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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Is intermittent fasting really effective?
Intermittent fasting has been making waves, especially on social media, where it's often hailed as a miracle fix for weight loss. While it's no silver...
Is using cotton buds bad for your ears?
Polish-American man Leo Gerstenzang is credited with inventing the humble cotton bud in the 1920s, an item which has since gone on to be used for many...
Is shaving too often bad for you?
There’s a lot of popular ideas out there about body hair removal. Shave too much and the hair becomes thicker. Wax, and it will gradually start thinni...
What are some of the most common phobias?
We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those f...
Why are we afraid of the dark?
Fear of the dark is very common for children and usually starts between the ages of 5 and 10. At this age, children become more aware of the dangers a...
Why do we celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is here and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be frantically doing some last-minute pumpkin carving or stocking up on sweets for trick-or-t...
Why do we experience the unsettling "Uncanny Valley" effect?
In November 2023, a spooky makeup trend took TikTok by storm. Users posted images of themselves with full-coverage, pale foundation for a ghostly vibe...
Why do we enjoy being scared?
Ghost stories told around a camp fire, visiting a haunted house or watching a scary film are all common Halloween activities. We clearly enjoy scaring...
Why do I get an electric shock when I kiss someone?
It's not uncommon for sparks to fly in unexpected ways during intimate moments; sometimes literally! You’ve most likely gone in to kiss someone only t...
Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected?
In economic terms, a speculative bubble refers to a situation in which the price of an asset becomes heavily overvalued. An asset could be anything fr...
How can you protect yourself from being mugged?
Mugging is a form of robbery that involves violence or the threat of violence against a person in a public place. It’s also known as street robbery or...
What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?
According to the NHS, approximately 1,600 babies are born every day in the United Kingdom. But what often goes unspoken are the nine months leading up...
Why do our fingers wrinkle in water?
We've all experienced that strange sensation of stepping out of the bath or swimming pool, and noticing grooves which have formed on the tips of our f...
What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?
Perfectionism is the tendency to set excessively high and unrealistic standards for oneself and others, and to evaluate one’s worth based on the abili...
Could moon breathing help you sleep better?
In this day and age, it’s common to feel stressed every day, even right through to the evening. Have you ever struggled to lower your stress levels wh...
Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
With their new album Unlimited Love having been released on 1st April, let’s talk about the famous Cal...
What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment?
What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment?
In April 2022, findings from the large scale CheckMate 816 clinical trial were pr...
How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?
As the sun sets on this rainy Sunday evening, reality sinks in. You didn't quite muster the energy to venture out, and now it's back to the grindstone...
Can chocolate really kill dogs?
Have you ever been terrified of finding your dog munching on an Easter egg or chocolate treat during the holidays? It’s the kind of thing that can tur...
What is female viagra?
It’s been over two decades now since viagra was first approved for use in 1998, the little blue pill from Pfizer becoming the first oral treatment for...
What is the Ikea effect?
You’re no doubt familiar with IKEA as the king of flatpack furniture. But you may not be aware that the Swedish company’s name is also associated with...
Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?
Lemon water is a popular drink that many celebrities and wellness gurus swear by. But is it really as good as they claim? Or is it just another fad th...
Can plants communicate with one another?
You might think that plants are silent and passive, but recent studies have shown that they can actually make sounds and send signals to each other, e...
Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?
Muscle pain generally occurs after an intense sports session. "They are due either to unusual muscular work, or to an increase in the intensity of a w...
What is AI inbreeding?
Seventy-four percent of 18 to 24-year-olds use AI every day, according to a February 2025 Ipsos study. No surprising really, chatbots now handle so m...
Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?
Let’s face it there are certain sounds that are just annoying to be exposed to, or sometimes even to think of! Someone chewing loudly with their mouth...
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?
Mistletoe is a small evergreen parasitic plant that grows in clusters on trees. It has white berries and it has been used for centuries as a symbol of...
How can you use Tinder safely?
Salim Berrada, also known as "the Tinder rapist", has been on trial in France since 18 March 2024. He is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 17 w...
What is the psychology behind the bystander effect?
You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you c...
Why are young people looking so old?
If you're aged between 30 and 40, you're part of Generation Y, also known as the ‘millennials’ You may have already said to yourself that the next gen...
Could FOPO be preventing you from fulfilling your potential?
Have you ever really wanted to try something new, but avoided doing so because you were afraid of being judged?
Maybe pursuing a hobby t...
How is AI giving a voice to the dead?
Have you ever seen the Black Mirror episode called "Be right back"? It aired back in February 2013 and sees a character called Ash die in a car accide...
Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from?
Single women in your late 20s or early 30s, has anyone ever suggested that you absolutely must find a partner or you’ll end up being a “cat lady”? Wha...
What is a pyramid scheme?
You’ve probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting bu...
Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?
The World Health Organisation says that children between the ages of two and five should get no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, w...
How can I prepare my home for a blackout?
National Grid has warned of potential blackouts in the UK this winter, due to gas shortages. If it does happen, it would be the first time the country...
Can we really multitask effectively?
It's pretty common these days to have to tackle several things at once, like responding to an email while on a work call. Our constant pursuit of prod...
Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?
According to Retaildata.co.uk, us Brits are the second biggest consumers of gum in the world. On average, Brits use between 120 and 130 sticks each ev...
Why are we having children later and later?
According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of births in the UK continues to fall. Experts are even talking about a “baby bust”, the o...
Where does our phobia of clowns come from?
Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Cou...