Cool Stuff Ride Home
Covering the most interesting and coolest stories that you may have missed around the world in about 15 minutes a day. Cool Stuff Ride Home looks at science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.
Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1097
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Wed. 06/03 - How the Pandemic Has Changed the Way We Sleep
The data analytics company throwing several major COVID-19 studies into question. How the pandemic has changed the way we sleep. Why shoe companies used to use x-rays to sell shoes. And South Korea’s…
00:17:10 |
Thu 04 Jun 2020
Tue. 06/02 - The Introvert's and Extrovert's Guides to Lockdown
A six month check in on the coronavirus. tl;dr it’s going to last a long time, wear a mask. Recreating what Johann Sebastian Bach’s music sounded like to him. The introvert and extrovert’s guide to t…
00:19:35 |
Tue 02 Jun 2020
Mon. 06/01 - Could Humans Go Into Hibernation?
Is COVID-19 actually a vascular disease, not a respiratory one? And is the virus itself getting weaker? Plus, kicking off Pride Month with a look at how much same-sex weddings have boosted the US eco…
00:18:16 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Fri. 05/29 - Did COVID-19 Outbreaks Actually Start Later Than We Thought?
Today we’re looking at the different ways the virus spreads and what measures can be taken to prevent spread in different contexts. A new study shows coronavirus epidemics may have started later than…
00:20:17 |
Fri 29 May 2020
Thu. 05/28 - Can Biomarkers Tell Us How COVID-19 Affects People Differently?
Is the coronavirus more dependent on super spreaders than we thought? Research indicates possible biological markers to determine how severely an individual will react to COVID-19. And how the declin…
00:20:59 |
Thu 28 May 2020
Wed. 05/27 - Are Planes the Safest Way to Travel Right Now?
A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety and depression. A round-up of where and how the virus spreads, including how safe you may be on planes and going into the office. Plus, the det…
00:19:02 |
Wed 27 May 2020
Tue. 05/26 - What We Know & Don't Know About COVID-19
Young people are getting sick with COVID-19 in very high numbers in Brazil. A rundown on what we know and don’t know at this point. And an argument against immunity passports. Plus, SpaceX’s Crew Dra…
00:22:40 |
Tue 26 May 2020
Fri. 05/22 - Is There Any Safe Way to Socialize IRL?
More on that study projecting 36,000 people could have been saved if the US had locked down sooner. How to safely socialize, if you choose to do so. Bots are spreading coronavirus conspiracy theories…
00:21:36 |
Fri 22 May 2020
Thu. 05/21 - CDC Updates Guidelines on Touching Surfaces
The CDC updates their guidelines on the spread of the virus via surfaces. Is it safe to go swimming? How much of an effect does population density have on the spread of the disease? Plus, throwing co…
00:21:56 |
Thu 21 May 2020
Wed. 05/20 - How A.I. Can Help Us Develop a Vaccine More Quickly
U.S. states are all reopening in some fashion this week. How AI-powered biotech can speed up the vaccine development process. And COVID-19 patients are running their own surveys to show the true effe…
00:19:03 |
Wed 20 May 2020
Tue. 05/19 - Where Tests Abound, Why Aren't People Getting Them?
Testing is expanding in the US, but people aren’t showing up. More findings on people who test positive again after recovering. And "bumper tables" for social distancing. Plus, debunking misconceptio…
00:20:30 |
Tue 19 May 2020
Mon. 05/18 - Phase One of Moderna's Vaccine Trial Looks Promising
Promising results from the Moderna vaccine trials. Brazil’s cases are mounting. How much of a difference it makes when everyone wears a mask. Plus, why you might be having trouble replying to texts r…
00:19:15 |
Mon 18 May 2020
Fri. 05/15 - Have Birds Gotten Louder During Lockdown?
How far can respiratory droplets fall when we speak? What would a public health plan targeted towards the elderly look like? Some advice on combatting COVID-19 symptoms from someone in recovery. Plus…
00:23:55 |
Fri 15 May 2020
Thu. 05/14 - How To Beat COVID-19 and Save The Economy
Mental health concerns for children as the pandemic goes on. The seven things we can be doing to beat COVID-19 and save the economy. How our changed behavior has confused the algorithms. Why humans f…
00:21:53 |
Thu 14 May 2020
Wed. 05/13 - A Practical Guide to Avoiding COVID Risks
Los Angeles is considering extending their lockdown for three more months while other places begin reopening. A practical guide to avoiding COVID-19 risks. What the loss of smell and other neurologic…
00:20:10 |
Wed 13 May 2020
Tue. 05/12 - Why You Still Can't Find Clorox Wipes
Many countries around the world take cautious steps toward reopening, but spikes of new daily cases are still popping up. Should people with mild cases of coronavirus be allowed to isolate at home? W…
00:21:44 |
Tue 12 May 2020
Mon. 05/11 - And Now For Some Good News
Numbers are looking relatively promising in a lot of places, but one incident has jeopardized South Korea. The FDA has approved the first antigen test, and what’s the difference between that and an a…
00:24:41 |
Mon 11 May 2020
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