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Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?
Inflation peaked in 2022, but now it’s on a slow and steady decline, reaching 2.5% in June 2024, down from 5.5% in June 2023. Plus, some commercial p…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is the poetcore aesthetic trend taking off on social media?
If you’ve seen more and more people out wearing roll-neck jumpers, vintage blazers or cross-body bags, you could be forgiven for wondering if you’d t…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Are electric toothbrushes really more effective?
Electric toothbrushes come with a head that makes small circular movements automatically. Studies have shown that, for the same amount of brushing ti…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why do we see faces in inanimate objects?
Have you ever looked at a piece of toast, a cloud or a nearby house and had the impression there’s a face in it, looking right back at you? If you’re…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why has purple become the colour of feminism?
During this year's International Women’s Day celebrations, you’re likely to see demonstrators in many cities around the world bearing purple flags an…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?
To all our female listeners: have you ever been a victim of misogyny in the workplace? Sadly, the chances are you have, given that a 2022 survey by r…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?
Female listeners; if you're the oldest of multiple siblings, you probably know the drill. Being the big sister often means being thrust into a parent…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
How to spot a heart attack if you are a woman?
heart attack can be deadly but thankfully there are life saving treatments out there. However, research from the British Heart foundation has found t…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?
The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. Thi…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why are women’s rights regressing?
According to a World Bank report from March 2023, the global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year l…
7 months, 4 weeks ago