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Useful Science

Science is useful, but its usefulness isn't always obvious. In this podcast we dive deep into scientific research to figure out how the science was done, what was discovered, and how you can use it to... Read more

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Wealth equality, antidepressants, and happiness

Wealth equality, antidepressants, and happiness

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/3 This week, all of our topics come from the happiness section of our site. We lear... Read more

24 Oct 2015

1hr 12mins

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Power posing, arguing with teenagers, and creative walking

Power posing, arguing with teenagers, and creative walking

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/2 This week we learn about how walking enhances creativity, power posing, and why a... Read more

7 Oct 2015

1hr 12mins

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Fast food, 6-year-old justice, and HIV prevention

Fast food, 6-year-old justice, and HIV prevention

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/5 This week we learn about eating fast food after a workout, xenophobic 6 year olds... Read more

7 Dec 2015

1hr 27mins

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The Science of Pets

The Science of Pets

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/26 This week we're talking about the science of pets. Follow us @usefulsci or email... Read more

4 Oct 2019

56mins

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Art museums, napping, and male and female brains

Art museums, napping, and male and female brains

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/16 This week we learn about art museums, napping, and male and female brains. Follo... Read more

7 Sep 2016

1hr 5mins

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Malleable intelligence, merit badges, and depressed roommates

Malleable intelligence, merit badges, and depressed roommates

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/7 This week we cover articles from the education section of our site. We learn abou... Read more

17 Dec 2015

1hr 31mins

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Misconceptions, math anxiety, and healthy personalities

Misconceptions, math anxiety, and healthy personalities

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/8 Follow us @usefulsci or email us at podcast@usefulscience.org. This week we learn... Read more

4 Jan 2016

57mins

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The Circadian Rhythm

The Circadian Rhythm

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/27 This week we're talking about the Circadian Rhythm. Music by Solomon Krause-Imla... Read more

24 Dec 2019

1hr 7mins

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Green spaces

Green spaces

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/18 This week we learn about the benefits and risks of urban green spaces. Follow us... Read more

20 Nov 2017

47mins

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Interview: Social impact, documentaries, VR, and empathy with Harmony Institute

Interview: Social impact, documentaries, VR, and empathy with Harmony Institute

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/hi-interview Interview: Social impact, documentaries, VR, and empathy with Harmony ... Read more

30 Sep 2016

55mins

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Bad science reporting

Bad science reporting

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/17 This week we learn about sleep habits, Fitbit lawsuits, and bad science reportin... Read more

13 Oct 2017

50mins

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Going Outside

Going Outside

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/20 This week we're talking about going outside. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at... Read more

28 Aug 2018

54mins

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Smartphones

Smartphones

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/25 This week we're talking about smartphones. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at p... Read more

6 Sep 2019

1hr 25mins

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Male faces, sex frequency, and organic beef

Male faces, sex frequency, and organic beef

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/10 This week we learn about attractive male faces, sex frequency, and organic, gras... Read more

9 Feb 2016

1hr 28mins

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Ambient noise, email checking frequency, and academic tracking

Ambient noise, email checking frequency, and academic tracking

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/11 This week we learn about ambient noise for creative thinking, email checking fre... Read more

11 Mar 2016

1hr 5mins

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Sleep

Sleep

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/21 This week we're talking about sleep. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at podcast... Read more

26 Mar 2019

1hr 6mins

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Getting drunk, getting full, and attracting mosquitos

Getting drunk, getting full, and attracting mosquitos

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/12 This week we learn about getting drunk on diet soda, getting full on imaginary f... Read more

3 May 2016

55mins

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Audio Quality

Audio Quality

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/18 This week we're talking about expensive headphones and audio quality. Follow us ... Read more

8 Jun 2018

1hr 2mins

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BMI, classroom humor, and poop

BMI, classroom humor, and poop

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/14 This week we learn about body shape index, humor in the classroom, and squatting... Read more

23 Jun 2016

51mins

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Online dating, marathon runners, and pizza

Online dating, marathon runners, and pizza

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/13 This week we learn about online dating, marathon runners, and pizza. Follow us @... Read more

8 Jun 2016

1hr 9mins

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