http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Want to learn more about zombies? What are farts, exactly? Join Robert and Julie as they explore more Stuff To Blow Your Mind in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com. en-us Copyright 2011 Discovery Channel, LLC. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:31:14 -0400 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) 60 Society & Culture http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/stbym-1400x1400.jpg http://www.howstuffworks.com/ podcast@howstuffworks.com HowStuffWorks.com HowStuffWorks.com no Stuff To Blow Your Mind, HowStuffWorks, science, space, biology, chemistry, ecology, botany, survivalism, evolution, astronomy Stuff To Blow Your Mind Want to learn more about zombies? What are farts, exactly? Join Robert and Julie as they explore more Stuff To Blow Your Mind in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-16-stbym-status-of-flatus.mp3 What is a fart? What’s the science behind passing gas and why does volume, frequency and stench vary so much from person to person? Answers await, gentle listener, as Robert and Julie discuss the biology behind breaking wind. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-16-stbym-status-of-flatus.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, flatus, flatulence, farting, how farting works, why farts smell different, biology 00:34:08 What is a fart? What’s the science behind passing gas and why does volume, frequency and stench vary so much from person to person? Answers await, gentle listener, as Robert and Julie discuss the biology behind breaking wind. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-14-stbym-zombie-psa.mp3 Atlanta is in shambles. Parasite-infected humans wander the streets, attacking everyone in sight. Robert and Julie hole up in the HSW headquarters to shed light on the “zombie outbreak” by highlighting real-life examples of zombification by parasitic organisms. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:39 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-14-stbym-zombie-psa.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert lamb, julie douglas, zombies, zombie outbreak, parasitic organisms, zombification 00:40:45 Atlanta is in shambles. Parasite-infected humans wander the streets, attacking everyone in sight. Robert and Julie hole up in the HSW headquarters to shed light on the “zombie outbreak” by highlighting real-life examples of zombification by parasitic organisms. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-09-stbym-the-colon.mp3 Finally, everything comes out in the end – which is to say it comes out of the end. Robert and Julie finish up their digestive journey with discussions of colon science, nutrient enemas, prison wallets and other astounding things. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:42:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-09-stbym-the-colon.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, colon, digestion, nutrient enemas, prison wallets, how colons work, nose to tail 00:41:42 Finally, everything comes out in the end – which is to say it comes out of the end. Robert and Julie finish up their digestive journey with discussions of colon science, nutrient enemas, prison wallets and other astounding things. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-07-stbym-into-the-intestines.mp3 In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie continue to follow the journey of a haggis through the digestive system of man. Listen in as the small intestines absorb all sorts of vital nutrients from your liquefied food. Tue, 07 May 2013 17:09:19 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-07-stbym-into-the-intestines.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, nose to tail, digestion, intenstines, nutrition, biology, stomach science, how intestines work 00:23:21 In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie continue to follow the journey of a haggis through the digestive system of man. Listen in as the small intestines absorb all sorts of vital nutrients from your liquefied food. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-02-stbym-nude-space-walk.mp3 In order to travel in space, humans have to bring a fragment of their native environment with them. But what would happen if you took off your helmet or launched out the airlock in the buff? In this episode, Robert and Julie look for the answers. Thu, 02 May 2013 18:06:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-05-02-stbym-nude-space-walk.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, nude space walk, in space without space suit, space exploration, outer space 00:34:49 In order to travel in space, humans have to bring a fragment of their native environment with them. But what would happen if you took off your helmet or launched out the airlock in the buff? In this episode, Robert and Julie look for the answers. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-30-stbym-emotions-in-outer-space.mp3 Space madness. Freezing tears. Delirious astronauts tranquilized, duct taped to the wall and forced to listen to Phillip Glass. Yes, in this episode, Robert and Julie examine the mental strains of life and space and how to address them. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:12:47 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-30-stbym-emotions-in-outer-space.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, emotions in space, life in space, astronaut emotions, how does space affect your emotions 00:39:55 Space madness. Freezing tears. Delirious astronauts tranquilized, duct taped to the wall and forced to listen to Phillip Glass. Yes, in this episode, Robert and Julie examine the mental strains of life and space and how to address them. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-25-stbym-eaten-alive.mp3 Ah, to be swallowed whole by a colossal beast. To some this idea is bliss; to most it’s the stuff of nightmares. But can any creature truly swallow a human whole? Join Robert and Julie as they adventure into the belly of a colossal whale. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:10:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-25-stbym-eaten-alive.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, colossal beast, eaten alive, swallowed whole, 00:39:56 Ah, to be swallowed whole by a colossal beast. To some this idea is bliss; to most it’s the stuff of nightmares. But can any creature truly swallow a human whole? Join Robert and Julie as they adventure into the belly of a colossal whale. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-23-stbym-can-you-stomach-it.mp3 Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? What sorts of chemical wonders go on inside the human gut and what strange language is it speaking after a heavy dinner? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some stomach science. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:27 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-23-stbym-can-you-stomach-it.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, nose to tail, digestion, stomach, stomach acid, intenstines, nutrition, biology, stomach science, 00:35:03 Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? What sorts of chemical wonders go on inside the human gut and what strange language is it speaking after a heavy dinner? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some stomach science. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-18-stbym-mary-roach.mp3 We all love Mary Roach, so in this episode Robert and Julie invite the “Stiff” author on the show to chat about her latest book “Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.” Plus she’ll answer listener questions and discuss how to eat with your butt. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:50:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-18-stbym-mary-roach.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, mary roach, gulp, stiff, digestion, alimentary canal, mary roach interview 00:21:55 We all love Mary Roach, so in this episode Robert and Julie invite the “Stiff” author on the show to chat about her latest book “Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal.” Plus she’ll answer listener questions and discuss how to eat with your butt. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-16-stbym-nose-to-tail.mp3 Food goes on quite a fantastic journey through the human body and Stuff to Blow Your Mind is here to guide you on the way. Join Robert and Julie as they begin at digestion’s basecamp: a world of smell, taste, saliva and gnashing teeth. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:37:17 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-16-stbym-nose-to-tail.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, alimentary canal, digestion, eating, defecation, human body, biology 00:39:19 Food goes on quite a fantastic journey through the human body and Stuff to Blow Your Mind is here to guide you on the way. Join Robert and Julie as they begin at digestion’s basecamp: a world of smell, taste, saliva and gnashing teeth. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-11-stbym-human-lightning-rods.mp3 Some folk claim to attract undue attention from electrical storms. But what does science have to say about people who incur the wrath of Thor upwards of six or seven times? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the world of human lightning rods. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:01:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-11-stbym-human-lightning-rods.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, human lightning rods, electricity, struck by lightning, storm, lightning 00:24:16 Some folk claim to attract undue attention from electrical storms. But what does science have to say about people who incur the wrath of Thor upwards of six or seven times? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the world of human lightning rods. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-09-stbym-clockstoppers.mp3 We’ve all heard tales of individuals who simply cannot wear wrist watches. The time pieces simply stop working, time and time again. So what’s happening? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss personal magnetism and why your watches keep breaking. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:21:07 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-09-stbym-clockstoppers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, personal magnetism, electromagnetism, watch stoppers, time pieces, breaking watches 00:30:30 We’ve all heard tales of individuals who simply cannot wear wrist watches. The time pieces simply stop working, time and time again. So what’s happening? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss personal magnetism and why your watches keep breaking. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-04-stbym-3d-printer-of-the-gods-part-2.mp3 Sure 3D printers are cool, but where will they ultimately take us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some of the amazing things happening in 3D printing, what the future will bring and whether it will destroy us all. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:31:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-04-04-stbym-3d-printer-of-the-gods-part-2.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, 3d printing, three-dimensional printing, manufacturing, future of printing, nanobots 00:26:00 Sure 3D printers are cool, but where will they ultimately take us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some of the amazing things happening in 3D printing, what the future will bring and whether it will destroy us all. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-30-stbym-listener-mail-roundup.mp3 Stuff to Blow Your Mind listeners regularly send in imaginative and jaw-dropping correspondence. Sadly, Julie and Robert rarely have time to read it all. So here’s a bonus episode devoted to your listener mail, courtesy of everyone’s favorite mailbot. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:04:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-30-stbym-listener-mail-roundup.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, listener mail, mailbot, bonus episode, correspondence, fan mail 00:27:07 Stuff to Blow Your Mind listeners regularly send in imaginative and jaw-dropping correspondence. Sadly, Julie and Robert rarely have time to read it all. So here’s a bonus episode devoted to your listener mail, courtesy of everyone’s favorite mailbot. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-29-stbym-3d-printer-of-the-gods-part-1.mp3 Sure 3D printers are cool, but where will they ultimately take us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some of the amazing things happening in 3D printing, what the future will bring and whether it will destroy us all. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:16:35 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-29-stbym-3d-printer-of-the-gods-part-1.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, 3d printing, three-dimensional printing, manufacturing, future of printing, nanobots 00:39:03 Sure 3D printers are cool, but where will they ultimately take us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some of the amazing things happening in 3D printing, what the future will bring and whether it will destroy us all. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-28-stbym-slay-paper-tigers.mp3 We all know paperwork is nothing like battling a tiger -- but do our bodies know? Is our brain wired for fight or flight regardless of the modern stakes? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss how and why our brains interpret annoyances as ancient enemies. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:06:43 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-28-stbym-slay-paper-tigers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, paper tiger, flight or fight, stress, minor annoyance, adrenaline, 00:20:55 We all know paperwork is nothing like battling a tiger -- but do our bodies know? Is our brain wired for fight or flight regardless of the modern stakes? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss how and why our brains interpret annoyances as ancient enemies. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-26-stbym-objects-of-love.mp3 We live in a world of objects to which we assign varying degrees of worth, from old newspapers to treasured action figures, family heirlooms and golden idols. What’s it all about? Where does this object attachment come from? Tune in to learn more. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:01:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-26-stbym-objects-of-love.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, objects of love, collections, object attachment, collections, material attachment 00:38:21 We live in a world of objects to which we assign varying degrees of worth, from old newspapers to treasured action figures, family heirlooms and golden idols. What’s it all about? Where does this object attachment come from? Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-22-stbym-neil-degrasse-tyson.mp3 In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson chats with Robert and Julie about his new book “Space Chronicles” as well as mad science, philosophy, dark matter and humanity’s future amid the stars. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:57:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-22-stbym-neil-degrasse-tyson.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, neil degrasse tyson, space chronicles, science, mad science, philosophy, dark matter, space exploration 00:55:36 In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson chats with Robert and Julie about his new book “Space Chronicles” as well as mad science, philosophy, dark matter and humanity’s future amid the stars. