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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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5:32

Which type of wine is best for your health?

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2025/06/16

When it comes to health, many people wonder which type of wine can most easily be enjoyed without needing to worry about negative health consequences. First things first, I hate to be a party pooper but let’s be clear: there’s no kind of alcohol that is actually “good” for your health. So red wine does contain some antioxidants, which have reported health benefits. But senior dietitian and British Heart Foundation spokesperson Victoria Taylor says that “while it is often included in the

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4:45

Which colours go well together according to science?

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2025/06/16

It's often said that colour preferences are simply a matter of personal taste, but actually some have been backed up by science, especially in the field of art history. For the last two centuries, it has been customary in art and design to come up with colour combinations based on what is known the colour wheel. It’s a visual representation of the spectrum of colors, organized in a circular format. This wheel divides colours into primary: red, blue, and yellow, secondary: green, orange, and purple,

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4:41

Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been...

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2025/06/15

Every year, an average of four planes and twenty boats vanish in this notorious area. Straddling the line between legend and reality, the Bermuda Triangle has inspired countless adventure novels and films, continuing to captivate the public’s imagination. This vast region spans approximately 500,000 square kilometres, situated between Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bermuda archipelago. How did the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle come about? Why is this area so high-risk? In under 3 minutes, we

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5:14

Am I listening to music too loud?

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2025/06/15

Whether it’s in the street, on public transport or at home, almost all of us use headphones or earphones to listen to music. Now music might bring us joy and a whole lot of other emotions, but when it’s too loud, it can also represent a risk for hearing health. The same is also true when going to entertainment venues like nightclubs, bars, music concert arenas and sports stadia. The danger comes when the sound level gets too high, we’re exposed to it for too long, or worse, both. What are healthy

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5:18

How can I optimise my interior through Ikea hacking?

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2025/06/15

Ever since Covid-19 lockdowns, many people have developed a taste for interior design and regularly take to Pinterest for inspiration. But as you may well know from experience, buying a few furniture items can quickly add up in cost. As a result, clever internet users have been coming up with solutions to repurpose items bought from Ikea, whose items are available in many different parts of the world. The trend has been labelled Ikea hacking and it involves repurposing furniture items from their

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4:33

How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?

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2025/06/14

It’s not uncommon for rhinoviruses to resurface during the spring and autumn seasons. They’re the main cause of the common cold. At the same time, spring also brings increased pollen circulation, leading to hay fever symptoms which are very similar to those of a viral cold. Having a blocked nose can be particularly bothersome, what with having to blow your nose every two minutes, sneezing, having a sore throat and sometimes getting a fever. Most of the time, all you want to do is rest. But that’s

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4:41

Is scratching a mole really dangerous?

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2025/06/14

Moles can be flat, raised, discreet, or visible. They appear all over our skin and tend to increase in number over time. While these harmless little spots are generally not a cause for concern, they can sometimes be the source of skin cancer, so it’s important to keep an eye on them. A mole is a small, dark spot on the skin formed by a cluster of melanocytes. These are the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its colour and helps you tan when exposed to

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4:44

Are protein bars really worthwhile?

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2025/06/14

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake, you might have considered eating a protein bar. They are convenient, come in various flavors and claim to provide you with the essential amino acids your body needs, often attracting people who want to lose weight, build muscle, or simply snack healthily. And, according to a BBC article, the market is booming. A report by Mintel says that the UK market for sports nutrition products grew by 26% between 2015 and 2020, reaching

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5:15

What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by...

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2025/06/13

Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”. Where does the name come from? If we all feel it,

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5:00

Why are driverless cars not yet on the road?

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2025/06/13

The Tesla “We, Robot” event in October 2024 saw Elon Musk unveil the company’s Robotaxi, a fully autonomous car which he said passengers would soon be able to fall asleep in, and wake up at their destination. And all for a price tag of under $30,000! Critics quickly pointed out that Musk has often made ambitious claims about his company’s new technology in the past, which didn’t quite end up turning out as he’d promised. Does a self-driving car always mean there’s no human behind the wheel? When

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4:45

Could job enrichment make your work more rewarding?

