Recreational Science

When there are images of eyes around, people are less likely to steal and more likely to donate money. What about images of other body parts? Moreover, do images of eyes make dogs less likely to steal as well? What...

What’s the best way to get rid of hiccups? Have you tried massaging your butt? Animals are deeply in tune with nature. Are insects more or less likely to mate when a storm is approaching? In this episode, Lu and Tirth...

In this bonus RecSci Quick Bites episode, Lu and Tirth discuss an incredible case of oral conception, monkeys’ choice for dental floss, how your ears get bigger as you age, whether moms can identify their baby’s soiled...

Does the sex of the bird affect how soon they fly away when approached by humans? What about the sex of the human? Coming across a steep hill while out jogging can be intimidating. Does being tired affect how runners...

<p>Crossing the street alone is a difficult and dangerous task for young kids. Is it even more perilous for overweight and out-of-shape children?</p><p>Kids are notorious picky eaters. When does this start? In the womb...

<p>What do men and women look for in an ideal partner for a one night stand, friends with benefits relationship, and marriage? What’s the best way to find out? An economics experiment, of course. </p><p>Do hamsters...

<p>Season 2 will premier on May 19, 2026. We're fairly sure. Probably. Who knows? </p><p>You can find Recreational Science (#RecSciPod) everywhere great podcasts are found! </p><p>Follow us on social media @RecSciPod...

<p>In this bonus RecSci Quick Bites episode, Lu and Tirth discuss a medical use of bacon, the relationship between penis size and sports cars, the effectiveness of rollercoasters in passing kidney stones, the long-term...

<p>In this bonus episode of RecSci Quick Bites, Lu and Tirth discuss more funny studies they didn’t get to talk about at length during season one. These include making knives out of poop, performing colonoscopy on...

<p>In this bonus episode, Lu and Tirth do some RecSci Quick Bites or funny studies they didn’t get to discuss at length during season one. These include an unusual finding on colonoscopy, ergonomic toilet seats, Japan’s...

<p>How do you make yourself lift more at the gym? Have you tried swearing? </p><p>Kids need potty training, but what about animals? Does potty training cows make them healthier and happier? </p><p>In the season 1...

<p>Graphene is a fascinating material with the potential to help solve the world’s energy needs. Can you improve graphene with poop? </p><p>Garlic is a superfood packed with flavor and health benefits. Yes, garlic...

<p>How do economics work in a strip club? What are the factors that go into how much a stripper makes in tips? Do strippers earn more tips when they’re ovulating? </p><p>Men are prone to doing some dumb, poorly planned...

<p>Humans recognize each other’s faces. Chimps recognize each other’s butts. However, do chimps recognize human butts? Do humans recognize human butts? Do humans recognize chimp butts? All these questions must be asked...

<p>Dog food quality has risen over the years, and its ingredients are not too different from that of pâté, or liver mousse, a French delicacy. The question, then, must be asked: can people taste the difference between...