Episodes

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…
May 11, 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 antibody test? Why might a…