Stuff to blow your mind
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Science and Wine
Is the sense of taste subjective? Why are some wines ...
Is the sense of taste subjective? Why are some wines bad news for people with particular allergies? If you're anxious for the answers, never fear: In this episode, Allison and Robert take a look at science and wine.
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Death on Ice
Is it possible to freeze a body and bring it ...
Is it possible to freeze a body and bring it back to life? Through cryonics, scientists preserve bodies at extremely low temperatures, hoping to revive them in the future, when advanced technology may prolong their lives. Tune in and learn more.
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Time Travel: Hey, Grandpa
In the second episode of this two-part series, Robert and ...
In the second episode of this two-part series, Robert and Allison check out the possibilities of travelling into the past. From wormholes to the grandfather paradox, there are many arguments for -- and against -- time travel. Tune in and learn more.
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Time Travel: Hey, Future Self
Everyone's familiar with the idea of time travel -- but ...
Everyone's familiar with the idea of time travel -- but how would it work? This week Robert and Allison explore time travel, and this episode focuses on traveling to the future. So tune in and learn why you should -- or shouldn't -- meet your future self.
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Galactic Youngsters
It's difficult -- some would say impossible -- to comprehend ...
It's difficult -- some would say impossible -- to comprehend the sheer size of one galaxy, much less the universe. But how do these gargantuan galaxies form? Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind the formation of galaxies.
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Will aliens destroy us?
In science fiction, aliens are usually either incredibly benevolent or ...
In science fiction, aliens are usually either incredibly benevolent or incomprehensibly evil -- but how would real extraterrestrials behave? Learn more about aliens -- and why Stephen Hawking thinks they may destroy us -- in this podcast.
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What's the dirt on composting?
If you're concerned about generating waste in your household, why ...
If you're concerned about generating waste in your household, why not start composting? Breaking solid waste down with some help from microorganisms is a sure-fire way to decrease your waste, and it's easier than you might assume. Tune in and learn more.
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Are robots alive?
With each year, scientists are building increasingly complex robots, leading ...
With each year, scientists are building increasingly complex robots, leading to one vital question: At what point does a robot become defined as a living thing, rather than a mechanical device? Tune in to learn more about living robots in this podcast.
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Road Trip: FIRST Robotics
In this episode, Robert and Allison take a road trip ...
In this episode, Robert and Allison take a road trip to the Georgia Dome, where they grab an exclusive look at the FIRST Robotics competition. Tune in and learn more about the world's largest grade-school robotics competition.
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Birth of a Planet
To most people, planets are one of the most familiar ...
To most people, planets are one of the most familiar of astronomical objects. After all, we do live on one. But how do these massive spheres get their start? Tune in to learn more about the birth of planets -- including our own -- in this podcast.
