Episodios

  • SpaceX & a low-g baby?

    SpaceX & a low-g baby?
    Jun 18 2026
    When Elon Musk talks about a human 'civilization' on Mars, he's suggesting we'll have babies there. Should we?
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    30 m
  • The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver

    The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
    Jun 11 2026
    A new experiment shows pigeons use immune cells to navigate our planet. The discovery redefines our understanding of how an animal can 'feel' Earth's magnetic field.
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    30 m
  • Do you want to have kids?

    Do you want to have kids?
    May 28 2026
    There are plenty of reasons NOT to have kids. But a new paper suggests having them may be the only way to protect gender equality over the long term.
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    30 m
  • 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