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2025/06/13

A lot has changed in the workplace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Companies have had to figure out how to best manage remote work for their employees, all the while supporting their career development and helping them feel more satisfied at work. Well, the concept we’re going to talk about today may be just what’s needed to address those challenges. It’s a modern HR strategy known as job enrichment and basically, it means making an employee’s role more fulfilling. How can

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5:15

How can I protect myself from bank card skimming?

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2025/06/12

Using an ATM, paying for petrol or shopping at a retail store are pretty routine things that many of us do on a frequent basis. But it’s important to be aware of the often invisible threat posed by a criminal practice called skimming, which sees fraudsters clone bank cards. Across the pond in the US, data analytics firm Fico reported a 96% increase in debit card skimming in 2023, and recent months have also seen prominent cases in the UK. Let’s take a moment to understand what skimming is a little

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5:15

Why has far-right terrorism increased so much?

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2025/06/12

In early December 2022, German authorities carried out a sting operation on the neo-Nazi Reichsburger group that was plotting to overthrow the country’s government through a coup. It was one of Germany’s biggest ever counterterror operations, seeing 3000 police officers make 300 raids across 11 regions of the country, and led to a total of 25 arrests. The so-called Citizens of the Reich are just one example of a dangerous threat that is becoming more and more widespread in the West: that of violent

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4:41

Why are my ears ringing?

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2025/06/12

It’s not uncommon to hear ringing, buzzing, humming or hissing sounds that can’t be heard by anyone else. The medical term for these symptoms is tinnitus. The sounds may affect both ears, or just one. If you’re lucky, they’re a temporary or intermittent problem, but for some people they can be more severe, affecting their daily lives. 2019 figures from the British Tinnitus Association suggested that persistent tinnitus affects 1 in 8 people. Occasional ringing in the ears is nothing to worry

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5:30

What is the three loves theory?

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2025/06/11

What if you could only fall in love three times in your life? Well that’s the idea behind the three loves theory, that breaks our romantic lives down into three key relationships: the idealised love, the intense love, and the calm, enduring love.In essence, each of these relationships teaches us something about ourselves and what we expect from love. They help shape who we are and how we relate to others. Is the third love the real deal then? What about if you have a fourth or fifth relationship

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4:20

What is the Fermi paradox?

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2025/06/11

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

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4:36

What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

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2025/06/10

A 2022 YouGov study suggested that 26% of British people have at least one tattoo, a statistic which reflects just how the perception of tattoos has changed over the years. They used to be reserved for subcultures, but are now very much in the mainstream, and seen as a positive way of expressing one’s identity. Nevertheless, getting a tattoo can be dangerous if not done correctly. If you’re thinking about getting inked for the first time, you’ll want to get familiar with these tips. How can I

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4:48

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

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2025/06/10

Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970. Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There’s a bitter irony to the

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4:50

Sleep divorce: is it a good idea to sleep in separately?

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2025/06/09

Sleeping next to your partner can be comforting, but it also means dealing with snoring, night sweats, or fighting for space on a too-small mattress. For some couples, the trade-off isn’t worth it. A recent study by Apinio for the Emma mattress brand found that one in three couples continue to love each other but choose to sleep in separate bedrooms. According to Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index, only 36% of UK adults rated their sleep as 'good', with the average person getting just

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5:12

Why do we change clocks twice per year?

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2025/06/09

“Spring forward, fall back” goes the saying; that’s right - today, Sunday the 27th of October 2024, saw the clocks go back an hour, meaning it gets dark earlier all of a sudden and winter is on its way! If there’s one day, or rather two days, of the year where you don’t want to schedule any important appointments, it’s on a day when the clock changes. Forgetting the time change is something that’s happened to all of us at least once in our lifetimes. Changing our clocks is so ingrained into our

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