By Heidi Harley

science / science - 8 years ago

Gravitational Waves Special

The universe is silent no longer - physicists at the LIGO observatory have detected gravitational waves.LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory, with its giant laser beam arms totalling 5 miles across the remote Hanford desert, is the largest lab on the surface of the...

science / science - 8 years ago

Gravitational Waves Special

The universe is silent no longer - physicists at the LIGO observatory have detected gravitational waves.LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory, with its giant laser beam arms totalling 5 miles across the remote Hanford desert, is the largest lab on the surface of the...

science / science - 8 years ago

486: Frances Cole Jones | How to Wow

Frances Cole Jones (@FCJones), author of How to Wow, wants you (yes, you!) to know that charisma is something you can learn and cultivate for better job interviews, sales pitches, presentations, and connecting with others. The Cheat Sheet: Understand the impact of body language on communication...

science / science - 8 years ago

485: Dr. Rhonda Patrick | Found My Fitness

Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) of FoundMyFitness.com talks about micronutrient deficiencies on metabolism, inflammation, DNA damage, and aging as well as the role of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in brain function. The Cheat Sheet: Just because you don’t have scurvy doesn’t mean you’re...

science / science - 8 years ago

Fan Mail Friday #48 | Derple Hazing

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #48! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weekend! In this episode: Was Cal Newport's advice to entrepreneurs in episode 482 of The Art of Charm too practical? (We get some clarification from t...

science / science - 8 years ago

UK pollinators' food, Brain implant, Holograms, Lunar 9

Some much-needed good news for our troubled bees and other pollinators: between 1998 and 2007, the amount of nectar produced from Britain's flowering plants rose by 25%. A new study suggests this may be due to reductions in atmospheric pollution. But researchers looked at records spanning over 80 ye...

science / science - 8 years ago

UK pollinators' food, Brain implant, Holograms, Lunar 9

Some much-needed good news for our troubled bees and other pollinators: between 1998 and 2007, the amount of nectar produced from Britain's flowering plants rose by 25%. A new study suggests this may be due to reductions in atmospheric pollution. But researchers looked at records spanning o...

science / science - 8 years ago

UK pollinators' food, Brain implant, Holograms, Lunar 9

Some much-needed good news for our troubled bees and other pollinators: between 1998 and 2007, the amount of nectar produced from Britain's flowering plants rose by 25%. A new study suggests this may be due to reductions in atmospheric pollution. But researchers looked at records spanning o...

science / science - 8 years ago

484: Dov Gordon | 5 Questions from a Dying Man

Dov Gordon (@dovgordon) helps consultants, experts, and small professional service firms build a steady, consistent, predictable flow of ideal clients. He also tells us why it's important to take "Seddon Days" by putting our priorities in perspective and what we can learn by pondering the gravity of...

science / science - 8 years ago

483: Pat Flynn | Will It Fly?

Pat Flynn (@patflynn) helps entrepreneurs build and grow successful online businesses with his book Will It Fly?: How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money and the Smart Passive Income podcast and blog. The Cheat Sheet: An entrepreneur needs to develop a mindset...

science / science - 8 years ago

Fan Mail Friday #47 | Self-Deprecation and Arrogance

Welcome to Fan Mail Friday #47! No jibber-jabber, just a short show where we answer Art of Charm listener mail and give out mini-lessons for the weekend. To mix things up a little, AJ joins us for this episode! In this episode: What's the difference between confidence and arrogance, and how can...

science / science - 8 years ago

Zika, Penguins, Erratum, Fossil fish

The Zika virus is dominating the news this week. The latest data says it's been found in 21 countries so far. The symptoms are generally mild, but the possibility of a link to microcephaly has been raised in Brazil. Microcephaly is a serious condition where children are born with abnormally small he...

science / science - 8 years ago

Zika, Penguins, Erratum, Fossil fish

The Zika virus is dominating the news this week. The latest data says it's been found in 21 countries so far. The symptoms are generally mild, but the possibility of a link to microcephaly has been raised in Brazil. Microcephaly is a serious condition where children are born with abnormally...

science / science - 8 years ago

Zika, Penguins, Erratum, Fossil fish

The Zika virus is dominating the news this week. The latest data says it's been found in 21 countries so far. The symptoms are generally mild, but the possibility of a link to microcephaly has been raised in Brazil. Microcephaly is a serious condition where children are born with abnormally...

science / science - 8 years ago

482: Cal Newport | So Good They Can't Ignore You

Cal Newport (@calnewport) shows us how to cultivate meaningful and successful working lives while debunking the "follow your passion" advice that lesser professors peddle to the masses. The Cheat Sheet: Why is "follow your passion" bad advice -- and what are some better alternatives? The traits tha...