turn neuroplasticity on and off in the brain – podcast: Astrocytes: these cells could be part of the key to unlocking the mystery of how brains change their structure. Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock The Conversation Weekly podcast is taking a short break in August. For the next few weeks we’re bringing you …
South Africa in the news: PODCAST | The Story: Vaccine hesitancy may prolong Covid-19 pandemic: Vaccine hesitancy is increasing in some areas sparking fears of a fourth wave of Covid-19 infectionsOnly 17 of the South African popul …: “South Africa” – BingNews Faf du Plessis not ready for Hundred, shifts focus to CPL: Former South …
Al-Shabaab: why women join the Islamist militant group – podcast: Lamu in coastal Kenya is an area where women and girls have been recuited by Al-Shabaab. Eric Lafforgue/Alamy Stock Photo The Conversation Weekly podcast is taking a short break in August. For the next few weeks, we’ll be bringing you extended versions of some of …
Trees can’t save us from climate change – but society will always depend on forests – podcast: Richard Whitcombe/Shutterstock This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast explores why there aren’t enough trees to offset society’s carbon emissions – and there never will be. You can read the text version of this in-depth …
How we created fake smells to trick predators and save endangered birds – podcast: ‘Fake news’ odours are protecting vulnerable birds and their offspring, including the banded dotterel. Imogen Warren/Shutterstock The Conversation Weekly podcast is taking a short break in August. For the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you extended versions of some our …
South Africa in the news: Media Monitors Launches Podcast Monitoring Service: In the US, Media Monitors has launched its Podcast Monitoring Service, through which, it analyzes all episodes of thousands of the most popular national audio files. MRC-accredited Media Monitors …: “South Africa” – BingNews Harry and Meghan asked governor-general about New Zealand move: Duke …
The four-day work week – has its moment arrived? Podcast: Time for the three-day weekend. fizkes/Shutterstock Over the last few years, companies and governments in a number of countries have begun to experiment with the idea of a four-day work week – and some of the results are in. In this episode of The Conversation …
Tokyo Olympics: what are the limits of human performance? Podcast: kolvenbach/Alamy Stock Photo Are there limits to how much faster, higher or stronger an athlete can get? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we talk to researchers in biomechanics, sports technology and psychology, to find out. And we hear about what happened at …
Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives – podcast: Would you eat cultured meat? HQuality via Shutterstock How do you mimic meat? We take a look at the science behind plant-based and cultured meat in this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, and where it might lead. And we hear …
‘Judge, jury and executioner’: why holding militaries to account for alleged war crimes is so hard – podcast: FrameStockFootages via Shutterstock In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, why is it so difficult to prosecute militaries for alleged war crimes? We speak to experts about the legal hurdles. And a look at why sarcasm …
Pentagon UFO report: from shrouded history to a data–driven future – podcast: Screenshot from a Depart of Defense video of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. US Department of Defense/US Navy In this episode of The Conversation Weekly we look at the Pentagon’s report on unidentified aerial phenomena and explore the cultural history and scientific taboo around …
Today’s intense workplace culture can be traced back to a forgotten Soviet coal miner – podcast: This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast features the story of a young Soviet miner named Alexei Stakhanov, and how the work ethic he embodied in the 1930s has been invoked by managers in the west …
Fire, tsunami, pandemic: how to ensure societies learn lessons from disaster – podcast: Umomos/Shutterstock In this episode of The Conversation Weekly: when catastrophes like a pandemic strike, how do we make sure societies learn – and implement – lessons from disaster? We talk to three researchers coming at this question in different ways. First, a …