第1577期:Is crying good for us?
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you cry? Being moved by a soppy or sad movie, waving a loved one off, or getting emotiona...
第1576期:Do you need a bucket list?
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘Life is for living’, according to the well-used expression: What we choose to do is up to us. T...
第1575期:Why do cats purr?
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard cats meow and hiss, but why do they purr? There are a number of theories out there...
第1574期:How long-distance relationships work
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us dream of meeting that special someone. For lack of a better phrase, that Prince or Prince...
第1573期:Fighting sadness without medication
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It affects one in six people in England each week, according to UK charity Mind. That's the ratio of...
第1572期:The dos and don'ts of the UK commute
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The average worldwide commute is around 40 minutes. But UK workers are travelling 54 minutes and Lon...
第1571期:The UK charity shop
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do with old stuff? That top you bought for a party three years ago, for example. You wor...
第1570期:UK public toilets are less common
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you've got to go, you've got to go. At least that's the old saying! It refers to the often...
第1569期:The more sensible youth of today
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Kids these days, eh?' Three simple words that try to summarise many a misunderstanding across a&nbs...
第1568期:The decline of dating apps
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells us in Shakespeare's A Midsumm...
第1567期:Gladly going grey
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grey hair can be the beginning of the end. A silver signal that youth and beauty are ...
第1566期:Keeping cool in the heat
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This summer, the UK, and much of the northern hemisphere, has experienced a heatwave – a...
第1565期:The benefits of a summer job
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a summer job? For many young people, summer is a heady period where education stop...
第1564期:Can AI save us from bad meetings?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business meetings are, arguably, a necessary part of any organisation where people work collectively...
第1563期:The trend for tree houses
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The noble tree house – all natural materials, sturdy construction, aloof from the troubles of...
第1562期:Scientist create gene-edited pigs
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By now, most of us will have heard of GMOs. In case you haven't, GMO stands for genetically-mod...
第1561期:Why do we love to dance?
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you asked me to dance, I'd probably freeze on the spot. I lack rhythm and coordina...
第1560期:Talking to technology
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's good to have friends that we can talk to and share our thoughts and opinions with. More importa...
第1559期:The continued appeal of online shopping
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first thing sold online was a CD. It sold in 1994 for $12.48. In 1995, Amazon launched its onlin...
第1558期:How to avoid burnout
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s studying for exams, working on a project or struggling with a dissertation, we’ve a...
第1557期:What does a dog mean when it wags its tail?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what a dog means when it wags its tail – it means they’re happy, right? Well, maybe ...
第1556期:Do we all see the same colour?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you see the same colours as other people? Most people know what blue is wh...
第1555期:Why do people stockpile?
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched one of the many TV shows set during the apocalypse - a dystopian future where ...
第1554期:Should bands reunite?
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t cross the same river twice, the popular saying goes. This wisdom reminds us that everyth...
第1553期:Is doodling good for you?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns and designs during meetings and lectures? Som...
第1552期:Why leap years aren’t every 4 years
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2020 is a leap year, and as we all know leap years happen every four years, right? Wrong. That extra...
第1551期:Can computer translators beat humans?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily a...
第1550期:Could robots replace us at work?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in a job performing tedious tasks, you might think that a robot could do the work instea...
第1549期:Solving the problem of e-waste
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the problems damaging our planet is the number of things we throw away. Rubbish of all kinds ...
第1548期:The popularity of kosher food
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever eaten kosher food? That's food which conforms to the Jewish dietary regulations of kas...
第1547期:A better life
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling today? Often when we ask people that question, they reply ‘not bad’, or ‘c...
第1546期:The pros and cons of flatsharing
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grimy coffee cups, dirty clothes all over the floor and uninvited guests – and they're not even yo...
第1545期:Houseplants: Good or bad?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no place like home. It’s the place where we’re surrounded by our possessions and creat...
第1544期:What can you do with used coffee?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most popular drink worldwide. According to the British Coffee Association, approximately tw...
第1543期:Unrealistic career aspirations
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What did you want to be when you were growing up? A doctor, an engineer - or maybe a footballer or a...
第1542期:When should I have a sick day?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever woken up with a sore throat and blocked nose and wondered if you should take the day o...
第1542期:Working from home
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you go to work, you’re probably familiar with the routine of travelling to the office, hunting ...
第1541期:Should we talk about our salaries?
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a touchy subject. Talking socially about money can make people feel uncomfortable. But at work,...
第1540期:Why do we yawn?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yawning is something we all do – maybe because we’re bored carrying out tedious tasks or because...
第1539期:Ancestry travel
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R & R can be exactly the thing ...
第1538期:Smartphone vs the classroom
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you ...
第1537期:Why some vegetarian foods imitate meat
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The veggie burger: this humble non-meat burger substitute is a staple of many a vegetarian...
第 1536期:Social jet lag
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Monday to Friday, many of us have an early start and a long day. By the time we've gone to bed ...
第1535期:Women in space
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that one of the greatest achievements by humankind is the exploratio...
第1534期:Baldness
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many it means nothing at all, but to others it is the epitome of their identity. As humans, our ...
第1533期:The problem-solving prizes
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have a problem? Do you go to an expert, ask your friends to come up wit...
第1532期:Who needs sugar？
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that I have a sweet tooth – I crave cakes and biscuits and co...
第1531期 :The congestion caused by ride-hailing
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken a taxi? In the past, doing so meant finding one, flagging it down...
第1530期:The niche food festivals of the UK
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘festival’? Is it music? Maybe it’s film. Or could...
