The butterfly effect is the idea that a small change in one part of the world can have huge consequences in another. It is often used as a metaphor for how our actions can shape the future in unpredictable ways.
The term was coined by the American mathematician and meteorologist Edward Lorenz, who was studying the behavior of weather systems. He discovered ... Show More
Today
What should you eat when it’s hot?
In June 2025, the Met Office announced that the UK had had its warmest spring on record, with a mean temperature of 9.5°C, beating the previous mark set just a year prior in 2024 and exceeding the long term average by 1.4°. It’s becoming increasingly important to adapt to periods ... Show More
5m 21s
Today
How can you keep wasps away?
They buzz around your fruit salad, hover over your barbecue, and seem to think the edge of your pool is their hangout. Every summer, it’s the same story - wasps turning your outdoor bliss into a swatting frenzy. But it doesn’t have to be this way; there are ways to keep them at b ... Show More
5m 18s
Mar 2024
130 - The Butterfly Effect
If you believe that small actions can create big ripples of change, then you believe in the Butterfly Effect.Our storyteller today is Claire, a passionate advocate for literacy and human rights. She'll share her journey of bringing books and libraries into prisons, offering a gli ... Show More
28m 12s
Aug 2023
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly
Butter-butter-butter-butter-butterfly...What would it be like to go through metamorphosis and become a butterfly? Our imaginations take flight In this episode inspired by the Super Simple Songs Butterfly, Ladybug, Bumblebee. The process of metamorphosis can take a while so we'll ... Show More
16m 46s