2019-08-08 The art of tipping
Introduction Tipping at a restaurant or cafe is a complicated issue. Should you leave a cash tip or is a…
2019-08-01 Coffee cups: Do you use your own?
Introduction Most takeaway coffee cups are not recyclable because they’re lined with plastic. One big coffee shop chain has introduced…
2019-07-25 Are you at risk from online fraud?
Introduction Fraud – the criminal activity of getting money by deceiving people – is a big issue. Clever and complicated…
2019-07-18 Is shame always bad?
Introduction Why is ‘shame’ the emotion of now? Does it have anything to do with social media? We know that…
2019-07-11 Do you care if you’re poor when you’re old?
Introduction Do you worry about your standard of living when you retire? How much money do you need to live…
2019-07-04 Women’s football
Introduction As the FIFA Women’s World Cup approaches the end of the tournament, we look at the rise in the…
2019-06-27 The business of eSports
Introduction eSports is essentially competitive video gaming. Individuals and teams take part in competitions where they play video games. Tens…
2019-06-20 Can death metal bring you joy?
Introduction Death metal music is a kind of heavy metal which explores the themes of death and destruction. But does…
2019-06-13 Is talking on the phone embarrassing?
Introduction Do you think talking on the telephone is embarrassing? What clues about yourself and your background are you giving…
2019-06-06 Women and motorbikes
Introduction Biker culture is often seen as essentially masculine. What’s the current image of women on motorcycles? And what happens…
2019-05-30 Vampire shoppers
Introduction More and more people are spending the night shopping on their laptops and smartphones. But is this always a…
2019-05-23 What to do when you can’t sleep
Introduction What can you do when you can’t sleep? Is there anything more frustrating than lying there in the dark…
2019-05-16 Being slim: Is it in our genes?
Introduction Scientists have found some evidence that our weight is not just controlled by what we eat. Research published in…
2019-05-09 Can we trust a smart speaker?
Introduction About ten million people in the UK now use a smart speaker, and they’re gaining popularity across the world.…
2019-05-02 Evolution and anxiety
Introduction Can anxiety be a good thing? The psychiatrist Randolph Nesse suggests that anxiety is a result of natural selection.…
2019-04-25 The rise in popularity of the comfy shoe
Introduction Despite what Neil’s been told, comfortable shoes, such as trainers, are considered more acceptable these days than ever before.…
2019-04-18 Rabbits: cuddly friends or cunning tricksters?
Introduction The animal people often associate with Easter is not free from controversy. Rabbits are cute and fluffy and a…
2019-04-11 The decluttering trend
Introduction Do you have too much stuff? If so, you’re not alone. These days people tend to buy and keep…
2019-04-04 Why do we feel awkward?
Introduction We all know the feeling. That horrible uncomfortable silence where we freeze up, or look away or just want…
2019-03-28 Side hustles
Introduction A quarter of workers in the UK are thought to have a side hustle. It seems that more and…