PBS
New book by former FDA head explores the science behind GLP-1 weight loss drugs
New ReviewAccording to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained weight loss. In a new book, former FDA...
TED Talks
How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet
New ReviewParenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and...
TED Talks
Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy
New ReviewWhether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an...
Be Smart
Is this Chicken?
New ReviewOur appetite for meat is one of the greatest environmental challenges we face. Join me on a mind-blowing visit to UPSIDE Foods, the world's most advanced cultivated meat production facility, as we ask whether cultivated meat can deliver...
SciShow
5 Bad Health Science Takes
Does eating soy make you more feminine? Is sunscreen actually bad for you? (No.) Here are five bad takes about human health, and the real truth behind them. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)
SciShow
The Meatless Meats of the Future
Plant-based meat alternatives have come a long way, but scientists continue to look for sources of protein that will improve on them. Here are five of the most promising plants being researched. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)
SciShow
You Do Not Need 10,000 Steps a Day
If you have ambitions to start exercising or get the most out of your exercise routine, there are a lot of flashy tricks promising to help you. But not all of them are supported by science. Do ice baths help? Stretching? Heat? This video...
SciShow
Do These 7 Supplements ACTUALLY Work?
In your travels on the Internet, you might've seen some strange names and even stranger claims about supplements. From ashwagandha to valerian root, l-lysine to vitamin D, here's just a few of the most hyped supplements and whether or...
SciShow
The Artificial Sweetener That's Actually Good For You
You may have heard some pretty bold claims about xylitol, a sugar substitute that's in a lot of things. And while it's definitely bad for dogs, it's great for people, and there's a lot of research out there about some surprising ways...
SciShow
Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?
If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think. Hosted...
SciShow
Is Pregnancy Carcinogenic?
Does childbirth increase your chance of breast cancer? Yes. But it also decreases it in the longterm ...depending on how old you are your first time around. It has to do with your hormones like estrogen and the damaged DNA in your cells....
SciShow
How Safe Are Food Preservatives, Really?
You may have seen some unpronounceable words or weird abbreviations in your food's ingredient lists before, but have you ever wondered why that stuff gets added into your snacks? It's not just for fun, those preservatives are all there...
SciShow
5 Weird Ways Identical Twins Aren't Actually Identical
Identical twins may look exactly alike, but they differ in some pretty weird ways. In this List Show, we'll explore five of them. Hosted by: Jaida Elcock (she/her)
SciShow
There's a Third Kind of Cholesterol (It's Really Bad)
You might know about HDL or good cholesterol. And you might know about LDL or bad cholesterol. But do you know about LP(a) or Lipoprotein A? It's pretty common and pretty bad and we should talk about it. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)
Crash Course
How Animals Turn Resources Into Waste: The Poop Episode: Crash Course Biology #43
Yep, this is the poop episode. Getting resources and getting rid of waste is so important, we have three whole systems dedicated to it! In this episode, we’ll learn how the respiratory system, digestive system, and urinary system work,...
PBS
Agencies accused of rushing adoptions before mothers can change their minds
As more states limit or ban access to abortion, some are beginning to push adoption as an alternative for women facing unplanned pregnancies. But when do laws go from accommodating to exploitative? From the Center for Investigative...
TED Talks
You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar
Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation? asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was...
TED Talks
Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy
AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared...
TED Talks
A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats
Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats...
TED Talks
Is parenting advice leading to more anxious kids? | Mathilde H. Ross
Today's experts often overwhelm parents and guardians with alarming warnings of treacherous roads ahead for their children, sometimes turning dedication into anxiety and obsessiveness. Instead of chasing trends, psychiatrist Mathilde H....
TED Talks
How to divorce as allies, not enemies | Allison O'Brien
Ending a marriage doesn’t have to mean ending a family, says communication expert Allison O'Brien, who navigated her own divorce without lawyers or mediators. She introduces a framework for ensuring a divorce remains peaceful, supports...
TED Talks
Collagen's dirty secret — and its clean future | Fei Luo
From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into the groundbreaking technology that uses genetically modified...
TED Talks
How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis
Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and fermented foods to lab-grown meat that tastes like the real thing. Presenting an exciting menu of sustainable options, food futurist...
PBS
Are gummy vitamins as effective as traditional vitamin pills?
Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with...