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What’s the function of the perineum?
The perineum is a group of muscles that works like a hammock, stretching from the pubic bone to the tailbone. To pinpoint its location, try coughing;…
1 year, 2 months ago
Will AI steal my job?
AI is transforming many industries and sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare, from education to entertainment which will inevitably affect the wa…
1 year, 2 months ago
How can I avoid putting on weight when giving up smoking?
According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of smokers in the UK is estimated at 6.6 million. The proportion has been steadily droppi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why are X.com users leaving the platform for BlueSky?
Since Elon Musk acquired social network Twitter in October 2022, the company has been pretty much constantly in the spotlight, and not really for the…
1 year, 2 months ago
What is Focus Friday?
Let's be honest: being productive at work on Fridays can be a real challenge. A 2019 study by Accountemps found that Friday was the least common choi…
1 year, 2 months 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 year, 3 months ago
Why do our tastes change as we get older?
Think back to when you were a kid and there was a type of vegetable you simply wouldn’t go near, let alone eat. It might have been broccoli, Brussels…
1 year, 3 months ago
What are the world’s biggest kleptocracies?
You may remember that we’ve talked about the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index in the past on Do You Really Know, which assigns each of t…
1 year, 3 months ago
What is the ‘adult only’ trend, in public places all about?
At a time when Europe faces a "baby bust," the role of children in public spaces is sparking new debate. Increasingly, restaurants, hotels, and even …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why do we talk about “left” and “right” in politics?
Today, “left” and “right” are the main labels we use to categorise political views, but their origins go back over two centuries. To understand, we h…
1 year, 3 months ago