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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.

  1. How much CO2 does a search on ChatGPT emit?

    6H AGO

    How much CO2 does a search on ChatGPT emit?

    AI is everywhere—from helping us write emails to planning our meals. But while it may feel invisible, it comes with a real environmental cost. According to a 2024 Ifop-Talan survey, 70% of young adults use AI every day—without realizing how much energy and water it consumes. A 2024 study by researcher Shaolei Ren found that generating a short 100-word email with AI uses the same amount of energy as keeping 14 LED bulbs on for an hour—and nearly a bottle of water. Multiply that across millions of users, and the environmental footprint becomes significant. A single ChatGPT request emits between 2.5 and 5 grams of CO₂, and just 10 daily exchanges over a year could add up to nearly one ton. Why does AI consume so much energy? What are tech companies doing to reduce its environmental impact? And can AI ever be truly sustainable? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, you can click here: Which words has Donald Trump banned? Is looking older a bad thing? Can naps keep the brain healthy? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  2. 6H AGO

    Is it bad to hold in your pee?

    I’m sure you can imagine a few scenarios in which you might have resisted the need to pee in the past. It may have been due to the toilets being unclean or closed. Sometimes, a little more privacy would be appreciated, especially at work, for example. There are a number of factors which influence the number of times we pee over the course of a day. These include age, bladder size, the weather, any medication we’re taking, what we drink and the amount we drink for example. Pregnant women also tend to pee more often. On average though, we go to the toilet between four and seven times a day. What explains urinating very frequently or infrequently? Can holding in pee lead to a urinary tract infection? What should you do when you have difficulty holding in urine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media? Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  3. What is Wendy Syndrome?

    6H AGO

    What is Wendy Syndrome?

    Think back to the story of Peter Pan, and more specifically the character of Wendy Darling, Peter’s friend who accompanies him to Neverland. She’s the eldest and most mature of the Darling siblings, and acts as a mother figure to Peter too. You could definitely describe her as caring, nurturing, responsible and self-sacrificing. Well those may sound like totally positive characteristics, but there is a flipside too. There are a lot of caring, nurturing people out there who just constantly need to satisfy others and tend to neglect themselves as a consequence. Who coined the term “Wendy Syndrome” to describe such people ? Is it a natural inclination? Is it similar to emotional labor ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon? What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry? What is Lima Syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
  4. Is period underwear really better for the environment?

    1D AGO

    Is period underwear really better for the environment?

    Period underwear came out in 2013 but has increased in popularity, largely as they claim to be better for the environment and easy to use. However, in January 2023 Thinx, a leading US manufacturer of period underwear who branded themself as a sustainable alternative to single-use menstrual products has just settled a lawsuit regarding the presence of PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals.” Now people are wondering if period underwear is really as good as companies have made them out to be. What is period underwear? What are forever chemicals? What alternatives are there to period underwear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the best ways to keep warm outdoors? How can I avoid always feeling hungry? How did female body hair become taboo? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  5. 1D AGO

    What are happy hormones?

    A recent scientific brief from the World Health Organisation, explained that anxiety and depression had increased by 25% worldwide over the first year of the Covid 19 pandemic. The massive rise was mostly down to social isolation and multiple stress factors like fear of infection and financial worries.  It’s important to know that we can actually control our mood to some extent. It’s possible to boost our so-called happy hormones in natural ways, by opting for specific foods, activities and behaviours. So how can we stimulate the production of these hormones and neurotransmitters? Why do they say that oxytocin is the love hormone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: At which time of day do we burn the most calories? Why does the cold make us need to pee? How can I meditate without meditating? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  6. What is wellness syndrome?

    1D AGO

    What is wellness syndrome?

    "Here’s my yoga instructor’s number”, "You must try this detox juice", "Download this diet app right now!". Have you ever heard people give this kind of ‘friendly advice’ to others in the past. Perhaps people have said things like that to you, with a little too much insistence for your liking. These days, there’s a certain demand for people to pursue physical and mental well-being, which has become increasingly normalized. The term “wellness syndrome” has been used to describe this phenomenon. Where does the term "wellness syndrome" come from? Isn’t taking care of oneself a good thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss? What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend? What is the optimism bias? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  7. 2D AGO

    Is looking older a bad thing?

    “Time and tide waits for no one”, the old saying goes, but it’s fair to say that some people are affected by symptoms of ageing earlier than others. And the latest study to come out of the University of Rotterdam suggests that there may be a link between how old we look, and how likely we are to develop certain age-related conditions. The team of researchers published their findings in the British Journal of Dermatology in January 2023. They had studied a group of 2679 people aged between 51 and 87. Facial photographs were taken of each participant. They’d all been instructed not to wear any creams, make-up or jewellery. 27 assessors were then tasked with estimating the age of participants, based on the photos of their faces. What evidence is that based on? Where does the link to health conditions come in? Is looking older linked to a higher mortality rate then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is eatertainment, the "next-level" dining experience? Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes? Why do we get goosebumps? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  8. Which words has Donald Trump banned?

    2D AGO

    Which words has Donald Trump banned?

    When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, one of his priorities was to roll back progressive policies from the Biden administration. Among the main targets were scientific projects—many of which now risk losing funding if they include certain terms related to social or environmental issues. According to The Washington Post, an internal document from the U.S. National Science Foundation flagged over 120 words, including ‘activism’, ‘equity’, ‘inclusion’, ‘women’, ‘stereotypes’, and ‘trauma’. These terms have effectively been blacklisted, threatening research in fields like ecology, gender studies, and racial equity. Why is this happening? And how has the scientific community responded? Could this mark a turning point for academic freedom in the U.S.? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
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