In recent years, dating has become a lot more structured. Terms like "green flags" and "red flags" are now part of everyday language, and the criteria for evaluating potential partners have become more specific and defined.

Of course, the main idea behind these colour codes is to help you figure out if someone is right for you based on how they behave. But lately even the flag system has become a little less straightforward, with the introduction of "beige flags" and "yellow flags". Now beige flags refer to boring or insignificant traits, while yellow flags can have a more meaningful impact on a relationship.

Are they good or bad? What are some examples? How do yellow flags differ from red flags? Why is she considered a pop culture icon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What are the secrets of a successful LAT couple?

Why do couples often look alike?

Could date stacking really help me find love?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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ChatGPT is a computer program from a company called OpenAI. It along with other forms of AI are changing the way we communicate, create, and learn.

They can help us with various tasks, such as writing emails, coding, designing presentations, and much more. However, to use AI effectively, we need to know how to interact with it. 

How to use prompts? What are the factors you have to consider? What are the problems with ChatGPT? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?

Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?

Why do I attract mosquitoes more than other people?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 22/8/2023.

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You might think that ageing is all about decline and deterioration, but that’s not the whole story. In fact, there are many aspects of life that improve as we grow older, such as happiness, wisdom, relationships, and even some cognitive skills. “Our societal narrative is not based on science – it’s based entirely on prejudice.

Contrary to popular myth, we never stop learning or growing new brain connections.” says Daniel Levitin, professor of neuroscience at McGill University, who sought to challenge people's ideas on ageing in his book ‘The Changing Mind’.  

What are some of the things that get better in your 40s? And later in life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is chromophobia?

Why do we enjoy being scared?

What are the UK’s most haunted places to visit?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 2/11/2023.

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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.

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If you were a WWE fan in the 2000s, a mere mention of the name Dave Bautista is likely to get you feeling all nostalgic. During his wrestling career, Bautista became well known for his muscular build.

And even after quitting the WWE, he stayed in the spotlight, going into acting and being recognised as the “best wrestler-turned-actor” out there, according to the likes of ScreenRant, AVclub.com and a prominent Reddit thread with over 1800 comments. After he put a lot of weight on for a role in Knock at the Cabin in 2023, fans were shocked to see him looking super slim at the premiere of The Last Showgirl at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.

Do actors often go to such extremes to lose weight for roles? Do actors sometimes go in the opposite direction and gain weight for a role? What about female actors? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series?

What is the Cannes Film Festival ?

Does music really make us more productive?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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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.

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On 10th September 2024, Kamala Harris made her presidential debate debut in Philadelphia, going head-to-head with Republican candidate Donald Trump.

It was a fiery affair, and when all was said as done most observers had the sitting vice president down as having come out on top. From political columnists to casual social media commenters, Harris had everyone impressed.

Just how popular has Kamala become? Would you say that being a woman contributes to her popularity? Why is she considered a pop culture icon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Which swing states could decide the US election result?

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

What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?

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Ever since they were first introduced in the United States in 1973, barcodes have been part of our everyday consumer lives. They helped stores around the world transition to digital, but their days are numbered. 

That’s right, traditional barcodes are due to be gradually replaced by 2D versions as part of a worldwide initiative called Sunrise 2027. It’s led by GS1, the nonprofit standards organization that oversees the barcode industry.

How do barcodes actually work? What’s the difference between barcodes and QR codes? Will it change consumption habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why do we get addicted to social media?

What are the dangers of using Botox?

What is stealth wealth?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? That you had several hours to complete one or two simple tasks, but you didn't notice the clock ticking away? The problem might stem from poor time management or a tendency to procrastinate.

It could also result from an inability to isolate yourself from sources of distraction. Let’s delve into a productivity strategy that could potentially revolutionise the way you work: the Pomodoro technique.

Where does the name come from? How does the Pomodoro method actually work? Why is it so effective? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Pygmalion effect?

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Halloween is the only time of year when you can scare yourself silly! While some people go trick-or-treating around the neighbourhood, others prefer a thrilling film. Being scared and anxious are generally unpleasant sensations.

So what’s the point of watching a film that makes you feel uncomfortable? It may seem paradoxical, but horror films are incredibly popular. According to a Statista study, 37 percent of people in the UK love them.

What happens to our bodies when we’re scared? So it’s only for the feeling of release at the end? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we celebrate Halloween?

Can I cure my fear of spiders?

Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series?

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