Today

From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 2

In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. (originally published ... Show More

43m 57s

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

Feb 2020

SYSK Selects: How Bonsai Works

For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.co ... Show More

56m 3s

Aug 2021

What Trees Have Been to the Moon and Back?

There are trees all over the U.S. (and the world) grown from seeds that orbited the Moon. Learn about NASA's moon trees in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nasa-moon-trees.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea ... Show More

4m 29s

Jul 2018

What's Killing Ancient Baobab Trees?

Spoiler alert: The answer is probably 'climate change' -- but some of the world's oldest and hardiest baobab trees are dying, and researchers aren't entirely sure why. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c ... Show More

4m 33s

Aug 2019

How Many Trees Would We Need to Plant to Slow Climate Change?

Trees pull and store carbon, but lots of land that could support them is deforested. Learn how researchers think planting trees could help mitigate climate change in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio ... Show More

7m 6s

Jun 2023

How to Read a Tree

When you’re walking in the woods, you’re often surrounded by trees. But you probably don’t notice them much, and when you do spot some irregularity, like a strange bulge in the trunk of a tree, you likely don’t have any idea how it got there. But my guest says that these trees yo ... Show More

40m 24s

Dec 2021

Palm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants

Palm trees. You see them all over the world and for good reason. There are more than 2,500 varieties. Learn all about these giant plants today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m 19s

Mar 2024

Bonsai

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Bonsai. The methodology behind these trees is pretty fascinating. Well, if you like being bored to sleep, then yes, pretty fascinating. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free EpisodesWant an ad-free experience? Follow this ... Show More

44m 56s

Mar 2025

Wie Bäume sich verteidigen - Alles Natur

Bäume haben eine beruhigende Wirkung auf uns - ein Spaziergang durch den Wald reduziert Stress. Doch Bäume können auch wehrhaft und angriffslustig sein: Sie kämpfen um Platz, Licht und Ressourcen. Von Claudia Steiner (BR 2023) Credits Autorin dieser Folge: Claudia Steiner Regie: ... Show More

23m 15s

From the Vault: The Bonsai Tree