#environmental-health
7 episodes
#1427: Under the Flight Path: The Invisible Toll of Air Travel
Is airport noise mitigation just "theater"? Explore the physics of sound and the hidden health risks of living under flight paths.
#1273: Lighting the Dark: The Science of Seasonal Depression
Discover why your brain stalls in the dark and how "personal satellites" of light can reset your internal clock to beat the winter blues.
#565: Invisible Soup: The Science of the Air We Breathe
Why was the sky orange? Herman and Corn dive into the science of air quality, from desert dust to the invisible particles in our lungs.
#549: Beyond the Lungs: The Hidden Science of PM1 and PM0.3
Discover why the smallest air particles are the most dangerous and how HEPA filters tackle the "impossible" 0.3-micron challenge.
#500: Mold Warfare: Hidden Smells and Non-Destructive Fixes
Is a lingering musty smell haunting your home? Discover the science of MVOCs and how to eliminate hidden mold without tearing down your walls.
#480: Asthma vs. Autoimmunity: The Mystery of the Misguided Lung
Herman and Corn explore the biological line between allergy and autoimmunity, revealing why asthma is a misguided defense rather than a civil war.
#429: The Cooling Crisis: Is Sustainable AC Possible?
Explore how breakthroughs like liquid desiccants and radiative sky cooling are transforming AC from a climate threat into a sustainable solution.