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What are the Puppy Blues?

You’ve no doubt already heard of the baby blues, a nice-sounding euphemism for the rather unpleasant postpartum depression. Well, some new pet owners have started talking of puppy blues in the same way, to describe the sadness they sometimes feel after adopting a new furry companion.

The puppy blues might be behind increased animal abandonment rates during the summer. Additionally, Fortune magazine reported a week ago that many Americans are surrendering their pets now the time has come to return to the office.

What is it like having the puppy blues? What can I do to get more confident about being a pet owner? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What are blue zones?⁠

⁠What is Niksen?⁠

⁠What is Pop-It?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 1/52022
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This summer, relax and learn with Do You Really Know! It's time to learn all about the concepts, words and expressions that surround the summer season!

What is a heat dome?

The Pacific north-west is typically a mild region when it comes to weather. But in late June, Western Canada experienced record temperatures, with the province of British Columbia hit particularly hard. Temperatures are usually around 21° on the Pacific coast, but reached 49.5°C in Lytton, a village around 100 miles to the North-east of Vancouver. Cities on the other side of the border weren’t spared either, with Portland and Seattle both seeing their respective record temperatures smashed. We’re used to talk of heatwaves, but observers have labelled the latest situation a heat dome.

What’s the science behind these extreme temperatures? How dangerous is the heat dome? To what extent are heat domes due to climate change? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠Why do we get verrucas?⁠

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

⁠Why do our bodies need magnesium?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 18/8/2022
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What is the global bike shortage? Thanks for asking!

Cycling has enjoyed a huge boom since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local authorities have increased efforts to prioritise cyclists over drivers, creating new bike lanes and making other investments in this form of transport. However, a shortage of bikes has been affecting the whole world since 2020. This supply chain nightmare is still going on in summer 2021, and may be for some time.

What’s causing the global shortage? How long will I have to wait if I order a bike now? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is Eswatini? ⁠

⁠What is mansplaining?⁠

⁠What is the digital divide?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 22/7/2021
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down from his position as the company’s CEO to focus on other projects. He’ll remain executive chairman at Amazon but now wants to dedicate more time to other projects, including his space tourism company Blue Origin.

Following that surprise announcement, British business magnate Richard Branson also declared his desire to go into space with his company Virgin Galactic. Some have labelled these developments as a new dawn for space tourism.

So who’s earning bragging rights in the billionaires’ space race?How long has space tourism been around? Wait, are you saying one day I’ll be able to jump on a rocket into space? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠⁠

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⁠⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/10/2022
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What is the black fungus epidemic? Thanks for asking!

Since May 2021, India has been faced with an additional epidemic on top of Covid-19. It’s that of a black fungus, also known as mucormycosis. This rare infection spreads among Covid patients, first of all attacking their faces, in particular the nose, sinuses or eyes, before moving onto the brain and lungs.

According to AFP, India has recorded over 45,000 black fungus cases in the last two months. That’s compared to less than 20 cases per year in pre-Covid times. The real figure may be much higher and the epidemic is causing major concern, especially given the infection has a mortality rate of 50%.

Why has this epidemic taken off in India? What is done to treat those infected with mucormycosis? Is the black fungus a new kind of Covid then? Has it been seen in other countries? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is geophony? ⁠

⁠What is Earth Overshoot Day?⁠

⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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