Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics

By Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani

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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.

Episode Date
Ctrl-Z Awards: Will retracting your paper ruin your career?
Sep 21, 2026
Statistical Power: When is it useful?
Sep 07, 2026
Cannabis and Brain Aging: Can weed keep your brain young?
Aug 24, 2026
Double Duty: Can the meningitis vaccine also protect against gonorrhea?
Aug 10, 2026
Hot Tubbing: Can soaking in hot water help you run faster?
Jul 27, 2026
Exercise Snacks: Can just four minutes of exercise a day improve blood sugar?
Jul 13, 2026
Cancer Blood Tests Part 2: The clinical trial
Jun 29, 2026
Cancer Blood Tests: Are they ready for primetime? Part 1
Jun 15, 2026
Odds Ratios: Do most people get them wrong?
Jun 01, 2026
Coffee and the Heart: Is caffeine a trigger for AFib?
May 18, 2026
Sleep and Exercise: Does working out on too little sleep speed up aging?
May 04, 2026
Sex Recession: Are young people really having less sex?
Apr 20, 2026
Diagnostic Testing: Do the stats tell you what you need to know?
Apr 06, 2026
Epidurals: Are labor epidurals really linked to autism?
Mar 23, 2026
Daylight Saving Time: Does springing forward cause heart attacks?
Mar 09, 2026
Marathon Performance: Does high-carb fueling work?
Feb 23, 2026
Falling in Love: Do the 36 Questions Actually Work?
Feb 09, 2026
Bonus: Pheromones with commentary
Jan 26, 2026
Bonus: Sugar Sag with Commentary
Jan 12, 2026
Bonus: Vitamin D Part 1 with commentary
Dec 29, 2025
The Batman Effect: Do weird surprises make people nicer?
Dec 15, 2025
Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: The survey study edition
Dec 01, 2025
Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table
Nov 17, 2025
Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain?
Nov 03, 2025
Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny?
Oct 20, 2025
Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones?
Oct 06, 2025
P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool?
Sep 22, 2025
Exercise and Cancer: Does physical activity improve colon cancer survival?
Sep 08, 2025
Age Gaps: How much does age matter in dating?
Aug 25, 2025
Your Brain on AI: Is ChatGPT making us mentally lazy?
Aug 11, 2025
The Backfire Effect: Can fact-checking make false beliefs stronger?
Jul 28, 2025
Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate?
Jul 14, 2025
Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far?
Jun 30, 2025
HPV Vaccine: How close are we to wiping out cervical cancer?
Jun 16, 2025
Equipment Size: What is average?
Jun 02, 2025
Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You?
May 19, 2025
Hookworms: Can parasites improve your health?
May 05, 2025
Alcohol: Are happy hours good for your heart?
Apr 21, 2025
The Red Dress Effect: Are women in red sexier?
Apr 07, 2025
Vitamin D Part 2: Good for more than just your bones?
Mar 24, 2025
Vitamin D Part 1: Is the Deficiency Epidemic Real?
Mar 10, 2025
Pheromones: Is sexy sweat the key to genetic diversity?
Feb 24, 2025
Normal Curves: Who are we and what is this podcast about?
Feb 17, 2025
Normal Curves Trailer
Feb 13, 2025