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What Is the Deepest Hole in the World?

Alongside the Space Race, the mid-1900s saw another contest of engineering -- a race downward, into the Earth. Learn why the USSR created the Kola Superdeep Borehole (the deepest artificial or natural hole we know of), what we learned from it, and how this research continues in t ... Show More

14m 51s

Aug 1

BrainStuff Classics: Is Canned Food Really Worse Than Fresh or Frozen?

Canning foods preserves them, but the texture and nutritive value can suffer -- and what about the potential dangers of BPA and botulism? Learn what's true and what's myth when it comes to canned food in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.h ... Show More

8m 20s

Jul 31

How Do Octopuses Work?

These marine invertebrates can solve puzzles, use tools, and camouflage themselves by changing their very skin -- yet they live only three to five years, and die after mating. Learn more about octopuses in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.ho ... Show More

13m 32s

May 2020

The Museum of Broken Relationships

What happens after a relationship ends? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a museum that collects things left at the end of a relationship.

15m 2s

May 2020

Invention Playlist 4: The Museum

Where do museums come from? Explore their history in this episode... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 6m

Jan 2022

The Strange Story of Secret Museums

Who doesn't love a good museum? In these repositories of art, history, the natural world and so on, human beings can connect with the past, discover inspiration, and learn more about the world around us. With this in mind, it may surprise you to learn some museums are off-limi ... Show More

1h 10m

Aug 2010

This is Your Brain on a Breakup

In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why breaking up with romantic partners is universally painful -- and offer some consolation to sufferers -- as they explore the brain chemistry of breakups. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpo ... Show More

29m 2s

Oct 2024

“Love Is a Brain Scam” | Heartbreak

If you’ve ever lived, chances are you’ve loved someone or something. If you’ve ever loved, chances are you’ve had your heart broken to pieces. More Better listener Vivien wrote in to the pod this week asking for advice with just that — heartbreak. In response, Stephanie and Me ... Show More

38m 18s

Apr 2020

Invention Classic: The Museum

We all love a good museum, but how long have we had them? In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe discuss just what a museum actually is and when the concept seems to have entered human civilization. (7/1/2019) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet ... Show More

1h 7m

Mar 2024

Selects: The Science of Break-Ups

Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups in this classic episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m 53s

Oct 2022

A .32 Caliber Bullet | A Pair of Spectacles - The Black Museum

On this week's episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Black Museum. Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.

52m 35s

Mar 2024

Episode 5 - Your breakup survival kit

This week the girls dive into the topic of heartbreak. LOVE is as complicated as it gets, we all go through it, and we are all learning. The girls discuss the difficulties of moving on from a breakup, and what they do to cope. How do you know if you should leave? How do you know ... Show More

55m 42s

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