Stuff to blow your mind
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Ladies' Night on Planet Earth
James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he ...
James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent studies on gender and evolution. In this podcast, Julie and Robert ask what makes a person male or female -- and why the days of males may be numbered.
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The Overview Effect: Tripping Out in Space
Does life in space permanently alter an astronaut's mind? Join ...
Does life in space permanently alter an astronaut's mind? Join Robert and Julie as they analyze the physical and mental changes human beings experience in outer space, including the overview effect.
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If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?
If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it ...
If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound? Originally this question was made for meditative purposes, but answering the question incorporates several fascinating ideas about human perception and psychology. Tune in to learn more.
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Probing Questions About Alien Abduction
Why are so many people convinced that they were abducted ...
Why are so many people convinced that they were abducted by aliens? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the history of alleged abductions, along with the scientific explanations for the experiences of the witnesses. Tune in to learn more.
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Can music rebuild my brain?
It's been said that music has the power to soothe ...
It's been said that music has the power to soothe savage beasts, but what scientific impact does music have on humans? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the influence of music on human brain cells -- and whether it can actually rebuild your brain.
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Evolutionary Hangover
Vestigial traits are common in animals across the globe, but ...
Vestigial traits are common in animals across the globe, but why? In this episode, Julie and Robert take a look at the genetic leftovers that lost their usefulness during evolution. Tune in to learn more about evolution, atavism and vestigial traits.
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Stuff to Literally Blow Your Mind
Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories ...
Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories about the strangest things in the natural world -- but how could your mind literally be blown? Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
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Has science explained life after death?
Humans have believed in the soul for millennia, and the ...
Humans have believed in the soul for millennia, and the evolution of science hasn't stopped the search for ghosts and the soul. In fact, modern scientists still search for proof of life after death. Tune in to learn more about the latest research.
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You're So Vain, Earthlings
How do individuals relate to reality? How has humanity attempted ...
How do individuals relate to reality? How has humanity attempted to interpret its position in the universe? From navel-gazing to the geocentric universe and beyond, the search for humanity's place has become a long -- and mind-blowing -- enterprise.
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Alien Etiquette 101
People from different cultures often interpret gestures and etiquette differently, ...
People from different cultures often interpret gestures and etiquette differently, and this can lead to serious misunderstandings. So how should humans interact with extraterrestrials? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the nuances of alien etiquette.
