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The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better
Do you ever feel like your emotions control you instead of you controlling them? Maybe you lash out at someone after a long day at work or indulge to…
1 month ago
What can seashells teach us about the health of our oceans?
Seashells: They're beautiful remnants to carry home from the beach—and so much more! According to environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett, seashells…
1 month ago
Football is here – and so is a new study on CTE
Episode 1543
The NFL season begins this week, but America’s favorite sport has been on our minds for other reasons recently. New research released in the journal …
1 month, 1 week ago
NASA's newest telescope has a top secret past
The new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope is slated to launch this weekend. It was originally built for the National Reconnaissance Office as a spy s…
1 month, 1 week ago
How your metabolism could alter your mental health
In 2009, medical student Shebani Sethi watched a patient in a weight loss program make a remarkable recovery. The dietary intervention she underwent …
1 month, 1 week ago
AI-made viruses could be the future of medicine
The era of AI-generated viruses is here. Some scientists are using AI to design viruses that can attack bacteria. The hope is that these tailor-made …
1 month, 1 week ago
How much has the U.S.’s wildlife changed since Lewis and Clark?
Ever wish you could have been part of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Us too. The Corps of Discovery came across scores of plants and animals that we…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars
You've heard of black holes. You've heard of stars. But have you heard of the newly discovered black hole stars that may explain multiple mysteries o…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
More men are taking testosterone. What gives?
Episode 1537
If you’re a guy – or even just friends with a guy – and on the Internet, you may have noticed that testosterone discourse is everywhere. There’s Defe…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
A survivor's view from inside a tornado
Episode 1536
What’s the dumbest thing Perry Samson says he’s ever done? Getting caught inside a tornado. But when you’re an atmospheric scientist who studies sup…
1 month, 2 weeks ago