Something is lurking inside your digestive system. Millions and millions of somethings, in fact. But are they friends or foes? Everyday Einstein and Nutrition Diva discuss current research on bacteria and why they're so important to our health.

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The Age Of Resilience

Nov 1st, 2022 22m 13s

The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jerem

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The History of Transplant Surgery

Jun 10th, 2022 10m 53s

Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become.Enjoy an excerpt of this surpr

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Could we have domesticated a T-Rex?

Apr 8th, 2022 16m 17s

Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips.Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been w

Life's Last Bow

Nov 9th, 2021 14m 13s

Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Life's Last Bow

Nov 8th, 2021 14m 13s

Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.Buy A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth:AmazonApple BooksBookshop.orgMacmillanCheck out all the Quick and Dirty T

Standing Up for Sex

Nov 2nd, 2021 13m 14s

Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Standing Up for Sex

Nov 1st, 2021 13m 14s

Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.Buy A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth:AmazonApple BooksBookshop.orgMacmillanCheck out all the Quick and Dirty T

Dinosaurs in Flight

Oct 26th, 2021 14m 8s

Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

Dinosaurs in Flight

Oct 25th, 2021 14m 18s

Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.Buy A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth:AmazonApple BooksBookshop.orgMacmillanCheck out all the Quick and Dirty T

The Great Permian Catastrophe

Oct 19th, 2021 11m 54s

Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

A Song of Fire and Ice

Oct 12th, 2021 16m 40s

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

A Song of Fire and Ice

Oct 11th, 2021 16m 40s

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.Buy A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth:AmazonApple BooksBookshop.orgMacmillanCheck out all the Quick and Dirty T

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut

May 11th, 2021 10m 39s

Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tour

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope

Dec 15th, 2020 10m 20s

The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its loss is a devastating blow to science.

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope

Dec 14th, 2020 10m 20s

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?

Dec 8th, 2020 5m 43s

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?

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?

Dec 7th, 2020 5m 43s

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? Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips

305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol

Dec 1st, 2020 7m 57s

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?

305 - Does CBD Oil Work?

Nov 30th, 2020 7m 57s

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits? Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?

Nov 24th, 2020 7m 4s

You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown.

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?

Nov 23rd, 2020 7m 3s

You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to t

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)

Nov 17th, 2020 8m 35s

Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline.

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)

Nov 16th, 2020 8m 35s

Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips sh