From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. (originally published 7/8/2021)

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Path of Totality: See the Eclipse!

Path of Totality: See the Eclipse!

There’s a total solar eclipse sweeping across the center of the United States on Monday, August 21, 2017, so here’s a special Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast episode to enhance the experience! Join Ro...

15 Aug 20171h 3min

Alien Abduction Experience, Part 2

Alien Abduction Experience, Part 2

What are we to make of alien abduction experiences? Scientific investigation points to a barrage of logical explanations for abnormal sensory experience, from sleep paralysis and temporal lobe anomali...

10 Aug 201751min

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Alien Abduction Experience, Part 1

What are we to make of alien abduction experiences? Scientific investigation points to a barrage of logical explanations for abnormal sensory experience, from sleep paralysis and temporal lobe anomali...

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The Science of Secrets

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Can you keep a secret? If so, what's the psychic weight of that secret? How does secret keeping fit into human evolution and the modern shape of human society? Join Robert and Joe as they discuss the ...

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The Buddha is a Mountain

The Buddha is a Mountain

One of the largest historical statues in the world, China’s Lèshān Grand Buddha has overlooked the Dàdù river for 1200 years. Carved from the side of a mountain, this serene titan is a testament to hu...

1 Aug 201750min

Sharks of Summer (with Marah Hardt of ‘Sex in the Sea’)

Sharks of Summer (with Marah Hardt of ‘Sex in the Sea’)

If you watch enough 'Jaws' and Shark Week, you’re bound to see sharks as ravenous death machines. But is it really more appropriate to think of these ancient creatures as LIFE machines? In this episod...

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Svalbard: Land of Snow and Apocalypse Arks

Svalbard: Land of Snow and Apocalypse Arks

The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard has it all: glaciers, polar bears, scientific researchers and an epic seed vault built to survive the apocalypse. Join Robert and Christian as they discuss this f...

25 Juli 20171h 7min

Summer Reading: Aliens, Microbes, Cocktails and More

Summer Reading: Aliens, Microbes, Cocktails and More

It's time once again for Robert, Joe and Christian to share a selection of fiction, nonfiction and comic book reads to enhance your summer travels -- or simply boost your reading list. Join your Stuff...

20 Juli 20171h 14min

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