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Award-winning artist and musician Goldie talks about his formative years in care and the pivotal moments that led him to a life in the creative arts.

One of the oldest trees in New Zealand, T膩ne Mahuta, is also one of the most sacred to the Maori people. But its survival is threatened by a fungal disease. Cathy is joined by artist and Maori healer, Piki Diamond to find out why this tree is so important.

When you're at school and the summer holidays arrive it can be the best of times - freedom, and seeing your friends. But young carers have a different summer experience as their responsibilities at home continue. Lois Ratcliffe is a Development Worker with Edinburgh Young Carers, and along with young carer Megan, unpacks some of the myths and preconceptions around the role.

This month the rare 17th century Wagner Garden Carpet, one of only 3 of its kind, belonging to the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, has gone on loan to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Before the crate was sealed and shipped off our reporter Carol Purcell went to find out more about its significance and rarity, in the company of Helen Hughes, Textile Conservator for Glasgow Museums, and Noorah Al Gailani, curator of Islamic Civilisations at Glasgow Museums.

The Vatican has had an observatory since the 18th century, and a love for astronomy that goes back even further. And it also has its very own astronomer. Cathy is joined by Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, to find out how his work combines science and religion.