Sanity/Insanity: The Rosenhan Experiment

Sanity/Insanity: The Rosenhan Experiment

How do we know precisely what constitutes "normality" or mental illness? And if there is a difference, can anybody detect it? Even professionals? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the groundbreaking 1973 study that saw eight otherwise-healthy "pseudopatients" admitted to 12 different psychiatric facilities and diagnosed with mental illness.

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Junkies of the Animal Kingdom

Junkies of the Animal Kingdom

Human beings aren't the only organisms with a predilection for mind-altering substances. In fact, the natural world is filled with bingers and boozers. Listen in and learn more about junkie animals. ...

11 Jan 201142min

Solar Sail Hobos Ride the Laser

Solar Sail Hobos Ride the Laser

NASA has been experimenting with solar sails that could become the future of spaceflight. But how do they work, exactly? Tune in as Julie and Robert break down the science of solar sails in this podca...

6 Jan 201133min

Beyond Human:  Accessorize!

Beyond Human: Accessorize!

It's no secret that humanity's strong suit is making tools -- we certainly don't have the best physical adaptations for swimming or flying. But could we use technology to mimic the superior traits of ...

4 Jan 201137min

Is your gut a genius?

Is your gut a genius?

Each week, you can count on Robert and Julie to blow your mind with the latest -- and strangest -- stories from the world of science. Tune in and learn more in this episode. Learn more about your ad-...

30 Des 201029min

Fine Young Cannibals

Fine Young Cannibals

Each week, you can count on Robert and Julie to blow your mind with the latest -- and strangest -- stories from the world of science. Tune in and learn more in this episode. Learn more about your ad-...

28 Des 201043min

Life on the 500th Floor

Life on the 500th Floor

By 2050, experts believe approximately two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities. How will this urbanization change life for individuals, and how will it affect the world? Listen in and...

23 Des 201040min

The Rock Star Weirdo Lives of Scientists

The Rock Star Weirdo Lives of Scientists

It's no secret that genius and eccentricity are related, but scientists can be downright weird. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the bizarre lives of history's greatest scientists. Tune in to...

21 Des 201038min

Ladies' Night on Planet Earth

Ladies' Night on Planet Earth

James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent studies on gender and evolution. In this podcast, Julie and Robert ask what makes a person male or ...

16 Des 201032min

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