Podcast Episodes

Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too

Can a pill help your dog live longer—and could it work for humans too? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science of canine aging, the ethics of life extension, and whether yo…

Published on 22 hours ago

When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis

A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s…

Published on 1 week ago

Coffee Science: How Water, Grind & Roast Transform Flavor

Can water, grind, and roast transform your cup—or ruin it? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli break down the chemistry of better brewing with simple, testable tweaks. Taste is tunable sc…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Do Cockatoos Dance Better Than You? The Science Behind Their Moves

Cheeky or creative geniuses? Caroline Knight. Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the science of dancing cockatoos, their hilarious antics, and what their spontaneous moves reveal about intelligen…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mind Blanking: Why Your Brain Sometimes Hits Reset

Is “mind blanking” your brain’s reset button? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal surprising science on this thought-free state, its link to stress, and how prayer or mindfulness …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Discovering Mesolithic Malta

Maltese history just got 1,000 years older. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack stunning new research suggesting Mesolithic people lived in Malta long before the temples—complete with tools, fire pits…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science

A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle.

The post Zombi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Can AI Handle the Housework?

Could your next housemate be a robot? The team talks Neo Gamma, the AI-powered humanoid assistant from X1. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle weigh the promise—and pitfalls—of a future …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Zombie Spiders, Killer Fungi, and the Secret to New Antibiotics?

A creepy-cool fungus turns spiders into zombies—then eats them! Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack how this eerie phenomenon may help us fight antibiotic resistance. Nature gets …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Buried by Fire: The Enigma of the Glass Brain

A brain turned to glass? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal how a victim of Mount Vesuvius was preserved in a shocking state—and what it tells us about ancient Rome, volcanic fur…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago