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Dear Neil Young, there is no need to search for a heart of gold anymore. The precious metal actually runs through your bloodstream, as well as many of your other organs. Some 0.2 milligrams of it in total, give or take.

Are you worth your weight in gold? Sort of.

There is gold in the human body. No, really!

14000 Caen, France

26 November 2025

Science

Article with audio

Did you know? In France, all milk destined for consumption is first skimmed using centrifugation (a mechanical process which involves the use of centrifugal force to separate the milk from the cream). The cream is then reintroduced to whole and semi-skimmed milk later down the line.

Is semi-skimmed milk really better for you than whole milk? The answer might surprise you!

In the kitchen, which milk should you pick?

Caen, France

25 November 2025

Health & Nutrition

Article with audio

As the BBC's Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign, the corporation finds itself under threat of lawsuit by US President Donald Trump. But how serious was the BBC's alteration of the truth?

A miscorrected misquote: Michael Prescott and the BBC Panorama incident

The BBC has been threatened with a lawsuit by the US president

London, UK

15 November 2025

World News

Article with audio

At around 7:30 this morning (Thursday, 6th November 2025), the emergency services responded to the scene of a collision in Giberville, near Caen. A vehicle reportedly collided with a pedestrian as he exited from a bakery; he was driven to Caen's CHU hospital by ambulance.

Traffic collision near Caen leaves pedestrian severely injured

The 47-year-old man was transported to hospital by the SMUR

Giberville, France

6 November 2025

Local News

Article with audio

Are you an international student in Caen? From the city, to housing, to language barriers, you may have many questions about what to expect or how to settle in. WRNC is here to help, with a guide made especially for international students arriving in Caen!

Our guide for international students studying in Caen

Université de Caen welcomes students from diverse backgrounds

14000 Caen, France

4 November 2025

Local Guides & Tips

Article with audio

It's that time of year again, autumn is upon us and mushroom picking is back! But what of mushrooms for our dietary requirements? What do they bring to the table and are they actually good for you? Let's find out!

What effect does eating mushrooms have on our health?

Are mushrooms good for you, or something to be wary of?

France

28 October 2025

Health & Nutrition

Article with audio

You may have heard of him referred to under the names “the Little Corporal,” “Corsican Fiend,” “the Devil’s Favourite”, or “Jupiter Scapin.” You may have also heard that, in his time, he aroused as much admiration as fear. But do you know where his heart ended up when he died? We have a few leads.

Was Napoléon really buried without his heart?

Napoleon's death by Carl von Steuben

Dôme des Invalides, Paris, France

16 October 2025

History

Article with audio

Last night (Saturday, 12th October) was the Mister France Normandie 2025 beauty pageant election ceremony. Over the show's two-hour runtime, the eight candidates showcased their skills in public speaking, choreography and style, all in the hopes of being selected for the Paris finals.

Lucas Gridaine to represent Normandy in Mister France national finals

Lucas was crowned Mister France Normandie 2025 last night

Colleville-Montgomery, France

12 October 2025

Local News

Article with audio

Tens of thousands of people took once again to the streets on Thursday (2nd October 2025), heeding a renewed call from major trade unions which oppose the proposed spending cuts in next year’s budget and demand higher taxes on the super-rich.

Austerity, wealth tax and the 2026 budget: Why have people taken to the streets across France?

The CGT claims as many as 600,000 protestors took to the streets

France

4 October 2025

Political News

Article with audio

As the end of summer draws nearer, many people might start feeling a bit tired, but will reducing your meat consumption help wake you up? The idea that meats like beef or lamb can cause you to feel tired is nothing new. But is there some truth to it, or is it simply a common misconception?

Is it true that eating red meat can cause tiredness?

Harder to digest or harder to chew, is red meat tiring?

Caen, France

30 September 2025

Health & Nutrition

Article with audio

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