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-21-stbym-seti-part-2.mp3 Is there life out there in the cosmos and if so how do we find it? How might it find us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert discuss the history of SETI as well as what classic TV shows our alien neighbors might be listening to. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:50:50 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-21-stbym-seti-part-2.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, seti, search for extraterrestrial intelligence, aliens, ufo, space exploration 00:27:28 Is there life out there in the cosmos and if so how do we find it? How might it find us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert discuss the history of SETI as well as what classic TV shows our alien neighbors might be listening to. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-19-stbym-seti-part-1.mp3 Is there life out there in the cosmos and if so how do we find it? How might it find us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert discuss the history of SETI as well as what classic TV shows our alien neighbors might be listening to. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:52:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-19-stbym-seti-part-1.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, seti, search for extraterrestrial intelligence, aliens, space exploration, et 00:18:47 Is there life out there in the cosmos and if so how do we find it? How might it find us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert discuss the history of SETI as well as what classic TV shows our alien neighbors might be listening to. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-15-stbym-wind-beneath-surgical-wings-part-2.mp3 Can science give us the wings we’ve always envied in birds? Can plastic surgery elevate us to a higher human form? In this second part of this series, Robert and Julie continue exploring of posthuman philosophy and the possibility of winged humans. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:38:14 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-15-stbym-wind-beneath-surgical-wings-part-2.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, posthuman philosophy, flight, surgical wings, plastic surgery 00:31:24 Can science give us the wings we’ve always envied in birds? Can plastic surgery elevate us to a higher human form? In this second part of this series, Robert and Julie continue exploring of posthuman philosophy and the possibility of winged humans. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-14-stbym-wind-beneath-surgical-wings-part-1.mp3 Can science give us the wings we’ve always envied in birds? Can plastic surgery elevate us to a higher human form? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss Joseph Rosen's posthuman philosophy and ponder what we’d have to do to transform arms into wings. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:34:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-14-stbym-wind-beneath-surgical-wings-part-1.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, joseph rosen, posthuman, human wings, plastic surgery, philosophy, science, transhumanism 00:23:17 Can science give us the wings we’ve always envied in birds? Can plastic surgery elevate us to a higher human form? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss Joseph Rosen's posthuman philosophy and ponder what we’d have to do to transform arms into wings. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-12-stbym-leprechaun-hallucinations.mp3 As Saint Patrick’s Day nears, our minds inevitably turn to the little people of Irish folklore. But diminutive fairy folk pop up in folk traditions around the world. Listen in for a celebration of the myth and science behind those Leprechaun encounters. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:52:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-12-stbym-leprechaun-hallucinations.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, leprechaun, folklore, hallucination, neurology, irish folklore, saint patrick's day 00:43:45 As Saint Patrick’s Day nears, our minds inevitably turn to the little people of Irish folklore. But diminutive fairy folk pop up in folk traditions around the world. Listen in for a celebration of the myth and science behind those Leprechaun encounters. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-07-stbym-pica-dirt-for-dinner.mp3 Chances are you didn’t pack mud pies or clay bricks for lunch, but humans – like many animals – are not above pica in their diet. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the practice of dirt and mineral consumption and just what impulses are at work. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:41:45 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-07-stbym-pica-dirt-for-dinner.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, pica, eat dirt, psychology, dirt eating, consumption, health, nutrition, digestion 00:26:40 Chances are you didn’t pack mud pies or clay bricks for lunch, but humans – like many animals – are not above pica in their diet. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the practice of dirt and mineral consumption and just what impulses are at work. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-05-stbym-secret-life-elevators.mp3 Like most ubiquitous technology, elevators are often ignored. But there would be no skyscrapers without them. There would be no tightly-packed awkwardness, no dusting of claustrophobic fear. Tune in to learn about the psychology and science of elevators. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:42:45 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-03-05-stbym-secret-life-elevators.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, elevators, skyscrapers, elevator psychology, awkwardness, personal space, body language, elevator etiquette 00:59:57 Like most ubiquitous technology, elevators are often ignored. But there would be no skyscrapers without them. There would be no tightly-packed awkwardness, no dusting of claustrophobic fear. Tune in to learn about the psychology and science of elevators. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-28-stbym-regurgitation-celebration.mp3 While humans generally try to avoid puking, an upchuck is just another biological function for other creatures. In this episode, Robert and Julie present a vomitory smorgasbord of cud-chewing monkeys, acid-puking spiders, corpse-hurling vultures and more. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:50:11 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-28-stbym-regurgitation-celebration.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, regurgitation, vomit, puking, biology, biological funtion 00:30:35 While humans generally try to avoid puking, an upchuck is just another biological function for other creatures. In this episode, Robert and Julie present a vomitory smorgasbord of cud-chewing monkeys, acid-puking spiders, corpse-hurling vultures and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-26-stbym-ghost-machine-humans.mp3 To what extent are we shackled to genes? How does our upbringing, environment and our grandfather’s life choices affect the expression of our genome? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss epigenetic research and ponder underlying questions of free will. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:38:17 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-26-stbym-ghost-machine-humans.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, epigenetics, genome expression, genetic research, environment and genes, nature versus nurture 00:33:37 To what extent are we shackled to genes? How does our upbringing, environment and our grandfather’s life choices affect the expression of our genome? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss epigenetic research and ponder underlying questions of free will. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-21-stbym-ghost-machine-animals.mp3 Between the code and the creature lies the epigenome, where environmental impulses alter genetic expression. Join Robert and Julie as they introduce epigenetics and gene memory. Join them as they discuss Lamarckian Evolution, mice, rats and flat worms. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:13:46 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-21-stbym-ghost-machine-animals.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, epigenome, epigenetics, gene memory, lamarckian evolution, genes, genetic code 00:30:44 Between the code and the creature lies the epigenome, where environmental impulses alter genetic expression. Join Robert and Julie as they introduce epigenetics and gene memory. Join them as they discuss Lamarckian Evolution, mice, rats and flat worms. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-19-stbym-slime-of-memory.mp3 So you're telling me slime molds can solve mazes and recreate trade routes? Yes, indeed we are. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the "intelligence" of slime molds and why they force us to re-think the evolution of intelligence. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:41:36 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-19-stbym-slime-of-memory.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, slime mold, slime intelligence, slime in a maze, slime communication, trade routes, evolution of intelligence 00:19:46 So you're telling me slime molds can solve mazes and recreate trade routes? Yes, indeed we are. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the "intelligence" of slime molds and why they force us to re-think the evolution of intelligence. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-14-stbym-my-slimy-valentine.mp3 Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a Valentine's hater, Robert and Julie have quite the episode for you. Prepare to have your mind blown as they expose the daring, disgusting, weaponized, cannibalistic and marathon lovemaking ways of slugs and snails. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:33:36 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-14-stbym-my-slimy-valentine.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, slimy valentine, snail, slug, slime, snail reproduction, slug reproduction, zoology 00:25:29 Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a Valentine's hater, Robert and Julie have quite the episode for you. Prepare to have your mind blown as they expose the daring, disgusting, weaponized, cannibalistic and marathon lovemaking ways of slugs and snails. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-12-stbym-trilogy-of-slime.mp3 We all love slime, but do we really respect it in all its glory? Join Julie and Robert for a mucus-coated journey through the slime of slugs, sea hags and fish. Learn how it provides locomotion, protection, communication and food. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:24:37 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-12-stbym-trilogy-of-slime.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, slim, snails, slugs, fish, slime in the animal kingdom, slimedom, biology 00:35:03 We all love slime, but do we really respect it in all its glory? Join Julie and Robert for a mucus-coated journey through the slime of slugs, sea hags and fish. Learn how it provides locomotion, protection, communication and food. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-07-stbym-multitasking-maniacs.mp3 Is multitasking a female super power, a learnable skill or pure myth? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert consider our multitasking world, our unitasking minds and the rare “super taskers” capable of doing it all. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:48:15 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-07-stbym-multitasking-maniacs.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, multitasking maniacs, cognition, super taskers, discipline, focus, attention 00:42:37 Is multitasking a female super power, a learnable skill or pure myth? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert consider our multitasking world, our unitasking minds and the rare “super taskers” capable of doing it all. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-05-stbym-interrupting-cow.mp3 All joking aside, the Interrupting Cow takes a real toll on your brain and your work life. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie examine just how interruptions and distractions impact our cognitive functions. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:26:20 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-02-05-stbym-interrupting-cow.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, distractions, interruptions, focus, attention, cognition, interrupting cow, multitasking 00:22:44 All joking aside, the Interrupting Cow takes a real toll on your brain and your work life. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie examine just how interruptions and distractions impact our cognitive functions. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-31-stbym-pineal-optics.mp3 Prepare to open that third eye, listeners, because Robert and Julie are taking you on a journey from philosophical ponderings about human spirituality to scientific explorations of the human pineal gland and the extra parietal eye common to other animals. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:44:49 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-31-stbym-pineal-optics.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, carstuff, scott, ben, phantom bike, motorcycle, scooter, jay leno, bicycle, motorcycle history 00:35:15 Prepare to open that third eye, listeners, because Robert and Julie are taking you on a journey from philosophical ponderings about human spirituality to scientific explorations of the human pineal gland and the extra parietal eye common to other animals. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-29-stbym-undercover-actors.mp3 Whether you're an undercover cop, an actor or just playing nice at work, you've had experience pretending to be a someone else. But how does it affect the real you? Join Robert and Julie as they delve into the science of personality and the shadow self. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:21:02 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-29-stbym-undercover-actors.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, shadow self, undercover actors, psychology, acting, method acting, undercover cops, online identity 00:38:51 Whether you're an undercover cop, an actor or just playing nice at work, you've had experience pretending to be a someone else. But how does it affect the real you? Join Robert and Julie as they delve into the science of personality and the shadow self. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-24-stbym-keeping-kayfabe.mp3 Professional wrestling is somwhat of a cultural oddity, as it blurs the lines between reality, fiction, sport and theatre. Join Robert, Julie and “Art of Wrestling” podcaster Colt Cabana as they lock up with wrestling’s mind-twisting layers of fiction. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:32:24 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-24-stbym-keeping-kayfabe.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, wrestling, colt cabana, art of wrestling, pro wrestling, 00:48:36 Professional wrestling is somwhat of a cultural oddity, as it blurs the lines between reality, fiction, sport and theatre. Join Robert, Julie and “Art of Wrestling” podcaster Colt Cabana as they lock up with wrestling’s mind-twisting layers of fiction. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-22-stbym-missed-science-2012.mp3 A lot of cool science went down in 2012, but it’s possible you missed some of these smaller stories amid all the Mars landing and Higgs searching. In this episode, Julie and Robert take you on a journey full of immortal jelly fish and solar tornados. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:13:50 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-22-stbym-missed-science-2012.