23andMe shared consumer DNA with a big pharma company, and got a million-dollar investment in return. But how much is a tube of spit really worth? . And who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA? . Grant Hill reports ⬇️.

When scientists set out to decode the human genome, they knew it could change medicine forever. What they didn't expect was the behind-the-scenes and hostile race to get there. On this episode, the human genome project and the price of DNA. 🔗

The first draft of the human genome was announced 25 years ago by President Bill Clinton — but behind the scenes of this scientific discovery was a little-known fierce and hostile competition. Liz Tung reports ⬇️ .

Friends enhance our lives — we laugh with them, share memories, and provide emotional support. And it turns out our brain loves these kinds of connections. On this episode, we delve into why our brains are drawn to friendship. 🔗

When someone harms you, revenge can feel like the only way to even the score. But that urge you feel — the one that seems like justice — isn't. On this episode, @jameskimmeljr talks about his new book, The Science of Revenge. 🔗

A few months after the war in Gaza started, Fatima Mohamed Alshindi's husband and son were killed in an attack. Fatima expressed her grief through poetry — until a California artist used AI to turn her words into music. Liz Tung reports ⬇️.

RT @utexascoe: COE’s Jan Todd spoke with @WHYYThePulse about women in sports, perceptions of women athletes & her history as a legendary po….

Think the creative arts are just for fun? Think again. At one Philadelphia preschool, creative arts aren't a break from learning. Research shows they are the key to it. Maiken Scott reports 🔗

Featuring: UCLA Psychology Professor Keith Holyoak and @BonKu.

What happens when we make room for creativity — not only in art, but in how we learn, heal, and build the world around us? . On this episode, we explore creativity and what happens when we let imagination take charge. 🔗

We’ve all heard the sayings — “Revenge is a dish best served cold” or “Revenge is sweet.” But is it?. We’re working on an episode about revenge, and we want to hear your stories. Did you finally get even with someone 😈? Or were you the one who got burned 🔥?.

RT @whyy: Join us for a celebration of community empowerment, preventative health & culturally informed care!. Hosted by Maiken Scott of @W….

For 30 years, Kathy Sanders has sought answers about the terrorist attack that killed her grandsons. She hopes a new piece of evidence will bring her closer to the truth. Grant Hill reports ⬇️.

Featuring: @adamjkucharski.

We all want the truth — from our family, friends, the media, institutions, and the government. But how exactly do we know when we're being fed the truth or lies in disguise? . On this episode, what it takes to prove the truth. 🔗

Cybercrime has been around for as long as computers have, but today it’s a global threat impacting supply chains, infrastructure, and the economy. On this episode, we explore how it’s evolved, how it affects us, and how scammers exploit human nature. 🔗

In the year 2000, the ILOVEYOU virus swept the globe and cost the world economy billions of dollars. But was this a brilliantly coded virus, or did human nature just take over when people saw a love letter in their inbox? . Grant Hill reports 🔗

Mother's Day is approaching, and we have a special treat for you! . Check out one of our favorite episodes! It's all about modern motherhood — the challenges, the sometimes impossible standards, and the strategies that help moms thrive. 🔗

In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift. But the road to this accomplishment was tough, mostly because she was training in a world that didn't expect women to lift heavy. Sara Willa Ernst reports 🔗

Featuring: Michael Joseph Gross and Casey Johnston.