Silk of the Spider, Thread of the Future

Silk of the Spider, Thread of the Future

Spider silk is nothing short of an engineering marvel. Weight for weight, it's stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar. But spiders are disagreeable creatures. Unlike the silkworms, they've proven unwilling to bow to humanity's domestication, but that hasn't stopped scientists from stealing the secrets. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, enter a world of spider silk medicine, nanomaterials, optics, music and of course transgenic goats.

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Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea

Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea

In today’s special holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Des 202443min

Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance

Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance

To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Des 202428min

Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan

Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Des 202447min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: I Come in Peace

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: I Come in Peace

Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. (originally published 12/08/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Des 20241h 29min

From the Vault: The Rat King

From the Vault: The Rat King

The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. (originally published 12/12/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Des 20241h 2min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Shogun Assassin

Weirdhouse Cinema: Shogun Assassin

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compiled from the first two “Lone Wolf and Cub” films by Kenji Misumi, highlighting its sizzling action with added electronic score and captivating narration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Des 20241h 25min

Extraordinary Universe, with Daniel Whiteson

Extraordinary Universe, with Daniel Whiteson

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the new podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" returns to the show to chat with Robert about physics, the universe and humanity's place in it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Des 202447min

The Monstrefact: The Afanc

The Monstrefact: The Afanc

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Des 20243min

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