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Exploring the historical Paris flood of 1910, the role of engineer Edmund Mayé, and the impact of accurate flood prediction. Investigating the unpredictability of 100-year floods and their connection to climate change. Comparing pollution levels in Beijing to smoking habits.

Ruth Alexander investigates claims climate change has contributed to the war in Syria, and with the climate change summit COP21 underway in Paris, we answer listener’s climate change number questions.

Investigating the accuracy of a tabloid claim that one in five British Muslims sympathize with jihadis. Exploring the controversy, survey complexities, and global views on ISIS. Factors influencing attitudes towards ISIS in various countries, despite low actual approval rates.

Explore the territorial losses of Islamic State and question the accuracy of reported stats. Discover if Héctor Bellerín is faster than Usain Bolt in a sprint challenge. Uncover insights into player speed statistics in the Premier League using tracking systems.

Are creative people more likely to suffer mental illness, and has Cuba wiped out child hunger? Wesley Stephenson investigates.

Exploring the impact of China's one child policy on population growth, addressing controversies around forced abortions, and comparing population projections of China and India for 2030.

Investigating the cancer-causing potential of processed meats compared to cigarettes, while discussing the implications of an 18% increase in bowel cancer risk. Debating the safety of the Rugby World Cup and analyzing injury rates between rugby and football, aiming to improve player safety in rugby by adopting measures from football tournaments.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said a million barrels of the country’s oil were stolen per day. Is he right? Ruth Alexander asks Peter Cunliffe-Jones of Africa Check. And, does 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil lie in the Arctic? Producers: Keith Moore and Phoebe Keane.

Nobel Prize winning economist Angus Deaton discusses the impact of foreign aid, skepticism around its sustainability, and the relationship between money and happiness. Insights include the need to enhance the Global Public Goods Agenda and the nuanced connection between income and well-being.

Exploring the link between height and cancer risk, discussing findings from studies analyzing over 5 million records. Delving into the correlation between height, hormones, and cell count in relation to cancer risk. Calculating a 9% higher risk of skin cancer for taller individuals. Discussing the impact of childhood health on adult health and the relationship between height, heart disease, and social class.