The Overview Effect: Tripping Out in Space
Does life in space permanently alter an astronaut's mind? Join Robert and Julie as they analyze the physical and mental changes human beings experience in outer space, including the overview effect. ...
14 Dec 201031min
If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?
If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound? Originally this question was made for meditative purposes, but answering the question incorporates several fascinating ideas about human perce...
9 Dec 201026min
Probing Questions About Alien Abduction
Why are so many people convinced that they were abducted by aliens? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the history of alleged abductions, along with the scientific explanations for the experien...
7 Dec 201035min
Can music rebuild my brain?
It's been said that music has the power to soothe savage beasts, but what scientific impact does music have on humans? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the influence of music on human brain c...
2 Dec 201031min
Evolutionary Hangover
Evolutionary Hangover: Vestigial traits are common in animals across the globe, but why? In this episode, Julie and Robert take a look at the genetic leftovers that lost their usefulness during evolut...
30 Nov 201032min
Stuff to Literally Blow Your Mind
Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories about the strangest things in the natural world -- but how could your mind literally be blown? Tune in and learn more in this po...
25 Nov 201021min
Has science explained life after death?
Humans have believed in the soul for millennia, and the evolution of science hasn't stopped the search for ghosts and the soul. In fact, modern scientists still search for proof of life after death. T...
23 Nov 201032min
You're So Vain, Earthlings
How do individuals relate to reality? How has humanity attempted to interpret its position in the universe? From navel-gazing to the geocentric universe and beyond, the search for humanity's place has...
19 Nov 201030min
