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305 - Does CBD Oil Work?
November 30, 2020

Is CBD oil really all that? Here's what science says so far.

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?
November 23, 2020

Why isolation doesn't always keep illness at bay.

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)
November 16, 2020

Is having a biological boy or girl genetically predetermined?

394 - Can Anything Go Faster Than the Speed of Light?
November 09, 2020

Does the universe seem to have a speed limit?

393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?
November 02, 2020

The sleep struggle is real. But is melatonin really the answer?

392 - How We Know a Supermassive Black Hole Lurks in the Center of Our Galaxy
October 26, 2020

A look at the 2020 Nobel Prize winning work of Andrea Ghez.

391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death?
October 19, 2020

Can experiencing terror actually put you six feet under?

307 - The Science of Tipping Points: How 25% Can Create a Majority
October 12, 2020

You actually don't need to wait for 50% of the group to agree.

390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water?
October 04, 2020

Could a shark survive in a swimming pool long enough to eat you?

389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures Possible?
September 28, 2020

There's a (theoretical) absolute zero. Is there also an absolute hot?