Stuff to blow your mind
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Planet Neanderthal
For 200,000 years Neanderthals roamed Eurasia, yet over time the ...
For 200,000 years Neanderthals roamed Eurasia, yet over time the population dwindled and disappeared. In this podcast, Julie and Robert explore the story of Neanderthals, comparing them to modern humans and dispelling some popular myths along the way.
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Defeat Your Doppelgangers
Most people are familiar with the idea of a doppelganger ...
Most people are familiar with the idea of a doppelganger -- some mysterious copy or clone of another human being -- but what's the science behind this phenomenon? Tune in as Julie and Robert take a closer look at doppelgangers.
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Are you smarter than an ant swarm?
A single ant might not be Mensa material, but a ...
A single ant might not be Mensa material, but a colony of ants can produce some amazingly clever decisions. Tune in as Robert and Julie explore the study of swarm intelligence -- and how it compares to human intelligence.
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Children of Tomorrow, Raised by Machines
Will tomorrow's school systems be dominated by infallible robotic instructors? ...
Will tomorrow's school systems be dominated by infallible robotic instructors? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the bounds of education, artificial intelligence and human-robot relationships in this podcast.
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Love, Hate and Robots
Will the hopeless romantics of the future fall in love ...
Will the hopeless romantics of the future fall in love with robots? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the line between love and hate -- and what a world of beautiful robots may mean for the future. Tune in to learn more.
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Scientists in Love
Regardless of how brilliant they may be in the lab, ...
Regardless of how brilliant they may be in the lab, scientists are still only human. With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Robert and Julie recount the interactions between love and science. Tune in to learn more.
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Underground Robotic Highways
As cars become increasingly sophisticated, more and more experts are ...
As cars become increasingly sophisticated, more and more experts are contemplating the possibility of self-driving vehicles on automated highways. But how close are we to actually achieving this futuristic dream? The answer might surprise you.
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You're Such a Tool (User)
Tool use isn't unique to human beings -- many other ...
Tool use isn't unique to human beings -- many other organisms have proven capable of learning to use tools in both wild and captive environments. In this episode, Julie and Robert take a closer look at Earth's tool using life forms.
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The Werewolf Principle: Adapting Humans for Space
Will astronauts of the future be able to adapt their ...
Will astronauts of the future be able to adapt their physiology for long-term space travel and life on other planets? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the ideal physical modifications that could theoretically create the world's best astronaut.
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Are computer viruses alive?
Computer viruses can permanently damage the files of unprepared computer ...
Computer viruses can permanently damage the files of unprepared computer users, but does their behavior mean that they are living entities? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the similarities between organic life and the behavior of computer viruses.
