What Your DNA Might Reveal & Why Winners Sometimes Quit

On a clear night, the sky is filled with stars — far more than most of us can see. But there's a surprisingly simple trick that can help you spot more of them, even without a telescope. It's something experienced stargazers routinely do, and it can make a remarkable difference in what you see when you look up. https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-find-good-places-to-stargaze/

Your DNA holds an astonishing amount of information about you. It can reveal your ancestry, help solve crimes, identify long-lost relatives, and even offer clues about your future health. DNA technology is also being used in ways you might never imagine, from detecting food fraud to protecting endangered species. But as powerful as genetic testing has become, it raises some fascinating questions. How much can your DNA really tell you? How reliable are the results? And what happens when a DNA test reveals something you wish you didn't know? Turi King, a leading authority on DNA and genetic research and a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and the International Society for Forensic Genetics, joins me to explore the remarkable possibilities and unexpected consequences of genetic testing. She is the author of The Secrets of Our DNA: How Genetics Has Changed the World (https://link.amazon/B0g3AJ0XO).

We're constantly told that winners never quit. But is that really good advice? Whether it's a job, a relationship, a project, or a goal you've worked toward for years, walking away can feel like admitting defeat. After all, what if success is just around the corner? Yet sometimes the decision to quit is exactly what allows you to move forward. So how do you know when to keep going and when to call it quits? Lindsay Crouse, who spent more than 14 years as an editor, writer, and producer at The New York Times, has explored why we find quitting so difficult and why it can sometimes be the smartest decision we make. She is the author of The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out (https://link.amazon/B08H2hGO0). Listen as she explains how to recognize when it's time to walk away — and why quitting doesn't have to mean failing.

Why do shoelaces come untied all by themselves? You can tie them securely, walk around for a while, and suddenly one is dragging on the ground while the other is still perfectly tied. Scientists have actually studied this everyday annoyance and discovered some surprising physics behind it. And understanding why it happens may help you keep your shoes tied longer. https://news.berkeley.edu/2017/04/11/shoe-string-theory-science-shows-why-shoelaces-come-untied/

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