Do you really know?
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Do you really know?
You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?
“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer”, the saying goes. And there’s actually a name for that phenomenon: the Matthew Effect. The term was firs...
Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?
In September 2023, UK consumer watchdog Which published research showing just how much cheaper budget brands can be. One striking example was the pric...
Why do prices always end in .99?
£2.99 for biscuits, £6.99 for moisturiser, £49.99 for a mixer. In shops, one small detail stands out: price tags overwhelmingly end in 99.
What is the third state of existence between life and death?
In some religions, people believe in reincarnation or an afterlife, but in medicine, life is generally considered to end when the heart stops beating....
What is a vertiport?
All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! Flying vehicles have long been imagined...
What is Calimero syndrome?
Calimero is a black chick with a half-broken eggshell on his head. He’s always complaining about something or other, with “But it’s an injustice” bein...
Is depression hereditary?
Data suggests that around one in six of us will experience depression at some point in our lifetime. And if you’ve had family members who have been af...
What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?
In January 2023, Prince Harry published his memoirs, in the form of an autobiography entitled "Spare". The book led to a lot of controversy, particula...
How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten?
In recent years, gluten-free diets have become more and more popular. No doubt you’ve seen “Free From” aisles in your local supermarket, and you can a...
Can deep sleep help stop dementia?
It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in d...
Why do we get pins and needles?
We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we’ve been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our a...
What is online grooming?
The UK’s Online Safety Bill has been in the pipeline for a number of years now, and is currently being considered by the House of Lords. The proposed...
What is permafrost?
Permafrost is ground that remains frozen for two years or more. It’s made up of soil, rocks and sand, and held together by ice. In some places, this g...
Is it possible to not love your parents?
It’s more common than we tend to admit. Some children grow up with parents who are critical, emotionally distant, or unable to empathize. In that kind...
Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?
You’ve probably seen the photos of stars like Courteney Cox or Simon Cowell, who have recently revealed a more natural look after removing their facia...
Why do we get memory lapses?
According to research published in The BMJ in 2002, around 40% of people experience some age-associated memory impairment after reaching 65. Thankfull...
What does eating junk food do to our brains?
We all know about the physical consequences of having an unbalanced diet, and one that includes a lot of junk food in particular. In the short term ea...
Why should I avoid showering after a workout?
Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport!
What is the Fermi paradox?
Have you ever felt tiny when contemplating the vast, 14-billion-year-old universe? Maybe you’ve wondered, “Is there another form of intelligence out t...
Do we really need to eat more during winter?
Whether it's a reflex, a craving, or a belief in its necessity, people often find themselves snacking more in winter, or opting for heartier meals tha...
How can my partner and I get better sleep together?
If your partner is constantly snoring, hogging the blanket, or tossing and turning every five minutes, and you're finding it increasingly challenging...
How can you beat bad breath?
“Good manners and bad breath get you nowhere”, sang Elvis Costello in his 1981 hit New Lace Sleeves. And it’s true that halitosis, the scientific term...
What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?
You might not be familiar with the term ‘kinkeeping’, but the chances are you’ve benefited from it at some point in your life, in particular as a chil...
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?
According to the World Health Organisation, harmful use of alcohol accounts for 3 million deaths each year. Indeed, it’s the third leading cause of pr...
What are the dangers of hustle culture?
"There are way easier places to work, but nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week." That’s exactly what Elon Musk tweeted in November 2018, a...
What are the dangers of self-diagnosis?
The chances are that at some point you’ve scoured the internet in an attempt to figure out why you’re feeling sick. Maybe you go to Dr Google as a mat...
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[VALENTINE'S DAY] What is Valentine's Day?
This annual celebration of love and passion needs no introduction. Among those who partake in Valentine's Day, you’ve got those who go all out every y...
What impact does your first love have on the rest of your life?
Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss.
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What's the best way to argue with friends and family?
Whether it starts over a sock left on the floor or a political debate that erupts a little too early at the holiday table, conflict is part of life. I...
What is the Romeo and Juliet effect?
When someone tells you not to do something it often becomes even more tempting, which is why, as a teenager, when your parents forbade you from seeing...
What’s the Tinder Paradox ?
It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and you’re scrolling through Tinder, swiping left and right. Unlike the endless upward scroll of social networks, Tinder...
What are energy vampires?
Have you ever noticed how certain people just seem to drain your emotional energy any time you see or speak to them? It could be a work colleague, a f...
Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?
Have you ever fallen head over heels for someone as soon as you met them? It certainly doesn’t happen to us on a regular basis, but it’s pretty common...
What does speed watching do to our brains?
More and more of us are consuming digital content at increased speed. Whether it’s on social media, watching a Netflix series or listening to a podcas...
What household products should I avoid?
Cleaning can feel satisfying, but did you know many household products might actually harm your health? A 2021 Which? study revealed that nearly half...
Do opposites really attract?
“Birds of a feather flock together”, the old saying goes. But does that apply when it comes to romantic relationships? After all, we also say that opp...
How do you talk to conspiracy theorists?
From claims that AIDS was engineered to shrink the global population, to the insistence that the Earth must be flat because otherwise the oceans would...
Does the law of attraction really work?
Over on TikTok, the #idontchaseiattract hashtag is nearing in on 20,000 publications at the time of recording. It really took off in late 2023, especi...
What is femtech?
For a number of years now, the innovative field of femtech has been revolutionising how we approach healthcare for women. Technology already touches j...
At what age are we the smartest?
When you reach a certain age, it often feels as though everything is in decline: your body, your memory, your energy.
But what if gettin...