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From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
At the best of times, alcohol makes us feel great — relaxed and gregarious, warm and fuzzy, happy and confident. But at the worst of times, it can mo…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
How Science and Ingenuity Built Early America
Two hundred and fifty years ago, Philadelphia was not just the center of political revolution, but a hub of scientific discovery. For America’s found…
2 months ago
The Body Remembers: Exploring the Invisible Wounds Left by Serious Illness
On this episode, we explore the lingering effects of medical crises, both physical and emotional, and what true healing really means. We hear about o…
2 months, 1 week ago
You’ve Heard of ‘Dad Bod’ But How About ‘Dad Brain?’
We often talk about the biological and emotional transformation of motherhood, but what happens to men’s brains when they become fathers?
On this epis…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination
Music can transport us to a different time and place — but how does that happen? We explore how music affects our brains — from its ability to tap in…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine
On this episode, we look at the intersection of health, medicine, and the law. We explore how the upcoming rescheduling of marijuana may impact resea…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Engineering Happiness into Our Daily Lives
Think about the last time you were really happy — where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? And, most importantly, how can you recreate…
3 months ago
The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It
On this episode, we explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to our efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades. We talk with …
3 months, 1 week ago
What It Takes to Survive a Disaster
When disaster strikes and the chips are down, who makes it out alive? On this episode, we explore what it takes to survive a crisis. We hear the incr…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Complexity of Motherhood
How do you sum up the experience of motherhood, and all of the changes it brings, both big and small? It’s a transformation that affects everything —…
3 months, 3 weeks ago