Sing for Science

Does psilocybin enhance creativity? 🍄 At @theryman, @KaceyMusgraves broke down how magic mushrooms shape her songwriting—from subtle lyric lightbulbs to an "opening of heart" as a creator. Full ep with @PaulStamets at singforscience.org #KaceyMusgraves #psilocybin

What connects American Bluegrass and Indian Carnatic music? 🪕🇮🇳 Singer-songwriter @debbiidawson breaks down the surprising parallels between these two traditions and what happens when you slow Bluegrass down. Watch the full episode now! 🎧👇 [youtu.be/PLcUu3LOQLI]

Are rainbows real, or are they illusions? 🌈 Caltech neuroscientist Dr. Daw-An Wu and singer-songwriter @debbiidawson dive into psychophysics and the science of perception. Listen to our latest episode on all podcast platforms! 🎧👇 [youtu.be/PLcUu3LOQLI]

How medical cannabis shifted from controversial to revolutionary 🌱 @drstacigruber shares the story of Charlotte Figi & how high-CBD cannabis changed hearts, minds, and medical history. Watch the full episode with @tommychong & @drstacigruber! 🎧👇 [youtu.be/IwDZkpcrdxE]

Why did @_JoseGonzalez_ cut "rage" from his song inspired by @sapinker's book? Because rage is just lashing out. To fight systemic darkness, we don't need anger—we need ingenuity and sympathy. 💡 #SingForScience #JoseGonzalez #Humanity #Science

Even as an 11-time Grammy winner, @ChakaKhan still gets stage fright. She shares the beautiful advice jazz icon Chick Corea gave her about overcoming the fear of pleasing a crowd: "If you touch the ocean with your finger, you touch the entire ocean." #SingForScience #ChakaKhan

How do falling trees create space for new life? 🌳 Grammy nominee @DebiNova & conservation biologist Esteban Brenes-Mora dive into ecological "light gaps" and how nature's resilience inspires music. #SingForScience #Biodiversity #Rewilding

Why do we expect a romantic partner to be our everything? Actor @MaloneJena & the Kinsey Institute’s Dr. Amy Moors unpack the science & structures of love outside conventional monogamy, discussing how art & psychology can dismantle relationship shame. #psychology #nonmonogamy

We started Sing for Science because music and curiosity connect us. Recently, we were incredibly honored to accept a Webby Award for Best Live Podcast Recording! 🏆 This belongs to our guests, crew, and most of all, you. Thank you for listening! #SingForScience #WebbyAwards

@bryancranston shares a deeply moving perspective on the unexpected legacy of @BreakingBad. Listen to this unforgettable conversation wherever you get your podcasts. #breakingbad#bryancranston#walterwhite#heisenberg#alanhart#science

Why does non-monogamy remain so heavily stigmatized when it's far more common than we assume? On the new @SingForScience, actor/musician @MaloneJena and Kinsey Institute Research Fellow Dr. Amy Moors deconstruct the boundaries of modern love. #jenamalone#polyamory#nonmonogamy

Ever wondered why the stereotype exists that women’s voices are “shrill”? NYU performance studies scholar and psychoanalyst Ann Pelligrini says it’s because mics were made by men FOR men. As technology moved forward, they continued to create mics meant for lower tones. singforscience.org/episodes/rita-…

This band nerd raised by the physician feels whole. Amazing night! 🎵🎼🎹🧪🧬 #STEAM

“I’m sorry for wanting things.” It’s a common feeling when we (meaning women) over apologize. In our new episode out today, Rita Wilson says asking herself what she actually wants is exactly what got her into songwriting. singforscience.org/episodes/rita-…

The age old question: Why do tapirs poop together in water? singforscience.org/blog/the-odd-c…

40 years ago today, the Chernobyl disaster took place. Listen to Ukrainian musician Nata Zhyzhchenko of @onukamusic & #Chornobyl radiobiologist, Olena Pareniuk talk to us about studying the radioactivity and Ukrainian resilience: singforscience.org/episodes/chern…

We won! Our episode with @KaceyMusgraves and @PaulStamets about Magic Mushrooms won @thewebbyawards for Best Live Podcast Recording! Thank you to everyone for listening and supporting! singforscience.org/episodes/kacey…

Our episode with @KaceyMusgraves and @PaulStamets about Magic Mushrooms recorded at @TheRyman is nominated for @TheWebbyAwards for Best Live Podcast Recording—and we need your vote! singforscience.org/vote?utm_name=…

Contrary to how the news may make us feel—statistically, life has gotten better for humans over the last few thousand of years according to @sapinker singforscience.org/episodes/jose-…

Time is so much more ephemeral than we believe it to be. Science historian, @_jimena_canales, talks with @Miguel about a time historian who tried to find central time. Except he realizes, "I didn't find time, but I found people." singforscience.org/episodes/migue…