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What is rewilding? Feb 01, 2026

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What is rewilding?

Over the history of life on planet Earth, there have been five mass extinction events, due to changing sea temperatures, volcano eruptions and the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. And now experts fear a sixth mass extinction is underway, this time directly linked to human activity. According to a study published in Biological Review in January 2022, 10% of the planet’s known plant and animal species have disappeared from existence over the last 500 years.

What’s the difference compared to conventional conservation efforts? Do you have any examples of rewilding projects? What about in Europe? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠What is the Russian Oil Embargo?⁠

⁠What is the thyroid?⁠

⁠What is asthma?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/6/2022

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? Feb 01, 2026

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According to estimations from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals charity, UK households are home to around 11 million pet cats. Cats have long been an integral part of human culture, and that has given rise to certain beliefs and superstitions.

That’s particularly true when it comes to black cats, who have been associated with bad luck and misfortune for centuries. The association between black cats and bad luck can be traced back to various cultural beliefs and historical events.

Why is it black cats in particular? Are there any cultures or regions where black cats are considered symbols of good luck? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Can naps keep the brain healthy?

What is online grooming?

What does eating junk food do to our brains?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2/8/2023

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What are subliminals? Jan 31, 2026

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What are subliminals?

If you listen to some people out there, they’ll tell you you can improve your self-esteem, change your eye colour, or become a mermaid simply by viewing or listening to certain clips on Youtube. Sounds far-fetched right? Well, the idea is based on subliminal messaging, so let’s discuss how realistic it is. It’s important to distinguish between audio and visual subliminals. The former type often feature unintelligible jabbering, sometimes overshadowed by random ambient music. The extract you can hear in the background comes from a Mark Reynolds clip entitled “Make Him Unblock You On Social Media”

What are the clips themselves actually like? But how can you expect to get physical changes from an audio or video clip? What does science have to say on the matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is sadfishing?

What is Jurassic Park?

What are carbon bombs?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/6/2022

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What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Jan 31, 2026

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Positive thinking is the attitude of seeing the bright side of things and expecting the best possible outcome. It doesn’t mean ignoring reality or denying problems, but rather approaching them with optimism and confidence. Positive thinking can help you cope with stress, improve your mood, boost your self-esteem, and even enhance your physical and mental health.

According to a study that followed 70,000 women from 2004 to 2012, those who were optimistic had better health outcomes even for serious illnesses such as: heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory diseases. Other proven benefits of positive thinking include better quality of life, higher energy levels, faster recovery from injury or illness, fewer colds, lower rates of depression, better stress management and coping skills, and longer life span.

So how can you train your brain to think positively? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?

What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?

What does vaping do to the body?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/06/2023

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What is poverty porn? Jan 30, 2026

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What is poverty porn?

Poverty porn is a provocative term of criticism which looks at how poor people and their living situations are portrayed in films, on television or on social media.

Despite the film’s massive success, there were debates about whether it was poverty porn. Some suggested director Danny Boyle created it for a white audience looking for images of deprivation in a faraway setting.

What’s the link with porn then? But is it really such a bad thing? Can you have poverty porn in Western countries too? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠Who is Ousmane Sonko?⁠

⁠What is Generation Covid?⁠

⁠What are HFCs?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Could love echoing be damaging your relationship prospects? Jan 30, 2026

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Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts.

Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠

⁠What are the dirtiest objects in your home?⁠

⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is a frozen conflict? Jan 30, 2026

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All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! It’s nearly 11 months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, and the war has reached somewhat of a stalemate. Many observers expected a swift Russian victory, no doubt including Vladimir Putin himself, but Ukrainian resistance proved fierce.

Over the summer, Ukraine launched a counter-offensive and succeeded in taking back large parts of Russian-occupied territory. As we head into 2023, there’s a distinct possibility of the war becoming a drawn-out affair, even turning into a frozen conflict. That’s a situation where fighting has ceased, but there’s no clear resolution in the form of a peace treaty or political agreement. Hostilities could resume at any moment and the climate is unstable.

Why could the Russia - Ukraine war become a frozen conflict? Why would that be in Russia’s interests? Are there frozen conflicts in other parts of the world too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do we consider Friday 13th unlucky?⁠

⁠Why has my sense of smell changed because of Covid?⁠

⁠What are nepo babies?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 22/10/2024

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How do pheromones affect our sexuality? Jan 29, 2026

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Have you ever seen perfumes advertised as containing pheromones and therefore increasing your sexual attractiveness or libido? Sounds too good to be true, right? According to Healthline.com, pheromones are "chemical substances that are secreted outside of the body in fluids like urine and sweat." The portal explains that they’re produced by a wide range of animals and plants, but that it’s still not known for sure whether they even exist in humans.

That hasn’t stopped pheromones from being hyped up though. Some people say they play a role in desire, partner selection, and potentially even reproduction and fertility. Let’s take a moment to discuss whether there’s any substance to such claims.

What’s the difference between pheromones and hormones then? Can pheromones trigger specific behaviours or reactions in us? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 26/3/2024

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Who invented emojis? Jan 29, 2026

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We all know them and use them; so today let’s celebrate them. World Emoji Day falls on 17th July. Yes that’s right, a day has been set aside for honouring the little pictograms we use to brighten up our digital messaging exchanges.

You can find them in emails, messaging apps, and on social media. Everywhere really. But we’re so used to them that we don’t really think about who created them to start with, or how new ones emerge these days.

So what’s the difference between an emoticon, a smiley and an emoji then? Where do new emojis come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠What is brain tapping, the viral technique for improving sleep quality?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the half and half drinking method?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 18/7/2022

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What is the postpartum period? Jan 29, 2026

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To celebrate International Women's Day, which falls on March 8th, Bababam is replaying Do You Really Know episodes which look at the struggle against inequalities between women and men. All week long, refresh your knowledge about ideas and concepts which promote female empowerment.

What is the postpartum period?

Many people wrongly assume that all women immediately find their feet after having a baby. In reality, it can be an overwhelming phase which is often neglected.

The postpartum period begins as the mother’s body starts returning to a non-pregnant state. It’s commonly used to refer to the first six weeks following childbirth, but it may last significantly longer, with a range of physical and psychological symptoms.

So what actually happens during the postpartum period? Is postpartum just a fancy word for the baby blues then? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is an endemic?⁠

⁠What is cholesterol?⁠

⁠What is Uncharted?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/3/2022

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