Titi and Zakiya kick off Semester 3 by holding up a mirror to the scientific community, unpacking the history of science and racism. Guest: Angela Saini

Lab 008: Fair Play

May 23rd, 2019 31m 1s

Caster Semenya lost her case against the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Titi & Zakiya take a deep dive into the world of hormones, specifically testosterone. What makes it so special? How does it affect performance? H

Lab 030: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Sep 3rd, 2020 36m 36s

It’s time to support the USPS, whether it’s buying stamps, or writing more handwritten letters. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya unpack the benefits of writing by hand, how reading handwriting is different than reading type, and what happens in the

Lab 029: The Roof is on Fire!

Aug 20th, 2020 30m 3s

In Lab 029, we’re talking about how COVID-19 has magnified the housing shortage into a housing crisis with our guest, Michael Neal from the Urban Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lab 028: There’s Something in the Water

Aug 6th, 2020 39m 26s

The ocean covers 70% of the earth's surface, but we know so little about it and how it affects our lives. In this Lab, Titi and Zakiya bring the ocean to your front door, exploring how the ocean is impacted by climate change and how it fights b

Lab 026: What About Your Friends?

Jul 9th, 2020 36m 47s

Friendships are especially hard when we're all socially distanced. So join Zakiya and Titi as they explore the psychology behind being a good friend. This lab features a special appearance from the hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, Ami

Lab 023: Don’t Pass the Corona

Feb 6th, 2020 30m 54s

The Coronavirus is in the front of everyone’s minds and misinformation is being spread faster than the virus itself! In this lab Titi and Zakiya breakdown what the coronavirus is, where it came from, and what we can all do to help prevent its s

Lab 022: This is NOT a Drill

1 Jan 23rd, 2020 24m 24s

The fires in Australia are raging and a lot is being lost. In this lab, Titi and Zakiya discuss how the fires started, why they are different from ones in the past, and how climate change has played a role. Guest: Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick.

Lab 021: New Bank Account, Who Dis?

1 Jan 9th, 2020 29m 30s

It’s a new year and there are plenty of broken resolutions to go around. One common resolution is getting your finances in order. In this lab, Titi and Zakiya discuss some of the latest “fintech” available to help you achieve your 2020 financia

Lab 015: Big Poll Energy

Oct 10th, 2019 31m 7s

The primary election is in full swing, and our feeds are full of political polls that are surveying everything from who’s on top, to each candidates favorite comfort food. In this episode, Titi & Zakiya dive into polling to understand survey me

Lab 013: Predator

Sep 12th, 2019 32m 12s

Our city boy/hot girl summers are coming to a close, and while we will miss summer, there’s one thing we won’t miss - mosquitoes. We all were bitten by mosquitoes…A LOT. But mosquitoes don’t just make us itchy - a recent New York Times article

Lab 009: How NOT to Get Away with Murder

Jun 6th, 2019 41m 9s

If you are into true crime this lab is for you! For decades, the “Golden State Killer” case had zero leads. Then, in 2018, investigators found a suspect using an online genealogy database. In today’s Lab, Titi & Zakiya dive into all things comm

Lab 007: Show Me the Money

May 9th, 2019 31m 31s

Prompted by Elizabeth Warren's bold proposal, the 3,582 Democratic Primary candidates are starting to get serious about addressing the student loan crisis. T & Z use economics and policy (yes, it's science!) to better understand the root of the

Lab 006: Starchella

1 Apr 25th, 2019 30m 38s

Beyonce just dropped Homecoming, basically forcing us all to bow down to the EPITOME of a star. But Titi and Zakiya want to know, what do the stars in our galaxy have in common with the biggest star on Earth? Guest: Amy SteeleShow Notes: https

Lab 004: Protect Ya Neck

Mar 28th, 2019 31m 11s

After being eradicated in the US in 2000, measles is back with a vengeance. There are already over 250 confirmed cases in 2019. What's next, the Black Plague is back?! In this week's lab, Titi and Zakiya apply the sciences of epidemiology, medi

Lab 003: Lie to Me

1 Mar 14th, 2019 27m 46s

The internet has become a petri dish for lies and we are SHOOK. So we decided to unpack all kinds of scientific theories around why we lie, and what we can do to stop it. Guest: Iyamide House of Sabanoh Mental Health. To learn more, visit saban

Lab 002: Edges Snatched

1 Feb 28th, 2019 32m 4s

It’s not just women wearing weaves and wigs! Thanks to Safaree and Tyga, men are no longer keeping their hair restoration procedures a secret. Titi and Zakiya use psychology, biology and genetics to get to the root of what’s going on with our

Lab 001: Cuffing Season

1 Feb 14th, 2019 33m 13s

Valentine’s Day traditionally marks the end of Cuffing Season, which means that today, cuffers and cuffees everywhere are scrambling to figure out whether or not to seal the deal. In their very first lab, Titi and Zakiya dissect cuffing season

Semester 4 Finale Part II – Lab 084

Oct 27th, 2022 30m 20s

In the second part of our season finale, Titi and Zakiya revisit more of their favorite labs from Semester 4 and hear updates on reproductive health, the economy, HBCU homecoming season, and more. Plus, we hear from some of you! You can find mo

Semester 4 Finale Part I – Lab 083

Oct 20th, 2022 26m 32s

The semester is nearly over, can you believe it? Titi and Zakiya revisit some of their favorite labs from semester 4 and hear updates on science denial, Monkeypox, the supply chain, cybersecurity, and more. You can find more Dope Labs, show not

In Your Feed: Social Media – Lab 082

Oct 13th, 2022 40m 16s

Real talk: Did it really happen if it’s not on social media? Do you even exist if you’re not on the feed? These days, it seems like everyone and their dog has an IG or a TikTok account. But this ability to constantly socialize online is still r

Good Tourist, Bad Tourist: The Impacts of Tourism – Lab 081

Oct 6th, 2022 36m 36s

Is it just us, or did everyone travel this summer? The pandemic restricted far-off vacations for a while, but people seem to be flying everywhere again. Some have even set up their remote work “offices” in paradise. But before you pack your bea

Jiggly: Shapewear Then and Now – Lab 080

Sep 29th, 2022 36m 14s

Lizzo has Yitty, Kim has Skims, and even our favorite influencers are doing ads for waist trainers on Instagram. Shapewear is in. These aren’t your great-great-granny’s corsets…things have changed. This week, Titi and Zakiya learn about the his

Dope Labs Archives: Cuffing Season

1 Sep 22nd, 2022 29m 53s

Dope Labs will be back next week. In the meantime, here's one of our favorite Labs from the archives: Cuffing Season – Lab 001. In their very first lab ever, Titi and Zakiya dissect cuffing season using the sciences of biology, ethology, and ec

The Current U.S. Economy: Recession, Inflation, and Interest Rates – Lab 079

Sep 15th, 2022 34m 58s

Anyone else feel like everything is getting more expensive? That’s because it is. Inflation is driving up the cost of all our basic needs and lots of Americans are feeling the squeeze. This week, Titi and Zakiya are learning all about the curre