Morbid Curiosity: Plants That Bite

On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural F ... Show More

Byronic Sex & Exile - A River Of Blood Flowed Through The Sony Backlot Chimes - Wishing for Summer Fernando's Eyes - Live To Tell Chameleons - Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing Mark E Moon - Ten Thousand Years Memory Index - Transpose Ordo M´era Luna - Dark Heart of the Moon Advocat ... Show More

Photo of Missy by: Roberto Badillo Photography We chat with Missy and Ryan of Obsidian about the lack of deathrock in the goth scene, their personal experiences with death, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Mental Crises Support If you enjoy the podcast please support ... Show More

C’est un débat vieux comme le monde, les plantes sont-elles sourdes comme leur pot, ou sont-elles au contraire sensibles aux bruits qui les entourent ? Les scientifiques ont tranché : les plantes entendent, notamment les variations des bruits qui les renseignent sur la présence o ... Show More

When you hear “invasive plant,” you might picture an aggressive species taking over and harming the environment. But what if the way we think about invasive plants is part of the problem? Host Rachel Feltman chats with Mason Heberling, associate curator of botany at the Carnegie ... Show More

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét dive into the Von Dutch drama and discuss Monét's drawer microwave. They compare grip strength scores and try to figure out who’s worse at accepting invitations to hang out. Monét breaks down SZA’s latest music video for Bob and explain ... Show More

Que se passerait-il si on arrosait les plantes avec un peu d'alcool ? Cette question est moins incongrue qu'elle n'en a l'air. En effet, des chercheurs japonais ont remarqué que des plantes exposées à la sécheresse produisaient un peu d'éthanol, connu aussi sous le nom d'alcool é ... Show More

It may come as a surprise, but most plants aren't very friendly. Like most creatures, they survive by defending themselves against predators, parasites, and pathogens. Some have developed quite extreme defence mechanisms, and they are subject of this episode. 

From the perspective of Western science, plants have long been considered unaware, passive life forms; essentially, rocks that happen to grow. But there’s something in the air in the world of plant science. New research suggests that plants are aware of the world around them to a ... Show More

Do NOT buy plants until you listen to this because I'm about to tell you how you can save 💰 at the plant store. Follow this checklist to ensure you make the most of every hard-earned dollar you spend on plants for your garden.   In this episode: →Shop Leaves, Roots, and Fruit: h ... Show More

Les cactus, membres de la famille des Cactacées, ont développé des épines en raison de plusieurs adaptations évolutives cruciales pour leur survie dans des environnements arides. Ces épines, qui étaient autrefois des feuilles, remplissent plusieurs fonctions essentielles. 1. Rédu ... Show More