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What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

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Why do we get verrucas? Aug 11, 2022

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Why do we get verrucas?

Also known as plantar warts, verrucas are usually found on the soles of the feet, but can sometimes be seen between the toes or on the heels too. You may remember catching one at your school swimming lessons as a child. Verrucas have a reputation for being a nuisance. Firstly, let’s face it, like all kinds of warts they’re pretty unsightly. They look like small, rough, thickened skin. But that’s not the only reason why they’re a pain. If you’re unlucky, they can take time to go away, and come back over and over again. Verrucas are grown inwards and have a black pinpoint in the centre which is called the “wart seed”. That’s basically where your blood has clotted on the surface of your skin.

So what are the main causes behind verrucas then? Are they dangerous? Do you have any tips for avoiding getting a verruca? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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[RERUN] What is the social credit system? Aug 11, 2022

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What is the social credit system?

With a population of 1.4 billion inhabitants and a surface area 39 times larger than that of the UK, China has seen mass surveillance systems rolled out in recent decades. Take video surveillance and facial recognition for example, with over 600 million security cameras throughout the country. Or the controlling and censorship of the country’s most popular social network WeChat. And now the Chinese authorities are taking this to the next level, with the social credit system that evaluates citizens’ behaviour and perceived trustworthiness.

So how does the system work? It sounds like Black Mirror or 1984! Aren’t the country’s laws enough? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming? Aug 10, 2022

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What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

The subject of today’s episode is a relatively recent addition to the ever growing list of terms relating to climate change. American writer Emma Pattee introduced the idea of the climate shadow in a blog post for Mic.com in December 2021, as a more comprehensive metric for each person’s impact on the climate crisis.

What exactly contributes to my climate shadow? Isn’t that very similar to a carbon footprint? How useful is the concept of a climate shadow? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why do our bodies need magnesium? Aug 09, 2022

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Why do our bodies need magnesium?

Do you suffer from twitching eyes, muscle spasms, restless sleep and irritability? If so, there’s a chance it might just be down to a magnesium deficiency. Indeed, that was the case for as many as 70% of the 8,000 Brits who took part in an 18-month study by testing company Mineral Check from August 2014 to January 2016. And it’s something of a big deal. Magnesium is an essential nutrient which is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions in the human body, contributing to a wide range of muscle and nerve functions, as well as building strong bones and regulating blood sugar. An adult human body contains around 25 grams of magnesium, which is mostly stored in the bones, muscles and nerve cells.

How can I know if I’m low on magnesium? What’s the best way to treat a deficiency? In that case, do we need to be taking supplements? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?

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[RERUN] What is begpacking ? Aug 09, 2022

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What is begpacking ?

Begpacking is a portmanteau word, combining the words ‘begging’ and ‘backpacking’. It essentially means begging in order to fund a journey, and the practice has come in for criticism from many quarters. Begpackers are mainly young Westerners travelling around the world, particularly in Asia. Some offer hugs or play music in exchange for money. Others simply sit in the street behind a sign reading “Help us to travel around the world”. Each begpacker has their own personal situation. Some may be broke, others simply craving further adventures.

So basically, it’s like that show Lost from the early 2000s? What about rich people begging for money in poor countries? Isn't it unethical? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?

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Am I in a situationship? Aug 08, 2022

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Am I in a situationship?

Sometimes there’s a very thin line between friendship and love. You spend time with someone, you’ve got things in common, you make each other laugh.Things can easily get blurry. Imagine you’ve recently met someone and really hit it off; you’re at each other’s places all the time, maybe you’ve even kissed once or twice on a night out. Maybe it’s gone further than that. A Define the Relationship conversation or DTR for short, is a useful, if sometimes awkward chat that many people have when in a blossoming relationship.

What are the telltale signs? Why are more and more people winding up in situationships? How can I avoid a situationship? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How did Feta cheese end up causing an international legal battle?

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[RERUN] What is the offside rule? Aug 07, 2022

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What is the offside rule?

Now, now, let’s not get carried away. England may have beaten old rivals Germany on Tuesday evening to seal a place in the Euro 2020 quarter finals, but they still need to win three more matches to lift the trophy at Wembley on July 11th. In the meantime, let’s talk about one of football’s oldest and yet still most confusing rules: law 11, more commonly known as offside. It’s the first time that video refereeing is being used at a European Championships tournament, and it’s been used to confirm or reverse a number of crucial offside decisions.

So how does the offside rule work then? How has the offside rule evolved over the years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is trauma dumping, the toxic equivalent of oversharing?

How did Feta cheese end up causing an international legal battle?

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What’s the best sleeping position? Aug 06, 2022

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What’s the best sleeping position?

Side, stomach or back; what kind of sleeper are you? Some people say that our sleeping position reflects what kind of person we are. While we can’t really comment on how much truth there is to that, we can say for sure that it has an impact on sleep quality and consequently our mood in the morning. Let’s take a few minutes to talk about our personal favourites.

Well I usually sleep on my back with my arms over my head! Is that good or bad? What about stomach sleeping? What about the snorers out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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