AI’s environmental cost - Lab 094
We use AI every day from music recommendations to writing emails, but what’s the environmental price of all that convenience? This week in the lab, Titi and Zakiya are joined by Dr. Shaolei Ren, a res...
11 Touko 202527min
Friendly Bacteria: Probiotics and Your Microbiome - Lab 093
Probiotic pillows? Postbiotic skincare? Yogurt in your hair?! This week in the lab, Titi and Zakiya dig into the world of probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome with gastroenterologist and profess...
4 Touko 202536min
Parenting, Pollen, & Prehistoric Comebacks - Lab 092
This week, we’re back with a grab bag of topics too good to leave behind! You gave us questions and we brought you answers. Titi and Zakiya cover everything from Cory Booker’s epic filibuster and Chap...
27 Huhti 202531min
The Return of Measles: What’s Fueling the 2025 Outbreak? - Lab 091
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000—but it’s making headlines again. In this lab, we dig into why this highly contagious virus is resurfacing in places like West Texas. Plus, we talk a...
20 Huhti 202528min
The Psychology of Genre - Lab 090
Is it the beat? The instruments? The artist’s look? Or is genre just… vibes? This week in the lab, Titi and Zakiya are joined by Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect, to explore the psychology behind why our ...
13 Huhti 202527min
Wearable Tech - Lab 089
From smart rings to glucose monitors, wearable technology is everywhere. But how much is too much? Titi and Zakiya unpack the promise, the privacy risks, and the hype with Wall Street Journal tech wri...
6 Huhti 202535min
Stream Wars: Bots & Beef - Lab 088
Kendrick came with bars, and Drake clapped back with a lawsuit. That was a move that looked pathetic, but it might’ve exposed the real cracks in the streaming game. This week, Titi and Zakiya ask big...
30 Maalis 202526min
Bird Flu - Lab 087
Bird flu is here, and it’s not just for birds. How concerned should we be? With bird flu spreading across continents, it’s time to understand what’s at stake. Dr. Maurice Pitesky, veterinarian and epi...
23 Maalis 202533min
