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Supervolcanoes: Is Yellowstone Overdue? Jan 14, 2023

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We keep hearing that a Yellowstone supervolcano could blow at any moment — and possibly wipe us all out. So is Yellowstone overdue for the BIG ONE, and if it happens, how bad could it be? To find out, we talk to Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Dr. Mike Poland.

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Orgasms: Pleasure in the Brain Jan 07, 2023

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There’s this idea that the female orgasm is a complicated riddle, but for a man with a penis, getting off is easy peasy. Is there really an orgasm gap? And if so — can what's happening in our brains during an orgasm help explain it? To learn more, we talk to neuroscientist Dr. Nan Wise.

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Vitamin D: Should You Be Popping It? Dec 31, 2022

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Some say there's a global epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency. So should we taking Vitamin D supplements? We talk to nutritional epidemiologist Prof. Katherine Tucker.

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Astrology: Is It Lying Taurus All? Dec 24, 2022

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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. But where did it come from? And is your sign REALLY your sign? We speak to astronomer Prof. Caty Pilachowski to find out.

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Birth Control: Does 'Pulling Out' Work? Dec 17, 2022

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Everyone’s got a myth or two about birth control they want cleared up. We take a closer look into 'pulling out' AKA the withdrawal method with gynecologist Dr. Amita Murthy.

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Adderall: How Does It Work? Dec 10, 2022

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There’s an Adderall shortage across the U.S., and it’s causing huge problems for people with ADHD. What is Adderall, exactly? What is it doing in people’s brains? We talk to psychiatrist Prof. Rachel Fargason and actor Kai Liu.

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The 13-Legged Sea Monster Dec 03, 2022

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The eerie tale of a 13-legged sea creature. We speak to marine biologist Dr. Julian Evans.

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Fasting: Can It Help You Live Longer? Nov 26, 2022

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Health-fluencers claim that fasting diets can help you live longer and fight cancer. So what does the science say? We speak to nutrition researchers Dr. Krista Varady and cancer researcher Professor Valter Longo.

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The Power of Hypnosis Nov 19, 2022

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What is hypnosis? Is it mind control? Are some people just faking? We explore the science of hypnosis and take Science Vs to the edge of consciousness. In the service of journalism, Wendy tries to get hypnotized at a comedy club and in a doctor’s office. We talk to comedian Jim Spinnato, Prof. Philip Muskin and Prof. Amanda Barnier.

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Body Odor: Why Do We Stink? Nov 12, 2022

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Today, we’re diving into your armpits! We’ll find out why some of us are so freaking smelly. We talk to microbiologist Professor Gavin H Thomas.

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