Everyday Einstein's Quick And Dirty Tips For Making Sense Of Science

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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime.

Episodios

  • 303 - Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?

    01/10/2018 Duración: 08min

    How do blood type, exercise habits, and even pregnancy factor into whether or not mosquitoes find someone irresistible? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/do-mosquitoes-bite-some-people-more-than-others Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?

    24/09/2018 Duración: 08min

    Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

  • 302 - How Can Science Help Reverse Blindness?

    17/09/2018 Duración: 09min

    From bionic eyes to gene editing, how can we use science to bring back sight? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/how-can-science-help-reverse-blindness Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 301 - Jocelyn Bell Burnell and the Discovery of Pulsars

    10/09/2018 Duración: 10min

    After Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered the dead corpse stars known as pulsars in the '60s, her advisor was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery. Now 50 years later, she has earned the $3 million Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for her work which revolutionized our understanding of the universe, and she plans to donate all of it. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/jocelyn-bell-burnell-and-the-discovery-of-pulsars Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 300 - Mindfulness: The Science Behind the Practice

    31/08/2018 Duración: 10min

    The practice of mindfulness is everywhere. Business leaders, professional athletes, mental health professionals, and, of course, your neighbor down the street, are all discussing how being mindful can improve our mental state and general well-being. So what is mindfulness? And what does the research have to say about its ability to better our lives? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/mindfulness-the-science-behind-the-practice Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 299 - Why Do We Put Telescopes in Space?

    26/08/2018 Duración: 08min

    Putting a telescope in space has its limitations. It can't be too big, it's difficult to repair, and it costs a lot of money. So why do we even do it? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/why-do-we-put-telescopes-in-space Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 297 - Do Hair Loss Treatments Actually Work?

    13/08/2018 Duración: 09min

    Hair loss treatment products are a $3.6 billion industry, but do they actually work? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/do-hair-loss-treatments-actually-work Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 296 - What Is Hypothyroidism and How Do We Treat It?

    06/08/2018 Duración: 10min

    Nearly one person in every 20 over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism. What is this condition, how do I know if I have it, and how is it treated? Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/what-is-hypothyroidism-and-how-do-we-treat-it Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 295 - What Is a Fecal Transplant? (Gross, Yes, But Also Life-Saving)

    30/07/2018 Duración: 08min

    What is a fecal transplant and who would want one? Read the transcript at Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 294 - What Are Chemtrails Made Of?

    23/07/2018 Duración: 05min

    Take a look at the scientific evidence behind how much you should be concerned about the white puffy trails left behind in the sky as planes fly overhead. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/what-are-chemtrails-made-of Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 141 EE How Do Lasers Work?

    16/07/2018 Duración: 07min

    Everyday Einstein explains how lasers are different from normal flashlights.

  • 293 - The 5+ Effects of Oppressive Heat Waves

    09/07/2018 Duración: 05min

    This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat from our health to our infrastructure? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-5-effects-of-oppressive-heat-waves Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 292 - How Fireworks Get Their Colors, Sounds, and Shapes

    02/07/2018 Duración: 06min

    Fireworks, from their brilliant colors to their impressive noises, are all displays of chemistry at work. Let’s look at what gives fireworks their colors, their sounds, and even their shapes. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/how-fireworks-get-their-colors-sounds-and-shapes Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 291 - The Mysterious Return of Ozone-Depleting CFCs

    25/06/2018 Duración: 08min

    CFCs, the harmful ozone-depleting chemicals banned back in the 1980s, are experiencing a mysterious comeback. Who is the new producer, in violation of the international agreement? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/the-mysterious-return-of-ozone-depleting-cfcs Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 290 - How Much Time Should We Be Spending Outdoors?

    18/06/2018 Duración: 05min

    We all know it’s a good idea to get up off the couch for a little while but what does a little fresh air actually do for us? How much time should we be spending outdoors? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/how-much-time-should-we-be-spending-outdoors Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 289 - Could Zombies (or a Zombie Virus) Become a Reality?

    11/06/2018 Duración: 07min

    The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the main national public health institute in the United States, has a zombie preparedness guide. Could a zombie apocalypse really happen? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/could-zombies-or-a-zombie-virus-become-a-reality Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 288 - What Is Antimatter?

    04/06/2018 Duración: 07min

    Antimatter may sound like science fiction, but it actually surrounds us every day. Antimatter is used commonly in modern medicine and even gets produced by the bananas sitting in your kitchen. It also poses one of the biggest outstanding mysteries in modern physics. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/what-is-antimatter Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinstein Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein

  • 287 - Who Was Henrietta Lacks and What Are HeLa Cells?

    28/05/2018 Duración: 06min

  • 285 - Why Is Hawai’i Banning Sunscreen?

    14/05/2018 Duración: 08min

  • 284 - What Is the Speed of Sound?

    07/05/2018 Duración: 08min

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