The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

When you hear the word “neuroplasticity,” you probably think of it in terms of a young brain’s ability to learn or an older brain’s struggles to rebound from injury. The possibility of a neuroplasticity-boosting drug remains one of medicine's true holy grails, but is there a dark side? Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the balance of plasticity and stability in the human mind.

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

Weirdhouse Cinema: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

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The Headless Men, Part 2

The Headless Men, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were...

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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first five episodes concerning monsters from the Marvel Comics universe: Marvel mummies, Mystique, the Symbiotes, the Thing and Ul...

8 Nov 202326min

The Headless Men, Part 1

The Headless Men, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were...

7 Nov 202348min

Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground

Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Nov 202322min

From the Vault: The Invention of the Gimbal

From the Vault: The Invention of the Gimbal

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological ...

4 Nov 202346min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters

Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1986 sci-fi creature feature “Critters,” starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Zane, Terrence Mann and a bunch of ravenous space cre...

3 Nov 20231h 28min

The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Alien...

2 Nov 202342min

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