logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2019
1h 3m

From the Vault; Stone Age Technology wit...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Paleolithic tools inform not just our understanding of prehistoric lives, but also the evolution and nature of the human mind. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Emory University’s Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Dietrich Stout about the hand ax, tool use and even "2001: A Space Odyssey.” (Originally published Nov. 13, 2018)

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
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
Jul 9
The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chilean Folklore
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a pair of creatures from Chilean folklore that may connect to observations of the manta ray…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
5m 54s
Jul 8
The Manta Ray, Part 2
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 manta ray reproduction and accounts of their pulling boats around by their anchors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
38m 26s
Recommended Episodes
May 2018
Can a New Egyptian Dinosaur Fossil Explain How the Continents Formed?
Scientists have figured out a lot about Earth's history, but there are still a few gaps. Learn how a dinosaur may help fill in one of those gaps in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More
6m 6s
Sep 2018
Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe: Trailer
Daniel & Jorge discuss some of the simple but profound questions about existence, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
1m 50s
Mar 2022
How to take over the world
Daniel and Jorge talk to Ryan North about how to use science to become a supervillain Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
59m 12s
Sep 2014
Classic TechStuff: Tesla - the Man, the Myth
In this classic episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Lauren explore the myths surrounding Nikola Tesla, the Internet's favorite mad scientist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
58 m
Mar 2022
What is the future of exoplanet research?
Daniel and Jorge talk to planet hunter Dr. Jesse Christiansen about what we have learned and what we might learn about exoplanets! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
59m 15s
Feb 2022
Tool Use and Language in the Brain, Why Black Holes Get Bigger
Learn how tool use and language work in the brain; and why black holes get bigger due to the expansion of the universe.Tool use and language ability go hand in hand by Grant CurrinUsing mechanical tools improves our language skills. (2021, November 11). EurekAlert! https://www.eu ... Show More
12m 44s
Oct 2021
Research Bias: Sort It Out, Science
There’s a sticky issue scientists have to deal with – science is carried out by humans. We humans have flaws (and how) and they can end up in our work. Fortunately, science is waking up to research bias. In the meantime, here’s what to look out for. Learn more about your ad-choic ... Show More
53m 2s
Jun 2021
Introducing: Prodigy Season 2
One of the most fascinating and unknown fields of science is human psychology. In this season of Prodigy we'll cover interesting topics like human hacking, lucid dreaming, penetration testing, narcissism and a lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas ... Show More
2m 50s
Dec 2021
What is Zodiacal Light?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the amazing physics of space DUST. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
51m 36s
Feb 2022
Can we build a wormhole?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the latest ideas for how to make human portals to distant space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
55m 19s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami