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Spring Resets

Spring quarter is a unique transitional time for a lot of students, and with the added lift of the mask mandate there are a lot of out-of-control factors that we are adapting to. Join Norah and Isobel as they reflect on all the different ways this transitional period can affect our mental health.

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Talking ‘Turning Red’

Deb and Sarah are back for another quarter of Cosmopolitics, and they finally watched “Turning Red” (like 10 minutes before they recorded this episode). Check this for their instant thoughts on the 2000s vibes, youth cringe moments, AAVE, and the mother-daughter relationship seen in “Turning Red”.

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Daily Discoveries Uncategorized

Gene Therapy

In this episode, Sanjana and Oskar discuss the complicated yet fascinating history of gene therapy. They discuss the dangers of gene therapies in the past, how far it has come in recent years, and how it is expected to impact the future.

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How Do I Get Your Job? Uncategorized

Ecology and More with Dr. Eli Wheat

Join Kate Connors and Simon Wu as they interview Dr. Eli Wheat, a member of the UW College of the Environment, co-creator of Skyroot Farm, co-chair of the UW Farm Advisory Committee, and so much more!

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Memories and MRIs

Sanjana and Oskar discuss the science behind memories, singing, and how MRIs can improve breast cancer screening.

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Uncategorized Wellness Weekly

Supporting Your Friend’s Mental Wellness

Norah and Isobel have a conversation about how to support friends’ mental health and what that can look like. They talk about key aspects of productively providing support to a friend and they reflect on the best support they’ve received from a friend.

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Dig Deeper Uncategorized

Humor, pt. 2

Following up on last week’s analysis of the history and psychology of humor, Molly and Ella talk about the social experience of humor, specifically the different types of humor, why and when we laugh, and when a joke goes too far.

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Daily Discoveries Uncategorized

Energy and Creativity

In this week’s episode, Oskar and Sanjana discuss how humans spend energy and what it means to be creative.

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Uncategorized Wellness Weekly

The Hidden Struggles of Periods

Join Norah and Isobel as they discuss some hidden struggles of getting a period. They talk about their personal experiences in seeking medical assistance, feeling invalidated in their struggles, how that affects both their physical and mental wellbeing.

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New Innovations in Medicine

Sanjana and Oskar discuss new innovations in the field of medicine such as a new blood clotting test and a gene therapy for sickle cell disease.