Odd Differences Between The Sexes & How We Deal With Pests
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping track of passwords can be a real pain. If you use a simple one or use the same one for every...
Why We Have a Moon & A Better and More Fun Way to Clean
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people have different size feet. Sounds weird right but there is a good reason for it – a...
How Lifestyle Can Reverse Disease & Making Sense of Numbers: SYSK Choice
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t have one yet, one great New Year’s resolution is to tackle the clutter in your hous...
Spite: For Good and Evil & Why Memory Often Fails Us
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sure you’ve gotten a song stuck in your head. It happens to all of us. And once it gets in y...
Tightwads and Spendthrifts & Why We Love “Made in America”
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Choking under pressure. No one wants to do that yet when the stakes are high, it can be hard to rise...
3 Words for Effective Goals & The Generation Myth - SYSK Choice
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have studied what is the perfect temperature in an office or work environment. And the ma...
How to Make Work a Little More Fun & The Science of Staying Young
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Generally, women seem to have a better, more sensitive sense of touch than men do. Yet, it isn’t g...
What Are You Afraid Of? & The Strange and Taboo Side of Nature
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what the life expectancy is for that house fly buzzing around your kitchen? Or what’s ...
SYSK Choice: How Movement Improves Your Mind & Why Privacy is Not Dead
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the sun hits it just right, you can sometimes see just how dirty your computer screen gets. And...
How to Rewire Your Personality & Navigating the Fast Pace of Life
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a paper cut sucks. It looks like nothing but it sure hurts like crazy. This episode starts w...
The Science of Asking for Help & How to Capitalize on Lucky Moments in Life
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can never say, “I love you” enough to your partner. They are the 3 magic words of love. Yet,...
SYSK Choice: Backstories of Our Favorite Christmas Movies & How to Use Sarcasm Effectively
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a bad cough, prescription cough syrup is often the remedy of choice – particularly t...
How Heredity Does and Doesn’t Work & How Your Cellphone Came To Be
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is one word in the English language that has more meanings than any other. A lot more! And the...
The Science of Staying Young & How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most inspiring words can come from some unusual places - and people. This episode begins...
SYSK Choice: Why Adulting is Often So Scary & Understanding Traffic
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Sitting is the new smoking” has been a popular expression for the last few years. But seriously...
How to Shoot Perfect Holiday Videos & Why Species Go Extinct
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is one important question that actually determines how healthy you will be and how long you wi...
How to Really Know a Person Deeply & Why People Love Their Dogs
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is cold and flu season – and sometimes, when you start feeling sick, you wonder if it is th...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Fun & How to Have a Happy Inbox
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People frequently choke when they drink something because – “it went down the wrong pipe.” Is...
Why Your Sense of Smell is So Amazing & Where Did the Internet Come From?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best parts of Christmas is the tree. There is so much lore, and history and fascinating f...
Quirks of Human and Artificial Intelligence & The Good and Bad Ways Sounds Affect You
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like there isn’t much your smartphone CAN’T do. However, one weakness it has is the inabil...
SYSK Choice: How Machines Shape Our Destiny & How to Connect With Anyone
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sure you’ve noticed those little silica gel packs in boxes of shoes or electronics. And if y...
The Psychology and Magic of Audiences & The Power of Uncertainty
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love the smell of a Christmas tree? It seems to be a smell everybody finds pleasing an...
Nostalgia: Why We Long for The Past & Why Humans Love to Play Games
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People say where you fall in the birth order compared to your siblings determines (or strongly influ...
SYSK Choice: How Your Instincts Can Get You in Trouble & Why There’s No Center of The Universe
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard that poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. Really? How poisono...
How You Can Win Friends and Influence People & Important Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food labels are full of claims. They say things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended”...
Why Success Never Feels Like It Should & Are You Really Responsible for Your Actions?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Texting and email seem to have replaced the telephone as a primary means of communication. Still, th...
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Luck & Weird Earth Conspiracies Debunked
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the holiday season, there are more occasions and opportunities to drink alcohol. So, it’s w...
The Proof That Simple is Always Better & The Amazing Story of Pockets
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night (and most people are), that can be a real pr...
The Power of Things That Never Change & The Magic of the Doctor/Patient Bond
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A kiss can be very powerful. It can make you feel wonderful and connect you to a person – or it ca...
SYSK Choice: Uncovering the Mystery of Deja Vu & How Our Feelings Built Our World
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have siblings, they have had an important impact on you, even if you don’t realize it. This...
Popular Myths About the Foods We Love & Tiny Inventions That Changed the World
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how restaurant kitchens have huge exhaust fans over the stove? They have to have them. I...
When Personal Achievement Becomes Toxic & What You Never Knew About the Ocean
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the numbers 1, 2 and 3 across the top of a telephone keypad but across the bottom of a calcu...
SYSK Choice: How to Instantly Detect BS & The Secret to Conflict Resolution
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You often hear the terms antique, collectible and vintage used interchangeably. However, they do hav...
Good News About The Imposter Syndrome & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound odd but the weather can have a significant impact on your purchase decisions. Some th...
