Why We Often Expect the Worst & The Science Behind the Fonts You Use
How many times have you heard that exercise is good for you? But specifically, how? This episode starts with an explanation of precisely how exercise benefits you physically and mentally – and they ar...
17 Aug 202346min
Favorite Food Origins You Never Knew & Why The Internet Creates So Much Outrage In People
Everyone has loose batteries somewhere in the house. And if you keep those batteries in your junk drawer, that could be dangerous. Listen as I explain why and a better way to store batteries. https://...
14 Aug 202348min
SYSK Choice: A Guide to Your Insides & How Salary Transparency Helps Our Performance
“Fragrance” is a common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps, and lotions. Clearly, just the word "fragrance" doesn’t tell you very much. This episode begins with a discussion on why manufac...
12 Aug 202354min
What You Never Knew About Your Grocery Store & Understanding Uncertainty
Just because you are a good driver doesn’t protect you from bad drivers. And there are a lot of those bad drivers on the road. So how do you protect yourself? This episode begins with some potentially...
10 Aug 202346min
Where Your Trash and Recycling Really Goes & A Fun and Effective Approach to Housework
More and more people are opting to remove their shoes before they come into the house and asking guests to do it as well. Is it really necessary? Does it do any good? This episode begins with a look a...
7 Aug 202348min
SYSK Choice: Your Brain On the Internet & Embracing Your Weirdness
Doodling – it is just something people do, particularly when listening to a boring speaker. While people often think of it as a distraction, doodling can actually help your memory. Listen as I begin t...
5 Aug 202351min
Good News If You Are a Sensitive Person & The Fascinating History of Recorded Sound
An amazing number of dogs get stolen every year. And it’s all about the money. This episode begins with a look at this growing crime and why you should keep a close eye on your pet. https://petkeen.co...
3 Aug 202348min
The New Science of How We Learn & How To Prevent Arguments From Happening
On a hot summer day, lots of things can get dangerously hot. Your street, the dashboard and steering wheel inside your car, even your patio furniture can get hot enough to burn you. Listen as I explai...
31 Jul 202348min
