What exactly is stoicism?
The word stoic has taken on its own meaning apart from the philosophical movement which gave it life. Learn all about the early stoics, what the philosophy is all about and where the movement stands t...
4 Jul 201757min
SYSK Selects: Why isn't the U.S. on the metric system?
In this week's SYSK Select episode, the U.S. stands proudly defiant and the world looks at Americans as dopes for the U.S.'s stubborn refusal to go metric. However, the States have been going metric f...
1 Jul 201736min
How Standardized Patients Work
Even the most brilliant medical minds need a good bedside manner, and thanks to standardized patients, they can improve their skills. What are they? Part-time workers who pretend to be real patients s...
29 Jun 201750min
Remembering Stonewall
One of American history's darker moments, the Stonewall Riots were also the event that galvanized the gay rights movement in the United States. Today there's a monument in NYC to memorialize this impo...
27 Jun 201755min
SYSK Selects: Scooby Dooby Doo, Where Are You?
In this week's SYSK Select episode, for decades, Scooby Doo has captivated children across the world. It's been translated to multiple languages and remains as popular as newer programs. But why? Join...
24 Jun 201741min
How Ketchup Works
Little-known fact: Ketchup, possibly the most all-American of condiments, evolved from fermented fish sauce people in Southeast Asia have been making for more than a thousand years. Learn more about ...
22 Jun 201753min
How Seed Banks Work
Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate. Learn more abou...
20 Jun 201751min
SYSK Selects: Do you stay conscious after being decapitated?
In this week's SYSK Select episode, historically speaking, decapitation was a popular means of execution -- it's been used by everyone from ancient Romans to French revolutionaries. But is there any t...
17 Jun 201729min
