On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media; FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year; New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it. To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence could be conscious right now. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, Dr. Cliff Redford explains the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats and reveals just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is. Los Angeles-based divorce attorney Jackie Combs goes over money questions you should consider asking on a first date. Accounting professor Joshua Khavis shares details of the link between newspaper closures and distorted crime reporting.

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Professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ swoops in with the following science news stories:

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For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ joins David to discuss how to work through past emotional baggage that still affects you today.

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Evolutionary biologist ⁠Dr. William Lassek⁠ answers one of society's most pressing questions: ⁠What does science have to say about the ideal female buttocks⁠.

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Senior lecturer of health economics ⁠Nancy Kong⁠ explains ⁠why taking a sick day depends on more than being sick⁠.

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Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Shane Kraus⁠ from the ⁠Behavioral Addictions Lab⁠ goes through ⁠the evidence of a long-term connection between pornography use and depression⁠.

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Professor Jesse Rogerson swoops in with the following science news stories: Uranium-eating bacteria discovered in radioactive former Soviet mine; Octopus brains defy a long-held rule about why animals evolve intelligence; Study suggests that your dominant hand isn't actually hardwired; and Strange honeycomb structures recently spotted on Mars. Senior lecturer of health economics Nancy Kong explains why taking a sick day depends on more than being sick. Evolutionary biologist Dr. William Lassek answers one of society's most pressing questions: What does science have to say about the ideal female buttocks. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld joins David to discuss how to work through past emotional baggage that still affects you today. Psychology professor Dr. Shane Kraus from the Behavioral Addictions Lab goes through the evidence of a long-term connection between pornography use and depression. Psychologist and professor Dr. Roman Palitsky describes how lingering grief physically limits cardiovascular recovery after stress.

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Business professor ⁠Jon Evans⁠ reveals ⁠how male leaders should address sexist remarks before it costs their organization⁠.

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Finance professor ⁠Narmin Nahidi ⁠proposes that ⁠schools should teach children more about how money works⁠.

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Internal medicine and critical care doctor ⁠James East⁠ explains ⁠how AI can use your medical history to address the problem of rushed doctor visits⁠.

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