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Toxoplasma gondii: The Cat Parasite and the Mind-Control Myth
A cat parasite that really does change rodent behavior has fueled a huge myth—so why do the human claims keep slipping out from under it? In this epi…
2 months ago
Demon Core: The Sphere That Turned Deadly
A plutonium sphere at Los Alamos was never meant to become a legend — so how did the Demon Core end up tied to two fatal criticality accidents? In th…
2 months ago
Cordyceps: The Real Story Behind Zombie Ants
What really happens when a Cordyceps fungus infects an ant — and why the “zombie” story is both true and misleading? We break down how zombie ants ar…
2 months ago
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 months, 1 week 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…
2 months, 1 week 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Some of the most familiar old wives’ tales are not just outdated — they’re flat-out false, and the science behind them is more surprising than you’d …
2 months, 1 week 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…
2 months, 1 week 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…
11 months 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…
11 months 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, 5 months ago