More and more people are puffing on vapes — but some governments are making moves to ban them. So how dangerous is vaping, really? And as we inhale that sweet cherry flavor into our lungs, could we also be changing our brains? To find out, we talk to tobacco researcher Dr. Michael Chaiton, inhalation toxicologist Professor Ilona Jaspers, and pharmacology res ... Show More
Sep 25
How to Smell like a Dog, with Ed Yong
Ever wonder why your dog just loves to sniff your junk? Well, it turns out it’s because other animals perceive the world in wild ways that we’re just beginning to understand. So today, we’re immersing ourselves in their world, talking about the cutting-edge science of how animals ... Show More
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Apr 2019
What Is The Tea With Vaccines, Hunty? with Dr. Nina Shapiro
Dr. Nina Shapiro is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She joins Jonathan to discuss the history and importance of vaccinations, how vaccines work, good science versus bad science, thou ... Show More
54m 30s
Jan 2022
Quitting Smoking, Over-Practicing, Bill Nye on Believing Science
Learn how quitting smoking helps mental health; how to avoid over-practicing; and how to get people to believe science.Quitting smoking is good for your mental health, too by Steffie DruckerCochrane Review finds stopping smoking is linked to improved mental health. (2021). EurekA ... Show More
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Dec 2022
What do peppermints and cigarettes have in common?
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Peppermints. They seem innocent enough right? But if that's the case, then what common thread do they share with cigarettes? Don't worry, it's not an inherently bad connection. The common ingredient is one simple thing, menthol. Let's talk about it.
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Dec 2021
Episode 147: Dr. Bruce Lipton – Internationally Recognized Leader in Bridging Science and Spirit, Stem Cell Biologist & Bestselling Author
Dr. Bruce Lipton is an Internationally Recognized Leader in Bridging Science and Spirit, Stem Cell Biologist & Bestselling Author. We’re often told the mind can be powerful and the way we view things can actually change the outcome of certain situations. And almost always, what d ... Show More
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