17:03
The Mental Health Costs Of ‘Everyday’ Racism
The long history anti-Asian racism in the United States, and how discrimination impacts your health.
The Very First Leftovers Were Made From Mammoth Meat
From this spring’s SciFri Book Club pick, learn how early humans developed concepts like dry-aging to make mammoth meat tastier and last longer.
11:55
Rise In Anti-Asian Violence Is At The Intersection Of Racism And Disease
The recent murders of six Asian-American women in Atlanta are not the first time the community has been the victim of racist scapegoating connected to disease.
10:20
The False Personality Binary
Our understanding of psychology has evolved in the century since Carl Jung coined the term “introvert.”
Introvert: The Invention Of A Type
It all started with a falling out between two famous psychologists.
11:34
Spinning Glass To See The Stars
How do you make an eight meter-wide mirror? Give it a spin.
12:12
Learning From World Of Warcraft’s Virtual Pandemic
In 2005, a software bug triggered a pandemic in the video game World Of Warcraft. It ended up foreshadowing many aspects of today’s COVID-19 pandemic.
Mercury: How It Made Cats Dance
Mercury has captivated humanity for ages. But what happens when it invades a town?
12:01
When Is It Time To Say Goodbye?
Choosing when to end a conversation is a perplexing psychological problem.
17:19
Talking Through The History Of Our Teeth
Ever wonder why we lose our teeth? Biological anthropologist Shara Bailey has the answers.