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, missed science 2012, mars, higgs boson, cool science, scientific breakthroughs 00:37:43 A lot of cool science went down in 2012, but it’s possible you missed some of these smaller stories amid all the Mars landing and Higgs searching. In this episode, Julie and Robert take you on a journey full of immortal jelly fish and solar tornados. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-17-stbym-big-science-2012.mp3 As you leave 2012 in the dust, join Julie and Robert as they take one last look in the rearview mirror at some of the truly mind blowing science that went down in the past year. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:12:30 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-17-stbym-big-science-2012.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, big science, scientific breakthroughs, science in 2012, future science, 00:46:55 As you leave 2012 in the dust, join Julie and Robert as they take one last look in the rearview mirror at some of the truly mind blowing science that went down in the past year. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-15-stbym-willpower.mp3 Temptation is all around us and as humans we only have so much willpower in the tank to fight it. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the science behind willpower, how we deplete this exhaustible resource and what you can do to boost your resolve. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:38:13 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-15-stbym-willpower.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, willpower, determination, psychology, tenacity, resolve, discipline, self-discipline, decision fatigue 00:48:36 Temptation is all around us and as humans we only have so much willpower in the tank to fight it. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the science behind willpower, how we deplete this exhaustible resource and what you can do to boost your resolve. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-10-stbym-labyrinths.mp3 Having escaped from the confusion of the Minoan maze, it’s time to walk the serene, calming paths of the Chartres Labyrinth. Why is this experience so different? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the calming effects that labyrinths have on the mind. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:23:46 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-10-stbym-labyrinths.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, labyrinths, mazes, cognition, psychology, chartres labyrinth, meditation, emotion 00:34:31 Having escaped from the confusion of the Minoan maze, it’s time to walk the serene, calming paths of the Chartres Labyrinth. Why is this experience so different? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the calming effects that labyrinths have on the mind. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-08-stbym-mazes.mp3 Enter the Minoan maze and wander its endless halls. Feel your heart race. Feel your limbs quiver as the minotaur’s roar echoes through the walls. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the world of mazes and how they affect the brains of humans and rats. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:58:58 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-08-stbym-mazes.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, science, mazes, psychology, cognition, rats, labyrinth 00:40:56 Enter the Minoan maze and wander its endless halls. Feel your heart race. Feel your limbs quiver as the minotaur’s roar echoes through the walls. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the world of mazes and how they affect the brains of humans and rats. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-03-stbym-teenage-teenager.mp3 The teenage brain is a wonderful thing, full of intense rewiring and rapid shifts in priority. In this episode, Julie and Robert reminisce about the teenagers they were and just what was going on in their brains to fuel all that odd, erratic behavior. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:42:53 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-03-stbym-teenage-teenager.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, teenager, teenage brain, neurochemistry, teen behavior, brain and cognition, adolescence 00:40:10 The teenage brain is a wonderful thing, full of intense rewiring and rapid shifts in priority. In this episode, Julie and Robert reminisce about the teenagers they were and just what was going on in their brains to fuel all that odd, erratic behavior. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-01-stbym-new-years-life-hack.mp3 Want improved focus this year? A better creative flow or stronger decision-making skills? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie run through some simple, scientifically-backed ways to maximize your new year. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:08:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2013-01-01-stbym-new-years-life-hack.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, life hack, new year's eve, self-improvement, decision fatigue, creative flow, diy 00:45:41 Want improved focus this year? A better creative flow or stronger decision-making skills? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie run through some simple, scientifically-backed ways to maximize your new year. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-27-stbym-shaman-scientist-hallucination.mp3 Join Robert and Julie as they continue their discussion of the overlap between shamanism and cognitive neuroscience. What sort of experiences do substances like DMT, psilocybin and salvia grant users? Why do human bodies have trace elements of DMT? Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:43:34 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-27-stbym-shaman-scientist-hallucination.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, shaman, scientist, shamanism, cognitive neuroscience, hallucination, spirit journey 00:31:28 Join Robert and Julie as they continue their discussion of the overlap between shamanism and cognitive neuroscience. What sort of experiences do substances like DMT, psilocybin and salvia grant users? Why do human bodies have trace elements of DMT? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-25-stbym-shaman-scientist-egoic-mind.mp3 A shaman consumes a psychedelic mushroom and visits the spirit world. Meanwhile, a scientist studies the effects of psilocybin on depression and conceptions of self. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the common ground shared by these disciplines. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:48:09 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-25-stbym-shaman-scientist-egoic-mind.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, shamanism, shaman and science, psychedelic, fungus, spirit world, psychology 00:30:33 A shaman consumes a psychedelic mushroom and visits the spirit world. Meanwhile, a scientist studies the effects of psilocybin on depression and conceptions of self. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the common ground shared by these disciplines. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-20-stbym-nutmeg-scary-spice.mp3 Sure, you sprinkle nutmeg indifferently on your eggnog, but do you know its bloody history and psychotropic properties? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss the weird side of an everyday spice and why you should use it sparingly but often. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:10:38 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-20-stbym-nutmeg-scary-spice.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, nutmeg, spice, psychotropic, drug, nutmeg history, eggnog 00:32:53 Sure, you sprinkle nutmeg indifferently on your eggnog, but do you know its bloody history and psychotropic properties? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss the weird side of an everyday spice and why you should use it sparingly but often. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-18-stbym-gremlins-mogwai.mp3 Mogwai and Gremlins might seem the most unrealistic monsters of the 1980s, but nothing could be further from the truth. Join Robert and Julie as they dissect Gremlin/Mogwai biology and show you these creatures compare to the rest of the animal kingdom. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:08:59 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-18-stbym-gremlins-mogwai.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, gremlins, mogwai, monsters, movie monsters, mogwai biology, metamorphosis, film 00:40:33 Mogwai and Gremlins might seem the most unrealistic monsters of the 1980s, but nothing could be further from the truth. Join Robert and Julie as they dissect Gremlin/Mogwai biology and show you these creatures compare to the rest of the animal kingdom. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-13-stbym-dark-side-creativity.mp3 Creative minds make our favorite art and develop unique solutions to real-world problems. But is there a dark side? Are creative minds more prone to madness and deception? In this episode, Julie and Robert turn the tables on innovation. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:43:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-13-stbym-dark-side-creativity.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, creativity, innovation, mental disorder, schizophrenia, deception, 00:42:29 Creative minds make our favorite art and develop unique solutions to real-world problems. But is there a dark side? Are creative minds more prone to madness and deception? In this episode, Julie and Robert turn the tables on innovation. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-11-stbym-parasite-tongue.mp3 Organisms do what they can to get ahead and sometimes that means crawling inside a fish head and chewing out a niche. In this episode, Robert and Julie get to know Cymothoa exigua, the horrifying and ingenious parasite that replaces a fish’s tongue. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:26:34 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-11-stbym-parasite-tongue.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, parasite, parasitism, cymothoa exigua, fish parasite, tongue replacement 00:17:39 Organisms do what they can to get ahead and sometimes that means crawling inside a fish head and chewing out a niche. In this episode, Robert and Julie get to know Cymothoa exigua, the horrifying and ingenious parasite that replaces a fish’s tongue. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-06-stbym-killing-joke.mp3 Modern minds likely turn to Monty Python when the notion of lethal comedy arises, but accounts of death by laughter date back to ancient times. Can a joke really kill a person? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the dark side of laughter. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:36:11 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-06-stbym-killing-joke.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, killing joke, death by laughter, health, humor, amusement, lethal comedy 00:37:55 Modern minds likely turn to Monty Python when the notion of lethal comedy arises, but accounts of death by laughter date back to ancient times. Can a joke really kill a person? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the dark side of laughter. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-04-stbym-healing-power-laughter.mp3 They say laughter is the best medicine, but is there any science to back that up? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss what laughter does to us physically and neurologically. And maybe, just maybe, Julie will grow to love laughter yoga. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-12-04-stbym-healing-power-laughter.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, laughter, humor, health, laughter and health, laughter yoga, laughter medicine 00:35:26 They say laughter is the best medicine, but is there any science to back that up? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss what laughter does to us physically and neurologically. And maybe, just maybe, Julie will grow to love laughter yoga. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-29-stbym-why-fingerprints.mp3 Why do we have fingerprints? Why are the human versions generally more complex than those of other animals? Join Robert and Julie as they delve into whorls and swirls, exploring the theories behind why we have these strange patterns on our fingertips. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:26:29 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-29-stbym-why-fingerprints.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, fingerprints, crime, biology, anatomy, fingerprinting, history of fingerprints 00:32:52 Why do we have fingerprints? Why are the human versions generally more complex than those of other animals? Join Robert and Julie as they delve into whorls and swirls, exploring the theories behind why we have these strange patterns on our fingertips. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-27-stbym-jive-turkey.mp3 As another Turkey Day dawns on the US, Julie and Robert stop to consider the great bird itself. Join them as they dive into the history of this avian, discuss the origins of its name and how humans continue to bend the bird to their Thanksgiving desires. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:01:56 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-27-stbym-jive-turkey.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, turkey, thanksgiving, history, biology, domestication, turkey breeding, turkey history 00:41:35 As another Turkey Day dawns on the US, Julie and Robert stop to consider the great bird itself. Join them as they dive into the history of this avian, discuss the origins of its name and how humans continue to bend the bird to their Thanksgiving desires. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-22-stbym-science-of-comfort.mp3 What does comfort mean to you? Thanksgiving dinner? A cup of tomato soup and a warm blanket? In this episode, Julie and Robert examine the particulars of comfort, why we crave it and what happens when we have too much of a good thing. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:50:44 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-22-stbym-science-of-comfort.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, science of comfort, thanksgiving, satisfaction, comfort, comfortable 00:39:51 What does comfort mean to you? Thanksgiving dinner? A cup of tomato soup and a warm blanket? In this episode, Julie and Robert examine the particulars of comfort, why we crave it and what happens when we have too much of a good thing. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-20-stbym-all-scientists.mp3 While it might not feel like it, humans were born to crunch numbers, engineer solutions and scientifically evaluate the world. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the research on our inborn abilities and how science is ultimately a part of who we are. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:15:26 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-20-stbym-all-scientists.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, all scientists, science, human cognition, psychology, critical thinking, analysis 00:29:37 While it might not feel like it, humans were born to crunch numbers, engineer solutions and scientifically evaluate the world. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the research on our inborn abilities and how science is ultimately a part of who we are. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-15-stbym-think-like-child.mp3 Sure, a kid's unique perspective allows him or her to see Puff the Magic Dragon and say the darndest things. But, as Julie and Robert discover, children are born scientists and their way of viewing the world serves as a fine example to adults. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:42:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-15-stbym-think-like-child.