Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.
Episodes
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Episode 17, Season 1
Does Climate Change Cause Extreme Weather?What role does climate change play in extreme weather?4:47 -
Episode 16, Season 1
Why Can't Teens Wake Up Early For School?Why are teens notorious for sleeping in?5:25 -
Episode 18, Season 1
Should Teen Sexting Be A Crime?In some cases, it’s a crime for teens to sext.5:12 -
Episode 13, Season 1
Why Can't Anyone Agree On The Crime RateWhy is the actual crime rate tough to understand and identify?4:37 -
Episode 12, Season 1
The Hidden Problem of Homeless High School StudentsTaking a look at how homeless students get the help they need.5:54 -
Episode 9, Season 1
Gerrymandering: Is Geometry Silencing Your Vote?We breaks down gerrymandering and how politicians on both sides rig the voting system.5:18 -
Episode 10, Season 1
How Do Algorithms Predict Criminal Behavior?We investigate how algorithms are being used in the criminal justice system.4:38 -
Episode 8, Season 1
Why Do Our Brains Love Fake News?Why our brains can so easily make us believe that fake news is real news.5:20 -
Episode 7, Season 1
Adam Savage On Why Science MattersAdam Savage talks about why scientific inquiry is more important than ever.6:45 -
Episode 11, Season 1
Can Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Help Fight Disease?Investigating using genetically engineered mosquitoes to combat mosquito-borne diseases.5:29 -
Episode 6, Season 1
Voices from the March for Science: Special ReportA special report about young activists at the San Francisco March for Science2:36 -
Episode 5, Season 1
How Do Different Social Media Platforms Affect Your Mood?We explore how Snapchat compares to other social media platforms in affecting your brain.4:55 -
Episode 2, Season 1
Top 4 Tips To Spot Bad Science ReportingLearn how to spot bad science reporting through 4 simple letters: G-L-A-D.4:15 -
Episode 1, Season 1
Is Your Social Status Making You Sick?Looking into how your position in society affects your health.4:37 -
Episode 4, Season 1
Are Energy Drinks Really that Bad?Should the U.S. ban energy drinks for minors?4:06 -
Episode 3, Season 1
Is Marijuana Actually Medicinal?We discuss some of the high hurdles researchers face when trying to study marijuana.4:45 -
Episode 14, Season 1
How Coule 3D Printed Guns Affect Gun Laws?How are 3D printed guns affecting the gun debate?5:46 -
Episode 15, Season 1
Teen Blood and the Science of Anti-AgingBlood transfusions from young donors are gaining hype as an anti-aging treatment.5:27