23: Plastic's Past, Imperfect Pitch, and the Dumb History of Generation Naming
What is the history of plastic, and what could the future hold? Why is perfect pitch, not so perfect, and do any animals have it? And how on Earth did we end up with these meaningless names for gene...
8 Syys 20221h 46min
A Big Announcement...!
A very special announcement!Episodes we recommend for new listeners:1: Time Illusions, Electric Bees, and Fakespeares5: The History of Pregnancy Tests, The Middlest Size, and FanFiction19: The Science...
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22: Magnetic Mysteries, The Real Trolley Problem, and Hitchbot
How do animals sense magnetic fields? Why was the first Trolley Problem written? And who was Hitchbot?Images we talk about:- Hitchbot with SantaSupport us with a Max Fun Membership!Join our Discord!We...
25 Elo 20221h 41min
21: Paleontologist Evelyn Vollmer, Figuring out the Age of the Earth, and What Defines a Dinosaur
How old did Aristotle think the Earth was? What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? And how did our guest get into paleontology? Support us with a Max Fun Membership!Join our Discord! We ...
11 Elo 20221h 12min
Test Ep 2: Bugs on Drugs, How Much Pi do we Need, and the Blackest Black
What happens when you gives bugs drugs? How many digits of pi do we actually need? And what is the drama behind the blackest black?Images we talk about:- Spider Webs on Various Drugs- Graph of Pi Appr...
28 Heinä 20221h 10min
20: The Math of Conspiracy Theories, Why is Pluto not a Planet, and Animal Art
If all these conspiracy theories were real, what are the statistical odds they'd be kept secret? Why did Pluto get demoted from planethood? And can animals make art?Images we talk about:- Pierre’s Bra...
14 Heinä 20221h 46min
19: The Science of Gay, How Many Songs Fit in DNA, and Niche Sports
What is the nuanced science behind homosexuality in animals and humans? Is there a single gay gene? No. No absolutely not. But how many songs could you fit into a gram of DNA, and why would you want t...
30 Kesä 20221h 57min
18: Radiocarbon Revolution, Space Babies, and Nail Polish
You've probably heard of Carbon Dating, but how are Astronomy, Biology, and Nuclear Physics involved? What are the problems with having babies in space, and how many animals have had babies in space? ...
16 Kesä 20221h 57min
