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Blood & Guts: Stories about hemoglobin and intestines
In this week’s episode, we wade into the bloody (and sometimes gory) side of science.
Part 1: Shawn Musgrave wants to donate blood, but runs headfirst into the FDA’s lifetime ban on gay men as donors…
Published on 11 hours ago
Close Calls: Stories about near misses
In this week’s episode, our storytellers face life-or-death moments they’ll never forget.
Part 1: On a trip to Colombia for a research conference, biologist Stephanie Galla must rely on her fight-or-f…
Published on 1 week ago
Best of Story Collider: Hypothesis
This week we present two classic stories from people who had hypotheses.
Part 1: Teaching sixth grade science becomes much more difficult when Xochitl Garcia's students start hypothesizing that fire …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Knowledge: Stories from our workshops
In this week’s episode, we’re featuring two powerful stories born from our education program.
Part 1: As an undergraduate with no “real” science experience, Molly Magid is thrilled to join a research …
Published on 3 weeks ago
Reframe: Stories about art helping mental health
In this week’s episode, we explore how creativity, humor, and connection can be powerful tools for mental health and healing.
Part 1: When anxiety starts taking over her life, Jude Treder-Wolff signs …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Evictions: Stories of things that had to go
In this week’s episode, both storytellers face the challenge of evicting some very unwelcome guests.
Part 1: While housesitting for her uncle, JiJi Lee’s peaceful stay takes a chaotic turn when a squi…
Published on 1 month ago
Best of Story Collider: Identity Crisis
This week we present two classic stories about people struggling with their identity.
Part 1: When science journalist Katherine Wu interviews a scientist about a new facial recognition algorithm, the …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Becoming Your Hero: Stories about embodying a role model
In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers transform into someone they admire—one quite literally, the other more figuratively.
Part 1: While juggling climate science studies and a budding comed…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Someone Else's Shoes: Stories about understanding others perspectives
In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers are pushed out of their comfort zones—and challenged to see the world through someone else’s eyes.
Part 1: As someone who always likes to play it safe,…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sticky Fingers: Stories about theft
In this week’s episode, we explore what pushes someone to steal, and how it feels to be the one robbed.
Part 1: With a potential cancer diagnosis looming and his health insurance about to vanish, Davi…
Published on 2 months ago