Having trouble falling asleep? Why cognitive shuffling could be the solution for you

Are you facing trouble staying asleep at night? Try a hack called ‘Cognitive shuffling’ that eases the brain in many ways and ...
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Red Nose Day 2026 on the BBC - Comic Relief: Funny for Money presenters reveal their dream sketch ideas for George Clooney, Ariana Grande, and “those two boys off of Oasis"

The biggest night of comedy, entertainment, and spectacular fundraising in television is almost here as Red Nose Day returns. Comic Relief: Funny for Money is live from MediaCityUK in Salford on BBC ...
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Oral tradition and oracy

Edith Hall, Philip Collins, Stephen Batchelor, Reetika Subramanian and Tom F Wright join Anne McElvoy to discuss rhetoric, advocacy and sharing knowledge via song and story telling Show more Oracy - ...
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Oral tradition and oracy

Oracy - the ability to express oneself fluently - has been included in plans to modernise the national curriculum, with a new focus on equipping young people with the skills they need for life and ...
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Taste

'It's all in the best possible taste'. But what does it mean to have good taste? And does pursuing good taste lead to favouring style over substance? Who are the thinkers who have considered a ...
The Mirror

Third of Brits need help adulting - needing visual explainers for cooking

A poll of 2,000 adults found other aspects of grown-up life they struggle with include meal planning, keeping plants alive and understanding politics. They also have difficulty getting to grips with ...
The Independent

BBC announces former Google executive Matt Brittin as new director-general

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Mr Brittin spent nearly two ...
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Women, language & experience

In a special programme looking ahead to International Women’s Day on March 8th, Shahidha Bari looks at how women express themselves in language, argument, poetry and art. Her guests include: Sara ...
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The birthplace of the 20th century's brightest ideas

Tech Now journalist Paul Carter goes on a rare tour inside the legendary institute of creative technology Bell Labs in New Jersey, home to world‑changing 20th century inventions. This video is from ...
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The inventor who refused to take no for an answer

Bessie Blount Griffin's work supporting veterans wounded in WWII led her to two remarkable inventions. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with the Royal Society, external The inventor who refused to ...