Stuff to blow your mind
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Why Your Brain Like Conspiracy
The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. ...
The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance.
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Pope on a Cosmic Rope
Should extraterrestrials be converted to Catholicism, or are they somehow ...
Should extraterrestrials be converted to Catholicism, or are they somehow free from sin? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the Vatican’s current stance on the cosmos and what it means for the future of belief on planet Earth.
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Germ-free Dirty Hippies
It's been said that cleanliness is close to godliness, but ...
It's been said that cleanliness is close to godliness, but is it possible for a person to be too clean? In this episode, Julie and Robert analyze the relationship between hygiene, bacteria and health. Tune in to learn more.
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Symbiosis: My So-Called Parasitic Life
In the process known as symbiosis, two organisms of different ...
In the process known as symbiosis, two organisms of different species exist in close physical contact to the benefit of both organisms. But how does that work? Listen in to learn more about the process of symbiosis, and how it can affect human beings.
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To Terraform or Not to Terraform?
Think of terraforming as a planet-wide renovation project: By creating ...
Think of terraforming as a planet-wide renovation project: By creating a more Earth-like atmosphere on Mars, some scientists hope to make more space for Earth's burgeoning population. But could we really do it? Tune in to learn more about terraforming.
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(Kick)Astrobiology
Astrobiology is a lot more than sitting around wondering what ...
Astrobiology is a lot more than sitting around wondering what aliens look like -- instead, this discipline draws on multiple fields to study the basic building blocks of life in space or on other worlds. Join Robert and Julie as they explore astrobiology.
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Woolly Mammoths For Sale
You haven't misread the title; rest assured that woolly mammoths ...
You haven't misread the title; rest assured that woolly mammoths are still extinct. However, there are several scientists trying revive mammoths -- and they might just succeed. Tune in to learn more about mammoth cloning.
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Musical Hallucinations Gone Wild
Have you ever had a musical hallucination? Not a song ...
Have you ever had a musical hallucination? Not a song stuck in your head - but a genuine hallucination, real enough to completely fool your senses? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the causes of musical hallucinations.
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Attack of the Creative Brain
Creativity is one of humanity's most crucial skills, and it ...
Creativity is one of humanity's most crucial skills, and it is also one of the least-understood. In this episode, Robert and Julian explore the science, myths and theories surrounding creativity.
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Eat Popcorn. Eat Popcorn. Eat Popcorn.
Subliminal messaging dates back to 1957, when James Vicary slipped ...
Subliminal messaging dates back to 1957, when James Vicary slipped images of popcorn and soda into films at a New Jersey theater. It spooks some consumers, but does it actually work? Tune in to learn more about the science behind subliminal messaging.
