Feb 2023
Net Energy Gain, Weak Ankles, Hot Musicians
Today we discuss recent updates to powering the world through nuclear fusion, why ankle sprains are so common, and how we perceive musicians to be more attractive than those who don’t play an instrument.Net Energy Gain “US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough ... Show More
19m 54s
Mar 2022
Glow-in-the-Dark Cities, Feeling Holes, Max Volume on Earth
Learn about glow-in-the-dark cities; why holes feel larger with a tongue than a finger; and the maximum volume on Earth.Maybe we can save the planet by making our cities glow in the dark by Briana BrownellKleiner, K. (2021, November). Will glow-in-the-dark materials someday light ... Show More
18m 30s
Jul 2021
The Science of Hearing, Balance & Accelerated Learning
This episode I describe how our ears and nervous system decode sound waves and gravity to allow us to hear and make sense of sounds. I also describe protocols for rapid learning of sound and other types of information. I discuss sound localization, doppler effects (sound motion), ... Show More
2 h