The Downside of Creativity & Why We Love Horror Films for Halloween
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your grandmother probably told you to sit up straight – and boy was she right! Good posture can do...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Consciousness is Unique & How to Give Your Dog a Longer Life
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a homeowner is an important goal for a lot of people. After all, home ownership is part of ...
Why People Don’t Read What You Write & How Could You Be a Better Person?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While some people take pride in being a perfectionist, the fact is no one is perfect, so it is a som...
Hidden Ways Movies and TV Influence You & Why You Need to Brush Your Tongue
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can search online for information on just about any topic. Recently there was an interesting art...
SYSK Choice: How Choice Architecture Works & The Benefits of Selfishness Done Correctly
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like everyone hates passwords. If they are too random, you forget them. If they are too obviou...
The Awesome Power of Pure Joy & Hidden Distractions That Suck Your Time
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wi-Fi being what it is, sometimes it slows down and things get glitchy – shows stop streaming, gam...
How to Get Important Things Done & Ways to Tell If Someone Is in Denial
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every PC owner has probably wondered what the difference is between RESTART and SHUTDOWN – or if t...
SYSK Choice: Successful Dating Beyond Dating Apps & Why The 4-Day Work Week Works
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is taking a daily multivitamin a good idea? It seems to make a lot of sense – like an insurance po...
How to Speak Well When You Are Put On The Spot & The Strange History of Breakfast Cereal
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you went to your backyard and took a pinch of dirt in your fingers, you would be holding a piece ...
What If You Could Live a Lot Longer & Why We Believe Things That Just Aren’t True
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are buying candy for Trick or Treaters this year, what kind will it be? Well, if you want to ...
SYSK Choice: A Brief History of Motion & The Right Ways to Speak Up
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs m...
How to Build The Life You Want & Why Eggs Are More Amazing Than You Ever Knew
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are faced with a tough decision, some common advice is to “sleep on it." By sleeping and ...
Understanding Fear and Bravery in Everyday Life & How Modern Chemicals Affect You
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many married couples sleep in separate beds? A lot more than you may think. This episode begins ...
SYSK Choice: What Happens In Our Brain When We Snap & Understanding Heartbreak
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the most popular pencil the #2 pencil? What happened to the #1 pencil? This episode begins w...
The High Price of Being So Busy & The Trouble You’ll Cause If You Don’t Have a Will
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes happy people so happy? It is partly due to their attitude and behavior. This episode begi...
How Emotions Control Your Thoughts and Actions & What You Never Knew About Elevators
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As people age, they may have trouble remembering recent events. If you know older people who seem to...
SYSK Choice: Why It’s Human to Seek Pain on Purpose & How Cooperation Shaped the World
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you call a customer service number and you hear, “Your call is very important to us…...
Why You Should Embrace Your Most Embarrassing Moments & The Fascinating World of Seeds
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is conventional wisdom for people taking a test that if you are stuck – go with your first answ...
How To Better Maneuver Through Changes In Life & What You Need to Know About Slime
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people get hiccups and what is the best way to get rid of them? This episode begins with an e...
SYSK Choice: Our Hidden Power to Persuade & How Your Brain Decides What’s Beautiful
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of prescription pill bottles come with a ball of cotton inside, on top of the pills. What’s ...
What Lack of Human Connection Does to You & How Roads Impact the World
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define love? What is it exactly? Listen to the beginning of this episode and you will hea...
How to Nail Those Important Goals & The Odd Words and Phrases We All Use
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a perceived advantage to reading fast. However, reading slower may actually be more benefic...
SYSK Choice: The Secrets to Better Conversation & A Better Way to Meet Deadlines
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, you make a countless number of decisions, from what to have for dinner to what detergent ...
Why You Get Embarrassed and What To Do & How A Parrot Solved a Murder
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am certain that many times in your life you have had “one of those days.” Those are the days ...
How To Get Better At Anything & Will You One Day Own Nothing?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is good exercise and the pace at which you walk can make it even better. This episode begins...
SYSK Choice: Life Hacks That REALLY Make a Difference & The Extraordinary History of Water
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Admit it, you have likely snooped or eavesdropped on someone at some point in your life. In fact eve...
Why Many Decisions You Make Don’t Really Matter & The Fascinating World of Weather
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a guess… how many times does the average American check their cellphone in 2023? I don’t kn...
Dramatic Ways Your Thoughts Impact Your Health & Understanding Deadly Wildfires
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People who are confident and powerful tend to exhibit a few critical behaviors to create that impres...
SYSK Choice: How DNA Predicts Our Psychological Traits & Why People’s Sense of Direction Varies
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s become trendy to fill your car tires with nitrogen instead of plain old compressed air. In fa...
What You Never Knew About Your Neighborhood & Understanding Intellectual Property Rights
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is this weird thing that happens to a lot of people (including me) and that is, we often wake ...
Lying – The Truth and Consequences & The Race to Make Money In Outer Space
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can doing something embarrassing in front of people be good for you? This episode begins by expl...
SYSK Choice: How to Gossip Well & The Importance of Taking A Pause
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As relationships mature, holding hands seem to become less of a priority. And that could be a big mi...
