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Seeing Sound & Tasting Words: Systems of Synesthesia
September 30, 2026 · 25 minAccording to neuroscientist Dr. Jamie Ward, everyone knows someone with synesthesia. It’s an under-discussed form of neurodiversity that blends the senses and creates a unique way of perceiving the world. This episode, Dr. Ward joins host…
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Translating Science is More Complex Than You Think
September 23, 2026 · 28 minEnglish being the common language in scientific research has its pros and cons. Scientists can collaborate easier and research can become more accessible, but what do we lose in that process? And what role does AI play? To discuss the…
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Can I Cut Mold Off My Cheese?: The Science of Food
September 16, 2026 · 31 minLike it or not, food safety is something that people often bend the rules on. We leave leftovers on the counter too long, we use the five second rule, or maybe we don’t wash our veggies as well as we should. Today, it’s more important than…
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Mythbusting Reproductive Health
September 9, 2026 · 29 minReproduction is the basis for life and yet, for many, it’s still a mystery. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by author and gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang to discuss the rumors, misconceptions, and realities of reproductive health…
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Awareness in a Vegetative State
September 2, 2026 · 31 minWhen someone goes into a coma or vegetative state, it is only natural for their doctors and loved ones to try to understand their level of awareness of the world around them. But, every patient is different and it’s not as simple as it…
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Menstruation in Space
August 26, 2026 · 26 minMicrogravity causes a ton of changes in the human body and there’s been a lot of research showing how these changes affect astronauts. One bodily function that hasn’t been studied during an active space mission? Menstruation. This episode…
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Why Does My Brain Make Me So Sensitive
August 19, 2026 · 25 minThere’s a misconception that feeling deep emotions is a personality trait, rather than a neurological phenomenon. A lot of the time, it’s nature, not nurture that causes heightened emotional sensitivity. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine…
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Lefties, Raise Your Hands
August 12, 2026 · 30 minMost people are right-handed. So this episode, we are celebrating International Left-Handers Day to honor the 10% of the population that are left-handed. To discuss the unique elements of the left-hand brain, host Dr. Samantha Yammine…