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What is citizen science, the concept opening up research to the general public? Also known as community science, citizen science is the active participation of amateurs or non-professional scientists in research. In recent years, it’s grown in a number of fields, becoming bigger and more networked thanks to new technologies and connectivity. It’s a link between professional researchers and volunteers who are interested in science and want to help it progress.Why would we want civilians doing important scientific research? Who are these amateur scientists? Which fields in particular are involved? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What are the benefits of slow sex?What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is OPEC? The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an international cartel currently made up of thirteen member states. Over the years, it has played an important role in the global economy, coordinating the petroleum policies of its members. But right now, its influence is waning, due in no small part to the Covid-19 pandemic. OPEC was created in 1960 in Baghdad. At the time, there was a high level of competition between petrol companies, meaning prices were low. The main petrol-producing Arabic countries therefore decided to join forces to rival Western companies. Together, they decided to produce less petrol, forcing prices up as a result.When was it created ? What’s the link between petroleum and a health crisis?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What are the benefits of slow sex?What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the benefits of slow sex?We all know that having sex is a great form of stress relief. It releases pleasure hormones, like endorphins and oxytocin, also reinforcing the cardiovascular and immune systems. But slow sex may be a way of further enhancing pleasure and allowing you to fully savor the multi-sensory experience that is good sex. It doesn’t have to be a race to the finish line!How does it differ from the kind of sex most people are having then? How can slow sex help partners to be more intimate? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment? In April 2022, findings from the large scale CheckMate 816 clinical trial were presented to the American Association for Cancer Research. The trial looked into the effectiveness of immunotherapy drug Nivolumab, combined with chemotherapy to treat lung cancer patients. The findings were promising, showing that this particular treatment combination can delay the progression or return of cancer.  How common is lung cancer and how does it start? What are the most prominent treatment options? Should we expect this treatment to become used widely?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?  In late June 2022, the US Supreme Court controversially overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade decision which for decades protected women’s freedom to have an abortion anywhere in the country. Five of the six conservative judges sitting on the supreme court voted in favour of the reversal, ensuring a majority. US President Joe Biden said it was a “sad day for the court and for the country” and called on Americans to elect local candidates who will restore abortion rights. Other prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama, and 2016 candidate Hillary Clinton, also made their dismay known. The historic overturning has drawn attention all around the world because of the unprecedented consequences it will have on women’s rights and essential freedoms.How quickly will the impact of the decision be felt? How did the Roe vs Wade ruling first come around? Why has everything changed now?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?The summer holiday period is upon us, but when planning our holidays it’s worth bearing in mind that overtourism has become a real nuisance. As tourists, it’s not exactly fun being in a highly overcrowded area, but it’s even worse for the natural environment. Could tourism quotas be one way of addressing the problems? In mid-June 2022, the island of Corsica brought in quotas for three iconic sites: the Bavella needles, the Restonica valley and the Lavezzi islands. 180,000 tourists visit these sites each year, a figure which is expected to rise to 200,000 by 2026. Tourists will now need to make advance reservations online in order to visit them, with parking spots also limited. The Lavezzi islands will have a particularly strict tourism quota of 2,000 outside visitors per day. Are there similar examples elsewhere in the world? Will tourism quotas start spreading everywhere now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?Why is Elvis known as the King?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 8, we celebrate National Video Game Day.What is the Gamestop short squeeze? You may have seen headlines about it in recent weeks, and it’s certainly one of the financial stories of the year so far. The Gamestop short squeeze saw Wall Street tremble at least temporarily due to the actions of amateur traders from Reddit. And this battle is perhaps just the start of a long war. To understand the short squeeze, let’s go back to the beginning.Gamestop is an American chain of video game stores which has a presence in many countries across the world. It’s well-known among gamers, but has been struggling of late due to competition from digital distribution.How does short-selling actually work in practice? So what went wrong for the hedge funds in this case? Anybody can buy stocks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?Why is Elvis known as the King?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Swimsuit season is here and many women will be making sure they’re body hair is groomed in good time before jetting off for a beach holiday. And it’s not just in summer time either. According to a Jama Dermotology study of 3,316 American women in 2016, 83.8% reported removing at least some of their pubic hair. The most common hair removal methods are waxing, shaving and lasering. Over half of the respondents cited hygiene reasons for doing so, but in reality there may be health risks associated with the practice.How did female pubic hair get to be out of fashion? What are the actual functions of pubic hair? Are there any other risks?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?Why is Elvis known as the King?Is the menopause still a taboo subject?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU?On 23rd June 2022, the European Union’s 27 member states agreed to award the countries of Ukraine and Moldova official EU candidate status.  The decision was taken relatively quickly, with Ukraine and Moldova having submitted their formal applications on 28th February and 3rd March respectively, within a week of Russia having launched its military invasion of Ukraine. The motivation is clear. The EU has a mutual defence clause, which guarantees protection for any member state coming under attack on its own territory. Since the start of the war, there has been speculation over whether Russian aggression could spread elsewhere. What are the possible obstacles? Could there be any kind of compromise measure?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why is Elvis known as the King?Is the menopause still a taboo subject?What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Islamism? A spate of terrorist attacks have been carried out across Europe in recent weeks, most notably in France and Austria. Political leaders have attributed the violence to Islamists, calling for a united front in battling this form of radicalism. Nevertheless, use of the term “Islamism” is somewhat controversial. It’s important to make the distinction between the religion Islam itself, which is practised by all Muslims, and the separate political concept of Islamism. So what’s the difference between Islam and Islamism? What’s so controversial about the term Islamism then? Are there other better alternatives to talking about Islamism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen the last episodes, you can click here:Why is Elvis known as the King?Is the menopause still a taboo subject?What is shrinkflation, the sneaky tactic manufacturers are hiding from consumers?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices