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How does FOFO lead to late medical diagnoses?
Have you ever felt anxious about going to see the doctor? Maybe the thought of a needle or having a tooth pulled makes you tense. Well that's pretty …
17 hours ago
Is putting on less heating a way to save money and be healthier?
The average British household usually puts on their central heating by October 24, according to British Gas. But this year, thanks to soaring energy …
17 hours ago
What’s the point of flight mode?
Those are no doubt familiar instructions if you’ve ever taken a plane. Today's topic is one that has been a part of our digital lives for quite some …
17 hours ago
How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?
“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer”, the saying goes. And there’s actually a name for that phenomenon: the Matthew Effect. The term was fir…
1 day, 17 hours ago
Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?
In September 2023, UK consumer watchdog Which published research showing just how much cheaper budget brands can be. One striking example was the pri…
1 day, 17 hours ago
Why do prices always end in .99?
£2.99 for biscuits, £6.99 for moisturiser, £49.99 for a mixer. In shops, one small detail stands out: price tags overwhelmingly end in 99.
It’s eye-…
2 days, 17 hours ago
What is the third state of existence between life and death?
In some religions, people believe in reincarnation or an afterlife, but in medicine, life is generally considered to end when the heart stops beating…
2 days, 17 hours ago
What is a vertiport?
All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! Flying vehicles have long been imagine…
3 days, 17 hours ago
What is Calimero syndrome?
Calimero is a black chick with a half-broken eggshell on his head. He’s always complaining about something or other, with “But it’s an injustice” bei…
3 days, 17 hours ago
Is depression hereditary?
Data suggests that around one in six of us will experience depression at some point in our lifetime. And if you’ve had family members who have been a…
4 days, 17 hours ago