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Above The Noise

Is Your Social Status Making You Sick?

Season 1 Episode 1

Host Shirin Ghaffary Shirin dives deep into the research to figure out how your position in society affects your health.

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5:29
Investigating using genetically engineered mosquitoes to combat mosquito-borne diseases.
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4:38
We investigate how algorithms are being used in the criminal justice system.
Gerrymandering: Is Geometry Silencing Your Vote?
5:18
We breaks down gerrymandering and how politicians on both sides rig the voting system.
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5:20
Why our brains can so easily make us believe that fake news is real news.
Adam Savage On Why Science Matters
6:45
Adam Savage talks about why scientific inquiry is more important than ever.
Voices from the March for Science: Special Report
2:36
A special report about young activists at the San Francisco March for Science
How Do Different Social Media Platforms Affect Your Mood?
4:55
We explore how Snapchat compares to other social media platforms in affecting your brain.
Are Energy Drinks Really that Bad?
4:06
Should the U.S. ban energy drinks for minors?
Is Marijuana Actually Medicinal?
4:45
We discuss some of the high hurdles researchers face when trying to study marijuana.
Top 4 Tips To Spot Bad Science Reporting
4:15
Learn how to spot bad science reporting through 4 simple letters: G-L-A-D.
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