In different contexts, you might speak a different language or use different terms, grammar, gestures, etc. Code switching can help you learn languages, turn the tides of social interactions, use up mental energy, and affect healthcare...

Ivermectin does not work against COVID-19. However, it is almost a miracle drug when it comes to treating parasites. Doctors want to know if they can use ivermectin to prevent malaria. Here's how it's going.

If you’ve been around the internet long enough, you’ve probably heard of the “conspiracy” that birds aren’t real (It's not a real conspiracy theory; it was started as a joke). Well for decades, scientists have been using fake birds (even...

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The number of people with Parkinson's Disease has doubled in just 25 years, but its rise has been much worse in some places than in others. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)

Correction: This episode has some mistakes in our on-screen credits. The Writer is Tom Rivlin, the script Script Editor is JD Voyek, and the Fact Checker is Angela Reed.



Have you ever listened to someone speaking a foreign...

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...

Sometimes, one animal ends up in an evolutionary arms race with another for millions of years. Here are four fascinating examples, including our own showdown with snakes. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Jaida Elcock (she/her)

Leeches are bloodsucking parasites, and you wouldn't think they're great at protecting other species. Yet for some conservationists, these little vampires are one of the best tools available for conserving endangered and threatened...

The Ig Nobel Prize may not come with the prestige of a Nobel, but it celebrates some weird and wonderful science. Here are the most fascinating Ig Nobel Prize-winning studies about people. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Tom Lum (he/him)

Whether it's lavender aromatherapy to sleep better or a peppermint oil pill for your irritable bowel syndrome, essential oils have a lot of proposed therapeutic uses. Here's where the research stands on those and others like bergamot...

When it comes to things that affect sperm counts, there's a lot of rumors out there. Anything from diet and exercise to choice in underwear and even how you sit are all debated as possible behaviors that can cause an individual to...

Most of the research on psychedelic drugs is focused on their therapeutic potential. But some studies have investigated a different consequence of these chemicals: bad trips. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Jaida Elcock (she/her)

Seasonal flu kills half a million people every year. But scientists may have found a drug that, while it won't stop you from getting the flu, could stop it from killing you.<b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)

You may have gotten a dose of laughing gas at the dentist at some point. But new research is suggesting that the same gas that helps you forget your toothache could be a future treatment for clinical depression.



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Whether someone's running for President or to be on their school board, there's a lot that a politician has to do to try to sway voters. But did you know that what name they use is on that list? Research shows that whether you choose...

Scientists have studied what gifts are most appreciated. And while there's some nuance in giving presents and money, there's a third thing you can give that may be even better. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)

Scientists are starting to find a strange connection between neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, and dementia. They all seem to follow on the heels of common but severe infections. And that means we might...

Blind people use the same part of their brains to recognize faces as sighted people, and can even identify a face from the sound of someone chewing. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Reid Reimers (he/him)

Ever wondered why you tense up, get pale, and eat too much when stressed? There's a very good evolutionary reason. <b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them)

Whether we’re talking about tigers, trees, or tarantulas, evolution happens at the level of the population. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll find out how natural selection, gene flow, genetic drift, and other processes...

Ecology is the study of the interactions of living things with each other and their environment. It’s a field that not only lets us explore the interconnections between living things, but also how our environment affects us, and how we...

LGBTQ+ people from around the globe gathered in Washington, D.C. Saturday to celebrate Pride Month and protest the Trump administration’s recent targeting of their community. A rally will take place Sunday against health research funding...

As one of the agency’s best employees, you’ve been selected as a finalist to take on a new top-secret mission. You’ve already shown your aptitude for surveillance and disguise, but the agency’s looking to test one last critical skill:...