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, children, cognition, psychology, adulthood, child psychology, think like a child 00:48:14 Sure, a kid's unique perspective allows him or her to see Puff the Magic Dragon and say the darndest things. But, as Julie and Robert discover, children are born scientists and their way of viewing the world serves as a fine example to adults. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-13-stbym-pack-rat.mp3 It's true: the word “packrat” is more than slang for hoarders and collectors. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the pint-size rodent’s love of decoration and den-building. Plus how do their toilets aid cowboys and archeologists? Tune in to find out. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:11:09 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-13-stbym-pack-rat.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, packrat, hoarding, rodent, biology, packrat behavior, biology 00:24:45 It's true: the word “packrat” is more than slang for hoarders and collectors. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the pint-size rodent’s love of decoration and den-building. Plus how do their toilets aid cowboys and archeologists? Tune in to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-08-stbym-hammer-witches-01.mp3 Witchcraft trials are a part of our history, but what truly went on during the 1400s? Join Robert and Julie as they explore compelling theories about the nature of superstitious religious persecution. What went wrong? Is it still going wrong today? Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:53:31 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-08-stbym-hammer-witches.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, witchcraft, religious persecution, inquisition, witches, witch hunt, 1400s, superstition 00:58:01 Witchcraft trials are a part of our history, but what truly went on during the 1400s? Join Robert and Julie as they explore compelling theories about the nature of superstitious religious persecution. What went wrong? Is it still going wrong today? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-06-stbym-anthropocene-age-of-man.mp3 When viewed from the standpoint of geologic time, what is humanity’s ultimate contribution? Have we founded an Age of Man with agriculture, industrialism and war? Join Julie and Robert as they ask hard questions about humanity’s relationship with Earth. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:42 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-06-stbym-anthropocene-age-of-man.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, anthropocene, age of man, humanity and earth, industrialism, agriculture, war, pollution 00:37:15 When viewed from the standpoint of geologic time, what is humanity’s ultimate contribution? Have we founded an Age of Man with agriculture, industrialism and war? Join Julie and Robert as they ask hard questions about humanity’s relationship with Earth. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-01-stbym-ordovician-waters.mp3 Prepare to explore an alien Earth as Stuff to Blow Your Mind takes you back to the Ordovician Period, when invertebrates thrived in primal seas that covered most of the super continent Gondwana. Join Julie and Robert as they explore this age of change. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:43:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-11-01-stbym-ordovician-waters.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, ordovician, trilobites, ancient earth, primal seas, gondwana, super continent 00:28:00 Prepare to explore an alien Earth as Stuff to Blow Your Mind takes you back to the Ordovician Period, when invertebrates thrived in primal seas that covered most of the super continent Gondwana. Join Julie and Robert as they explore this age of change. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-30-stbym-light-feather-stiff-board.mp3 Ever reach out to the spirit world? Or stare into a dark mirror for Bloody Mary? Or perhaps levitation was more your style. In this episode, Julie and Robert bust through the fantasy of these paranormal parlor tricks and examine the underlying science. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:25:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-30-stbym-light-feather-stiff-board.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, quija board, levitation, bloody mary, halloween, skepticism, myths, paranormal 00:33:02 Ever reach out to the spirit world? Or stare into a dark mirror for Bloody Mary? Or perhaps levitation was more your style. In this episode, Julie and Robert bust through the fantasy of these paranormal parlor tricks and examine the underlying science. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-25-stbym-science-haunted-houses.mp3 There’s a lot more going on at your local haunted attraction than costumes and chainsaws. In this episode, Robert and Julie venture to Atlanta’s Netherworld Haunted House to learn about the science and art behind the ghoulish shenanigans. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:50:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-25-stbym-science-haunted-houses.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, netherworld, haunted houses, halloween, fright, fear 00:39:32 There’s a lot more going on at your local haunted attraction than costumes and chainsaws. In this episode, Robert and Julie venture to Atlanta’s Netherworld Haunted House to learn about the science and art behind the ghoulish shenanigans. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-23-stbym-animals-map-world.mp3 Humans aren’t the only map masters on the planet. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert explore the amazing ways that animals turn space into place and navigate the world around them. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:20:49 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-23-stbym-animals-map-world.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, maps, animals, stuff to blow your mind, stuff, mind 00:21:38 Humans aren’t the only map masters on the planet. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert explore the amazing ways that animals turn space into place and navigate the world around them. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-18-stbym-cartocacoethes.mp3 Do you see a Thailand-shaped birthmark on Gorbachev's forehead? Do clouds remind you of Australia and Indonesia? You may have cartocacoethes, the compulsion to see maps everywhere.Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the past, present and future of maps. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:01:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-18-stbym-cartocacoethes.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, cats, cartocacoethes, mapmaking, cartography, map technology, maps 00:44:48 Do you see a Thailand-shaped birthmark on Gorbachev's forehead? Do clouds remind you of Australia and Indonesia? You may have cartocacoethes, the compulsion to see maps everywhere.Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the past, present and future of maps. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-16-stbym-map-addled-brain.mp3 Maps show us familiar places as well as far-flung locales that quietly beckon, intertwining the past, present and future. Join Julie and Robert as they explore how our brains work on maps, from neurons to the role of memory and storytelling in mapmaking. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:50:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-16-stbym-map-addled-brain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, maps, mapmaking, cartography, memory, neurons and maps, cognition 00:37:52 Maps show us familiar places as well as far-flung locales that quietly beckon, intertwining the past, present and future. Join Julie and Robert as they explore how our brains work on maps, from neurons to the role of memory and storytelling in mapmaking. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-11-stbym-ig-nobel-02.mp3 In part two of their 2012 Ig Nobel Prize coverage, Robert and Julie take listeners through some of the more amazing winners at this year’s awards ceremony. From monkey butts to exploding colonoscopies, first you’ll laugh and then you’ll think. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:12:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-11-stbym-ig-nobel-02.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, ig nobel, innovation, science, 2012 ig nobel awards, strange studies 00:19:21 In part two of their 2012 Ig Nobel Prize coverage, Robert and Julie take listeners through some of the more amazing winners at this year’s awards ceremony. From monkey butts to exploding colonoscopies, first you’ll laugh and then you’ll think. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-09-stbym-ig-nobel-01.mp3 Yes, scientists have a sense of humor – and they have to if their big invention is a bra that doubles as a gas mask. Join Julie and Robert as they explore the Ig Nobel prizes – plus some of the strange studies honored at the 2012 awards ceremony. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:14:54 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-09-stbym-ig-nobel-01.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, ig nobel, funny science, ig nobel awards, bra gas mask, science 00:24:23 Yes, scientists have a sense of humor – and they have to if their big invention is a bra that doubles as a gas mask. Join Julie and Robert as they explore the Ig Nobel prizes – plus some of the strange studies honored at the 2012 awards ceremony. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-04-stbym-cat-people.mp3 Whether you prefer cats, dogs or snakes, you have to admit that humanity’s relationship with felines is mysterious. Why do we live with these super predators? What does “meow” mean? Are they really our friends? Join Julie and Robert as they investigate. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:06:07 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-04-stbym-cat-people.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, cats, feline, domestication, evolution, felines and humans, cat people 00:44:48 Whether you prefer cats, dogs or snakes, you have to admit that humanity’s relationship with felines is mysterious. Why do we live with these super predators? What does “meow” mean? Are they really our friends? Join Julie and Robert as they investigate. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-02-stbym-song-bat.mp3 Bats live in a sonic universe. They call out into the night and construct the world from their song. They listen to the sounds of prey, predator and the social squeaking of other bats. In this episode, Robert and Julie listen in on the song of the bat. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:32:49 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-10-02-stbym-song-bat.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, bats, echolocation, biology, flight, bat behavior, how bats work 00:32:47 Bats live in a sonic universe. They call out into the night and construct the world from their song. They listen to the sounds of prey, predator and the social squeaking of other bats. In this episode, Robert and Julie listen in on the song of the bat. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-27-stbym-wild-world-bats.mp3 Is the bat the most successful mammal on the planet? Quite possibly! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert explore the insect-munching, fruit-drinking, blood-lapping world of these amazing winged sound warriors. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:29:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-27-stbym-wild-world-bats.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, bats, echolocation, bat, mammals, biology, evolution, chiroptera 00:46:54 Is the bat the most successful mammal on the planet? Quite possibly! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert explore the insect-munching, fruit-drinking, blood-lapping world of these amazing winged sound warriors. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-25-stbym-fire-walk.mp3 In 2012, Tony Robbins marched thousands of barefoot followers through the coals, injuring under two dozen of them. What was going on in their minds (and in their feet)? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the physics and mindset of the firewalker. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:52:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-25-stbym-fire-walk.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, firewalking, fire, psychology, tony robbins, firewalker, burns, pain 00:39:29 In 2012, Tony Robbins marched thousands of barefoot followers through the coals, injuring under two dozen of them. What was going on in their minds (and in their feet)? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the physics and mindset of the firewalker. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-20-stbym-plastic-palace.mp3 How much of your environment is made out of plastic? Where does it come from? Where does it go? How does plastic affect your iPhone's weight? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss humanity's relationship with plastic and the great Pacific garbage patch. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:29:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-20-stbym-plastic-palace.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, plastic, chemistry, pacific garbage patch, manufacturing, recycling, 00:36:33 How much of your environment is made out of plastic? Where does it come from? Where does it go? How does plastic affect your iPhone's weight? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss humanity's relationship with plastic and the great Pacific garbage patch. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-18-stbym-sleep-no-more.mp3 What if you could skip a night’s sleep without any side effects? It may sound impossible, but the age of sleep replacement drugs is just around the corner. Join Julie and Robert as they discuss the DARPA-funded meds that might let us dodge those 40 winks. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:10:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-18-stbym-sleep-no-more.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, sleep replacement, sleep, sleep deprivation, darpa 00:31:12 What if you could skip a night’s sleep without any side effects? It may sound impossible, but the age of sleep replacement drugs is just around the corner. Join Julie and Robert as they discuss the DARPA-funded meds that might let us dodge those 40 winks. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-13-stbym-city-creatures.mp3 Does a crowded street make you care less about your fellow man? Population density manipulates organisms in subtle and shocking ways. Join Robert and Julie as they look at how animals and humans respond to cramped conditions and depleted resources. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:49:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-13-stbym-city-creatures.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, city creatures, adaptation, evolution, urban, population density 00:48:18 Does a crowded street make you care less about your fellow man? Population density manipulates organisms in subtle and shocking ways. Join Robert and Julie as they look at how animals and humans respond to cramped conditions and depleted resources. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-11-stbym-mind-kraken.mp3 What strange thoughts fill the brains of cephalopods? Do they ponder mysteries in their lightless lairs? Join Julie and Robert as they dive into the fascinating world of cephalopod intelligence, from the crafty octopus to the social cuttlefish and more. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:11:43 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-11-stbym-mind-kraken.