Tag: hair

• Representational Drift and the Stress of Grey

  Neuroscientists studying how the sense of smell operates in the brains of mice have discovered a phenomenon they cannot explain. In fact, it may change the entire way we think about how brains work. Jeff and Anthony dive into the topic to see what the excitement is about. Then, we all have heard that stress can cause grey hair, but new research has found the link may be more significant than we ever knew. Anthony and Jeff talk about stress, aging, and looking distinguished. [more]

  July 2, 2021Episodes

• Snow vs the Volcano

  Hawaii's big island recently got a little bit hairier. Golden filaments resembling human hair measuring up to two feet in length are draped across parts of the island—an unusual effect of the ongoing eruption from Kīlauea volcano. These strands may look like biological matter, but they’re actually made of glass. Jeff and Anthony look into discount Hawaiian vacation packages. [more]

  June 22, 2018Episodes