The Surprising History of the 7-Day Week & How and Why Cats Evolved into Pets

Yesterday

The Powerful Benefits of Nostalgia & Why Games Are More Than Just Fun - SYSK Choice

Does your place in the family — firstborn, middle child, or youngest — really shape who you are? Birth-order theory has been debated for decades. This episode begins by exploring what science actually says about how sibling order affects personality, achievement, and relationship ... Show More

50m 22s

Nov 27

What Awe and Wonder Do to Your Brain & Why Your Attention Span Is Shrinking

When you’re congested with a cold or flu, getting a good night’s sleep can feel impossible. This episode begins with smart, science-backed ways to clear your sinuses so you can breathe easier and finally get some much needed rest. https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/sleep-better-c ... Show More

49m 56s

Nov 25

Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Traditions- Bonus Holiday Episode

Ever wonder what was actually served at the very first Thanksgiving? Much of what we learned in school doesn’t hold up. In this special bonus holiday episode, we unpack some of the most surprising — and misunderstood — moments in Thanksgiving history. We start with a beloved mod ... Show More

27m 17s

Jan 2025

Poodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose Anatomy

Welcome to SEASON 9!! MIT Technology Review science editor (and former Weirdest Thing champ) Mary Beth Griggs joins the show to talk about self-sealing seal noses. Plus, Laura jumps on to talk about poodles running the Iditarod, and Rachel explains why orange cats are... you know ... Show More

47m 35s

Jul 2020

What We’ve Learned This Month

In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out looking at the rather curious phenomenon of the average of your friends being happier, wealthier, and more successful than you. Next up we have a brief message from our sponsor Backblaze and unlimited automatic backup serv ... Show More

1h 18m

Oct 10

165: How to Break Your Unhealthy Dating & Relationship Patterns

<div>In the last episode of the Self Esteem Series, Sabrina Zohar unpacks the psychology and neuroscience behind why change feels so hard and how your brain is wired to keep you stuck. She explains the resistance mechanisms that make transformation uncomfortable and shares scienc ... Show More

30 m

Aug 19

Why Taking Life Less Seriously Could Be the Productivity Boost You Need

The art of making work not suck; how playing helps you stress less (and achieve more). In today’s episode, we challenge the architecture of adulthood, built brick by brick with “shoulds”. Using stories of ancient ancestors and modern cubicles, we’ll ask: Why do we surrender to se ... Show More

25m 8s

Oct 2022

Flirting Cats, Walking Sharks, Preventing Cerebral Palsy

We discuss a new app that can translate a cat’s meow into human languages, how the Epaulette shark is teaching us about climate change, and a potential treatment that might prevent cerebral palsy.Flirting Cats “Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation” by Emily ... Show More

14m 27s

Nov 12

How Science Can Hack Flavor

Will eating mint cancel out the feeling of spice in your mouth? How do you manipulate aroma compounds to mimic the taste of lemon? When it comes to the science of flavor, there is no shortage of questions to ask. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by renowned flavor ... Show More

30m 20s

Sep 22

How to Spend Your Time and Money Better (with Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler)

We all behave irrationally. We pay for expensive gym memberships and only go once. We spend windfall cash on things we'd never buy with our salaries. We plan to do nice things in the distant future, but don't actually write them down in our calendars. These things can be bad for ... Show More

48m 48s

Oct 14

The Science of Sunlight: How 20 Minutes a Day Could Transform Your Mood, Energy, Sleep & Longevity with Dr Roger Seheult #586

When we think of sunlight, vitamin D is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is, the full spectrum of light that we get exposed to when we spend time outside plays a vital role in how we sleep, how we feel and even how our cells create energy. This week’s ret ... Show More

2h 6m

Sep 2024

How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (In 4 Months)

Do you want to know the secret to getting ahead of 99% of people, starting now? In today’s episode, Mel is sharing the results of a surprising study that will change how you think about creating the life you want. What if you’ve been approaching goal-setting all ... Show More

47m 11s

Oct 18

More Happier: The Joys of Working in an Office, Making Great Recommendations & Tom Cruise Cake

We talk about why working in an office can be a source of happiness—and why making a very successful recommendation is so satisfying. Plus we talk about why a quest is more fun than a jaunt. Resources & links related to this episode: Dog cave bed Visit happiercast.com/finishstron ... Show More

26m 48s

The Surprising History of the 7-Day Week...