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, cephalopod intelligence, octopus, cuttlefish, jumbo squid, kraken, leviathan, biology 00:42:36 What strange thoughts fill the brains of cephalopods? Do they ponder mysteries in their lightless lairs? Join Julie and Robert as they dive into the fascinating world of cephalopod intelligence, from the crafty octopus to the social cuttlefish and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-06-stbym-gigantism.mp3 Finally, a podcast about Andre the Giant, dinosaurs and Nuralagus rex the bunny king. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss gigantism. What causes some humans to become giants? Why are island ecosystems like Wonderland? Tune in to learn more. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:51:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-06-stbym-gigantism.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, gigantism, island dwarfism, growth, andre the giant, dinosaurs, biology, size 00:41:14 Finally, a podcast about Andre the Giant, dinosaurs and Nuralagus rex the bunny king. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss gigantism. What causes some humans to become giants? Why are island ecosystems like Wonderland? Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-04-stbym-mermaids.mp3 Humans have dreamed of mermaids for ages, but is there any substance to these myths? Is the aquatic ape theory more than just a tale for lonely sailors? Join Robert and Julie as they cast their science net and reel in something half-human and half-fish. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:58:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-09-04-stbym-mermaids.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, aquatic ape theory, mermaid, manatee, myth, folklore, merfolk, biology 00:29:28 Humans have dreamed of mermaids for ages, but is there any substance to these myths? Is the aquatic ape theory more than just a tale for lonely sailors? Join Robert and Julie as they cast their science net and reel in something half-human and half-fish. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-30-stbym-mothers-milk.mp3 Milk isn't just an infant-sustaining breast beverage. Join Julie and Robert as they explore the world of lactation. How does milk strengthen our bodies against infection? When did humans mutate into cross-species milk guzzlers? Tune in to learn more. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:08:06 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-30-stbym-mothers-milk.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, mother's milk, breast milk, childhood development, evolution 00:34:18 Milk isn't just an infant-sustaining breast beverage. Join Julie and Robert as they explore the world of lactation. How does milk strengthen our bodies against infection? When did humans mutate into cross-species milk guzzlers? Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-28-stbym-personhood-robots.mp3 What exactly is personhood? Over time, the term "person" has evolved to include numerous concepts. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the nature of personhood and sticky concept of consciousness as applied to animals and robots. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:07:16 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-28-stbym-personhood-robots.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, personhood, artificial intelligence, animal intelligence, consciousness, cognition 00:24:54 What exactly is personhood? Over time, the term "person" has evolved to include numerous concepts. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the nature of personhood and sticky concept of consciousness as applied to animals and robots. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-23-stbym-personhood-human.mp3 What exactly is personhood? Over time, the term "person" has evolved to include numerous concepts. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the nature of personhood, why corporations are considered meta-people and the sticky concept of consciousness. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:18:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-23-stbym-personhood-human.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, personhood, meta-people, corporate personhood, consciousness, legal person 00:26:40 What exactly is personhood? Over time, the term "person" has evolved to include numerous concepts. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the nature of personhood, why corporations are considered meta-people and the sticky concept of consciousness. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-21-stbym-performance-art.mp3 A woman in a museum stares into your soul. A man implants a cybernetic ear on his arm. A dog starves. In this episode, Robert and Julie dive into the world of performance art, discussing the works of such notable artists as Marina Abramović and Stelarc. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:28:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-21-stbym-performance-art.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, performance art, Marina Abramović, Stelarc, art, human nature 00:51:16 A woman in a museum stares into your soul. A man implants a cybernetic ear on his arm. A dog starves. In this episode, Robert and Julie dive into the world of performance art, discussing the works of such notable artists as Marina Abramović and Stelarc. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-16-stbym-amazing-baby-minds.mp3 What goes on inside the minds of babes? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode, Julie and Robert peer inside the infant brain to learn about their enhanced state of consciousness. Plus find out what baby brains have to do with alien abductions. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:34:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-16-stbym-amazing-baby-minds.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, babies, infants, consciousness, mind, psychology, cognition, alien abduction 00:39:37 What goes on inside the minds of babes? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode, Julie and Robert peer inside the infant brain to learn about their enhanced state of consciousness. Plus find out what baby brains have to do with alien abductions. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-14-stbym-robot-artist.mp3 When it comes making art, most of us operate under a set of rules. So what happens when you feed machines code for churning out art? Plenty, as it turns out. And if creativity is the seat of the soul, what does that say about our uniqueness? Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:18:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-14-stbym-robot-artist.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, creativity, autonomous creativity, robot art, intelligence, cognition 00:45:22 When it comes making art, most of us operate under a set of rules. So what happens when you feed machines code for churning out art? Plenty, as it turns out. And if creativity is the seat of the soul, what does that say about our uniqueness? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-09-stbym-the-penis-episode-part-two.mp3 Sure, the penis is a rather ridonkulous organ, but it's also a marvel of design. Join Robert and Julie for the second part of the penis episode, in which they investigate some of the strangest genitalia in the animal kingdom (and more). Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:26:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-09-stbym-the-penis-episode-part-two.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, penis, genitalia, anatomy, biology, reproduction 00:24:05 Sure, the penis is a rather ridonkulous organ, but it's also a marvel of design. Join Robert and Julie for the second part of the penis episode, in which they investigate some of the strangest genitalia in the animal kingdom (and more). HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-07-stbym-the-penis-episode-part-one.mp3 Sure, the penis is a rather ridonkulous organ, but it’s also a marvel of design. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore a cornucopia of wanger-related topics. What do penises and earthworms have in common? Can you break your penis? Tune in for more. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:34:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-07-stbym-the-penis-episode-part-one.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, anatomy, penis, biology, reproduction, evolution, adaptation 00:25:50 Sure, the penis is a rather ridonkulous organ, but it’s also a marvel of design. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore a cornucopia of wanger-related topics. What do penises and earthworms have in common? Can you break your penis? Tune in for more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-02-stbym-the-scream-01.mp3 From screaming infants to cinematic scream queens, there’s no denying the universal language of yelling. But why do we do it? What are we communicating? In this episode, Julie and Robert explain how a little screaming can do you a world of good. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:58:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-08-02-stbym-the-scream.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, scream, screaming, communication, evolution, sound, yelling, infant 00:30:10 From screaming infants to cinematic scream queens, there’s no denying the universal language of yelling. But why do we do it? What are we communicating? In this episode, Julie and Robert explain how a little screaming can do you a world of good. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-31-stbym-fecal-fossils-1.mp3 You can learn a lot from an animal’s scat, even if that animal hasn’t walked the Earth since prehistoric times. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the fascinating world of coprolite and ponder just what ancient humans and creatures ate. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:22:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-31-stbym-fecal-fossils.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, fecal fossil, ancient humans, fossil, archaeology 00:24:00 You can learn a lot from an animal’s scat, even if that animal hasn’t walked the Earth since prehistoric times. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the fascinating world of coprolite and ponder just what ancient humans and creatures ate. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-26-stbym-higgs-boson.mp3 If you’re tired of hearing about the Higgs “don’t-call-me-a-god-particle” Boson but still want to know what it is, then this is the podcast episode for you. In this episode, Robert and Julie recount our hunt for the Higgs and what it means for science. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:55:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-26-stbym-higgs-boson.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, higgs boson, physics, god particle, mass, cern 00:35:11 If you’re tired of hearing about the Higgs “don’t-call-me-a-god-particle” Boson but still want to know what it is, then this is the podcast episode for you. In this episode, Robert and Julie recount our hunt for the Higgs and what it means for science. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-24-stbym-yoga-sex-magic.mp3 Sure, you’re no stranger to yoga, but how much do you know about its ancient origins in magical ritual and tantric sex? In this episode, Julie and Robert peer into yoga’s sensual past and consult modern science on what yoga can do for your sex life. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:35:13 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-24-stbym-yoga-sex-magic.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, yoga, tantric sex, magic, ritual magic, india, history 00:41:35 Sure, you’re no stranger to yoga, but how much do you know about its ancient origins in magical ritual and tantric sex? In this episode, Julie and Robert peer into yoga’s sensual past and consult modern science on what yoga can do for your sex life. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-19-stbym-science-downward-dog.mp3 About 20 million people in the U.S. practice some form of yoga. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind Julie and Robert suss out the claims and revelations -- could it really be a telomere fountain of youth? And what poses should a newbie never do? Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:42:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-19-stbym-science-downward-dog.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, downward dog, yoga, exercise, 00:52:00 About 20 million people in the U.S. practice some form of yoga. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind Julie and Robert suss out the claims and revelations -- could it really be a telomere fountain of youth? And what poses should a newbie never do? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-17-stbym-riverblindness-01.mp3 The parasitic worm onchocerciasis carries uses a bacterial cloaking device to colonize the human body, causing tremendous suffering and even blindness. Luckily, the Carter Center is waging a campaign against the parasite. Tune in to learn more. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:32:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-17-stbym-riverblindness.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, river blindness, carter center, onchocerciasis, parasite, public health 00:34:39 The parasitic worm onchocerciasis carries uses a bacterial cloaking device to colonize the human body, causing tremendous suffering and even blindness. Luckily, the Carter Center is waging a campaign against the parasite. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-12-stbym-magicology-illusion-01.mp3 Illusionists merely engage a fiction of sorcery, but there's a rich foundation of neuroscience beneath the smoke and mirrors. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the ways in which magicians manipulate our senses and the inner workings of our minds. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:47:25 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-12-stbym-magicology-illusion.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, magicians, psychology, neuroscience, manipulation, illusion, stage magic 00:35:26 Illusionists merely engage a fiction of sorcery, but there's a rich foundation of neuroscience beneath the smoke and mirrors. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the ways in which magicians manipulate our senses and the inner workings of our minds. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-10-stbym-art-science-camo.mp3 There’s far more to military camouflage than painting a tank green. As Robert and Julie discuss in this episode, camouflage design incorporates both the neuroscience of how we perceive the world and the art of cubism and textile design. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:57:39 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-10-stbym-art-science-camo.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, camouflage, neuroscience, cubism, textile design, 00:43:48 There’s far more to military camouflage than painting a tank green. As Robert and Julie discuss in this episode, camouflage design incorporates both the neuroscience of how we perceive the world and the art of cubism and textile design. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-05-stbym-life-weightless-void.mp3 We all know the potentially dangerous effects of microgravity, but what are the long-term effects? Join Robert and Julie as they wonder what life will be like if evolution continues in space. Imagine the plants and the strange humans who will tend them. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:32:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-05-stbym-life-weightless-void.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, microgravity, space exploration, evolution, orbit, weightless void 00:46:27 We all know the potentially dangerous effects of microgravity, but what are the long-term effects? Join Robert and Julie as they wonder what life will be like if evolution continues in space. Imagine the plants and the strange humans who will tend them. