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
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