Do you really know?

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 there, pondering the same questions I am?”

This thought often leads to another: “If the universe is infinite, there must be other forms of life! So why don’t we have any proof?”  Congratulations, you’ve just stumbled upon the Fermi Paradox!

What is the Fermi paradox? Who is Fermi? What’s the point of posing this paradox? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are umbrella species?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 24/10/24
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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 than usual. And it's been backed up by scientific studies. For example, a 2006 Massachusetts study found that we eat an average of 86 more calories per day in winter.

And While it's true that colder temperatures make us burn more calories, the difference is actually quite minimal. When it's chilly outside, our metabolism works harder to keep our body at around 37°C, resulting in slightly higher energy expenditure. This process is known as thermoregulation but in reality, our warm clothing and indoor heating already play a significant role!

Are you saying we shouldn't really compensate by eating more? So, what kinds of foods should we focus on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How often should I shower?⁠

⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠

⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/1/2024
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If your partner is constantly snoring, hogging the blanket, or tossing and turning every five minutes, and you're finding it increasingly challenging to share a bed, know that you're not alone. A 2017 study revealed that while 50% of those surveyed claim to sleep as a couple, 41% prefer solo slumber, and 54% feel sleep-deprived.

There are some tricks to make co-sleeping more manageable. First off, it's crucial to pick the right bed. Mattresses now come in a much wider range of sizes than before. The bigger the bed, the more comfortable you'll both be. A 2012 study by the Bedding Association found that couples switching to 160 by 200 cm beds experienced a 15% increase in sleep time. For partners who move a lot during the night, twin beds could be a solution - two single beds pushed together allow for personal space while sharing a room. That will significantly help preserve your sleep if your partner tends to have restless sleep.

And what if my other half is a blanket thief? Now, what if your partner has nightmares or shouts in their sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do our bellies get fatter as we get older?⁠

⁠What is the butterfly effect and how does it affect our lives?⁠

⁠Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/12/2023
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“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 for bad breath, can become a real source of shame and embarrassment when you realise or suspect you have it. 

What’s more, brushing your teeth properly twice a day won’t necessarily stop it from happening to you. And neither will the chewing gum, mints or dissolving strips that are often marketed to us as breath-freshening in order to build on our bad breath insecurity. To put it simply, there’s no such thing as a miracle cure, even if it’s a so-called revolutionary mouthwash or expensive dietary supplement.

Are there any tried and tested solutions then? If that doesn’t solve it, will a dentist be able to help with my bad breath? What about diet - does that have any affect on our breath? Is bad breath always caused by lifestyle choices then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why does time go by faster with age?⁠

Why do we get bad breath?

Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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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 child but also in adulthood if you’re a man. It refers to the household or family tasks that are subconsciously assigned to women due to their gender.

Of course, it’s pretty much equivalent to unpaid labour, and a lot of the time is taken for granted, going without any credit or even thanks. American sociologist Carolyn J. Rosenthal coined the term in 1985, in an article entitled Kinkeeping in the familial division of labor. She observed that the role of kinkeeper was often passed down from mother to daughter in nuclear families. The only study on the subject to date was carried out in 1996, and showed that 85% of kinkeepers were women aged from 40 to 69.

Why are people talking about kinkeeping now? What are the negative consequences of kinkeeping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why has purple become the colour of feminism?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 03/2023
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