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-03-stbym-internet-spans-stars.mp3 The Internet continues to spread its roots through our world, and soon it will launch cosmic seeds, spreading digital humanity into space. How will it all happen? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the future of an interplanetary Internet. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:03:17 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-07-03-stbym-internet-spans-stars.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, internet and space, online, future of internet, interplanetary internet 00:29:00 The Internet continues to spread its roots through our world, and soon it will launch cosmic seeds, spreading digital humanity into space. How will it all happen? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the future of an interplanetary Internet. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-28-stbym-human-micro-biome.mp3 " Humans have mapped the microbiome and changed our understanding of the bacterial worlds thriving inside us. How will this affect our war on bacteria and the state of modern medicine? Julie and Robert discuss all of these questions in this episode." Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:06:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-28-stbym-human-micro-biome.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, microbiome, bacteria, symbiosis, microbes, human health, microbiology 00:35:03 " Humans have mapped the microbiome and changed our understanding of the bacterial worlds thriving inside us. How will this affect our war on bacteria and the state of modern medicine? Julie and Robert discuss all of these questions in this episode." HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-26-stbym-earth-analogue.mp3 Armed with state-of-the-art telescopes and other high-tech tools, astronomers are spotting new worlds at an astonishing rate. Could any of these planets support life? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the continuing search for habitable planets elsewhere in the universe. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:51:46 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-26-stbym-earth-analogue.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, earth, astronomy, planet, space exploration 00:27:39 Armed with state-of-the-art telescopes and other high-tech tools, astronomers are spotting new worlds at an astonishing rate. Could any of these planets support life? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the continuing search for habitable planets elsewhere in the universe. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-21-stbym-science-prometheus.mp3 In this episode, Robert and Julie suit up and venture into the dark and Gigery heart of "Prometheus." They’ll examine the film’s futuristic science as well as some of its themes. And fear not! You’ll only encounter spoilers after the commercial break. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:37:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-21-stbym-science-prometheus.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, prometheus, science fiction, giger, ridley scott, alien, space, 01:02:06 In this episode, Robert and Julie suit up and venture into the dark and Gigery heart of "Prometheus." They’ll examine the film’s futuristic science as well as some of its themes. And fear not! You’ll only encounter spoilers after the commercial break. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-19-stbym-fiction-reality.mp3 " Don’t underestimate the power of the storyteller. His tale may begin with whimsy, but by the end of it he’ll have changed the world you live in. He might even change who you are. In this episode, Julie and Robert examine fiction’s effect on reality. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:13:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-19-stbym-fiction-reality.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, fiction, cognition, phenomenology, reality, perception, story, storytelling 00:41:22 " Don’t underestimate the power of the storyteller. His tale may begin with whimsy, but by the end of it he’ll have changed the world you live in. He might even change who you are. In this episode, Julie and Robert examine fiction’s effect on reality. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-14-stbym-the-horror.mp3 Why do we enjoy scary movies or a stroll through a haunted house? How is our response colored by our genes, evolution and culture? In this episode, Julie and Robert take a close look at what scares us and why we’re so addicted to terror. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:41:32 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-14-stbym-the-horror.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, horror, fear, fight or flight, terror, cognition 00:36:26 Why do we enjoy scary movies or a stroll through a haunted house? How is our response colored by our genes, evolution and culture? In this episode, Julie and Robert take a close look at what scares us and why we’re so addicted to terror. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-12-stbym-the-bad-seed.mp3 Tales of the enfant terrible have been with us for ages, terrifying us with the notion that strangeness in children portends something darker. But what does science have to say on the matter? Can children be psychopaths? If so, is there any hope for them? Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:59:47 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-12-stbym-the-bad-seed.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, bad seed, genetics, psychosis, psychopath, neuroscience, empathy, parenting, childhood 00:31:13 Tales of the enfant terrible have been with us for ages, terrifying us with the notion that strangeness in children portends something darker. But what does science have to say on the matter? Can children be psychopaths? If so, is there any hope for them? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-07-stbym-the-sound-aquatic.mp3 Underwater operas? Submerged speaker systems? Mysterious deep sea noises and the monsters who make them? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the rich world of underwater sound. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:02:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-07-stbym-the-sound-aquatic.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, hibernation, underwater sounds, whales, the bloop, ocean, maritime, seas 00:30:22 Underwater operas? Submerged speaker systems? Mysterious deep sea noises and the monsters who make them? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the rich world of underwater sound. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-05-stbym-asteroid-gold-rush.mp3 Is there really gold in them there asteroids? Yes, and one private space company already has a three-step plan to suck them dry. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the near and long-term future of asteroid mining. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:35:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-06-05-stbym-asteroid-gold-rush.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, asteroid, asteroid mining, space exploration 00:16:34 Is there really gold in them there asteroids? Yes, and one private space company already has a three-step plan to suck them dry. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the near and long-term future of asteroid mining. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-31-stbym-centaur-two-hearts.mp3 The mythical centaur represented man's dual nature -- and as one biologist points out, the creature would also need two hearts. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss all things centaur, from the creature's symbolic meaning to its fictional anatomy. Thu, 31 May 2012 11:20:47 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-31-stbym-centaur-two-hearts.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, centaur, anatomy, biology, two hearts, dual nature, myth, symbolism 00:20:46 The mythical centaur represented man's dual nature -- and as one biologist points out, the creature would also need two hearts. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss all things centaur, from the creature's symbolic meaning to its fictional anatomy. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-29-stbym-summer-reading-list.mp3 Need new ideas for your summer reading? In this episode, Julie and Robert share their favorite books as well as a heads-up on what they intend to read this summer. Tune in to learn more about mind-blowing science fiction, non-fiction and literary fiction. Tue, 29 May 2012 12:38:44 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-29-stbym-summer-reading-list.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, summer reading, books, science, science fiction, non-fiction, literary 00:36:36 Need new ideas for your summer reading? In this episode, Julie and Robert share their favorite books as well as a heads-up on what they intend to read this summer. Tune in to learn more about mind-blowing science fiction, non-fiction and literary fiction. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-24-stbym-mitochondrial-eve.mp3 There’s something awe-inspiring about the prospect of a primordial mother figure. Scientists actually discovered such a woman – and her ghost resides in the genetics of every living human. In this episode, Julie and Robert get to know Mitochondrial Eve. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:06:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-24-stbym-mitochondrial-eve.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, mitochrondial eve, ancestry, DNA, RNA, genetics, biology, geneology, lineage 00:18:55 There’s something awe-inspiring about the prospect of a primordial mother figure. Scientists actually discovered such a woman – and her ghost resides in the genetics of every living human. In this episode, Julie and Robert get to know Mitochondrial Eve. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-22-stbym-skin-live-in.mp3 Our outer layer of flesh is beautiful, disgusting, painful and erotic. But what is it, exactly? What role does it play in anatomy and how will we change it in the future? In this episode, Robert and Julie take a close look at the skin we live in. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-22-stbym-skin-live-in.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, skin, anatomy, bioengineering, computerized tattoo, skin farm, biology 00:28:42 Our outer layer of flesh is beautiful, disgusting, painful and erotic. But what is it, exactly? What role does it play in anatomy and how will we change it in the future? In this episode, Robert and Julie take a close look at the skin we live in. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-17-stbym-nebula-in-box.mp3 We've all heard about panspermia, in which the building blocks of life theoretically travel to Earth from elsewhere. But from where, exactly? In this episode, Julie and Robert glimpse inside the nebulae of creation. Also, Robert talks about "The Blob." Thu, 17 May 2012 14:37:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-17-stbym-nebula-in-box.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, panspermia, nebula, nebulae, life, origin of life 00:24:36 We've all heard about panspermia, in which the building blocks of life theoretically travel to Earth from elsewhere. But from where, exactly? In this episode, Julie and Robert glimpse inside the nebulae of creation. Also, Robert talks about "The Blob." HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-15-stbym-3-minutes-impact.mp3 Sure, your chances of going down in a plane crash are pretty slim -- but what if it actually happens? Without a parachute, how can you hope to survive a deadly drop to Earth's surface? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss your survival plan. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-15-stbym-3-minutes-impact.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, plane crash, aircraft, gravity, accident 00:28:26 Sure, your chances of going down in a plane crash are pretty slim -- but what if it actually happens? Without a parachute, how can you hope to survive a deadly drop to Earth's surface? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss your survival plan. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-10-stbym-psychadelics-death.mp3 Can psychedelic drugs help prepare terminal patients for death? Can MDMA ease the pain of dying through the ultimate transcendent experience? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss what some researchers believe may be the future of end-of-life care. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:53:19 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-10-stbym-psychadelics-death.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, mdma, psychedelic drugs, mortality, cognition, consciousness 00:35:03 Can psychedelic drugs help prepare terminal patients for death? Can MDMA ease the pain of dying through the ultimate transcendent experience? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss what some researchers believe may be the future of end-of-life care. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-08-stbym-walls.mp3 Civilizations surround themselves in walls. They raise walls against enemies, against the environment and against the spirit world. In this episode, Robert and Julie examine walls, from Ming Dynasty battlements to the galactic borders of our universe. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:46 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-08-stbym-walls.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, walls, space, borders, stone, 00:25:32 Civilizations surround themselves in walls. They raise walls against enemies, against the environment and against the spirit world. In this episode, Robert and Julie examine walls, from Ming Dynasty battlements to the galactic borders of our universe. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-03-stbym-hibernation.mp3 What is hibernation exactly? Is it the opposite of sleep? Is it the future of manned space exploration? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert enter the hibernacula and discuss this perplexing biologic state. Thu, 03 May 2012 11:18:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-03-stbym-hibernation.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, hibernation, suspended animation, space exploration, biology 00:26:49 What is hibernation exactly? Is it the opposite of sleep? Is it the future of manned space exploration? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert enter the hibernacula and discuss this perplexing biologic state. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-01-stbym-space-junk.mp3 How much junk can we accumulate in Earth’s orbit before we seal off our world? Before we cut the planet off from the cosmos and doom civilization to a new dark age? In this episode, Robert and Julie look skyward to space exploration’s garbage. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:34:47 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-05-01-stbym-space-junk.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, space junk, space exploration, satellite, pollution, technology, orbit 00:25:04 How much junk can we accumulate in Earth’s orbit before we seal off our world? Before we cut the planet off from the cosmos and doom civilization to a new dark age? In this episode, Robert and Julie look skyward to space exploration’s garbage. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-26-stbym-contact-lenses.mp3 Imagine a contact lens that displays data against your eyeball, delivering everything from sports scores to soap operas. Contact lens display technology may make this a reality. