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The testosterone age (or Honey, I shrunk my testes)
May 21, 2026Influencers, billionaires, even the US health secretary. Proponents of testosterone — as a hormonal therapy or barometer of "masculinity" — are causing men to self-medicate. With nasty consequences.
Hantavirus: What to expect from here
May 13, 2026This ship phase is over. But the nature of this virus means cases may rise — even as officials contain it.
Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
May 07, 2026If you want to understand why the Andes variant of the hantavirus is different than COVID-19, this episode's for you.
The ad that makes you drink more
Apr 30, 2026We know advertising works. (It's why the industry exists.) But a new study on beer ads in Germany shows how. Causally.
How can I tell if someone's smart?
Apr 24, 2026Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.
There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?
Apr 16, 2026A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)
Deepfake nudes & why men make them
Mar 26, 2026Lust? Humiliation? Control? If you think you know why men and boys make fake AI nudes of women and girls... first-of-its-kind research suggests a motivation that's almost more troubling. (Note: If you...
When do you think the world will end?
Mar 19, 2026A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
The war on phone blasting
Mar 12, 2026A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.
Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?
Mar 05, 2026Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?