Oct 26

How does creativity work?

You know that feeling when time and space melt away and new ideas seem to flow through you? Neuroscientist Heather Berlin explains what we know about how creative flow states might change the way the networks in our brains interact. Guest: Heather Berlin, author of The Fine Art o ... Show More

24m 53s

Oct 23

Spider Web 2.0

Spider silk can be stronger than steel by weight and tougher than Kevlar. Can scientists make their own? Guest: Greg Holland, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtrans ... Show More

21m 40s

Oct 21

The wild orchid mystery

More than just beautiful flowers, wild orchids have been confounding scientists for years. Our friends at Sidedoor — a podcast from the Smithsonian — set out to find a rare specimen for themselves. Guest: ⁠Lizzie Peabody⁠, host of ⁠Sidedoor⁠ For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... Show More

25m 55s

Mar 2021

Introducing Unexplainable

Unexplainable is a new podcast from Vox about everything we don’t know. Each week, the team look at the most fascinating unanswered questions in science and the mind-bending ways scientists are trying to answer them. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Learn more: vox.com/unexpla ... Show More

28m 11s

Nov 2020

Unexplainable

Scientists all over the world are searching for dark matter: an invisible, untouchable substance that holds our universe together. But they haven’t found it. Are they chasing a ghost? We want to hear your feedback on Unexplainable! Email us at todayexplained@vox.com or let us kn ... Show More

32m 50s

May 2024

Episode 5: How Do We Know Anything?

On this show, we’ve been talking about uncertainty from a variety of different angles. We’ve heard how uncertainty can be a spark for creativity and scientific discovery. We’ve discussed how uncertainty can go unseen and make science really difficult. And we’ve explored some of t ... Show More

33m 26s

Feb 2025

Brian Cox: "Something Enormous Existed Before the Big Bang"

Welcome to Science Documentaries, your ultimate destination for discovery, knowledge, and scientific exploration. At Science Documentaries, we create a unique auditory experience that helps you delve into the mysteries of the universe. Our carefully curated episodes feature in-de ... Show More

28m 55s

Nov 2020

The State of The Universe #81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks!

<p>Today our feed is getting taken over by Brendan Drachler to bring you an episode of his show, The State of the Universe!<br/><br/>Science moves at an impossibly fast pace. It will leave you wondering, what is the state of the universe? Wonder no more! Learn from researchers wo ... Show More

1h 42m

Oct 2022

What is energy anyway?

Physics, while absolutely fascinating, can be impenetrable. And it isn't just cutting-edge ideas that can melt our brains, often we accept basic principles and ideas without really knowing how they work or even what they are. This week, Jonathan is joined by Sean Carroll, physi ... Show More

48m 31s

Feb 2022

Is there an explanation for the Universe, or is it random?

Daniel and Katie explore the anthropic principle and whether it can provide some understanding of why the Universe is the way it is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m 12s

Feb 2025

The Extraordinary Evolution of the Bicycle

Welcome to Science Documentaries, your ultimate destination for discovery, knowledge, and scientific exploration. At Science Documentaries, we create a unique auditory experience that helps you delve into the mysteries of the universe. Our carefully curated episodes feature in-de ... Show More

50m 6s