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Elephants Bury the Dead: Covering Bodies with Soil
Elephants bury the dead — and the way they cover bodies with soil is as strange and moving as it sounds. In this episode, we explore the shocking sci…
5 hours ago
Roko’s Basilisk: Read This Before Looking
What if simply hearing about an idea could trap you? In this gripping deep dive, we unpack Roko’s Basilisk—what it is, why it’s called “dangerous,” a…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Misophonia: Why Everyday Sounds Hurt—What Helps
That tiny chewing sound shouldn’t feel like a fire alarm—but for millions with misophonia, it does. Dive into the brain science behind sound sensitiv…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Dark Side of Light Pollution
Join us as we shed light on the often-overlooked issue of light pollution and its far-reaching consequences. From the economic and environmental cost…
1 year, 3 months ago
Cryogenics: The Coolest Science You've Never Heard Of
Join host Aslekeir Gairleif on a captivating journey into the world of cryogenics, where the power of extreme cold is revolutionizing science, medici…
1 year, 3 months ago
REITs Revealed: Your Ticket to Real Estate Riches
Discover the world of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and unlock the secrets to owning a piece of prime properties without the hassle. Join hos…
1 year, 3 months ago
The East India Company: Empire Unveiled
Join us on a captivating journey through history as we unravel the rise and fall of the East India Company, a trading empire that once dominated half…
1 year, 3 months ago
Gini Coefficient: Measuring Inequality
Join host Aslekeir Gairleif as he dives deep into the world of the Gini coefficient, the powerful tool economists use to measure income inequality. D…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Silent Minds Among Us
Discover the fascinating world of those who think without an inner voice. This episode delves into the science behind this silent way of thinking, ex…
1 year, 3 months ago
Born Without Fingerprints: The Adermatoglyphia Mystery
Unravel the enigma of adermatoglyphia, a rare genetic condition where individuals are born without fingerprints. Join host Aslekeir Gairleif as he ex…
1 year, 3 months ago