Why Do Taxonomists Write the Meanest Obituaries?
Taxonomists are scientists (usually in museums) who classify life. They're field has open boundaries which creates tension for the Taxonomis...
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Each episode we tackle a topic that influences the way we view ourselves and the world. We hear from a variety of people: from scientists and philosophers to everyday people who are impacted...
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Balancing Denial
In this BONUS to our Immersive episode, “Risk,” we explore denial and how most of our lives involve a careful balance of denial to cope with...
SIFT farewell Qualia Ep 1: Risk
A farewell message from Sift and the first episode of our new show called Qualia. You've probably wondered what had happened to the show, ri...
Going the Distance: What happens during long exercise bouts
Some people run long distances. Why do they do this? What happens to the body when it can't go anymore? Why are some people addicted to it?...
motor learning
We improve our movements. This is called motor learning and it is a very subconscious activity. Hear about the subconscious subverting the c...