第1529期:Who needs a manbag?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that I have a sweet tooth – I crave cakes and biscuits and co...
第1528期:Will robots cost us our jobs？
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As new technology is introduced, there are many who worry about its impact on our current and future...
第1527期:What you didn't know about the verges of sleep
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How long does it take you to fall asleep? Are you out like a light as soon as your head hi...
第1526期:The problem with disposable coffee
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of us grab a coffee on our way to work. And when we do, it probably comes served in a brand...
第1525期:Why stress makes you fat
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a stressful day? Many people do in the course of their daily lives. And on these h...
第1524期:Millennial grooms take spouse’s name
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one knows how long humans have been giving themselves names, but one thing is sure: surnames...
第1523期:A lack of women in science
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's an old riddle used by psychologists which shows the gender bias people have when i...
第1522期:Virtual exercise in the gym
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the gym can be something that many people find a gruelling experience. It takes time a...
第1521期:Paying more for ethical coffee
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like to start your day with a cup of joe? Well, you wouldn’t be alone. Millions of peo...
第1520期:Should schoolchildren have jobs？
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you were at school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to w...
第1519期:Can men dance?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are men able to dance? Well, if I am an example, then no – I have two left feet and taki...
第1518期:The dogs who safeguard our hearts
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a dog lover, our canine companions always fill me with joy. Whether pedigree ...
第1517期:Artistic investments
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a different approach to money – some of us like to spend it as soon as we have it, eve...
第1516期:Christmas gift alternatives
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when many of us spend money buying gifts for family and friends. We spend hou...
第1515期:Virtual fashion advice
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When's it's time for a wardrobe makeover, who's the best person to give you some advice? You'll...
第1514期:Sweet tooth hazards
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sweet or savoury? What kind of tastes do you like? If like me, you have a sweet tooth, you...
第1513期:One step closer to cyborgs
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am a massive science fiction geek. Ever since I was young, I’ve been captivated by tales of...
第1512期:Bad sleep
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much sleep do you need? Do you find that if you don't get enough shut-eye and wak...
第1511期:Planet Plastic
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a staggering statistic. Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ev...
第1510期:How to be charming
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life isn’t fair. Some people just seem blessed with the ability to effortlessly&nbs...
第1509期:Why we yawn
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a question that has puzzled scientists for a long time: why exactly do we yawn? 这是一...
第1508期:Flying and emotion
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll let you into a secret. There’s a place that gets me every time: whenever I’m there, ...
第1507期:The dangers of cyberloafing
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to own up. When you’re sitting at your computer, do you work solidly all day? ...
第1506期:Five things invented by women
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a simple challenge: name a famous inventor. Perhaps Renaissance polymath Leonardo...
第1505期:Why some people are always late
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have one, don’t we? A friend who’s always late. The one who turns up for coffee a full ha...
第1504期:The sky taxis with no pilots
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know the feeling. You’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s going to be hours...
第1503期:Do brain training games actually work?
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t use it, you lose it. At least, that’s how the old aphorism goes. It refer...
第1502期:How honest are you?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest – I'm sure we've all done something a little dishonest in our lives...
第1501期:Is binge-watching the new addiction?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever loved a TV show? I mean really loved it? Like, you can’t wait to get to work to talk...
第1500期:Can money make you happy?
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would make you happy? Really happy? A nice holiday, lazing on a tropical beach? Maybe...
第1499期:Getting a first
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our parents always tell us that if we work hard, we will do well. If you're studying at university t...
第1498期:A happy place to work
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a ...
第1497期:Cyberchondriacs
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling today? I've got a few aches and pains, but nothing serious. However, when things...
第1496期:Help yourself
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I need help! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but I'm not sure where to begin. I know I l...
第1495期:Food and mood
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cosuming food can be a pleasurable thing – we enjoy feasting on the mix of tastes and te...
第1494期:Retro gaming
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that in today's digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated ...
第1493期:Coffee under threat
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like drinking coffee? I certainly do. In fact you could say I'm an addict because I...
第1492期:Do it yourself exercise
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s very common these days for people to have a gym regime. Whatever the drive behind i...
第1491期:Making vegetables more appealing
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, I was always told to 'eat my greens'. These were the unappealing vegetables that sa...
第1490期:Fidget spinning
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School playground crazes come and go but the latest collectable toy is proving popular wit...
第1489期:Pay attention!
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wonder how many of you will read this article or listen to my voice right through to the end? With...
第1488期:Plastic problem
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many plastic carrier bags have you got in your house? I seem to have cupboards full of...
第1487期:Food waste
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much food do you buy each week? Are you someone who stuffs your fridge and cupboards full of&nbs...
第1486期:The future of advertising
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a future where our streets are filled with ads 200m tall; where billboards&nb...
第1485期:The power of colour
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel? It’s a question ...
第1484期:Being super-rich
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself to be rich? Do you have plenty of cash and no financial worries? ...
第1483期:Cycling cuts cancer risk
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular...
第1482期:Hero hounds
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a dog person? Maybe you have one at home and enjoy taking it for walks and curling up w...
第1481期:The rise of the emoji
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表happy 高兴的angry 愤怒的amazed 惊讶的to express 表露、表达（情感）emoji 表...
第1480期:The company with no boss
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表consultancy 咨询公司to get rid of 除去，解雇flat （管理方式）扁平化的man...
第1479期:Bugs for lunch?
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表ground 研磨成粉末的sprinkle 撒、洒（食物）bug 小虫子creepy-crawly 令人生...