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It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 2

In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m 32s

Oct 8

The Monstrefact: The “Minnie the Moocher” Walrus Ghost

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Walrus Ghost from the spooky 1932 Fleischer Studios Betty Boop animated short "Minnie the Moocher."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 16s

Oct 7

It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1

In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m

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

May 2012

002 - The Illusion of Knowledge

In this episode of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast we discuss the illusion of knowledge with Christopher Chabris, co-author of "The Invisible Gorilla." After that, we eat a triple-ginger molasses cookie while discussing non-believed false memories.Patreon: http://patreon.com/you ... Show More

47m 4s

Sep 2015

Episode 1: Switchtracking

The first episode of Hidden Brain explores switchtracking: a common pattern in conversations you'll be accusing your partner of in no time! Plus speedy science, a cup of tea and a song from Adam Cole.

27m 51s

Sep 2019

Podcast Extra: Absurd scientific advice

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems is the new book from XKCD cartoonist Randall Munroe. In this Podcast Extra, Randall talks about the book, its inspiration and the bizarre thought experiments it contains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ... Show More

15m 58s

Apr 2022

Part 2: The 10,000 Hour Rule

Is elite performance just a matter of how much and how well you practice? I interview a man known as the expert on experts, Dr Anders Ericsson and discuss the controversy surrounding Deliberate Practice. Learn about how we learn in this episode of Prodigy. This is Part 2 of a re- ... Show More

35m 40s

Jul 2023

What everyone misunderstands about the Universe

Daniel talks to Zach Weinersmith about the most common misconceptions about our Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m

Dec 2021

221 - Conversations and Conversions at the Portable Planetarium

In this episode we sit down with Joey Rodman (@okiespacequeen), a science educator in Oklahoma whose recent Twitter thread about using a portable planetarium to reach out to flat earthers went viral thanks to their counterintuitive advice about how to discuss science denial and c ... Show More

43m 58s

Dec 2014

Invisibilia Preview

Starting January 9th, NPR brings you Invisibilia, a six episode series about the invisible forces that shape human behavior – ideas, beliefs, assumptions and thoughts. Invisibilia interweaves personal stories with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own lif ... Show More

4m 49s

From the Vault: The Invention of the Mir...