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305 - Does CBD Oil Work?
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?
Why isolation doesn't always keep illness at bay.
395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)
Is having a biological boy or girl genetically predetermined?
394 - Can Anything Go Faster Than the Speed of Light?
Does the universe seem to have a speed limit?
393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?
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
A look at the 2020 Nobel Prize winning work of Andrea Ghez.
391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death?
Can experiencing terror actually put you six feet under?
307 - The Science of Tipping Points: How 25% Can Create a Majority
You actually don't need to wait for 50% of the group to agree.
390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water?
Could a shark survive in a swimming pool long enough to eat you?
389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures Possible?
There's a (theoretical) absolute zero. Is there also an absolute hot?