Episode 39: Vacations

<p>There’s a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that’s as consistent as pumpkin pie: the family stories that get told year after year. Sometimes these stories are funny; sometimes they make us roll our eyes. No matter how we feel about them, we rarely pause to consi ... Show More

<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More

<p>We've known intuitively for centuries that spending time in nature can give us a boost. But it’s only recently that scientists have begun to identify exactly what it is about the outdoors that has such a powerful effect on our mood and our minds. This week, psychologist <a hre ... Show More

Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves the beach, exploring a city or just relaxing at home, you probably look forward to your time off all year. Sarah Pressman, PhD, of the University of California Irvine, and Jessica de Bloom, PhD, of Groningen University in the Net ... Show More

In this week's programme we are going to be sharing some science highlights - sci-lights, if you will - going in depth with some of the latest science news from the past month plus some fascinating science stories. We ask researchers what policies need to be in place to protect b ... Show More

COWABUNGA! You are finally on vacation. It has been a super stressful year, and it is time for a significant va-ca-tion! Since you only get one week off a year, you jam-packed the entire seven days full of exciting fun-filled experiences. Only to come home more exhausted and burn ... Show More

On this week's episode the moms reflect back on their summer vacations. They share their packing tips, how to deal with expensive travel, and of course where to get the bets meals. Whether it's with family on a cruise ship or just enjoying a staycation, these moms know how to enj ... Show More

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