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Useful Science
by 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.
Episodes
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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. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes The 2021 Western North American heat dome...
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21 Rerelease: Sleep
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/21 This week we're talking about sleep. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes People who slept less than 6 hours a night were 4 times more likely to catch a cold. Higher nighttime temperatures due to climate change are...
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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. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Dog owners have a 24% lower risk of dying…
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Fatigue & Risk Management in Healthcare Workers
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/58 This week we're talking about fatigue & risk management in healthcare workers. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Association of residency…
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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 Black youth. Alex presents the results of the Oregon Water Futures Project, which revealed inequalities in water access throughout the state. Music by…
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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 research focusing on differences in cancer treatments for Black patients in contrast to White patients, and also discuss athlete head trauma and concussion...
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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-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes ‘It's real, not fake like a…
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Cultural Change
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/54 This week we're talking about cultural change. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Global Increases in Individualism Social Structure,...
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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. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes When surveyed, almost 1 in 5 Americans report that they...
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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 promoting prosocial behavior. Familiar hosts Avaneesh, Uyen, and Cameron discuss two of Erika's recent studies. One investigates “temptation bundling,” the...
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Parenting, Part 2
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/51 This week we're talking about parenting. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Curious Neuron
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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. Follow us on Twitter as @usefulsci, Instagram as @usefulscience, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Mothers In Science
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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 know about vaccine hesitancy? How about its more radical cousin, vaccine rejection? And how does the situation in the United States differ from other...
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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, many have begun to look for silver linings as well. Here are two that can result from spending more time at home than usual: (1) nightly sleep among...
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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 into the idea of “Blind Cooperation.” It turns out that being the kind of person who spontaneously cooperates with others and offers help without…
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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 people LAUGH, and then make them THINK.” It's a quirky and entertaining tradition, and we've featured their 2020 Awards in this episode of the podcast....
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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 don’t know than you do with friends and family. While subtle, many people can tell the difference. And do social media sites like Facebook provide a...
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Climate Change and Health
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/44 Research suggests that higher local temperatures are associated with a greater incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections. In other words, climate change may exacerbate the already growing problem of antibiotic resistance in humans. On the flip side,...
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Microplastics
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/43 The average person eats at least 50,000 microplastics a year, and inhales a similar amount. Microplastics have been found in every part of our digestive tract, and are deleterious to the liver and gut. There is good news, however: researchers at Penn State...
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5-Year Anniversary
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/42b 5-Year Anniversary Special. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected].
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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 productivity, stress, and mental health. For example, researchers found that merely thinking that your employer expects you to monitor work email during...
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Social Justice
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/41 This episode examines the difficult issues that surround diversity, injustice, and trust. Multiple studies in the United States and Europe found that more ethnic diversity in residential settingis is associated with lower trust among neighbors. And an...
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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 found that therapy dogs can positively impact patients’ experiences in stressful hospital settings plagued by long wait times. And in an observational study…
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Knots
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/39 This week we're talking about knots. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Topological mechanics of knots and tangles The roles of impact and inertia in the failure of a shoelace knot
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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 trials - what they are, why they matter, and how long they take. As a wave of urgent clinical trials related to COVID19 is unfolding around the world,...
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Murder Hornets
https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/37 Avaneesh Narla and Joshua Conrad Jackson discuss the insect that’s been making headlines lately. Also known as Asian giant hornets, these critters have received a lot of hype lately, not just for the scary name but also for their potential to wipe out the...
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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 sugar. More sugar consumption may lead to risky business in kids. We also examine whether the increasingly popular taxes on the sugar industry actually...
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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 the mystery of “best by” or expiration dates. How much science is out there about these labels, and how much do they really tell us about health and...
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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 and becomes less slippery at colder temperatures. Jaime talks about how to teach quantum physics. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or...
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Special: COVID-19 Followup
A followup episode on COVID-19. Coronavirus antibody tests aren’t as accurate as they seem - Quartz The False Hope of Antibody Tests - The Atlantic Food Safety and Coronavirus Disease 2019 - CDC Medical masks vs N95 respirators for preventing COVID‐19 in healthcare workers: A systematic review…
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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 behavior in regulating a child's emotions. This is a crossover with the Curious Neuron Podcast (Dr. Cindy Hovington) Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach....
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Office Fitness
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/32 This week we're talking about office fitness. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Ten minutes of moderate exercise (stair walking) increased feelings of alertness more than caffeine in...
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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. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Ecological and cultural factors underlying the global distribution of prejudice Could climate...
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Special: COVID-19
An emergency episode on COVID-19. CDC information on COVID-19 World Health Organization information on COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada information on COVID-19 Social Network Sites and Well-Being: The Role of Social Connection
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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. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Religious people tend to live longer than non-religious people, partly due to greater...
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Antibiotics
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/28 This week we're talking about antibiotics. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Antibiotic use in animals raised for food is drastically increasing. This poses a risk for antibiotic...
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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 Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Mathematical Optimization Assessing the Role of Cattle in Sustainable Food Systems Comparison of...
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The Circadian Rhythm
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/27 This week we're talking about the Circadian Rhythm. Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Wearing amber lenses that block blue light before bedtime can improve sleep quality. Going camping...
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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 us at [email protected]. Show Notes The “Domestication Syndrome” in Mammals: A Unified Explanation Based on Neural Crest Cell Behavior and Genetics Your Inner Fish: A...
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Smartphones
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/25 This week we're talking about smartphones. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes 15-year-olds who had a moderate amount of daily screen time reported better mental well-being compared to those who had very little (less…
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Having a Useful Summer
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/24 This week we're talking about having a useful summer. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Fan-generated wind can help reduce the presence of mosquitoes by diluting substances that attract them, like CO2. Normal (2D)...
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Pop Music
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/23 This week we're talking about pop music. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes From 1986 to 2016, billboard-reaching pop music songs became more "attention grabbing" with faster tempos, shorter titles, less time before...
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The Science of Love
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/22 This week we're talking about the science of love. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes In heterosexual online dating, people pursue partners who are on average 25% more desirable than themselves. The likelihood of...
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Sleep
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/21 This week we're talking about sleep. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes People who slept less than 6 hours a night were 4 times more likely to catch a cold. Higher nighttime temperatures due to climate change are...
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Going Outside
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/20 This week we're talking about going outside. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Bridging the nature gap: can citizen science reverse the extinction of experience? Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (found in...
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Audio Quality
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/18 This week we're talking about expensive headphones and audio quality. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes No correlation between headphone frequency response and retail price A Meta-Analysis of High Resolution Audio...
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Green spaces
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/18 This week we learn about the benefits and risks of urban green spaces. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Promoting ecosystem and human health in urban areas using green infrastructure: A literature review Children...
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Bad science reporting
http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/17 This week we learn about sleep habits, Fitbit lawsuits, and bad science reporting.. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes VanWinkles.com: Here's the Truth About the "Women Need More Sleep Than Men" Study That Blew Up the...
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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 Institute. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Harmony Institute Social Issue Networks and Film Festivals (Graphika Research) VR: Going...
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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. Follow us @usefulsci or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes Students selected to visit an art museum showed stronger critical thinking skills and displayed higher…
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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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