A few things I’ve edited
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Meet the yogis who hang out in cadaver labs
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Could an ancient megashark still lurk in the deep seas?
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![a human child in a yellow shirt sits in a meditative pose in the sunlight]()
The weird history of vitamin D—and what it actually has to do with sun
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![a crowd of humans enjoying a concert, with one having the word "metal" written on their face]()
The science is clear: Metal music is good for you
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Why ASMR calms some people down and sends others into a rage
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5 reasons you can’t sleep—and what to do about them
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![A red, brown, and green collage illustration showing a human standing in front of a horse, along with lots of horse poop]()
An inside look at 10 of science’s dirtiest jobs
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![a collage shows a dark brown first raised in power, surrounded by red flowers and next to an American flag]()
In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ a Black community battles an industry that threatens its health—and history
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![A plastic bag labeled "evidence" holds a piece of golden honeycomb surrounded by sticky globs of honey and several bees]()
Bee theft is almost a perfect crime—but there’s a new sheriff in town
A few podcasts I’ve blabbed on
As the host, founding creator, and co-producer of The Weirdest Thing I Learn This Week, I bring more than 200,000 monthly listeners tales from the strangest corners of science and history I can find. I’m also the host of Science Quickly, which airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
You’ll also hear me as a guest on loads of other shows, including Science Friday. Here’s a small selection!
A few things I’ve written
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Can tripping on ketamine cure PTSD? I decided to try.
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Sex and gender binaries don’t tell the entire story of life
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Uranus might be full of surprises
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Why do leaves change colors?
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![A human wearing a spacesuit looks to the left with a shocked and anxious expression]()
What happens if you get diarrhea in space?
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![two humans who seem to be embracing, viewed from the knees down]()
You probably have herpes, but that's really okay
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![A photo of a small human child eating at a table with two adults against a pink and blue background]()
How to help your kids build a healthy relationship with food
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![A human with light brown skin wearing a grey shirt puts their hand on their chest, as if relieved, as other humans clap for them]()
Forgiving people is good for your health. Here’s how to do it.
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Eight science-backed tricks to make you feel less sad
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You can get all the benefits of butthole sunning without taking your clothes off
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I went from barely biking to doing a 545-mile ride in less than a year. Here’s the gear that helped.
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![a photo of a human hand with lilac fingernails holding a small glass jar of something yellow-brown colored with a paste-like consistency]()
The inside scoop on Charmin’s fake poop (and how it helps keep your butt clean)
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How to Structure the Ideal Work Day: An Evidence-Based Guide
