We’ve all gotten frustrated after squashing the tenth mosquito ruining a beautiful summer evening — especially after days of relentless itching.

Mosquitoes are a global nuisance. In tropical regions, they’re more than just annoying: they can transmit serious diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. But despite all the efforts, these tiny insects continue to thrive — and buzz in our ears all summer long.

But why do mosquitoes bite us? And why does it itch so much? And by the way… why don’t we just get rid of mosquitoes altogether? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. 

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, our mouths host no fewer than 700 species of microbes, including “germs like bacteria, fungus and more”. Some are helpful in producing vitamins, or aiding in digestion, for example, but others can cause problems like bad breath.

Because many of these microbes live on the tongue, recent years have seen increased use of oral hygiene devices specifically designed to clean the top of the tongue. One kind is a tongue scraper. Now in case you’ve never seen a tongue scraper before, it’s kind of like a toothbrush but with a U-shaped head.

What role does saliva play in oral hygiene? How regularly should I be cleaning my tongue then, if it all? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠

⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠

⁠Can the weather really influence our mood?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Gas cookers are a common feature in many kitchens, often preferred by chefs and home cooks for their precise temperature control but gas cookers emit a number of harmful substances when they are in use and even when they are off that can pollute the indoor air and harm your health.

Nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, is a gas that is produced when natural gas is burned at high temperatures. It can damage your airways and worsen asthma and COPD. A recent report by the Dutch Lung Foundation found that gas cookers increased the risk of asthma in children by 42%.

What are some other of these pollutants and their effects? And what can you do to reduce these risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?⁠

⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠

⁠Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 2/11/2024

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Have you ever wondered how our expectations can impact the way we perceive and interact with others? Well, it’s actually been demonstrated that beliefs and attitudes can lead to outcomes that align with those beliefs, due to what’s known as the Pygmalion effect.

20th century American psychologist Robert Rosenthal coined the term in 1968. He had teamed up with San Francisco elementary school principal Lenore Jacobson to conduct a groundbreaking experiment. It showed that teacher behaviour and attitude could actually influence their students' achievements. 

Where does the name come from? What did Rosenthal and Jacobson’s experiment consist of? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What are the alternatives to air conditioning?⁠

⁠What is misogynoir?⁠

⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2/11/2024

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heart attack can be deadly but thankfully there are life saving treatments out there. However, research from the British Heart foundation has found that women are not receiving the same standard of care as men.

Although heart disease and heart attacks are more common in men it is more likely to be fatal for women. In fact heart attacks kill twice as many women in the UK than breast cancer does.

What is causing this? What symptoms should you look out for? What is being done to address this issue? We answer all your questions in under 3 minutes!

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Can you train your brain like a muscle?

How often should you wash your jeans?

Should I walk 10000 steps a day?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 13/10/2022

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You may well have experienced motion sickness or travel sickness in the past. Well, cyber sickness is a modern ailment that follows a similar kind of logic, or rather the opposite logic. Instead of moving while feeling still, like when you’re on a boat or in a car, with cyber sickness you perceive movement while you’re actually still.

But the result is the same: your brain fails to adapt to this dissonance, and hence brings on nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, and other balance disorders. This can happen when using a computer, smartphone, or virtual reality headset.

What's the similarity with motion sickness ? Why doesn’t it affect all of us then? What can I do if I start feeling unwell in front of my laptop or smartphone screen then?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠

⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠

⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 28/8/2023

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Kissing on the lips feels so natural… and yet, it’s far from universal. In some cultures, romantic kissing doesn’t even exist! So why, in our society, has kissing become such a strong symbol of love and passion?

It turns out, kissing might be one of the oldest gestures in the human playbook. For decades, historians pointed to ancient Indian texts, the Vedas, written around 1500 BCE, as the earliest written references to kissing.

So where does kissing come from? Does kissing have anything to do with smell or taste?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?

Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?

Does sex help us to sleep better?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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he last two and a half years have caused a lot of us to reassess our priorities in life. Are we really living our lives to the full? Are there new experiences that we should be trying out? Within that context, an alternative nomadic lifestyle called vanlife has seen a resurgence. 

It’s been around since the 1960s, when hippies would travel across the United States in vans. But social media has made it trendy again, and in particular Instagram where the #vanlife hashtag has over 13 million posts. Essentially, vanlife is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: living in a van. It’s a minimalist lifestyle, which also grants the freedom to travel and be adventurous.

What are some of the coolest things about vanlife? How do I know if the van lifestyle is for me?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?⁠

⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠

⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 25/8/2022

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Greying hair can be triggered for a number of reasons, genetics; some people’s hair turns grey earlier than others. Stress, a recent study in mice showed that stress can cause stem cells to leave the hair follicle and migrate to other parts of the body, leaving no cells to produce melanin. Some Illnesses like thyroid disease and of course ageing.

But could the days of grey hair be over? Possibly. A new study conducted by scientists from New York University Grossman School of Medicine have discovered why hair turns grey and how to stop it happening. Well at least in mice. 

What are the cells that produce hair colour and how do they work? So why is hair going grey? What are the implications of this finding for humans and hair greying? What can you do in the meantime? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠What does it mean to be a seenager?⁠

⁠Why do we blow out candles on birthdays?⁠

⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 18/5/2023

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After clocking out, who doesn’t crave a hearty meal after a hard day's work? But here’s the thing: your dinner choices could be tipping the scales.

You’ve likely heard the old saying, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” And yes, that pauper’s plate might skip the starches.

Why? How so? So, can you cozy up with carbs at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠

⁠What's the best way to cut your toenails?⁠

⁠Who is US presidential candidate "Literally Anybody Else"?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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