Distillations podcast

Psychology professor David Rosenhan made waves with his “On Being Sane in Insane Places” study, but decades later its legitimacy was questioned.

Environmentalists championed biochemist Bruce Ames for his test’s ability to weed out potential cancer-causing chemicals. Then he seemingly turned his back on them.

In this bonus episode, the gender studies professor discusses the popular color and its history, including ties to prison experiments.

For centuries people have been fascinated by the potential healing powers of color, but is there any truth to it?

From Homer’s Odyssey to the internet’s great dress debate, our perception of the color blue has both fascinated and frustrated us.

A seminal archaeology project proves it is possible to study human remains ethically.

Anthropological museums were built on the bodies of marginalized, non-consenting people. Can they ever exist ethically?

For decades, nearly all race science was funded by one man. His goal? To ensure the intellectual continuity of a dubious field.

An interview with Wendy Zukerman, host of Science Vs podcast.

Stories from the pandemic’s essential workers.

The marine geologist and geophysicist talks about doing science with an invisible disability.

What is intelligence?

A short history of disability in the United States.

Is seeing believing?

This is not just another sappy love story from science’s past.

One of America’s most bizarre food battles.

Escape is only the first challenge.

Out of the lab and into the streets.