EE explores the science behind the 5 second rule

Does timing make a difference when you drop food on the floor? Is there really a delay or grace period before which germs can find their way to your fallen food? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2f5s0O6

EE explores the brain's response to fear and what makes us afraid

What is it that draws some people towards activities meant to scare, like horror movies or haunted houses, but makes others run screaming? EE explores the brain's chemical response to fear and what we are most afraid of. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2egynkR

EE discusses the search for alien life.

Are we alone? Or is there life on other planets? Everyday Einstein discusses the two major breakthroughs in the search for extraterrestrial life making headlines this week. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OzpprN

EE describes the science of designing an accurate election poll.

EE looks at the parameters needed to design an accurate social science and statistical experiment of political polls. How do you design a reliable poll? How many people do you need to question to predict the results of a national election? Can you trust poll results? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eWXsmr

EE looks at the parameters needed to design an accurate social science and statistical experiment of political polls. How do you design a reliable poll? How many people do you need to question to predict the results of a national election? Can you trust poll results? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eWXsmr

The why, when, and how of who should get a flu shot