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第1585期:Is DNA testing accurate?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why your brother or sister doesn’t look exactly like you despite having the same family tree? If you think that’s odd, even...
第1584期:Sport and climate change
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For sports fans, there’s nothing better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports venue. But there’s nothing worse than that event being cal...
第1583期:Are people loyal to brands?
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard the term 'brand loyalty'. As we enter a 5th generation of console releases, with Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox series X due to ...
第1582期:How to improve your sleep
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sleeping is important, but we all know that, right? Many people have experienced strange sleeping patterns, weird dreams and a feeling of restlessness...
第1581期:The power of books
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, there’s nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it’s a gripping crime story or a biography of someone’s ama...
第1580期:Cool koalas
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of a cute, furry wild animal, you often picture a koala. These adorable-looking creatures appear docile and friendly, so it’s no wond...
第1579期:How to exercise at home
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when many people around the globe are in lockdown and unable to attend the gym, emphasis has been placed on home exercising. Fears of a sede...
第1578期:Convenience vs health: the takeaway dilemma
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling hungry? If you’re feeling peckish or famished, what’s the easiest way to satisfy your hunger? Many of us will reach for a takeaway menu an...
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 emotional after splitting up with your partner can all cau...
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. That may not be completely true, but there is no ha...
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 - from the commonly held belief that they are sim...
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 Princess Charming who will sweep us off our feet. But to...
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 people who report experiencing a common mental he...
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 Londoners commute approximately 80 minutes by car and...
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 wore it once and it's been hanging in your wardrobe e...
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 inconvenient need for a person to visit the ...
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 generational divide. On one side, the older gene...
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 Midsummer Night's Dream. Wise words many, would say. In t...
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 fading and only old age remains. An...
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 sustained period of roasting temperatur...
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 stops and fun begins. That said, holidays, festivals a...
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 to accomplish a goal. But badly managed, mee...
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 the world. In a more dangerous time in human hist...
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-modified organism. This basically means that an organ...
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 coordination and some people say I have two left...
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 importantly, they're people we can ask for help or advice...
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 online bookshop, and later that year the online au...
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 all been under immense stress at some point. When i...
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 not according to leading animal psychologists who ...
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 when they see it. It’s the colour of sea, sk...
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 life as we know it is over and people are only foc...
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 everything changes - expecting to relive your bygone days...
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? Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening o...
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 day in February is designed to keep the Earth in ...
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 at a delicious empanada. The sign read 'queso y toc...
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 instead. But perhaps we underestimate how much technolog...
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 is piling up in landfill and polluting our rivers ...
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 kashrut. These regulations forbid consuming pork or s...
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 ‘could be worse’. But what would make us feel ‘p...
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 yours! These are the joys of flatsharing. So why do ...
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 creature comforts. We purchase things to give our homes...
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 two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. B...
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 actor? We all had big plans for our futures and bel...
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 off work? Some of us just soldier on, hoping the of...
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 for an available desk, completing your tasks and t...
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, have a conversation about how much people earn, a...
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 we’re tired. Sometimes, just seeing other peopl...
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 to rejuvenate and refresh. That said, if you're st...
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 make new friends, and it’s fun too. But to impro...
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 meal. Though vegetarianism has a long history tha...
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 and managed to fall asleep, we've been woken up by...
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 exploration of space. Ever since cosmonaut Yu...
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 appearance is often important to us and our hair p...
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 with an idea? Or, given the chance, would you as...
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 could happily finish off a bar of chocolate in minut...
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 and telling the driver where you wanted to g...
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 it be food? Food festivals are a common occurrenc...
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 could happily finish off a bar of chocolate in minut...
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 lifestyles – particularly when it comes to jobs...
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 hits the pillow, or does it take you more than a lit...
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 branded, disposable, cardboard coffee cup. Once the cof...
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 high-pressure days, they might find themselves reac...
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 are a much more recent idea than given ...
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 it comes to the types of jobs men and women do. Let...
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 and effort, it often hurts, and it can be extremely...
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 people from all over the world brew a cup o...
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 work. There was homework to do, sport to play and f...
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 taking to the dance floor just fills me with...
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 or mongrel, tame or stray, whe...
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, even splashing the cash on extravagant thin...
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 hours, even days, searching the shops and websites tr...
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 probably turn to your friend for some feedback an...
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 probably can't resist eating cakes, biscuits or c...
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 interstellar adventure, aliens, robots,...
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 wake up feeling dopey, you spend the rest o...
第1511期:Planet Plastic
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a staggering statistic. Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ever made: 8.3 billion tonnes. Looked at another way...
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 charm anyone they meet. You know the kind of per...
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? 这是一个困扰科学家很久的问题：我们到底为...
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, I can’t help but well up. Where is this tea...
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? Or do you allow yourself to become distracted ...
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 da Vinci springs to mind. Or the pionee...
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 half hour after the appointed time. The on...
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 before you get home. As we know all too well,&nbs...
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 refers to the idea that something which does not get&nb...
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 – maybe copying someone's work, borrowing some ...
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 about it loved it? What about the cliffhange...
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 a blowout meal with friends at a s...
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 this ultimately means passing your exams and achiev...
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 hilarious photograph or sound. Comedians who...
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 become more critical, I would normally ...
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 lack the necessary DIY skills, but luckil...
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 textures and it stops us feeling hungry too. Of cour...
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 and capable of creating virtual reality ...
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 have to drink a cup every morning to kick-st...
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 it, whether health-related, performance-related or ...
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 sat on the edge of my plate. Peas, broccoli and...
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 with children and adults alike. My kids have gon...
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 our busy lifestyles and continuous distracti...
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 them and it feels like they're taking over my hom...
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 edible treats so that you'll always have so...