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Health, Sports & Psychology
The history of surfing
Surfing is now a popular pastime around the world, but just a few decades ago there were only a handful of places where you could surf properly. What changed to turn it into a global phenomenon?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
This year's Olympics includes a team of Refugees for the first time. Hear some of the athlete's stories - and find out why their participation is central to the Olympic ideal.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?
Two public health researchers on gun violence try to help make some sense of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Florida.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Under Pressure again: Can the England team bring football home?
Can the young England team with the likes of Vardy, Kane and Dele Alli lay the ghosts of the past 50 years to rest by triumphing at UEFA Euro 2016?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
European Championships 2016: Home Nations dare to dream or will it be an early Brexit?
France are the bookies' favourites when it comes to who will win the UEFA European Championship but who else should we keep an eye on?
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Society, Politics & Law
Remembering Ali: How do The Philippines remember The Thrilla In Manila?
The Thrilla in Manila - a bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - was one of the legendary sporting events of the 20th Century. How does the country which hosted the event remember the bout?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?
Muhammad Ali died on Friday June 3rd, 2016. Ellis Cashmore remembers a legend on both sides of the ropes.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why are maggots making a comeback in hospitals?
The use of maggots to clean a wound is being given a second look by some doctors. An ancient treatment with strong 21st century applications is investigated by Carrie Arnold.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Florence Nightingale on what makes a good nurse
In the 1881 letter to trainee nurses at St Thomas' Hospital, Florence Nightingale outlines what she believes makes a good nurse - a woman without "womanly weaknesses".
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is the first step in beating superbugs to defeat poverty?
A two-speed health service can only aid the spread of disease resistant 'superbugs', warns Jason Silverstein
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why do we keep running?
Although 'exercise' is treated as a punchline, we continue to get out and pound the streets. What is it that drives our commitment to keeping fit?
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Society, Politics & Law
What does toilet paper teach us about poverty?
The purchasing pattern of a bathroom staple has a lot to teach us about how poverty works. Atif Kukaswadia explains.