Today

Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 4

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/lis ... Show More

59m 28s

Yesterday

The Monstrefact: The Hollow of Scavenger's Reign

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien creature known as the Hollow on the series “Scavenger’s Reign.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 37s

Sep 1

Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 3

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling.See omnystudio.com/list ... Show More

53m 16s

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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

56m 3s

Aug 2025

The Ginkgo Biloba Tree

Known as a living fossil, the Ginkgo Biloba Tree has survived for over 200 million years through mass extinctions, changing climates, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Revered in Eastern medicine and admired around the world for its beauty and resilience, the Ginkgo Biloba ... Show More

39 m

Oct 2023

The Tangled History of Topiary, Part One: The Ancient Art of Fancy Plants

If you've ever looked at a bush and thought "this would be way cooler if it was shaped like a rabbit," then you're part of a long line of topiary enthusiasts throughout history. This ancient art of shaping, training and trimming plants and trees into fanicful, decorative shapes d ... Show More

31m 28s

Feb 2021

Samurai

Kyota Ko, mastermind behind the website Metro Classic Japanese, Joins Helen and Matt to discuss the long and fascinating history behind Samurai. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m 59s

May 2017

Level 1.133 The mighty oak

Jackie and Richard talk about the best known and most loved of Britain's native trees

3m 14s

Mar 2023

Behind the Scenes Minis: Trees and Jennie June

Holly and Tracy talk about their relationship to trees, and how humankind's understanding of climate science has changed over the years. They also talk about the continuing relevance of Jennie June's life story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m 10s

May 2025

How and why do trees get so old?

Daniel and Kelly talk about the science behind aging trees, and why some trees live so long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m 41s

Jan 2015

Car Culture: Bosozoku

From modified scooters to Group 5-inspired cars, there's nothing quite like Japan's Bosozoku culture. But where did it come from -- and why do some experts think it might disappear? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com"> ... Show More

46m 10s

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

The Bonsai Tree