Science is useful, but its usefulness isn't always obvious. In this podcast we dive deep into scientific research to figure out how the science was done, what was discovered, and how you can use it to improve your life.
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This week we're talking about climate anxiety and winter sports.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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This week we're talking about sleep.
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https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/59
This week we're talking about dog ownership and gift giving.
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This week we're talking about fatigue & risk management in healthcare workers.
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Deborah talks about two intervention programs designed to address the effects of discrimination on Black youth. Alex presents the results of the Oregon Water F…
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This week we're talking about racial disparities in health and medicine. Ian and Deborah present research focusing on differences in cancer treatments for Blac…
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This week we're talking about neighborhood connections and green spaces.
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This week we're talking about cultural change.
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This week we're talking about food and allergies.
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On this episode we're joined by special guest, Erika Kirgios, whose research explores strategies for promoting prosocial behavior. Familiar hosts Avaneesh, Uye…
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This week we're talking about parenting.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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This week we're talking about parenting.
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The COVID vaccine is a major medical triumph. But not everyone is so excited to receive it. What do we know about vaccine hesitancy? How about its more radical…
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The pandemic has affected all of us – and while we continue to manage the ongoing tragedy and loss, many have begun to look for silver linings as well. Here ar…
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The way we make decisions says a lot about us. In this episode, we highlight two studies that delve into the idea of “Blind Cooperation.” It turns out that bei…
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In an annual ceremony at Harvard University, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor achievements that "first make people LAUGH, and then make them THINK.” It's a quirky and…
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Not all laughter is created equal, and the truth is you probably laugh differently around people you don’t know than you do with friends and family. While subt…
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Research suggests that higher local temperatures are associated with a greater incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections. In other words, climate change may…
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The average person eats at least 50,000 microplastics a year, and inhales a similar amount. Microplastics have been found in every part of our digestive tract,…
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5-Year Anniversary Special.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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