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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The Life Aquatic

2011/1/20

The oceans cover the majority of Earth's surface -- that's quite a bit of potential real estate. But

The Future of Pain

2011/1/18

Pain is a fundamental sensation. While it is by no means pleasant, it is certainly useful. In this p

Modern science still hasn't completely figured out what purpose dreams. In this podcast, Julie and R

Human beings aren't the only organisms with a predilection for mind-altering substances. In fact, th

NASA has been experimenting with solar sails that could become the future of spaceflight. But how do

It's no secret that humanity's strong suit is making tools -- we certainly don't have the best physi

Is your gut a genius?

2010/12/30

Each week, you can count on Robert and Julie to blow your mind with the latest -- and strangest -- s

Fine Young Cannibals

2010/12/28

Each week, you can count on Robert and Julie to blow your mind with the latest -- and strangest -- s

Life on the 500th Floor

2010/12/23

By 2050, experts believe approximately two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities. How

It's no secret that genius and eccentricity are related, but scientists can be downright weird. In t

James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent

Does life in space permanently alter an astronaut's mind? Join Robert and Julie as they analyze the

If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound? Originally this question was made for medi

Why are so many people convinced that they were abducted by aliens? In this episode, Julie and Rober

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