Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about re

Episodes

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It's been said that music has the power to soothe savage beasts, but what scientific impact does mus

Evolutionary Hangover

2010/11/30

Evolutionary Hangover: Vestigial traits are common in animals across the globe, but why? In this epi

Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories about the strangest things i

Humans have believed in the soul for millennia, and the evolution of science hasn't stopped the sear

You're So Vain, Earthlings

2010/11/19

How do individuals relate to reality? How has humanity attempted to interpret its position in the un

Alien Etiquette 101

2010/11/16

People from different cultures often interpret gestures and etiquette differently, and this can lead

Inspired by Robert's childhood fear of being turned completely inside out, our podcasters attempt to

Not all animals need the same amount of sleep. Some people get by on five hours a day, while other a

Man Vs. Flu

2010/11/4

Influenza is a virus that causes the flu, and it shares a long, lethal history with the human race.

Would you like a pet that can change its appearance and create decoys from ink? What if it also shot

Into the Graveyard

2010/10/28

Many people find graveyards creepy, but what makes them so unsettling and spooky? In this special Ha

Hanging with Hawking

2010/10/26

Stephen Hawking is one of the world's most famous physicists, but why is he so famous? In this episo

Today mad scientists are common in fiction, and they appear in everything from comedies to science f

How Military Snipers Work

2010/10/19

Military snipers use sophisticated technology and specialized techniques to wreak tremendous damage

We Love the Periodic Table

2010/10/14

The periodic table is an invaluable tool for scientists across the planet -- but how does it work? I

Science vs. Monsters!

2010/10/12

For thousands of years people across the world have frightened (and entertained) each other by swapp

Each year, monarch butterflies fly south across North America, returning north in the spring. Normal

Like any other form of pollution, loud noises can seriously affect your health over time -- and that

The world famous globetrotter Flat Stanley is used to encourage literacy in children. Since Flat Sta

Earthquakes are an inevitable part of living on Earth, and some places are far more prone to earthqu