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Translating Science is More Complex Than You Think
English being the common language in scientific research has its pros and cons. Scientists can collaborate easier and research can become more access…
15 hours ago
Can I Cut Mold Off My Cheese?: The Science of Food
Like it or not, food safety is something that people often bend the rules on. We leave leftovers on the counter too long, we use the five second rule…
1 week ago
Mythbusting Reproductive Health
Reproduction is the basis for life and yet, for many, it’s still a mystery. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by author and gynecologist D…
2 weeks ago
Awareness in a Vegetative State
When someone goes into a coma or vegetative state, it is only natural for their doctors and loved ones to try to understand their level of awareness …
3 weeks ago
Menstruation in Space
Microgravity causes a ton of changes in the human body and there’s been a lot of research showing how these changes affect astronauts. One bodily fun…
4 weeks ago
Why Does My Brain Make Me So Sensitive
There’s a misconception that feeling deep emotions is a personality trait, rather than a neurological phenomenon. A lot of the time, it’s nature, not…
1 month ago
Lefties, Raise Your Hands
Most people are right-handed. So this episode, we are celebrating International Left-Handers Day to honor the 10% of the population that are left-han…
1 month, 1 week ago
Training the Families of Astronauts: Then and Now
It’s been 57 years since humans first landed on the moon and there are a lot of ways that space travel has evolved since then. One of the major diff…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CSI Shark: Forensics of a Shark Attack
Researching apex predators often means putting yourself in situations that are mind-boggling to the average person. Our guest, Rosie Moore, is no str…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
If You Give a Shark a Cookie…
It’s that time of year again… #SharkWeek starts July 26 on Discovery and HBO Max. To celebrate, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by renowned shark beha…
2 months ago