From the Vault: Pykrete

From the Vault: Pykrete

Whether plotting to build a great northern wall or an aircraft carrier made of ice instead of steel, the substance you’re looking for is Pykrete. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss what makes this super-strong ice so durable and why there was an actual plan to build ships out of the stuff during the Second World War. (originally published 8/6/2020)

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Into the Graveyard

Into the Graveyard

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Hanging with Hawking

Hanging with Hawking

Stephen Hawking is one of the world's most famous physicists, but why is he so famous? In this episode, Allison and Robert take a closer look at the fascinating career of Stephen Hawking. Learn more ...

26 Loka 201023min

Mad Scientists: Frankenstein and the Fly

Mad Scientists: Frankenstein and the Fly

Today mad scientists are common in fiction, and they appear in everything from comedies to science fiction. But they're also relatively recent. What made them so popular? Tune in and learn more about ...

21 Loka 201029min

How Military Snipers Work

How Military Snipers Work

Military snipers use sophisticated technology and specialized techniques to wreak tremendous damage on enemy forces. But how do they work? In this episode, Robert and Allison break down the science be...

19 Loka 201030min

We Love the Periodic Table

We Love the Periodic Table

The periodic table is an invaluable tool for scientists across the planet -- but how does it work? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the creation of the periodic table. Tune in to learn more...

14 Loka 201030min

Science vs. Monsters!

Science vs. Monsters!

For thousands of years people across the world have frightened (and entertained) each other by swapping monster tales, but how do these monsters hold up in the eyes of science? In this podcast, Robert...

12 Loka 201028min

Monarchs Head for the Border

Monarchs Head for the Border

Each year, monarch butterflies fly south across North America, returning north in the spring. Normally the butterflies would never live long enough to complete the journey -- yet these are not normal ...

7 Loka 201020min

Noise Pollution: Pipe Down, People!

Noise Pollution: Pipe Down, People!

Like any other form of pollution, loud noises can seriously affect your health over time -- and that's just the beginning. As Robert and Allison break down the science behind noise, they also explain ...

5 Loka 201028min

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