Yesterday

Weirdhouse Cinema: The White Reindeer

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1952 Finnish folk horror film "The White Reindeer," starring Mirjami Kuosmanen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 17m

Jul 10

The Manta Ray, Part 3

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about their parasites, brains and cleaning stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m

Jul 9

The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chilean Folklore

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a pair of creatures from Chilean folklore that may connect to observations of the manta ray…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m 54s

Dec 2020

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can You Reveal An Animal's Inner World At All?

The mirror self-recognition test has been around for decades. Only a few species have what it takes to recognize themselves, while others learn to use mirrors as tools. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks us through mirror self-recognition and why Maddie's dog is ... Show More

11m 5s

Aug 2021

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can Animals Recognize Their Reflection At All?

(Encore episode) The mirror self-recognition test has been around for decades. Only a few species have what it takes to recognize themselves, while others learn to use mirrors as tools. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks us through mirror self-recognition and wh ... Show More

11m 27s

Nov 2020

What's it like to fall into a black hole?

Take a cosmic field trip with Daniel and Jorge, as they guide you on a thought experiment into the heart of the most mysterious objects in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48m 10s

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

Jan 2019

Is The Multiverse Real?

What is the multiverse and is it real? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m 45s

Oct 2020

A discounted dark matter discovery

Why do particle physicists discount the beautiful signal of dark matter from the DAMA experiment? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41m 21s

Jun 2021

Introducing: Prodigy Season 2

One of the most fascinating and unknown fields of science is human psychology. In this season of Prodigy we'll cover interesting topics like human hacking, lucid dreaming, penetration testing, narcissism and a lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas ... Show More

2m 50s

Sep 2021

Anti-Woke Bills, Pro-Assassination CIA, and Neutral-Metaverse

Today we talk about the CIA's action movie fantasies, the brand-centric architects of the looming metaverse, and the illusion of corporate wokeness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m 5s

Jun 2019

What is the brightest thing in the universe?

EXTREME UNIVERSE! (Hint: It's not the sun) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m 56s

Jun 2021

Mammals Can Breathe Through Their Butts

Learn how mammals breathe through their butts; how babies remember their birth language; and your reflection in a spoon.Mammals can breathe through their butts, and this could help humans with respiratory failure by Grant CurrinBreathing Through the Rectum Saves Oxygen-Starved Mi ... Show More

12 m

The Invention of the Mirror, Part 4