Jacques de Vaucanson's fabulous digesting duck was a clockwork miracle capable of reproducing the processes of ingestion, digestion and defecation. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about robotic digestion from the pooping duck to the modern day.
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The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 1
The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More
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Nov 4
Smart Talks with IBM: The $5 Billion Effort to help Secure the World’s Shared Software
AI is changing cybersecurity and raising hard questions about how fast organizations canrespond. Earlier this year, IBM and Red Hat launched Lightwell, a $5 billion initiative backed by a force of20,000 engineers with the goal of securing the open source software that powers a gr ... Show More
33 m
Dec 2023
Is the pigeon the weirdest animal on earth?
<p>It is related to the dodo, makes milk and even played a role in the French Revolution. Surely this bird deserves some recognition?</p><p>Featuring:</p><p>Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.</p><p>Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of t ... Show More
26m 4s
Feb 2019
Duck Duck Poop - A Tale Of Symbiosis
It's time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party, and the gang's all here! First up, it's Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy ... Show More
28m 19s