Early Bird vs. Night Owl

Do you ever think to yourself after waking up from a dream: why was I unable to know that I was dreaming? Tune in to this week's episode to find out more about the neuroscience behind this phenomenon!

As the hackneyed saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. But what does this exactly mean from a biological perspective? From circadian rhythms to melatonin to mental health, this episode will fly right into the importance of sleep and how exactly our fascinating internal clock runs. 

Feeling sore? In this episode, we discuss why humans feel delayed soreness after exercise. 

What most people would do is throw away their food when it is dropped. But... is it sometimes okay to pick it up quickly and eat it? If you’re fast and pick it up within 3 seconds… wouldn’t it be harmless? This is a myth that is widely known all over the world, and we’ve taken a scientific approach to bust this myth.

In this week's episode, find out why you get a strange, bitter taste in your mouth after putting in eye drops. 

Special guest Paul Warren, a behavioral ecology expert and high school IB biology teacher, joins us for this week's episode to discuss all things evolutionary-related, including facultative siblicide or sibling murder observed in blue-footed boobies. 

Why do we feel colder when our clothes are wet? Discover the physics behind this phenomenon in this week's episode!

For students like us, sleep has an irreplaceable value; it’s really impossible to wake up before the alarm goes off. But, sometimes, you wake up just 5 to 10 minutes before the alarm goes off. Why?

Why does it hurt when you bite your tongue on accident but not intentionally? Find out in this episode where we break down the biology for you.

Ever wonder why you see stars or get dizzy suddenly when you get up? Tune in to this week’s episode to find out!