Podcast Episodes

Plastic Stone and Other Ancient Wonders

 It is unfortunate that we so often have the sense that nothing technologically important has happened in human history until modern times. 

REF.: Pa…

3 years, 3 months ago

Cyclops Ear

 All insects that hear, except one, have two ears. Some insects have ears on their legs, thorax, or abdomen. However, they all follow the same princ…

3 years, 3 months ago

Learning in the Womb

Research is confirming that even before birth children in the womb are learning about the world. The child in the womb does much more than simply hea…

3 years, 3 months ago

Miracle Smell

It's commonly known that many animals are able to detect extraordinarily weak odors. The real mystery is how they can smell scents that are 1,000…

3 years, 3 months ago

Unusual Island Love Song

Tropical beauty has inspired many Hawaiian love songs. However, none is more unusual than the love song of Hawaiian fruit flies. 

REF.: Edwards, D.D…

3 years, 4 months ago

Truly Omnivorous

Algae are among the world's premier plants. Scientists never expected to find an alga that feeds like a Venus flytrap. 

REF.: Miller, Julie Ann.1986…

3 years, 4 months ago

The Jekyll and Hyde Protozoan

Normally they bother no one. The creatures, called protozoan ciliates, quietly go about their business in water‑filled tree holes, eating other m…

3 years, 4 months ago

Wonders from Ancient Cooks

The ancients had a very sophisticated knowledge of food and health, some of which is only being rediscovered today.

 REF.: Season gingerly to retard …

3 years, 4 months ago

Meet Caiaphas

A remarkable discovery in Israel is shedding new light on life in Bible times. The discovery is also allowing scientists and the rest of us to get to…

3 years, 4 months ago

Bacterial Physicists and Chemists

Some types of bacteria are able to go into a state of suspended animation when living conditions become too harsh. Not only do they change their for…

3 years, 4 months ago