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Can an artificial intelligence really be a friend? In this episode of Science Quickly, Scientific American books and culture lead Bri Kane sits down with Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Sherry Turkle to discuss the rise of AI chatbots and their effect on human co ... Show More

Friendships are key to our well-being, but what kind of friendships do we really want? Despite being such a foundational part of the human experience, the science of friendship is still mysterious. Assistant professor of psychology Jessica Ayers is trying to fill in the blanks. W ... Show More

What if a dating app could optimize human connection, even after death? In this episode of Science Quickly, books and culture editor Bri Kane speaks with author Sarah Pierce about her debut novel For Human Use, a darkly comic thriller centered on a dating app that matches users w ... Show More

0:00 Intro 0:08 School over grieving 2:15 In laws 4:52 Making dinner 8:32 Chore list 11:41 Slack dad 13:53 Baby names Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

How do insects factor into our traditions of death -- and how do insects handle their own burials? Find out in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as Robert and Joe discuss ants, termites, Virgil, ancient civilizations, bees and more. (originally published 1/21/2021) ... Show More

It's a gross but very useful fact that some insects will eat deceased humans, because scientists can observe those insects to learn about where and when a person died. Learn about forensic entomology in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffwo ... Show More

0:00 Intro 0:13 Euthanizing support 5:39 Hurt my kid 10:14 Manipulation 13:59 Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

The guys talk about all the bodies they’ve found. 

Today the boys read Ben drowned, normal porn for normal people and squidwards suicide…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

What would you do if someone had a cure for your child? To save them, make them new again. Would you venture into the forest? Would you give them up? May you have faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

It's a collection just like any other. Except it involves dead people. For more, visit https://ScaryStoryPodcast.com/joinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

A boy's mother is dying. So is his brother. But, for the first time he's presented with a chance to be a hero. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/creepcast to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Our listeners get Harry’s Trial S ... Show More

It's a children's game with a deadly consequence: Hold your breath while driving past a cemetery’s graves... or breathe in a spirit by mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices