Episodes

June 15, 2020

Mon. 06/15 - New Pandemic Solution: Just Print Your Own Money

The Kentucky tattoo shop fighting back against extremism. A small town in Washington that has straight up decided to start printing their own money. The science behind why heroes tend to downplay their heroic acts. And the d…
June 12, 2020

Fri. 06/12 - CGI Crowds & Virtual Barbers: Our New Normal

With fans not allowed in stadiums, some sports leagues are using computer-generated crowds to fill the stands. If your hair has grown to a completely unmanageable length, this new site can help. Scientists have discovered ma…
June 11, 2020

Thu. 06/11 - How To Safely Hug Someone Again

Weird comfort foods born out of historic times of discomfort. How to hug during a pandemic. Electric vehicle batteries may get a second life. Drones are now delivering library books to kids in Virginia. And the best custom b…
June 10, 2020

Wed. 06/10 - The Woman Who Made Stuffed Olives During Brain Surgery

The WHO’s new official advice on mask-wearing do’s and don’t’s. The 103 year-old retired Belgian doctor hoping to make a difference in the coronavirus effort. Archaeologists have uncovered an entire ancient Roman city withou…
June 9, 2020

Tue. 06/09 - When Epidemiologists Expect to Resume Everyday Activities

A look at when epidemiologists will personally be resuming various daily activities. The real people behind one of Apple’s most famous sound effects. How dropping f-bombs might actually be a useful strategy. And the first Am…
June 8, 2020

Mon. 06/08 - The Hottest New Musician in the Bay Area: The Golden Gate Bridge?

New Zealand has officially reduced their number of coronavirus cases to zero. Apple apparently patented technology for socially-distanced group selfies. How to order first-class stamps with your face on them. What paleontolo…
June 5, 2020

Fri. 06/05 - It's National Donut Day! ...But Why?

A further look at the emerging controversy surrounding the data analytics company behind that big hydroxychloroquine study. Another study shows that humans apparently really do want to be kind to each other. Some perfectly s…
June 4, 2020

Thu. 06/04 - Isaac Newton's Little Known Plague Cure

Confirmed case numbers continue to rise around the world as places that were previously spared are now the sites of major outbreaks. How do libraries disinfect books? Isaac Newton’s little known cure for the plague. New synt…
June 4, 2020

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 gift to the Navajo Natio…
June 2, 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 thriving during lockdown. …
June 1, 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 economy. Could human hiberna…
May 29, 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 originally thought. Plus…
May 28, 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 decline of local journalism is …
May 27, 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 details behind the futuristi…
May 26, 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 Dragon launches tomorrow. A …
May 22, 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 on Twitter. And, Pac-Man…
May 21, 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 cold water on that “NASA di…
May 20, 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 effects of the disease. Plus,…
May 19, 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 misconceptions about the 1918 flu pan…
May 18, 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 recently, how climate chan…
May 15, 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, have birds gotten loude…
May 14, 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 freak out when they get lo…
May 13, 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 neurological symptoms might mean fo…
May 12, 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? Why the passage of time fe…