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore this future augmented reality. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:24:07 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-26-stbym-contact-lenses.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, contact lens, augmented reality, contact lens display, future technology 00:28:15 Imagine a contact lens that displays data against your eyeball, delivering everything from sports scores to soap operas. Contact lens display technology may make this a reality. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore this future augmented reality. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-24-stbym-lucid-dreams.mp3 " Whether we’re awake or dreaming our neocortex is always shuffling about data and creating stories. But what if you could enter your dream and become the master of your fate? Join Julie and Robert as they weave a tale about how and why we lucid dream. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:36:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-24-stbym-lucid-dreams.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, lucid dream, neocortex, dreams, sleep, cognition 00:39:15 " Whether we’re awake or dreaming our neocortex is always shuffling about data and creating stories. But what if you could enter your dream and become the master of your fate? Join Julie and Robert as they weave a tale about how and why we lucid dream. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-19-stbym-voyager-solar-system.mp3 The Voyager probes continue their journey toward the edge of our solar system, but how much distance have they covered? In this episode, Julie and Robert wrestle with the scale of our solar system, from the atomic fires of our sun to the Ooort cloud. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:37:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-19-stbym-voyager-solar-system.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, voyager, solar system, ooort cloud, space exploration, outer space 00:21:28 The Voyager probes continue their journey toward the edge of our solar system, but how much distance have they covered? In this episode, Julie and Robert wrestle with the scale of our solar system, from the atomic fires of our sun to the Ooort cloud. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-17-stbym-language-of-plants.mp3 Do you speak the language of the carrots? From the screams of grass blades to the stink songs of carnivorous plants, the green kingdom is abuzz with the silent voices of plants. In this episode, Robert and Julie bend their ear to whispers in the leaves. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:37:37 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-17-stbym-language-of-plants.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, biocommunication, plants, flora, smell, odor,communication, biology, botany 00:22:10 Do you speak the language of the carrots? From the screams of grass blades to the stink songs of carnivorous plants, the green kingdom is abuzz with the silent voices of plants. In this episode, Robert and Julie bend their ear to whispers in the leaves. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-12-stbym-rainbow.mp3 The optical world we perceive is cast in illusion – and the properties of light itself dictate that reality. In this episode, Robert and Julie spin off a discussion of blue skies, sunlight and more. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:48:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-12-stbym-rainbow.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, light, illusion, reality, perception, optic system, vision 00:17:27 The optical world we perceive is cast in illusion – and the properties of light itself dictate that reality. In this episode, Robert and Julie spin off a discussion of blue skies, sunlight and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-10-stbym-seven-deadlies-sloth.mp3 When does mere laziness become moral failure? When does apathy descend into sloth? In this episode, Julie and Robert tackle one final deadly sin, traveling through both Dante’s purgatory and the neural pathways of the human mind. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:26:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-10-stbym-seven-deadlies-sloth.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, sloth, laziness, apathy, dante, sins, deadly sins 00:23:51 When does mere laziness become moral failure? When does apathy descend into sloth? In this episode, Julie and Robert tackle one final deadly sin, traveling through both Dante’s purgatory and the neural pathways of the human mind. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-05-stbym-cat-parasites.mp3 The most successful organisms hide in the shadows. The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is just such a puppet master, and its marionettes include rodents, cats and human beings. In this episode, Julie and Robert uncover Toxo’s neural-hijacking scheme. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:23:16 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-05-stbym-cat-parasites.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, parasite, cat, toxoplasmosis, symbiosis, toxoplasma gondii 00:42:44 The most successful organisms hide in the shadows. The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is just such a puppet master, and its marionettes include rodents, cats and human beings. In this episode, Julie and Robert uncover Toxo’s neural-hijacking scheme. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-03-stbym-seven-deadlies-wrath.mp3 Where does wrath arise from in the human brain and why do we malign it as one of the seven deadly sins? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie continue the buffet of vice in an examination of human anger. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:30:05 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-04-03-stbym-seven-deadlies-wrath.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, wrath, sin, anger, war, conflict, psychology, cognition, emotion 00:37:53 Where does wrath arise from in the human brain and why do we malign it as one of the seven deadly sins? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie continue the buffet of vice in an examination of human anger. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-29-stbym-virtual-sexuality.mp3 Imagine a future in which astronauts engage in virtual encounters with Earth-bound spouses. What sort of technology will make this possible? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss computer-mitigated sexual experiences and linked dreaming. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:20:28 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-29-stbym-virtual-sexuality.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, virtual sexuality, linked dreaming, virtual reality, future, virtual sex 00:35:42 Imagine a future in which astronauts engage in virtual encounters with Earth-bound spouses. What sort of technology will make this possible? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss computer-mitigated sexual experiences and linked dreaming. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-27-stbym-seven-deadlies-lust.mp3 Are we slaves to our desire? Can we resist our passions, or should we go full-satyr and embrace the inner goat? Join Robert and Julie as they journey through the maelstroms of Dante’s Inferno and into a scientific discussion of the ""sin"" called lust. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:04:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-27-stbym-seven-deadlies-lust.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, lust, sin, inferno, desire, psychology, science 00:39:30 Are we slaves to our desire? Can we resist our passions, or should we go full-satyr and embrace the inner goat? Join Robert and Julie as they journey through the maelstroms of Dante’s Inferno and into a scientific discussion of the ""sin"" called lust. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-22-stbym-organisms-heavyweight.mp3 Just how big can an Earth organism get? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert look at some of the heavyweight contenders for the largest life form on the planet – and the answer isn’t “blue whale.” What is it? Tune in to find out. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:27:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-22-stbym-organisms-heavyweight.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, largest organism, biology, science, animal, 00:18:56 Just how big can an Earth organism get? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert look at some of the heavyweight contenders for the largest life form on the planet – and the answer isn’t “blue whale.” What is it? Tune in to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-20-stbym-godzilla-kong-barbie.mp3 Are you terrified of giant monster attacks? Well, this is the episode for you. Join Robert and Julie as they calm your fears with a healthy dose of science. Listen in as they examine the morphological limitations of gigantic creatures (and more). Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:32:14 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-20-stbym-godzilla-kong-barbie.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, godzilla, king kong, barbie 00:28:56 Are you terrified of giant monster attacks? Well, this is the episode for you. Join Robert and Julie as they calm your fears with a healthy dose of science. Listen in as they examine the morphological limitations of gigantic creatures (and more). HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-15-stbym-stendhal-syndrome.mp3 Imagine a work of art so beautiful that it causes heart palpitations and hallucinations. This Stuff to Blow Your Mind episode dives into the surreal world of Stendhal syndrome. What’s the science behind this psychosomatic illness? Tune in to find out. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:57:20 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-15-stbym-stendhal-syndrome.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, Robert, art, stendhal syndrome, tourists, syndromes, psychosomatic 00:31:23 Imagine a work of art so beautiful that it causes heart palpitations and hallucinations. This Stuff to Blow Your Mind episode dives into the surreal world of Stendhal syndrome. What’s the science behind this psychosomatic illness? Tune in to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-13-stbym-seven-deadlies-greed.mp3 Would you like more money? Sure, we all would. But how does greed break down in the mind? Where’s the line between appreciating wealth and complete corruption? In this episode, Julie and Robert dive into the world of Scrooge McDuck, King Midas and more. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:49:05 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-13-stbym-seven-deadlies-greed.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, greed, risk, hoarding, dante, sins, deadly sins 00:27:22 Would you like more money? Sure, we all would. But how does greed break down in the mind? Where’s the line between appreciating wealth and complete corruption? In this episode, Julie and Robert dive into the world of Scrooge McDuck, King Midas and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-08-stbym-novelty-junkies.mp3 Do you love new experiences and fresh ideas? Join Julie and Robert as they examine neophilia, the love of novelty. How can this swell-sounding human attribute lead one person down the road to ruin and another through a life of success? Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:14:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-08-stbym-novelty-junkies.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, Robert, novelty, novelty junkies, migration, neophilia, neophiles 00:21:53 Do you love new experiences and fresh ideas? Join Julie and Robert as they examine neophilia, the love of novelty. How can this swell-sounding human attribute lead one person down the road to ruin and another through a life of success? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-06-stbym-glutton-chops.mp3 When does appetite transform into disorder? What are we to make of competitive eating? Join Robert and Julie as they continue their science-guided tour of hell, chatting with gluttons in the Inferno’s third circle and considering modern forms of gluttony. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:43:39 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-06-stbym-glutton-chops.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, gluttony, competitive eating, moderation, sin, science 00:35:44 When does appetite transform into disorder? What are we to make of competitive eating? Join Robert and Julie as they continue their science-guided tour of hell, chatting with gluttons in the Inferno’s third circle and considering modern forms of gluttony. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-01-stbym-tidally-locked.mp3 Why do we never see the moon’s backside? What would the Earth be like if one side always faced the sun? In this episode, Robert and Julie contemplate tidally locked planets and moons, where one side of the globe burns while the other freezes in darkness. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:26:52 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-03-01-stbym-tidally-locked.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, tidally locked, astronomy, planet, darkness, dark side, moon 00:20:19 Why do we never see the moon’s backside? What would the Earth be like if one side always faced the sun? In this episode, Robert and Julie contemplate tidally locked planets and moons, where one side of the globe burns while the other freezes in darkness. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-28-stbym-seven-deadlies-envy.mp3 Guided by science, Julie and Robert continue their journey through the pleasures and perils of the seven deadly sins. This time the vice of choice is envy, so prepare to discover the neuroscience behind schadenfreude in this episode. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:51:02 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-28-stbym-seven-deadlies-envy.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, envy, jealousy, sins, neuroscience 00:35:04 Guided by science, Julie and Robert continue their journey through the pleasures and perils of the seven deadly sins. This time the vice of choice is envy, so prepare to discover the neuroscience behind schadenfreude in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-23-stbym-endoscopic-cameras.mp3 You no longer have to turn yourself inside out to travel through your digestive track. Just swallow a camera-bot, grab some pop corn, and watch the kernels traverse your guts. Join Robert and Julie as they look into the world of capsule endoscopy. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:21:03 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-23-stbym-endoscopic-cameras.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, capsule endoscopy, digestion, internal medicine, medical technology, camera-bot 00:30:27 You no longer have to turn yourself inside out to travel through your digestive track. Just swallow a camera-bot, grab some pop corn, and watch the kernels traverse your guts. Join Robert and Julie as they look into the world of capsule endoscopy. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-21-stbym-seven-deadlies.mp3 What is pride, and why is it considered such a bad thing? Is pride actually an evolutionary virtue? Join Julie and Robert as they take listeners on a guided tour of the so-called seven deadly sins. Tune in for a look at the science behind pride. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:56:30 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-21-stbym-seven-deadlies.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, pride, neuroscience, evolution, psychology, sin 00:21:21 What is pride, and why is it considered such a bad thing? Is pride actually an evolutionary virtue? Join Julie and Robert as they take listeners on a guided tour of the so-called seven deadly sins. Tune in for a look at the science behind pride. