397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. H...
Everyday Einstein's Quick and Dirty Tips for Making Sense of Science
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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime.
238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between ...
305 - Does CBD Oil Work?
What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dir...
396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?
You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick e...
395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)
Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genet...
394 - Can Anything Go Faster Than the Speed of Light?
Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record, and have we been success...
393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?
Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sleep ai...
392 - How We Know a Supermassive Black Hole Lurks in the Center of Our Galaxy
Not even light can escape a black hole's gravitational pull, so how do we actually know they exist? And what's the deal with the supermassive ...
391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death?
Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And can...
307 - The Science of Tipping Points: How 25% Can Create a Majority
Do you have to wait for more than 50% of the group to agree with a minority opinion before it can take over? It turns out, you need far less than that...