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How did Ozempic get so popular? Oct 05, 2024

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Today we’re talking about a diabetes medicine which has gained a reputation for leading to weight loss. Ozempic became popular among Hollywood celebrities for its appetite-suppressing properties.

Elon Musk has tweeted about it three times, giving it part of the credit for his having lost 30lb in late 2022. Over on Tiktok, users have also been singing Ozempic’s praises for a while now, with the hashtag having reached 1.3 bn views at the time of recording this episode.

How does it work exactly? What drug supply issues has Ozempic’s popularity caused? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?

How can I beat my smartphone addiction?

How do you explain intuition?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast : 06/10/2023

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Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo? Oct 04, 2024

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French novelist Alexandre Dumas first published The Count of Monte Cristo as a novel in 1844, and it went on to gain a reputation as one of the most compelling stories ever written.

It was adapted into film at least nine different times between 1912 and 2002, according to Wikipedia, not to mention a couple of notable miniseries along the way, and even a Simpsons parody episode.

What’s the story about? Was the character based on anyone from real life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?

What are the worst Everest tragedies?

Why do web addresses start with www?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved? Oct 03, 2024

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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 answer your questions!

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Where does the myth of the Loch Ness Monster come from?

Why do we consider Friday 13th unlucky?

Are women really more emotional than men?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What are the worst Everest tragedies? Oct 02, 2024

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There have been many films and documentaries about the thrill and struggle of climbing Everest and with social media it has become an ever more popular destination. Just this year a French youtuber has broken audience records for his film ‘Kaizen’ about his challenge that he made to conquer Everest in just one year.

Over the past century, over 340 climbers have died on its peaks, with 2015 being the deadliest year with 22 fatalities. Most deaths result from avalanches, falls, and mountain sickness, which occurs at high altitudes due to low oxygen levels and can cause fatal brain or lung edema.

Isn’t Everest extremely dangerous? How do you get the bodies down? What happened in the storm of ‘96? What about over-tourism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes?

Are we more likely to fall in love when it's cold?

Does sex help us to sleep better?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Is it really good to drink coffee every morning? Oct 01, 2024

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If the mere smell of a good cup of coffee is enough to get you out of bed, you might want to rethink your early morning ritual.

According to nutritionists, drinking coffee right after waking up can have harmful effects. While you might rely on it to wake you up and give you energy, consuming it this early can actually make you more tired.

Isn’t coffee a stimulant? What happens when you drink coffee on an empty stomach? What should you drink in the morning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is it bad to drink coffee after 4pm?

Is taking milk with coffee good for you?

What is coffee badging in the workplace?

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Why do web addresses start with www? Sep 30, 2024

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You might be surprised to learn that the famous “www” in website addresses didn’t originate in Silicon Valley or New York, but at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, known as CERN for short, which is situated on the French-Swiss border close to Geneva.

It was 1989 when British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea for a hypertext system. Essentially, it was a way to connect different pieces of data through links, creating something like a giant web that would work via the internet.

Aren’t internet and web the same thing? What about the other parts of a web address then, like https or “.com” at the end? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How to protect your art from AI exploitation?

What is the internet of senses?

What is Web 3.0?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes? Sep 30, 2024

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If you’ve ever had a “conversation” with Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa, you may well have been using a domotics system, without necessarily knowing what that means. The term refers to the use of robotic technology and electronic systems for controlling home appliances and devices. It’s also known as home automation, or simply a “smart home”.

And indeed the use of smart home devices has really taken off in the last decade or so. Devices like smart thermostats, security systems, intelligent lights and smart appliances have become more and more common. According to data shared by Finbold in 2021, 24.9% of internet users in the UK said they owned smart home devices. That figure was almost double the global average.

Where did domotics come from? What are the main benefits? Are domotics systems expensive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone?

What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?

How can I save on my water bill?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast: 28/06/2023

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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Sep 28, 2024

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You may well have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you shouldn’t skip it. But did you know that prior to the industrial revolution, all people would eat for breakfast was leftovers from the previous day, typically meat and eggs. Even then that was only if they were hungry. Otherwise they wouldn’t eat at all.

These days, a typical breakfast in the Western world is something sweet, like a bowl of cereal, toast with jam or a pastry. Habits really began to change after the industrial revolution, which saw rural populations moving to cities, and our habits begin to change.

How did we get from breakfast being optional to being the most important meal of the day? Aren’t cereals full of sugar these days? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What are the most hydrating foods?

What's really in vegan meat substitutes?

Which foods are best for burning fat?

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What is chemical submission? Sep 27, 2024

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You may have seen headlines in recent weeks about a deeply shocking French court case. A man has admitted drugging his wife with powerful sedatives over a period of a decade and inviting as many as 80 local men to rape her during that time.

Due to the effects of the drugs she had been subjected to, the woman Gisèle Pélicot, had no idea of what was happening to her. The case has led to increased awareness of chemical submission, which is a type of drug-facilitated crime. It’s defined by the Spanish Journal of Legal Medicine as “the use of chemical substances to manipulate the will of a person, producing incapacity or unconsciousness that facilitates criminal action.”

Is that like spiking drinks with GHB? How should I respond if I witness or suspect chemical submission? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?

What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?

What happens in the brain when we lie?

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What are 4 tips for fighting fatigue? Sep 26, 2024

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If there’s one unpleasant feeling we’re all familiar with, it’s tiredness. At the start of the new school year, it can be particularly prevalent as you get back into the swing of things after the holidays or rush back to work.

According to researchers at Harvard Medical School, fatigue can be classified into three types: Physical fatigue: a lack of strength and endurance, mental fatigue: increased reaction time and reduced concentration and Emotional fatigue: a form of mental fogginess.

Is it serious to be tired from time to time? What can you do to balance your energy intake and expenditure? Is there any tip ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?

What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?

Can a messy desk help some people work better?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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