Many of the English words we use today like beer, hand, mother and love have all survived from Old English. Neil and Georgina discuss where the English language we use today really comes from.

Professor Stephen Hawking has said recently that efforts to create thinking machines could put the human race in danger. This is the theme of Rob and Neil’s chat in this programme. Listen to their conversation and learn some new vocabulary.

Bee numbers are declining at an alarming rate and in some places disappearing altogether, which has serious consequences for humans. Today, one third of the food we eat depends on insects to pollinate crops, fruit and vegetables.

Research has suggested that food allergies may be more common these days than they were in the last 20 or 30 years. Why might this be? Is it linked to our diet? And are there any signs that a child might go on to develop a food allergy as an adult?

Sam and Neil talk about crying. Does it really make us feel better? Do women cry more than men? Is it more acceptable nowadays for people to cry in public? Listen to the conversation and learn vocabulary ... without the tears.