# Shannon Odell

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How does alcohol lead to blackouts? - Shannon Odell

Explore how alcohol interacts with your brain, and how it can interrupt the brain’s memory networks, leading to blackouts.--Alcohol has been shown to have strange and selective effects on the brain. Many intoxicated people can perform complex tasks like holding a detailed conversation or navigating…

What Earth in 2050 might look like - Shannon Odell

What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities.--While we’re already feeling the devastating effects of human-caused climate change, governments continue to fall short on making and executing emissions pledges that would hel…

Why are scientists catapulting mushrooms into orbit? - Shannon Odell

Explore the unique characteristics that make fungi so resilient, and find out why they may be the key to future space travel.--Astronauts aboard the space station Mir made a frightening discovery: several species of Earth-derived fungi were found growing throughout the shuttle, blanketing air condi…

The most perilous elements on the periodic table - Shannon Odell

Learn more at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Within the periodic table loom many potential hazardous elements. Some elements are dangerous due to their toxicity. Others are dangerous because of how they respond, react, or even explode in the outside environment. And perhaps the most threatening eleme…

How to make your stress work in your favor - Shannon Odell

Dig into what causes your stress response to be triggered, and how you can best train your mind and body to deal with stress.--An upcoming project deadline, a fight with a family member, or even an embarrassing moment can easily trigger our body’s stress response. While we can’t always control what…

Must you truly walk 10,000 steps daily? - Shannon Odell

Discover the benefits of walking, and how this simple exercise can positively impact the health of your body and brain.--For years, Jean Béliveau walked from country to country, with the goal of circumnavigating the globe on foot. While few people have the time or desire to walk such extreme length…

Why you feel stuck — and how to get energized - Shannon Odell

Dig into the psychology of how to overcome your motivational obstacles and regain focus when you feel stuck in achieving your goals.--Many of us have experienced feeling stuck. People often report feeling highly motivated at the start and end of a project, but the middle can feel untethered. It can…

The cunning tactic behind sports betting apps - Shannon Odell

Dig into the strategies employed by sports betting apps to keep you gambling, and how these tactics can cause addictive behavior.--Sports gambling has become more popular than ever. Mobile apps make it easier to place bets anywhere or anytime, especially for young people who make up the fastest-gro…

61: Shift Change

Support the show, and the people who make it at http://patreon.com/funcityventures -- @funcityventures.bsky.social is the show on Bluesky Bijan Stephen is TK Jenn de la Vega is Vivian Lakewood Nicholas Guercio is Luxe Scythe and Shannon Odell is Lash Goodbog Taylor Moore is all the b…

62: A Tough Day and What Follows

Support the show, and the people who make it at http://patreon.com/funcityventures -- @funcityventures.bsky.social is the show on Bluesky Bijan Stephen is TK Jenn de la Vega is Vivian Lakewood Nicholas Guercio is Luxe Scythe and Shannon Odell is Lash Goodbog Taylor Moore is all the b…