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Therapy: Dive Into The Unconscious Sep 11, 2021

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Our mental health has taken a turn for the worse the past couple of years, and we keep hearing that therapy can help— but how does it work? We explore the origins of therapy with psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler.

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Immune Boosting: Do Echinacea and Elderberry Work? Sep 04, 2021

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Internet influencers have been pushing “immune boosters” during the pandemic — especially plants like echinacea and elderberry. But can these herbal supplements truly work as a shield against colds and viruses? We speak to immunologist Shiv Pillai.

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Cosmic Vampires Aug 28, 2021

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All stars are destined to die... but there's a special kind of star that can come back from the dead! We talk to astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier about this cosmic phenomenon.

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Screens: Are They Ruining Our Eyes? Aug 21, 2021

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Is screen time messing up our eyes? And should you jump on the blue light blocking glasses craze? To find out, we speak to optical physicist Dr. Maitreyee Roy.

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The Delta Variant: How Is It Different? Aug 14, 2021

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What is it about delta variant of the coronavirus that makes it so sneaky? We talk to public immunologist Professor Ann Sheehy to find out.

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Can Melatonin Help You Sleep? Aug 07, 2021

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Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Can taking melatonin help? We speak with circadian scientist Prof. Russell Foster.

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Astrology: The Path to Your Star-Crossed Lover? Jul 31, 2021

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For centuries, people have been looking to the stars to tell us all kinds of things — what our future holds, who we should date. So... can astrology help find you true love? We speak to Prof. Dave Henningsen.

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Can Exercise Boost Your Immune System? Jul 24, 2021

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Is it true that exercise can boost our immune system? We speak to immune aging researcher Niharika Duggal.

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Immortal Jellyfish: Forever and Ever and Ever? Jul 17, 2021

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Today we're diving into the mysteries of the immortal jellyfish. We speak to Prof. Ferdinando Boero and Prof. Shin Kubota.

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World-Shaking Volcanoes Jul 10, 2021

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How bad could the next giant volcano explosion be? We speak to paleoecologist Dr. Gill Plunkett.