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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 improve your life.
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Climate Anxiety and Winter Sports
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/60
This week we're talking about climate anxiety and winter sports.
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21 Rerelease: Sleep
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/21
This week we're talking about sleep.
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Dog Ownership and Gift Giving
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/59
This week we're talking about dog ownership and gift giving.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
Fatigue & Risk Management in Healthcare Workers
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/58
This week we're talking about fatigue & risk management in healthcare workers.
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Racial Disparities in Health and Medicine, Part 2
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/57
Deborah talks about two intervention programs designed to address the effects of discrimination on Blac...
Racial Disparities in Health and Medicine, Part 1
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/56
This week we're talking about racial disparities in health and medicine. Ian and Deborah present resear...
Neighborhood Connections and Green Spaces
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/55
This week we're talking about neighborhood connections and green spaces.
Music by Solomon Krause-...
Cultural Change
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/54
This week we're talking about cultural change.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Food and Allergies
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/53
This week we're talking about food and allergies.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Behavior Change
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/52
On this episode we're joined by special guest, Erika Kirgios, whose research explores strategies for pr...
Parenting, Part 2
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/51
This week we're talking about parenting.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Parenting, Part 1
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/50
This week we're talking about parenting.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Vaccine Skepticism
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/49
The COVID vaccine is a major medical triumph. But not everyone is so excited to receive it. What do we...
Sleep and Lunch Breaks
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/48
The pandemic has affected all of us – and while we continue to manage the ongoing tragedy and loss, man...
Blind Cooperation
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/47
The way we make decisions says a lot about us. In this episode, we highlight two studies that delve int...
The Ig Nobel Prize
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/46
In an annual ceremony at Harvard University, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor achievements that "first make pe...
Laughter and Social Connection
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/45
Not all laughter is created equal, and the truth is you probably laugh differently around people you do...
Climate Change and Health
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/44
Research suggests that higher local temperatures are associated with a greater incidence of antibiotic-...
Microplastics
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/43
The average person eats at least 50,000 microplastics a year, and inhales a similar amount. Microplasti...
5-Year Anniversary
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/42b
5-Year Anniversary Special.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Productivity and the Color Green
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/42
More people are working from home than ever before. These lifestyle changes can meaningfully impact pro...
Social Justice
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/41
This episode examines the difficult issues that surround diversity, injustice, and trust. Multiple stud...
Dogs and Wellbeing
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/40
The Useful Science team unveils the many benefits of dogs on our well-being. Researchers in Canada foun...
Knots
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/39
This week we're talking about knots.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Clinical Trials, COVID-19, and Ethics
[https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/38\](https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/38)
The Useful Science team provides a breakdown on clinical t...
Murder Hornets
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/37
Avaneesh Narla and Joshua Conrad Jackson discuss the insect that’s been making headlines lately. Also k...
Sugar
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/36
Uyen Nguyen and Joshua Conrad Jackson are back to discuss some things you might not have heard about su...
Expiration Dates
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/35
Returning hosts Avaneesh Narla and Dr. Susan Rogers Van Katwyk are here to demystify and unravel some of...
Physics and Teaching Complicated Concepts
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/34
Duncan talks about VR in the classroom. Avaneesh talks about how ice is the most slippery at about -7 C...
Temper Tantrums
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/33
Ian talks about how to deal with kids who don't like their gifts. Cindy talks about the role of maternal...
Office Fitness
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/32
This week we're talking about office fitness.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Politics and Polarization
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/31
This week we're talking about politics and polarization.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Social Inclusion and Well-Being
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/30
This week we're talking about social inclusion and well-being.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
Antibiotics
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/28
This week we're talking about antibiotics.
Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.
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Red Meat vs. The World
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/28
This week we're talking about red meat vs. the world
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The Circadian Rhythm
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/27
This week we're talking about the Circadian Rhythm.
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The Science of Pets
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/26
This week we're talking about the science of pets.
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Smartphones
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/25
This week we're talking about smartphones.
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