Selects: How Famines Work

Selects: How Famines Work

It's common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode.

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Short Stuff: Black Loyalists

Short Stuff: Black Loyalists

The Black Loyalists were a group of Colonial slaves who fought for their freedom alongside the British. Learn all about this nearly forgotten group in today's Short Stuff.  Learn more about your ad-c...

27 Feb 201912min

The Science of Break-Ups

The Science of Break-Ups

Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

26 Feb 201959min

SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked

SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked

They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the af...

23 Feb 201952min

How Galaxies Work

How Galaxies Work

In the universe things tend to cluster. This means there’s a coherent structure to the universe and learning about clusters of stars – galaxies - helps us figure out what that structure is. Join Chuck...

21 Feb 201946min

Short Stuff: Turbulence

Short Stuff: Turbulence

If you’ve ever had a bumpy airplane ride, you know it’s nothing fun. But have you ever noticed that the pilots sometimes tell you ahead of time to buckle in? How do they know turbulence is ahead? Are ...

20 Feb 201911min

Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot

Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot

We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen in today and Josh and Chuck cover what used to be known as the Abominable Snowman.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

19 Feb 201945min

SYSK Selects: Interpol: World Police

SYSK Selects: Interpol: World Police

Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve i...

16 Feb 201933min

Elephants: The Best Animals?

Elephants: The Best Animals?

Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in today's episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c...

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