Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board

Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board

Ever reach out to the spirit world with an ouija board? Or stare into a dark mirror for Bloody Mary? Perhaps peer-assisted levitation was more your style. In this episode, Robert and Julie bust through the fantasy of these paranormal parlor tricks and examine the underlying science.

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The War on Creativity

The War on Creativity

The War on Creativity: There's an entire industry dedicate to creativity and innovation. But do people - and corporations-really want to "think outside of the box." Is there an inherent bias against c...

14 Tammi 201430min

Up in the Air

Up in the Air

Up in the Air: How long can a bird stay in the air? How about an airplane? From human flight to the future of laser-powered drone aircraft, the answers may surprise you in this episode of Stuff to Blo...

9 Tammi 201435min

Brain Hacking 101: New Habits for a New Year

Brain Hacking 101: New Habits for a New Year

New Habits for a New Year: How long does it take to make or break a habit? Is this really the year you make major changes or learn a new craft? Robert and Julie break down the science of it all in thi...

7 Tammi 201426min

Cluttered Desks, Cluttered Minds & Toddler Hands

Cluttered Desks, Cluttered Minds & Toddler Hands

Cluttered Desks, Cluttered Minds and Toddler Hands: Toddlers might not seem like scientists when they mash up a banana or throws noodles at the wall, but research reveals that messy hands often indica...

2 Tammi 201436min

Normalcy Bias and Psychogenic Death

Normalcy Bias and Psychogenic Death

Normalcy Bias and Psychogenic Death: Why do some people continue on with their normal lives when reality comes crashing down on them? Why don't they run for cover or try to jump ship? Find out in this...

31 Joulu 201333min

Comedic Impressions of the Wild

Comedic Impressions of the Wild

Comedic Impressions of the Wild: Why do birds and other animals imitate other animals? Why would an elephant learn to speak Korean? All of this and more shall be explored in this episode of Stuff to B...

26 Joulu 201319min

Snowflake Doppelganger

Snowflake Doppelganger

Snowflake Doppelganger: Are snowflakes really one of a kind? How do they form and what do they have to do with grade school art projects, personal identity, climate change and Jack the Ripper? Find ou...

24 Joulu 201325min

Thanatosis: Playing Dead to Survive

Thanatosis: Playing Dead to Survive

Thanatosis: Playing Dead to Survive: There's more to playing dead that meets the eye. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the science of tonic immobility and thanatosi...

19 Joulu 201339min

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