It’s that time again — Need Knowledge No Time (NKNT) is back with another curiosity-packed ride through science, AI, and human weirdness.

This week, Jesse and Becky tackle:

🧬 The “Crimson Tide” — the myth of women’s menstrual cycles syncing. Is it pheromones, coincidence, or a social illusion? You’ll get the real science and a surprising dose of empathy from both sides.

🗣️ Why every news anchor sounds the same — the trained accent, the nasal tone, and the history behind that overly polished “trust me” voice.

🧠 Human mini-brains powering computers — scientists are building bio-computers that blur the line between living tissue and AI.

🚫 AI and adult content — the shocking direction OpenAI’s next platform might be headed, and the ethical chaos it could unleash.

🎶 Sifted Artist Spotlight: Sycco — a 25-year-old Brisbane artist shaking up the alt-electronic scene with “Ripple,” a collaboration with Flume and Chrome Sparks.

Plus:

• 🐻 Polar bears aren’t white (they’re translucent!)

• 🪱 Worms can sense earthquakes

• 🧠 Some people can literally hear their eyeballs move

• ⛓️ Chainsaws were first invented for childbirth (nope, you’re not ready)

All delivered in classic NKNT fashion — equal parts hilarious, horrifying, and highly educational.

A special thank you to our Sifted artist: Sycco find her here: https://www.youtube.com/@Syccoworld

And everywhere else you find good music!!