Experimental Musings

Last week we shared a list of recommendations for STEM-filled movies, podcasts, books and shows our staff suggested enjoying during this stay-home period. There were so many great suggestions that we split the ideas into two parts. Here's another round of entertaining, educational and inspiring content to distract your mind and fill some quarantine time.

How many times has a friend given you a recommendation for an interesting movie, podcast or book and you haven’t had the time to check it out? The science lovers on our team have some recommendations if you’re looking for some STEM-filled suggestions. So here they are, in their own words. Enjoy!

Ah yes, the human brain, quite the thing! Scientists around the world are still working on the many mysteries involving our own brain. Since it's Brain Awareness Week, we wanted to take a moment to look into the many overlaps of science and the brain in recent years.

Trendy diets come and go a lot, so we figured we would take a moment to look at the Keto diet through the lens of science. The high protein, low carb, weight loss yielding "Keto diet" is trending with celebs, health influencers, and a lot of other folks around the nation.

Did you get your beauty sleep last night? Yes, I’m talking about that old wives’ tale about getting enough sleep and staying beautiful. While beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, a recent study kind of backs up some of the physical benefits associated with regularly getting a good night’s sleep.