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Voltaic Pile Battery: The Stack That Made Current Useful
A stack of metal discs and damp separators was enough to turn electricity from a one-time shock into a controllable current—and that changed science …
2 days, 12 hours ago
Roko's Basilisk: The AI Thought Experiment
A bizarre internet thought experiment can make people feel guilty just for hearing about it. In this episode, we unpack Roko’s Basilisk, the AI thoug…
3 days, 10 hours ago
Old Wives’ Tales: Why So Many Are False
Some of the most familiar old wives’ tales are not just outdated — they’re flat-out false, and the science behind them is more surprising than you’d …
4 days, 10 hours ago
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 days, 10 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, 3 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