According to a study published in Dreaming journal in 2022, between 50% and 75% of adults have experienced a recurring dream at least once. These tend to be negatively toned, with some common examples including falling into thin air, finding oneself naked, losing one’s teeth or failing an exam.

And how often a recurring dream recurs really varies from person to person. According to CNN: “recurring dreams don’t always happen in close proximity to each other — they can pop up multiple times per month or years apart”.

Are there any common patterns in recurring dreams? What does it really mean to dream about the same thing over and over? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?

What does vaping do to the body?

How can you spot a cloned website?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Antibiotics are critical to modern medicine, and have saved millions of lives since first being introduced in the mid-20th century. However, there are drawbacks to prescribing antibiotics when they’re not actually required.

Of course there’s the issue of antibiotic resistance, which is seen as a major threat to human health. And there are also unwanted side effects of antibiotic use to take into account. After all, they don’t only target the bacteria that are making us sick. They also kill harmless bacteria in the gut which actually keep us healthy. What’s more, according to MedicalXpress.com, “this disruption to gut microbiome composition can last for up to two years after antibiotic treatment.” Other side effects include diarrhea and bloating.

Is there anything we can do to protect our gut? Can antibiotics also lead to yeast infections? Do I have to go right to the end of my course of antibiotics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠

⁠Will ChatGPT replace Google?⁠

⁠What is the loverboy method Andrew Tate is accused of using?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/1/2023

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Today, “left” and “right” are the main labels we use to categorise political views, but their origins go back over two centuries. To understand, we have to go back to the French Revolution in 1789.

That spring, France’s King Louis XVI convened a meeting known as the Estates General, bringing together representatives from three groups, or “Estates”: the clergy, the nobility, and the Third Estate, which represented the common people. A few months later, in July, this assembly became the Constituent Assembly.

Where did it all begin? Are there other kinds of political oppositions besides left and right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the European Political Community, the continent’s intergovernmental organization?⁠

⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠

⁠Which swing states could decide the US election result?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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You may have heard of AI art generators, tools that use artificial intelligence to create images based on language prompts. For example, you can type “a picture of Elmo from Sesame Street in the style of Pablo Picasso”. These tools are fun and impressive, but they also pose a serious threat to artists who share their work online.

AI art generators rely on large datasets of existing images to learn how to produce new ones. These datasets are often scraped from the internet, without the consent or knowledge of the original artists.

What can you do to protect your art from AI exploitation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 6/2/2024

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During the extended holiday feasts, it's common to let loose a little, perhaps mixing different kinds of alcohol. You might start out with a glass of champagne, then movie to wine or beer, and end the meal with a digestif. That’s despite the widespread belief that combining alcohol types can worsen the unpleasant aftermath of a hangover and all the symptoms that brings, like nausea, headaches, dehydration, vomiting, palpitations, and dizziness.

First of all, it’s important to note that ethanol, the molecule found in all alcoholic drinks, gets partly expelled through urine, sweat, and breath. The liver also filters a portion, converting ethanol into acetaldehyde, the culprit behind hangover symptoms. Unfortunately, the liver can only handle a limited amount.

So is it really more about how much alcohol you consume, then? What are these other substances? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why is black associated with grief?⁠

⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠

⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/12/2023

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We all know the classic tale: a man from humble beginnings works tirelessly, overcomes adversity, and rises to the top. It’s the famous myth of the self-made man, but where did it  come from?

Today, this narrative is everywhere. Many of the world’s top executives cultivate the image that they built their empires from the ground up. Even the 47th President of the United States leans into this myth.

Do many top CEOs maintain this myth? What about Elon Musk end Donald Trump ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Cannes Film Festival ?

Why do we tend to hate the sound of our own voice?

Can this budgeting method help us save better?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Discussions of sexism are commonplace in public discourse. And despite government policies aimed to ensure equality between women and men, the problem persists.

Even if in your immediate environment, sexism seems to be gone for good, you may be thinking of sexism in its classical sense. Experts say that more discreet forms remain, and benevolent sexism is one of them.

Can a form of prejudice really be benevolent? What kind of remarks, for example? But something called benevolent can’t be too harmful, can it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why are women’s rights regressing?⁠

⁠Are men still being paid more than women?⁠

⁠What is femtech?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 7/9/2022

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For many, slipping into socks before bed is as natural as brushing their teeth.

It’s comforting, like a warm hug for your feet. But not everyone’s a fan—some can’t stand the thought of socks at night. Preferences aside, there’s more to this bedtime debate than comfort.

So, is snoozing in socks a secret health hack? But does it really help you drift off quicker? Sounds a bit contradictory, right? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend?⁠

⁠Could SMART goals help you reduce stress?⁠

⁠Why do men often wake up with an erection?⁠

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First broadcast: 2/5/2024

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Young people have much less of an appetite for sex these days, it seems. The phenomenon has been labelled a “sex recession” in the media and terms like “puriteens” have emerged to describe sex-shy youngsters. 

Studies have backed up the idea of a sex recession too. One published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior journal in November 2021 found that the proportion of adolescents reporting no sexual activity is on the rise.

What factors explain the celibacy trend? Sex positivity seemed to be all the rage these days, what happened to that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is a faecal transplant?

How can I relax my brain while on holiday?

What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 11/8/2023

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When sitting, some of us cross our legs at the knee, while others do so at the ankle. According to a study published in Neuropsychologia in 1994, 62% of people cross their right leg over the left, 26% do the opposite, and 12% have no preference.

Sitting with your legs crossed can be comfortable as it helps relieve weight on the buttocks and reduces excessive arching of the back. Doing it occasionally won’t lead to a medical emergency, but it can actually be a relatively harmful habit.

Which areas are affected? What's the impact on blood circulation? Should I stop crossing my legs altogether then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠

⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠

⁠What is social jet lag?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 10/9/2023

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