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S2E4 Digital people - AI, deepfakes, de-aging and raising the dead
Over the last decade or so, developing technology in the film and TV industry has allowed for the creation of increasingly photorealistic CG characters in live action - including the digital…
S2E3 The enduring appeal of Agatha Christie
The best-selling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie continues to draw readers in. No matter how much time passes since Christie's last novel, books keep selling while TV and film adaptations…
S2E2 Beauty standards - are we putting too much pressure on ourselves?
Trigger warning: this episode contains references to body image, body weight and cosmetic surgery.The beauty industry is booming, but is our consumption of it always good for us? In this episode of…
S2E1 Our ocean, our opportunity, our obligation
The maritime industry is as big a business as you can get and, right here in Southampton, it contributes a whopping £2.5bn to the UK economy. But, like every industry, there are challenges to be…
S1E10 Behind the scenes - the technology of live events
By 2032, the live events industry – music festivals, sports, concerts and gigs – is estimated to reach a value of $1.2trillion. But while those of us in the audience just see a slick, well-polished…
S1E9 Why the Met Gala matters
When we think of fashion, there are few events that spark the kind of fervour that comes with the Met Gala. First introduced in 1948 as a fundraiser for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the…
S1E8 What is a nurse?
The care we receive in our most vulnerable moments is what shapes our experiences of healthcare. A huge chunk of that care is delivered by a nurse, yet their role often flies under the radar. In this…
International shipping is going green!
The maritime industry might not be something you think about, much, but it’s huge ... and it’s essential infrastructure for modern life. Shipping is the backbone of modern trade, transporting 90% of…
S1E6 What's with all the plagiarism legal cases in music?
Sampling has always been in use within the music industry, and it’s a rare song that doesn’t owe something to the artists who came before... but in recent years we’ve seen an influx of headlines…
S1E5 Are the Oscars trying too hard?
The Oscars are back on the telly on Sunday 2 March, so in this episode we’re diving into the world’s biggest awards night. The Academy Awards are emotional, celebratory and sometimes…
S1E4 Women and girls in STEM
In this episode Robyn's celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Together with Solent's Head of Science and Engineering, Sarah Radif, and Dr Janet Bonar – Course Leader Mechanical…
S1E3 Journalism vs social media
This week on ...explained!, we’re exploring the changing world of journalism and how social media is changing the way we understand news.To tackle the subject, Robyn is joined by Andy Ford, Senior…
S1E2 We're all gamers now
The UK video games industry is worth around £6 billion, employing hundreds of thousands across the country - and according to analysis platform Statista, 37.7 million people in the UK play video…
S1E1 New year, new you - why your health and fitness resolutions are doomed
According to the Health and Fitness Association, nearly 11% of gym members join in January, and around 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned by February. Google searches for health and fitness…
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...Explained! has published 14 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Education, Society & Culture.
...Explained! is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 40m.
