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In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman talks with Yale University epidemiologist Colin Carlson about new research showing that the global wildlife trade is spreading dangerous pathogens far faster than scientists once thought. The conversation challenges the idea ... Show More

In this special Earth Day episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman turns to three environmental experts for a healthy dose of climate hope. Climate scientist Kate Marvel, atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon and environmentalist Bill McKibben share stories about times in the ... Show More

In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore Colombia’s controversial plan to cull invasive “cocaine hippos” and the discovery of millions of underground bees in a New York State cemetery. And we dive into new research on how HIV may accelerate biological aging and how chronic ... Show More

Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happi ... Show More

From a very early age you were likely told not to lie. Lying is bad. And it seems that one of the things it is bad for is your health! This episode begins by explaining how lying affects your health – and not in a good way. https://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/32424-study-telling-fewer-l ... Show More

Since the 1970s, the General Social Survey has asked thousands of Americans the same question: “Taken all together, how would you say things are these days—would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?” In the past few decades, our well-being seemed to ta ... Show More

Life expectancy has risen dramatically since 1900, reshaping how we understand aging. Scientists now view skin not just as a surface indicator, but as a biological marker of systemic health. In this podcast episode, Scientific American Custom Media explores how longevity science ... Show More

The rise of feminism and the sexual revolution have deteriorated the ideal of traditional marriage. Where does this path ultimately lead? Ben explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ ... Show More

<p>Love isn’t just about butterflies; it’s brain chemistry, choices, and the habits you build together. In this episode, Dr. Gary Lewandowski (Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies) unpacks the science behind passion, intimacy, and commitment, how to tell real love from impostor ... Show More

What is love? What's happening in our brains when we're falling for someone? And why are we wired for forming deep, meaningful connections? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist and love expert Dr Anna Machin as she unpicks the neuroscience of love, ... Show More

"Your fulfillment in a relationship is on your shoulders, it's not about the other person." - Jayson Gaddis Learn more about Hello Freedom at https://terricole.com/122 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

We give our best energy to work, but what about our relationships? In this moment, Esther Perel reveals how small moments of disconnection—like looking at your phone instead of your partner—can erode intimacy over time. Discover how to bring attention, creativity, and presence ba ... Show More

how much has the topic of non-platonic relationships pervaded our everyday lives? Our conversations, our thoughts, our dreams and visions. Why have we let this idea of a perfect romance get the very best of us, keeping us away from doing so much more with our lives? NEW EPISODE E ... Show More