17. The Science of Online Dating

Roses are red🌹, violets are blue🪻, Meg and Grace have a new episode for you!In this episode of Science Refresh, Grace and Meg are getting into Valentine’s spirit, diving into the science behind online dating💌From looking at the role of AI-generated photos, how Chat-Bots are being used to come up with witty one-liners, or the claims of the additive nature of dating apps themselves, Science Refresh is diving into the world of online matchmaking❤️But Valentine’s was not the only hot topic this month, February saw a novel way to print a heart tissue model❤️, the first US moon landing in 50 years🚀, and an increase in hedgehog sightings🦔. Plus, Meg and Grace also delve into the mysterious case of a pregnant Stingray, and the “art” of gossiping 👀But what about you? What science stories caught your eye last month? Let us know on our socials: Twitter (@SciRefreshPod), Instagram (@sciencerefreshpodcast) and TikTok. You can also email us at [e-mail] mentioned in this episode:Attractiontruth AI ReportDetecting deepfakes in audioBumble’s catfishing policyClass action Lawsuit against Dating AppseHarmony SurveyPresented by Grace Tyrrell and Megan Thomas.Edited by Grace Tyrrell and Megan Thomas.“Jazzy Abstract Beat” by Coma-Mediahttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-jazzy-abstract-beat-11254/License https://pixabay.com/service/terms/“Flabby” by Coma-Mediahttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-flabby-172888/ License https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.