SYSK Choice: How Material Science Has Changed Your Life & The Joy of Sweat
Ever noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side? Why do you suppose that is? Maybe it is significant – after all some recipes call for it to be either shiny side up or shiny side down...
22 Juli 202351min
What Causes Coincidences & Where Did the Molecules In Your Body Come From?
Somehow blue jeans, which are basically just work clothes, became this worldwide fashion staple, and have remained so for decades. How did that happen? This episode begins by discussing the origins of...
20 Juli 202352min
The Awesome Life and Contributions of Albert Einstein & How Ambitious Are You
What is the best (or worst) seat on a commercial airliner? That kind of depends on whether you mean safest, healthiest, or most comfortable seat. This episode begins with a look at how to choose the b...
17 Juli 202349min
SYSK Choice: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything & Why Scientists Can’t Define Life
When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is coming? This episode begins with the results of a survey about how people track their orders and why an...
15 Juli 202350min
Strange Stories About Amazing People & Extraordinary Lessons from Great Athletes
A lot of people still send checks in the mail. Increasingly that is becoming a bad idea. Listen as I reveal why postal authorities and banks are recommending you not use the U.S. Mail to send money an...
13 Juli 202350min
How Your Brain Predicts Your Reality & How To Be Calm and Why Should Be
Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? Is it okay to use your phone while it is charging? We start this episode with some of the facts and myths about charging your smartphone and how to improve th...
10 Juli 202349min
SYSK Choice: Why Hidden Fees are “Gotcha” Capitalism & The Origins of Slang
We have probably all gotten a little more conscientious at washing our hands more frequently. Still, a lot of us are not washing correctly or with proper technique. This episode begins with some exper...
8 Juli 202343min
Why We Often Misunderstand Each Other & Why Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Clothes?
People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the recirculated air passengers breathe. That’s actually not quite right. This episode begins with an ex...
6 Juli 202347min
