The benefits of doing nothing

Across the world, climate change is already beginning to change the way we live our lives. But how big will that change be and what kinds of change will occur? These are the kinds of questions that scientists have been asking for decades. So, how exactly do they try to find answe ... Show More

What would the world of athletics look like if athletes were allowed to take drugs? Pippa and Neil discuss the Enhanced Games. Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engli ... Show More

The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journalist who has spent some time w ... Show More

Are you taking it easy or just being lazy? Here's a phrase to describe your condition 

Lazy is a dirty word. Let's clean it up. Change the narrative and feel more empowered and inspired! There's a big difference between being "lazy" and actually just resting, nurturing yourself and getting what you want from your life. You get to choose. I can help! **Links and Res ... Show More

Lazy. Unmotivated. Procrastinating. If those are words you’re used to hearing from your inner critic, you are not alone. Take CrowdScience listener Laurie. On her days off she loves to relax on the sofa, watch TV, put off chores and generally do as little as possible. Meanwhile s ... Show More

We don't question whether our pets, friends or family have earned their right to exist, so why do we sometimes think about our own lives in those terms? What we learn about the value of productivity and the negative connotation of "laziness" is part of the problem, says social ps ... Show More

<p>Is laziness something you’re born with or can you control it? In this episode, Patrick Bet-David explains why people are lazy by choice and gives his best advice to quit being lazy.</p> <p>Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for ... Show More

How to Get Lazy Success I have an admission to make.  I'm a bit lazy. Yes, I also like to work harder than most people. Still, I'm lazy when doing things I don't want to be doing. It's been said that when you do what you love to do, you will never work another day in your life. F ... Show More

<p>La paresse n'est pas seulement un manque de motivation ; cela peut aussi être un signe de besoin de repos ou une réponse à des tâches rébarbatives.</p><br><p>Traduction&nbsp;:</p><p>Laziness is not just a lack of motivation; it can also be a sign of needing rest or a response ... Show More