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Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating
Episode 1237
Figure skating is a fan favorite at the Winter Olympics—for every event, the stands are packed to watch competitors glide, jump, and spin. But what d…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
How Are State-Run Psilocybin Therapy Programs Going?
Episode 1236
In Oregon and Colorado, you can book an appointment for psilocybin therapy, where a licensed therapist takes you on a guided trip using the drug that…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind?
Episode 1235
You may have heard that a little dirt is good for kids. It helps them build up their immune systems, and sets them on a path to future health. But wh…
1 month ago
Mating, Marriage, And Monogamy In The Age Of Apps
With so many dating apps—and so many people using them—why are a record number of American adults single? Is marriage as important as it was a genera…
1 month ago
What A Tea Party With A Bonobo Taught Us About Imagination
Episode 1233
Our ability to imagine is part of what makes us who we are—not just as individuals, but also as humans. It turns out, though, that we may not be the …
1 month ago
How Is Screen Time Affecting My Kid?
Episode 1232
Screens are ubiquitous in today’s world, and concerns about how they affect kids are mounting. Last month, Australia banned social media use for kids…
1 month ago
Who Wants To Smell An Ancient Embalmed Mummy?
Episode 1231
Wandering through a museum, you can get a glimpse of what life in ancient societies looked like. But what did it smell like? And is it even possible …
1 month ago
Stressed About The World? Take A Cue From Cyanobacteria
Episode 1230
Cyanobacteria may be the ultimate lesson in resilience. These 3.5 billion-year-old organisms have lived through hell-on-earth conditions, and found c…
1 month ago
The Largest US Particle Collider Stops Its Collisions
Episode 1229
The Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), the largest particle collider in the United States, collided its last particles in early February. RHIC i…
1 month, 1 week ago
Olympic Ski Mountaineering, And Mountain Goat Climbing Feats
Episode 1228
This year’s Winter Olympics feature a new event called “skimo,” or ski mountaineering. The racing event involves periods of skiing uphill using “skin…
1 month, 1 week ago