Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones

Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union.

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Roller Derby Microbiome

Roller Derby Microbiome

Roller Derby Microbiome: Once upon a time, the word "outdoors" wasn't a thing. But then humans invented "indoors," and with it an artificial environment containing an artificial environment of microor...

25 Juli 201336min

Cubicle Doom

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The Mystery of Human Consciousness

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Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands

Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands

Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands:Resist the urge to clap at the next concert or play you attend - IF YOU DARE! Because as Robert and Julie explain in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, applause is vi...

11 Juli 201322min

Grunting the Conqueror Worm

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Grunting the Conqueror Worm: Behold the conqueror earthworm, a creature introduced to North America mere centuries ago and now virtually unstoppable. And yet some humans know the means of summoning th...

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A Cuppa Joe

A Cuppa Joe

A Cuppa Joe:Just what's in a cup of coffee? Why does it make us feel so invincible and why does it make us poop so much? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Learn more about your ad-...

4 Juli 201340min

How to Beat the Thought Police

How to Beat the Thought Police

How to Beat the Thought Police: Want to know how to beat a polygraph test? How about current and near-future fMRI lie detection tests? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie take...

2 Juli 201341min

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