PODCAST
Attraction
by Hold That Thought
In our lives and in our universe, the force of attraction exerts its influence in infinite ways. Why do we find some people appealing, but not others? How do black holes work? How does magnetism help reveal the structure of complex systems? In this series, our experts consider the many facets of attraction, examining this notion from perspectives including physics, psychology, politics, and literature. Join us as we try to name the invisible forces that move us.
Episodes
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
With the help of scientists like Sophia Hayes, associate professor of chemistry, new technologies may make it possible to remove the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, turn it into a solid, and store it in a safe environment elsewhere. Hayes uses a technique called nuclear…
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In the Next Room
In the Victorian era, just after the birth of the electric lightbulb, a novel remedy was developed for women diagnosed with a mysterious ailment called "hysteria." In 2010, Sarah Ruhl wrote In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) about a doctor who specialized in these treatments. Director Henry...
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The Eye of the Beholder
We've all heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but is this adage true? How accurately do romantic partners gauge each other's attractiveness? What personality traits do others find most attractive, and how can we use this information to have meaningful relationships with our friends…
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Hardwired for Love
"So a fruit fly walks into a bar..." In all seriousness, finding a mate is an important part of life for almost every species. But how do animals like fruit flies determine what is attractive in a potential mate? Yehuda Ben Shahar, assistant professor of biology at Washington University in St....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In our lives and in our universe, the force of attraction exerts its influence in infinite ways. Why do we find some people appealing, but not others? How do black holes work? How does magnetism help reveal the structure of complex systems? In this series, our experts consider the many facets of attraction, examining this notion from perspectives including physics, psychology, politics, and literature. Join us as we try to name the invisible forces that move us.
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Hold That Thought
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In our lives and in our universe, the force of attraction exerts its influence in infinite ways. Why do we find some people appealing, but not others? How do black holes work? How does magnetism help reveal the structure of complex systems? In this series, our experts consider the many facets of...
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