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Health Check
Harnessing the Placebo Effect
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How words can double the effectiveness of medication; GDR patients allegedly subjected to drug trials without their consent; Baby navel hernias; Are bald men more virile? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with guests Paola Totaro and Paul Melly in London.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with guests Paola Totaro and Paul Melly in London.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with guests Paola Totaro and Paul Melly in London.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Talent Contests, Polyglots and Pilots
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing labourers of Dubai, the woman fighting "Breast Ironing" in Cameroon, and the pilot who landed his plane on the Hudson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Travelling Woes
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Correspondents from around the world brave the pitfalls of travel, in Burma/Myanmar, Egypt, Vietnam, Greenland, the then Soviet Union and Israel. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The pastor who sends Barack Obama spiritual guidance by email. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How does scarcity affect our behaviour? Does it cloud our thinking or make us more innovative? Show more
Over to You
The French President and the Media
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are there differences in French and UK media when reporting on the 'private life' of heads of state? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Peter Day spends time at Newcastle University where they are trying to work out how to bridge this gap. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why doesn’t money make us happy? French economist Daniel Cohen talks to Justin Rowlatt with an audience at Paris Dauphine University. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Iran prepares for easing of sanctions
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Iran opens for business, Bangkok grenade attack, Michael Palin on beekeeping in Ethiopia
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Gene therapy for patients going blind; personal genomics and medical regulation; drug testing without patient consent in former East Germany; why birds fly in V formation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Unusual Things, Unlikely Places
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Islam gains a foothold in traditionally Catholic Latino communities in the US. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Talent Contests, Polyglots and Pilots
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing labourers of Dubai, the woman fighting "Breast Ironing" in Cameroon, and the pilot who landed his plane on the Hudson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Could altering our genes become the future of cheating in sport? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Peter Day spends time at Newcastle University where they are trying to work out how to bridge this gap. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
President Putin: 'I'm not anti-gay'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Russia's president reveals a friendlier face but is it genuine or window dressing? Plus, more clashes in Ukraine, and the rise in STD's in over 65's
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Wolf Of Wall Street star discusses his role depicting the excesses of a stockbroker and the difficulties of filming orgies. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Be Careful What you Say About Spinach
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why has the Malaysian kangkung (spinach) been trending all week? Show more
More or Less
Could an Apple-a-day Reduce Illness?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A study in the British Medical Journal has shown an apple-a-day will actually keep the doctors away, but is it accurate? Plus, Jolyon Jenkins debunks a classic mind-reading trick. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The pastor who sends Barack Obama spiritual guidance by email. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Talent Contests, Polyglots and Pilots
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing labourers of Dubai, the woman fighting "Breast Ironing" in Cameroon, and the pilot who landed his plane on the Hudson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Tracing the power and use of masks from sub Saharan Africa to the Mardi Gras of Rio, New Orleans and Venice and what they mean for us culturally. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Afghanistan's Women and Homophobia in Russia
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Afghan women's hopes and fears for the future in Kabul. Plus, the fear of homosexuality in Russia Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How does scarcity affect our behaviour? Does it cloud our thinking or make us more innovative? Show more
More or Less
Could an Apple-a-day Reduce Illness?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A study in the British Medical Journal has shown an apple-a-day will actually keep the doctors away, but is it accurate? Plus, Jolyon Jenkins debunks a classic mind-reading trick. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Understanding Cyber Attacks
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mathematical formula to aid defence of online systems; Social insect colonies; Longest gunshot echo and more from our Sonic Wonderland Show more
Over to You
The French President and the Media
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are there differences in French and UK media when reporting on the 'private life' of heads of state? Show more
