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Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade? Sep 15, 2022

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Prof Kehinde Andrews, the UK’s first professor of Black studies and one of the UK’s leading experts on race, has called for a public holiday to remember the horrors of slavery.

According to Andrews there was ‘really nothing more important to Britain’s development than slavery.’ He feels that an official public holiday is needed to keep its memory alive and preserve a conscience of the horrors of the trade and remind us of the continued consequences of slavery today. Although he said one day was “not even close to enough” to acknowledge the UK’s links to the historical transatlantic slave trade.

How much was Britain involved? What are the modern consequences of slavery in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why do we sneeze?

Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

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[RERUN] What is brand activism? Sep 15, 2022

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Brand activism is when companies seek to have an impact on a social, economic, environmental, or political problem.

It’s increasingly common, especially at the moment, but it can have negative consequences. In many cases, companies are called out for being hypocritical when engaging in brand activism. Cynics often see it as opportunistic marketing. Even worse, the company may in fact have a poor track record when it comes to the issue on which they are taking a stance.

Why do brands feel like they need to get political then? That all sounds like it will help equality. So what’s the problem? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why do we sneeze?

Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

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Why do we sneeze? Sep 14, 2022

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We’ve all become a lot more self-conscious about sneezing since COVID-19 came along. Whether you’re out in the street or worse in crowded public transport, sneezing gets you more concerned looks than it did before, and people tend to keep their distance.

On top of that, we now all better understand how sneezing works. That’s right, by sneezing we propel micro-droplets of mucus potentially full of germs into the air. Indeed, MIT research showed that the mist of mucus and saliva released by a sneeze can reach speeds of 100 mph and be projected over 8 metres! Thanks to high-speed cameras, scientists have also noticed that once the sneeze has passed, a cloud containing droplets can remain suspended in the air for several minutes.

How does sneezing work then? Why do some people hold back sneezes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

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Why is male fertility declining so drastically? Sep 14, 2022

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For 30 years, male sperm counts have been declining all around the world, particularly in Western countries. It’s been demonstrated over and over again by scientific studies.

Indeed, research published by Oxford Academic in the Human Reproduction Update journal in 2017 looked at nearly 200 studies on the matter. It found that sperm counts in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand had plummeted by 59% from 1973 to 2011.

What are the reasons behind this? What can men do to be aware of their fertility? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Do we have a treatment for Monkeypox at last? Sep 13, 2022

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In the last few months alone more than 3,000 people in the UK have caught the monkeypox virus and around 20 cases are being confirmed a day. As of July the World Health Organisation declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern.

British scientists from the University of Oxford, in fact the same team who led the ‘Recovery trial’ which looked into a cure for acute covid, have become the first in the world to launch a clinical trial for Monkeypox. The trial, known as ‘Platinum’ is aiming to find a drug that can alleviate symptoms and speed up recovery.

What actually is monkeypox and how does it spread? What is the trial going to do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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[RERUN] What is the Aukus alliance? Sep 13, 2022

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On September 16th 2021, Australia announced it had signed a strategic pact with the United States and United Kingdom. The aim is to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific, which consists of several important seaways between India, Japan and Australia.

The recent pact was named AUKUS, to include the initials of the three signatory countries. It will see the United States provide Australia with at least eight new nuclear-propelled submarines. Australia is therefore set to become the seventh country, after India, China, Russia, the UK, France and the US to field nuclear submarines. Furthermore, the US had only ever previously shared nuclear propulsion technology with the United Kingdom, so it’s quite the historic development.

New deal, great, so everyone’s a winner right?! Why did Australia prefer forming an alliance with the US then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers? Sep 12, 2022

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Digital nomads earn a living working online, while moving freely around the world.

Since the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, remote work has become commonplace in companies around the world. Working from home offers many advantages, and “work from anywhere” policies take this freedom one step further. Many employees have said “yes, please” and packed their bags to become digital nomads.

Has the digital nomad lifestyle always been popular? What kinds of jobs do digital nomads do? What might the future of digital nomads look like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I ease my foot pain?

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Could "mouth taping" really help me sleep better? Sep 11, 2022

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Mouth taping involves putting tape over your mouth. It's supposed to improve your sleep by forcing you to breathe through your nose rather than your mouth.

Regular listeners will be aware that we’ve discussed a number of Tiktok trends on this podcast. Not long ago, we covered the Blackout challenge after it led to the tragic deaths of a number of young children. As of yet the mouth taping trend we’re talking about today thankfully hasn’t claimed any victims, at least as far as our web searches tell us. But it’s nevertheless causing concern, with experts warning it’s highly dangerous.

OK, what does mouth taping involve then? Why is it dangerous then? Are there other options for better nighttime breathing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I ease my foot pain?

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[RERUN] What is the 9/11 Museum? Sep 11, 2022

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It’s been twenty-one years since the 9/11 attacks which shocked the entire world, killing 2977 people. As part of the commemorations, President Biden is due to visit the three plane crash sites in New York City, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon.

Part of the memorial at Ground Zero in New York includes the 9/11 Museum, which was inaugurated in May 2014 by then President Barack Obama. Its construction cost over $700M, and its aim is to ensure we and future generations never forget that fateful morning, all the while sending a message of hope, resilience and unity. Of course, it’s important to remember such historical tragedies and learn from them, but the museum has not been without its critics since day one.

What’s it like inside the museum? It sounds very moving but what is the controversy about? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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