Why We Often Expect the Worst & The Science Behind the Fonts You Use
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you heard that exercise is good for you? But specifically, how? This episode sta...
Favorite Food Origins You Never Knew & Why The Internet Creates So Much Outrage In People
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has loose batteries somewhere in the house. And if you keep those batteries in your junk dr...
SYSK Choice: A Guide to Your Insides & How Salary Transparency Helps Our Performance
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Fragrance” is a common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps, and lotions. Clearly, ju...
What You Never Knew About Your Grocery Store & Understanding Uncertainty
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you are a good driver doesn’t protect you from bad drivers. And there are a lot of th...
Where Your Trash and Recycling Really Goes & A Fun and Effective Approach to Housework
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More and more people are opting to remove their shoes before they come into the house and asking gue...
SYSK Choice: Your Brain On the Internet & Embracing Your Weirdness
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doodling – it is just something people do, particularly when listening to a boring speaker. While ...
Good News If You Are a Sensitive Person & The Fascinating History of Recorded Sound
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing number of dogs get stolen every year. And it’s all about the money. This episode begins...
The New Science of How We Learn & How To Prevent Arguments From Happening
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a hot summer day, lots of things can get dangerously hot. Your street, the dashboard and steering...
SYSK Choice: Understanding the Dimensions of Love & The Power of Strangers
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t salt – salt? I’ve always thought so. Sure there is kosher salt and sea salt and regular ...
Weird Things That Really Affect Your Health & Do You Work to Live or Live to Work?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People claim to get great ideas in the shower. But is that a real thing? Is there something about ta...
Scams You Might Easily Fall For & Smalls Ways to Significantly Improve Your Health
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it true that a bee will die after it stings you? Or that YOU can die after a black widow spider b...
SYSK Choice: How Material Science Has Changed Your Life & The Joy of Sweat
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side? Why do you suppose that is? Maybe ...
What Causes Coincidences & Where Did the Molecules In Your Body Come From?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow blue jeans, which are basically just work clothes, became this worldwide fashion staple, and...
The Awesome Life and Contributions of Albert Einstein & How Ambitious Are You
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best (or worst) seat on a commercial airliner? That kind of depends on whether you mean ...
SYSK Choice: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything & Why Scientists Can’t Define Life
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is com...
Strange Stories About Amazing People & Extraordinary Lessons from Great Athletes
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people still send checks in the mail. Increasingly that is becoming a bad idea. Listen as I...
How Your Brain Predicts Your Reality & How To Be Calm and Why Should Be
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? Is it okay to use your phone while it is charging? We star...
SYSK Choice: Why Hidden Fees are “Gotcha” Capitalism & The Origins of Slang
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have probably all gotten a little more conscientious at washing our hands more frequently. Still,...
Why We Often Misunderstand Each Other & Why Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Clothes?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the ...
The Science of Innovation & When Doctors Make Mistakes
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that all people with blue eyes are related to each other? That is just one of the fasci...
SYSK Choice: What Watching Sports Does to You & What Happy Couples Do
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of health and beauty advice has been passed down over many generations. And a lot of it is jus...
Why Do People Swear So Much? & How to Quickly Build Your Confidence
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to significantly improve your chances of a getting a good night’s sleep? This episode begins ...
What Makes Things Funny & Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Water
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how spiders get into your house? This episode begins with an explanation and some ideas ...
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Secrets & How to Get Quicker Answers to Emails and Texts
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before the mid 60s, a can of beer on a hot summer day was worthless without a can opener. Then along...
Strange Origins of Common Words and Phrases & Meet Your Future Self
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A common recommendation for people trying to control their weight is to get enough sleep. Why? What ...
Why You’re Always In Such a Hurry & What Listening to Music Does to You
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People who blush know it can be embarrassing. That begs the question – why do people blush in the ...
SYSK Choice: Our Preoccupation With Ownership & The Backstories of America’s Favorite Dishes
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have had déjà vu – that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have somehow ...
A Better Way to Create New Ideas & How to Take Control Of Difficult Conversations
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think how much your smartphone costs to buy and maintain, it’s a smart idea to try to mak...
Get Things Done Without Feeling Overwhelmed & How To Master Self Confidence
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are all pretty clear on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. But there also appears to be so...
SYSK Choice: How to Decode Greatness to Achieve Success & The World’s Most Valuable Insect
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of good reasons to be more optimistic. Interestingly, it also seems simply pretendin...
How to Say No and Feel Good About It & The One Thing That’s Better Than Happiness
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to take a nap, it might be a good idea to find a hammock. This episode begins with an ex...
How To Ask For Anything and Everything & The Unusual History of Ice
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever turn your phone off? I mean ALL the way off. This episode begins by explaining why it is...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Self-Delusions Are Valuable & How to Flirt Successfully
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back when grocery stores started charging for new plastic bags, there was a concern that using reusa...
The Extraordinary Ways The Workplace is Changing & Why You Have Allergies
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has secrets. And that can be a problem. The burden of keeping a secret has a ripple effect ...