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Recent years have seen remarkable successes against some of the most unpleasant illnesses on the planet. While much of... more

Dutch friends Evelien and Roel are part of a group sharing their social networks and local knowledge with Laila, a... more

A large study published in June showed how a peculiar intervention could help prevent the spread of dengue fever. Instead... more

Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America’s deeply troubled, gang-ridden communities.... more

Scientists have hatched an incredible plan to save the northern white rhino from extinction. The team is using IVF techniques... more

A young Zimbabwean, Farai Munjoma, has set up a network of mentors to help Africa’s youth achieve their dreams. The... more

This week we hear from Colombia, where a helpline with a difference recently opened. Its aim is to stop domestic... more

The Sinai desert in Egypt is a dry, barren place where not much grows. But Ties van der Hoeven has... more

Are stickers still saving lives? Was a coral reef repaired? Did the volcano erupt? In this episode we check back... more