Podcast Episodes

How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink

Episode 1381

Nothing can ruin a meal faster than someone loudly slurping soup, coffee, or noodles. At least that's what many people think. Yet in some cultures, s…

2 weeks, 4 days ago

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SYSK TRENDING - The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports

With all of the recent excitement surrounding the NBA & Stanley Cup finals and the World Cup you might wonder why do millions of people spend hours e…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

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How GPS Quietly Runs the World & When Illness Has No Obvious Cause

Episode 1380

Ever notice when you hear someone talking on the phone nearby it’s hard not to listen? You are only hearing one-side of the conversation and that can…

3 weeks ago

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How to Avoid Life's Biggest Regrets & The Meaning of Swear Words – SYSK Choice

Episode 1379

A great burger looks simple—but barbecue experts know there is a surprising amount of science and technique behind getting it just right. From choosi…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Surprising Factors That Influence What You Buy & The Strange Story of Ice

Episode 1378

Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people and completely ignore others? It isn't your imagination. Researchers have identified several factors that …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

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SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Scarcity

Have you ever bought something because it was "almost sold out" or because a sale was ending at midnight? If so, you're not alone. Scarcity is one of…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Is Marriage Dying? & How Top Performers Build Confidence

Episode 1377

Most people have heard of the "dark web," but what exactly is it? Is it really a hidden corner of the internet where criminals and bad actors operate…

4 weeks ago

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Changed Human History & Why Volcanoes Matter-SYSK Choice

Episode 1376

Most arguments seem to be about just one thing: money, chores, politics, parenting, work, or whatever sparked the disagreement. But according to expe…

1 month ago

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The Magical Appeal of Bacon & How Your Emotions Cost You Money

Episode 1375

When you visit a doctor, you assume the diagnosis and treatment will be based entirely on your symptoms and medical history. But there is another fac…

1 month ago

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SYSK TRENDING – How to Make Yourself Smarter

What if becoming smarter had less to do with intelligence and more to do with a handful of everyday habits? Researchers are discovering that many of …

1 month ago

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