Science

How the Carrot Became Orange, and Other Stories

Thousands of years ago, in what's now Afghanistan, people unearthed the tangled, gnarled roots of Queen Anne's Lace—a ubiquitous, hairy-stemmed plant with a spray...
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UN environment report ‘hijacked’ over fossil fuels

Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondentGetty ImagesA key UN report on the state of the global environment has been "hijacked" by the...

03 December, 2025 – Episode 1040 – What’s in a Name?

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The ethical case for taking on the climate crisis | Al Gore, Wanjira Mathai & Karenna Gore (TED Countdown House)

For the first time in climate negotiations, leaders are asking the question that actually matters: not just how do...

Sunscreen Safety in Australia with John Staton (454)

Nov 29, 2025This week I'm joined by John Staton, one of Australia's leading sunscreen-testing experts, to unpack the big headlines...