I Was Eaten by a Giant Spider
The spiders that occur in nature are not a creeping menace -- rather, they are a true invisible ally of humankind. But if one were to grow to 1950s sci-fi proportions, even the arachnophiliacs among u...
18 Nov 20161h 8min
A World Before Fire: The Human Flame
Humans existed before their mastery of fire, albeit in a rather primitive state -- and yes, even Earth itself knew an age when fire itself was not only scarce, but chemically impossible. In this two-p...
17 Nov 201646min
A World Before Fire: The Terrestrial Anomaly
Humans existed before their mastery of fire, albeit in a rather primitive state -- and yes, even Earth itself knew an age when fire itself was not only scarce, but chemically impossible. In this two-p...
15 Nov 201638min
Combat Stims: Better Warriors Through Chemistry
Combat stims and pharmacological power-ups are a staple of our gun-blazing video games, enabling players to rack up atrocious body counts. But what’s the reality of combat drugs? How do we separate le...
10 Nov 20161h 10min
Only Child Syndrome: Brats, Myths and Little Emperors
What sort of behavior, personality and life can we expect from an only child? A lot of cultural expectations persist about the singleton, from the spoiled Veruca Salt of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate...
8 Nov 201656min
Incu-succubi: Demon in the Halls of Sleep
Incubi and succubi emerge from Western demonology as supernatural seducers who prey on human passion. But of course seductive demons and sexual ghosts can be found in traditions around the world. In t...
1 Nov 20161h 16min
Frankenstein: 200 Years of Scientific Dread
Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” has terrified the world for nearly two centuries, thanks to countless adaptations and the timeless nature of the 1816 text. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob...
27 Okt 20161h 15min
