Does Boardwalk Make You a Jerk?
Does Boardwalk Make You a Jerk?
Researchers learn that a game of Monopoly can turn a normal person into Gordon Gekko. Also, can a pissing contest create... Read more
14 Oct 2017
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36mins
Is Poochy Stealing the Covers?
Is Poochy Stealing the Covers?
This week, new research determines whether dogs sleep better on the floor, or in your giant new sleigh bed. Also, should... Read more
7 Oct 2017
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33mins
How Long Can You Dunk?
How Long Can You Dunk?
This week we find out if money can buy happiness and is there a science to Oreo dunking. Plus country music superstar Tr... Read more
30 Sep 2017
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32mins
What the BLEEP are you doing?
What the BLEEP are you doing?
This week we talk to a researcher who has determined the key to happiness is talking to strangers on the subway. (We do ... Read more
16 Sep 2017
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34mins
Who Started the Super Soaker Arms Race?
Who Started the Super Soaker Arms Race?
This week, former NASA engineer Mark Rober invents the world's largest Super Soaker water gun, along with other projects... Read more
9 Sep 2017
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24mins
Our Test Tube Runneth Over: A Bonus Mini-Episode
Our Test Tube Runneth Over: A Bonus Mini-Episode
Dick Cavett shares a great story about the legendary Jack Benny, while the Institute is closed for Freshman Orientation.... Read more
2 Sep 2017
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2mins
Am I Wishing For a Germ Bath?
Am I Wishing For a Germ Bath?
This week, researchers measure how much bacteria is generated by blowing out birthday candles, handling restaurant menus... Read more
26 Aug 2017
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33mins
Are You a Boy or a Girl, Yertle?
Are You a Boy or a Girl, Yertle?
This week, scientists discover a stimulating way to determine a turtle's gender. Also, an Eclipse Chaser helps prepare f... Read more
19 Aug 2017
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34mins
Why Is Fluffy Looking At Me Like That?
Why Is Fluffy Looking At Me Like That?
This week, we talk to a scientist who does feline personality profiling--also known as purrsonality profiling--and we le... Read more
12 Aug 2017
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32mins
Can I Eat That?
Can I Eat That?
We talk to a scientist who has determined once and for all if the Five Second Rule really works, and we discuss the late... Read more
5 Aug 2017
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27mins