The First Monster

The First Monster

Humans love monsters, but when did we first dare to dream up bestial hybrids and chimerical horrors? In this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe consider the 35-40 thousand-year-old Löwenmensch statues. Who created these images of lion-headed men? What do they represent and what do they reveal about human cognition?

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avsnitt(3080)

Inception: I Dream of Science

Inception: I Dream of Science

Modern science still hasn't completely figured out what purpose dreams. In this podcast, Julie and Robert tackle the mysterious realm of dreams. Tune in to learn more about the nature of dreams and th...

13 Jan 201139min

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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 201038min

Populärt inom Vetenskap

dumma-manniskor
p3-dystopia
allt-du-velat-veta
svd-nyhetsartiklar
kapitalet-en-podd-om-ekonomi
rss-vetenskapsradion
det-morka-psyket
rss-spraket
rss-vetenskapsradion-2
dumforklarat
medicinvetarna
rss-ufo-bortom-rimligt-tvivel-2
sexet
hacka-livet
barnpsykologerna
rss-odla
vetenskapsradion
paranormalt-med-caroline-giertz
doden-hjarnan-kemisten
rss-tidslinjen-podcast