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The science of menstruation in 10 minutes | Dr. Jen Gunter

92.9 The Torch | February 23, 2025

Humans don’t have pheromones, women’s periods do not sync up with one another, and there’s no scientific evidence that a menstrual cycle lasts 28 days. OB-GYN and health communicator Dr. Jen Gunter explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of sex, love, attraction, and […]


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Expand your perception. Change your life. | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

92.9 The Torch | February 22, 2025

Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains the 4 key ”characters” of the brain, and how understanding each can expand your perception of yourself, and the world, forever. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full Perception Box series ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV4iomWS7CzqCdOCwj0lFnLr&si=yCY6Ee7m6bpj7E-y At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte […]


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Brain Rot is Far Worse Than You Think

92.9 The Torch | February 22, 2025

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She studied extreme psychopaths. Here’s what it taught her about human nature | Abigail Marsh

92.9 The Torch | February 22, 2025

Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Why psychopaths rise to power ► https://youtu.be/PpyIZ4DGIK8?si=kZXo0vcmGBTwsIjt Abigail Marsh, a psychology and neuroscience professor at Georgetown University, explains how the world is impacted […]


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Everything does NOT happen for a reason | Brian Klaas

92.9 The Torch | February 21, 2025

About the sponsor: Compare coverage and stay informed on breaking news all in one place by subscribing through the link https://ground.news/bigthink to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Plan. About the video: “We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make […]


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Information Overload is Killing Us

92.9 The Torch | February 21, 2025

Information. It’s in our phones, televisions, text chains and email threads. It’s packed into devices we wear on our wrists and in the checkout lines at grocery stores. In our modern society, escaping the barrage of information is impossible. But are we equipped to handle it? Support: https://www.patreon.com/ApertureYT Shop: https://bit.ly/ApertureMerch […]


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This law of nature has been hidden from science – until now | Robert Hazen

92.9 The Torch | February 21, 2025

This interview is an episode from ‪@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the ‪@JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Robert Hazen’s next interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6Cs5V-M7A You may be familiar with the “arrow of time,” but did you know there could […]


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The overpopulation myth, debunked by a data scientist | Hannah Ritchie

92.9 The Torch | February 20, 2025

About the sponsor: If you’re ready to transform your business’ operations, go to https://www.odoo.com/bigthink to start a free 14-day trial, no credit card required. About the video: Is human overpopulation alarmist hype with disturbing consequences? Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube […]



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Harvard’s stress expert on how to be more resilient | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

92.9 The Torch | February 20, 2025

Harvard physician Aditi Nerukar explains how to rewire your brain’s stress response to live a more resilient life. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full Perception Box series ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV4iomWS7CzqCdOCwj0lFnLr&si=yCY6Ee7m6bpj7E-y If you’ve ever heard the phrase “pressure makes diamonds,” this video is for you. Harvard physician […]



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