For some, binge-watching is cathartic — but it might not be entirely healthy. We look at the psychology behind this behavior and how it affects us. Then, we look at why the number of toxic algae blooms reported in U.S. lakes more than tripled from 2016 to 2017.
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Psychology Of Binge-Watching
A London psychologist recently claimed that binge- watching certain TV shows can alleviate anxiety. But other studies claim that watching television for long periods of time can be hazardous to our health. Our guest explores the psychology behind binge-watching and what it does to our minds.
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Blue-Green Algae Has Increased Across U.S.
From 2016 to 2017, the number of toxic algae blooms reported in U.S. lakes more than tripled. There were 51 reported in 2016, then 169 reported in 2017. That’s compared to just three a decade earlier in 2010. We examine what’s causing toxin-producing cyanobacteria to thrive across the country.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Ben Rader Guest
- Steve Carpenter Guest
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