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What will space exploration look like in 2069, a century after the first moon landing? In the fifth and final episode of podcast series, To the moon and beyond, presented by The Anthill, we speak to space scientists …

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It’s been 47 years since the last time a man stepped on the moon, and yet now a host of countries – from the US, to Russia and China – are racing to send astronauts back there, and set up base.

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From Algeria to Vietnam, there are 72 countries with some sort of space programme. And the new space race involves a number of private companies …

The second episode of The Conversation’s To the moon and beyond podcast series takes a look at the impact going to the moon had on humanity – and why it generated so many conspiracy theories.

While an estimated half …

Welcome to the first episode of To the moon and beyond, a brand new global podcast series from The Conversation marking 50 years since the first …

It’s been 50 years since Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind by becoming the first person to set foot on the lunar surface. While the …

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After the world’s largest ever democratic exercise, Narendra Modi has been re-elected as prime minister of India for another five year term. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) …

Like many young people around the world, young Indians have big dreams for their future. But for a lot of people in India in their 20s and 30s, there is a large gap between their aspirations and the jobs and …

Part five of India Tomorrow takes a look at India’s economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode to power in 2014 promising economic transformation. It was a key plank of his election campaign and this episode explores …

This episode of India Tomorrow, a series from The Anthill podcast, digs into what life is like for women in India. We look at how much they are represented among the country’s lawmakers and whether they might even be …

As campaigning was gearing up for the 2019 Indian elections, there was a dangerous escalation in the long-simmering conflict between India and …

When Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to victory in India’s 2014 elections, much was made of its Hindu nationalist agenda. After …

Fake news is a problem facing society across the world. The rise of social media platforms allows people to disseminate information freely. Stories can go viral, even if they’re not true. And there have been a number …

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Populist politics, divisive nationalism, an under-performing economy and a strongman leader. Like many countries around the world, India …

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You may have noticed that we’ve had a little break from our usual monthly Anthill podcast schedule. That’s …

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It was a year of huge social upheaval around the world. Amid the protests, outrage and uprisings, other momentous events took place in 1968 that continue to shape the world 50 years later.

In this episode of …

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It was supposed to be the war to end all wars, and the sheer destructiveness of World War I was unprecedented for its time. More than 30 …

We’ve taken our cue for this episode of The Anthill podcast from the Cambridge Festival of Ideas – the theme for which in 2018 is extremes. As the organisers point out, it really does feel like we’re living in an age …

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What do we pass onto the next generation when we’re gone? In this episode of The Anthill …

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Why is it so hard for us to just sit and do nothing? We don’t mean mindlessly scrolling through social media, while you watch TV. …

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This episode of The Anthill podcast digs into the concept of confidence. We start by finding out how scientists define confidence and how it works in the brain.

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Double trouble, two peas in a pod, always together and possibly even reading each other’s minds – twins come with tonnes of stereotypes. This episode of The Anthill digs into some of the …

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Ever had a funny feeling, a thought or conviction that you feel compelled to act on, but you can’t quite explain it? Intuition is a concept we’re all …

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It’s been 20 years since the Belfast Agreement paved the way for a relatively peaceful …

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In this episode of The Anthill podcast from The Conversation, we’re delving into the world of Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has come a long way since its launch by the …