Episodes

  • Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?

    Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?
    May 12 2026
    Not getting a good night’s sleep can certainly leave you feeling grumpy and groggy, but can it also make you selfish? Sleep experts at the University of California, Berkeley certainly seem to think so, and apparently even losing just one hour of sleep is enough to make you less generous towards others and that includes friends and family. The team conducted a number experiments which were published in the open-access journal. Over 100 participants were asked to fill out sleep diaries over four days - including how long they slept and if their sleep was interrupted then answer an ‘altruism questionnaire’ with questions like: “would you help if a stranger stopped to ask for directions while you were in a rush to get to work”. What were the results? What impact could this have? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does daylight saving affect your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 6/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do couples often look alike?

    Why do couples often look alike?
    May 12 2026
    You may remember we talked about whether or not opposites attract in a recent episode of Do You Really Know. As it turns out, more often than not, couples tend to share a lot of characteristics, and it’s relatively rare for them to be substantially different. When you think about it, it kind of makes sense. After all, it's often easier to be in a relationship and share your life with someone who sees the world in a similar way. But did you ever consider that on top of that, couples may even share physical characteristics? For example, you may well have heard someone in the past say that a similar-looking couple are a good match, and there are even scientific studies to back that idea up. What kind of physical traits are we talking about then? Do couples tend to look more and more alike with time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

    Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?
    May 12 2026
    You know how sometimes you might indulge in a bit too much junk food, or maybe the kids aren’t acing their tests, or perhaps you’re navigating the single life? Hold up—before you start to worry, there’s a seemingly scientific explanation for all of it, and it points to one place: our brains. Neuroscience has become the go-to for decoding life’s issues, spanning medicine, economics, politics, and education. But hold your horses—some experts are raising the red flag on “neuromania,” the tendency to oversimplify our behaviors down to just brain activity. In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?⁠ ⁠How do I know when to end a friendship?⁠ ⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why are young people looking so old?

    Why are young people looking so old?
    May 11 2026
    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 generation, Gen Z, look much older than their age. Millennials grew up amid the rise of the wellness industry and numerous public health campaigns that promoted healthy living, think about the messaging around eating five fruits and vegetables a day, staying physically active, and avoiding smoking. Not to mention, there was also a strong push for sun protection awareness. Consequently, Millennials have largely embraced skincare routines and self-care habits that keep them looking youthful. But how is that possible? Are many Gen Zers really getting these procedures? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are young people going back to flip phones?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 05/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?

    Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?
    May 11 2026
    Our planet is full of blue things. The sea, the sky. Blueberries, bluebirds, bluebells. If English is your only language, it’s probably inconceivable to you that a language could exist without a word for blue. After all, it's one of the three primary colours according to traditional colour theory. And yet in reality not every language in the world does have a specific word for blue. You see, in some languages, blue and green are grouped together as a single category. Linguists sometimes refer to these as “grue” languages, a blend of the words green and blue. How do people get by without a word for blue? So why do some colours appear later than others? What about modern languages though - surely they all have a word for blue? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I learn 1000 words in a new language? Does our personality change when we speak in another language? Are blue eyes really more sensitive to light? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is muscle dysmorphia?

    What is muscle dysmorphia?
    May 11 2026
    It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! Muscle dysmorphia, also known as bigorexia or reverse anorexia, is an obsession with bulking up by working out. It’s caused by a person’s belief that their body is too skinny or lacking in muscle. The term “exercise addiction” was coined by psychiatrist William Glasser in the 1970s. More recently, it has been recognized as a potentially harmful condition. This addiction usually affects those who exercise excessively, mainly endurance sports participants and bodybuilders. How does it affect their mental health? What cause muscle dysmorphia? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance First Broadcast: 28/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Does money really make us happy?

    Does money really make us happy?
    May 10 2026
    According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, people in wealthier countries are happier on average, but only up to a point. Even in so-called "emerging" countries like Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkey, there was a correlation between rising wealth levels and the percentage of happy people. Interestingly though, in well-off nations, people don't necessarily attribute their happiness directly to money. The same Pew Research Center study found that health, children’s education, safety from crime, owning a home and having a fulfilling job were all more important than financial security. Of course, those factors are all somewhat connected to the economy. Where did that saying come from to start with? And is money still a key player? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could moon breathing help you sleep better?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Green Belt?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the benefits of slow sex?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is digital sobriety?

    What is digital sobriety?
    May 10 2026
    Digital sobriety is all about reducing the ecological footprint of our daily digital lifestyles. That’s right, using your cell phone, PC or connected refrigerator all contributes to pollution. And it’s on the rise. The transition to digital technology is often presented as being a positive evolution, especially with regards to reducing household energy consumption. But current practices are contributing to global warming. How does online browsing contribute to pollution? So, what should we do about it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Who is Giorgia Meloni, the new face of the Italian far right?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 25/2/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins