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Biological Taxonomy and the Tree of Life
Episode 1748
All living things on the planet Earth, from microbes to whales, can be categorized into a single hierarchical system.
This system has been developed …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Search for Life Outside the Solar System
Episode 1747
In 1995, the first planet outside our solar system was discovered.
Since then, with improved techniques and tools, over 5,000 exoplanets have been co…
1 year, 4 months ago
Rare Earth Elements (Encore)
Episode 1746
Modern society is completely dependent on a set of technologies that include computer chips, fiber optic cables, lasers, video screens, electric moto…
1 year, 4 months ago
The History of Wire
Episode 1745
The modern world runs on metal wires.
These thin metal strands literally circle the globe and are responsible for much of the world’s electrical powe…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Occupation and Liberation of Paris
Episode 1744
Of all the cities that experienced the Second World War, one of the most interesting stories is that of Paris.
Paris was not the scene of major fight…
1 year, 4 months ago
Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium: The Other Precious Metals
Episode 1742
When I say precious metals, most of you probably immediately think of gold and silver.
Historically, they have indeed been precious metals. However, …
1 year, 4 months ago
Operation Barbarossa (Encore)
Episode 1742
On June 22, 1941, German forces crossed into the Soviet Union. It was, and remains, the largest military operation in human history. The force that t…
1 year, 4 months ago
All About Fiji
Episode 1741
Located in the South Pacific is the nation of Fiji.
Fiji is an archipelago of 330 islands located about 1,100 nautical miles north of New Zealand.
It…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Ancient World Isn’t Done With Us (Live)
Episode 1740
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience.
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The Greatest Nobel Prize Snubs
Episode 1739
As of the recording of this episode, 1,012 people have been awarded Nobel Prizes across every category.
This episode is not about any of them.
This ep…
1 year, 4 months ago