Episodios

  • The testosterone age (or Honey, I shrunk my testes)

    The testosterone age (or Honey, I shrunk my testes)
    May 21 2026
    Influencers, billionaires, even the US health secretary. Proponents of testosterone — as a hormonal therapy or barometer of "masculinity" — are causing men to self-medicate. With nasty consequences.
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    30 m
  • Hantavirus: What to expect from here

    Hantavirus: What to expect from here
    May 13 2026
    This ship phase is over. But the nature of this virus means cases may rise — even as officials contain it.
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    30 m
  • Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?

    Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
    May 7 2026
    If you want to understand why the Andes variant of the hantavirus is different than COVID-19, this episode's for you.
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    30 m
  • The ad that makes you drink more

    The ad that makes you drink more
    Apr 30 2026
    We know advertising works. (It's why the industry exists.) But a new study on beer ads in Germany shows how. Causally.
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    30 m
  • How can I tell if someone's smart?

    How can I tell if someone's smart?
    Apr 24 2026
    Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.
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    30 m
  • There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?

    There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?
    Apr 16 2026
    A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)
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    30 m
  • Deepfake nudes & why men make them

    Deepfake nudes & why men make them
    Mar 26 2026
    Lust? Humiliation? Control? If you think you know why men and boys make fake AI nudes of women and girls... first-of-its-kind research suggests a motivation that's almost more troubling. (Note: If you or anyone you know is the victim of non-consensual intimate imagery, the global non-profit StopNCII.org provides step-by-step support in 38 languages.)
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    30 m
  • When do you think the world will end?

    When do you think the world will end?
    Mar 19 2026
    A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
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    30 m