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-16-stbym-disgust.mp3 There’s plenty of stuff in this world to summon your disgust. But why do we feel this way? Is there logic behind repulsion, and if so what is your brain trying to say? In this episode, Robert and Julie enter a world of hacking coughs, dog feces and more. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:45:27 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-16-stbym-disgust.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, disgust, evolution, repulsion, sensory, 00:37:06 There’s plenty of stuff in this world to summon your disgust. But why do we feel this way? Is there logic behind repulsion, and if so what is your brain trying to say? In this episode, Robert and Julie enter a world of hacking coughs, dog feces and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-14-stbym-monogamy.mp3 From black vultures to angler fish, the Earth is home to many monogamous species. Humans, however, don’t quite make the list. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore why humans have a hard time with the concept of monogamy. Are we hard wired to stray? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:24:30 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-14-stbym-monogamy.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, monogamy, species, black vultures, relationships, reproduction 00:29:36 From black vultures to angler fish, the Earth is home to many monogamous species. Humans, however, don’t quite make the list. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore why humans have a hard time with the concept of monogamy. Are we hard wired to stray? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-09-stbym-gay-animals.mp3 If you’ve ever pondered the existence of same-sex penguin couples, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore homosexuality among animals. Why does it exist? How much of our own human baggage do we drag into this question? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:18 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-09-stbym-gay-animals.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, gender, animal homosexuality, sexuality, animal kingdom, biology 00:31:06 If you’ve ever pondered the existence of same-sex penguin couples, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore homosexuality among animals. Why does it exist? How much of our own human baggage do we drag into this question? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-07-stbym-rat-king.mp3 In medieval Germany it was a dire omen of plague-ridden doom. Today, it remains more of a grotesque cultural reference. Join Robert and Julie as they enter the lair of the rat king, and prepare to be shocked by the reality of microbial rat kings. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:49 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-07-stbym-rat-king.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, rat king, plague, cryptozoology 00:28:23 In medieval Germany it was a dire omen of plague-ridden doom. Today, it remains more of a grotesque cultural reference. Join Robert and Julie as they enter the lair of the rat king, and prepare to be shocked by the reality of microbial rat kings. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-02-stbym-virgin-galactic.mp3 Want to blast into space with celebrities? Virgin Galactic might just be your ticket to ride. Join Julie and Robert as they discuss the landmark space tourism venture and the future of space travel. Plus what might happen if Kanye ventured into space? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:47:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-02-02-stbym-virgin-galactic.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, virgin galactic, richard branson, space exploration 00:29:36 Want to blast into space with celebrities? Virgin Galactic might just be your ticket to ride. Join Julie and Robert as they discuss the landmark space tourism venture and the future of space travel. Plus what might happen if Kanye ventured into space? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-31-stbym-humanzee.mp3 A Russian program to breed human/chimpanzee hybrids? Prisoners injected with animal testes? These grotesque tales shed light on the line between humans and chimpanzees. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss humanity's attempts to create a humanzee. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:48:24 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-31-stbym-humanzee.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, humanzee, experimentation, evolution, hybrid 00:31:44 A Russian program to breed human/chimpanzee hybrids? Prisoners injected with animal testes? These grotesque tales shed light on the line between humans and chimpanzees. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss humanity's attempts to create a humanzee. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-26-stbym-we-are-stardust.mp3 The atoms in your heart once burned in the fires of a dead star. Does this constitute an almost-spiritual connection to the cosmos or is it mere chemistry? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the billion-year-old carbon inside us. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:16:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-26-stbym-we-are-stardust.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, astronomy, chemistry, star dust, anatomy, carbon 00:20:55 The atoms in your heart once burned in the fires of a dead star. Does this constitute an almost-spiritual connection to the cosmos or is it mere chemistry? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the billion-year-old carbon inside us. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-24-stbym-hug-it-out.mp3 Just what sort of hugger are you? Do you squeeze random strangers? Do you grapple your pals in a bear hug or go for the side-hug? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss the science of hugging it out. Plus, you’ll learn about Robert’s most awkward hugs. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:44:57 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-24-stbym-hug-it-out.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, hug, relationships, psychology, empathy 00:41:06 Just what sort of hugger are you? Do you squeeze random strangers? Do you grapple your pals in a bear hug or go for the side-hug? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss the science of hugging it out. Plus, you’ll learn about Robert’s most awkward hugs. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-19-stbym-science-arguing.mp3 Why do we argue? How much bickering is ego sparring and to what extent our evolutionary heritage involved? Join Julie and Robert as they dive into the science behind arguing, from the argumentative theory of reasoning to the health benefits of squabbling. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:16:32 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-19-stbym-science-arguing.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, argument, arguing, discussion, evolution,. Communication 00:26:29 Why do we argue? How much bickering is ego sparring and to what extent our evolutionary heritage involved? Join Julie and Robert as they dive into the science behind arguing, from the argumentative theory of reasoning to the health benefits of squabbling. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-17-stbym-magic-8-ball.mp3 Imagine a computer model of the entire world, one on which world leaders can test their decisions and gauge the ripple effect of their actions. Is such a simulation possible? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss plans for a Living Earth Simulator. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:34:20 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-17-stbym-magic-8-ball.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, computer model, prediction, simulation 00:35:00 Imagine a computer model of the entire world, one on which world leaders can test their decisions and gauge the ripple effect of their actions. Is such a simulation possible? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss plans for a Living Earth Simulator. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-12-stbym-bug-vs-bacteria.mp3 So which would you choose: an exclusive diet of bugs for the rest of your life, or an endless string of fermented feasts? In this “Would You Rather?” episode, Julie and Robert present the facts and let you decide which diet you’d choose. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:20:55 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-12-stbym-bug-vs-bacteria.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, bugs, bacteria, nutrition, diet 00:34:51 So which would you choose: an exclusive diet of bugs for the rest of your life, or an endless string of fermented feasts? In this “Would You Rather?” episode, Julie and Robert present the facts and let you decide which diet you’d choose. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-10-stbym-black-blizzard.mp3 Just what was the Dust Bowl? In this episode, Robert and Julie travel back to the ruined farms and black blizzards of the Great Depression. How did we plant trees to combat ecological damage, and how do we hope to defeat the Gobi Desert today? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:24:14 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-10-stbym-black-blizzard.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, great depression, black blizzard, dust bowl, desertification 00:25:15 Just what was the Dust Bowl? In this episode, Robert and Julie travel back to the ruined farms and black blizzards of the Great Depression. How did we plant trees to combat ecological damage, and how do we hope to defeat the Gobi Desert today? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-05-stbym-cheating-name.mp3 Have you ever cheated on a test? You're not alone. But what goes on in a student's mind when they reach for the cheat sheet and how does it play out in various cultures? In this episode, Robert and Julie look at what science has to say about cheating. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:08:55 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-05-stbym-cheating-name.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, tests, psychology, cheating, testing, cheating methods 00:33:32 Have you ever cheated on a test? You're not alone. But what goes on in a student's mind when they reach for the cheat sheet and how does it play out in various cultures? In this episode, Robert and Julie look at what science has to say about cheating. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-03-stbym-way-sword.mp3 From samurai blades to claymores, the sword is one of humanity's most iconic inventions, and they've cut a bloody swath across history. In this episode, Robert and Julie consider the way of the sword, from their manufacture to their use in film and more. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:20:49 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2012-01-03-stbym-way-sword.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, sword, sword fight, way of the sword, claymore, katana 00:31:29 From samurai blades to claymores, the sword is one of humanity's most iconic inventions, and they've cut a bloody swath across history. In this episode, Robert and Julie consider the way of the sword, from their manufacture to their use in film and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-29-stbym-anatomy-hangover.mp3 Before your next New Year's hangover, let's explore what creates that splitting headache and the realization that you're wearing half a gorilla costume. Join Julie and Robert as they lead you through the effects of drinking and tips to cure the condition. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:24:25 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-29-stbym-anatomy-hangover.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, hangover, alcohol, hangover tips, biology, drinking 00:36:21 Before your next New Year's hangover, let's explore what creates that splitting headache and the realization that you're wearing half a gorilla costume. Join Julie and Robert as they lead you through the effects of drinking and tips to cure the condition. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-27-stbym-newton-norris.mp3 You are unprepared for the awesomeness of Sir Isaac Newton. Sure, he contributed to science, but a deeper look into his life shows just how Chuck Norrisy the man was. Plug in your headphones and prepare to enter the obsessive mind of a scientific master. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:03:02 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-27-stbym-newton-norris.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, sir isaac newton, physics, history, science 00:28:21 You are unprepared for the awesomeness of Sir Isaac Newton. Sure, he contributed to science, but a deeper look into his life shows just how Chuck Norrisy the man was. Plug in your headphones and prepare to enter the obsessive mind of a scientific master. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-22-stbym-sunken-dangers.mp3 What mysteries rest at the bottom of the sea? Which embody nature's diversity? Which tell the tale of humanity's darker side? In this episode, Robert and Julie look to the vessels lost beneath the waves, and the things that linger in their rusting hearts. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:50:14 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-22-stbym-sunken-dangers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, sunken dangers, shipwreck, ocean, seas, waves 00:24:01 What mysteries rest at the bottom of the sea? Which embody nature's diversity? Which tell the tale of humanity's darker side? In this episode, Robert and Julie look to the vessels lost beneath the waves, and the things that linger in their rusting hearts. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-20-stbym-human-combustion.mp3 Do people really just go up in flames? Do grannies really flare up like roman candles in their rockers and is there anything in science that explains why a middle-aged bachelor might burn down to his sneakers without warning? In this episode, Julie and Robert enter the dubious world of spontaneous human combustion. Where does the science end and the nonsense begin? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:01:53 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-20-stbym-human-combustion.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, spontaneous combustion, fire, burning 00:23:58 Do people really just go up in flames? Do grannies really flare up like roman candles in their rockers and is there anything in science that explains why a middle-aged bachelor might burn down to his sneakers without warning? In this episode, Julie and Robert enter the dubious world of spontaneous human combustion. Where does the science end and the nonsense begin? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-15-stbym-santa-claus.mp3 How does Santa Claus make so many gifts? Clearly his elves have harnessed the power of nanomanufacturing. But what does this mean for the planet? In this episode, Robert and Julie consider the possibilities of limitless custom manufacturing. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:29:07 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-15-stbym-santa-claus.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, santa claus, christmas, nanomanufacturing, universal conductor 00:21:31 How does Santa Claus make so many gifts? Clearly his elves have harnessed the power of nanomanufacturing. But what does this mean for the planet? In this episode, Robert and Julie consider the possibilities of limitless custom manufacturing. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-13-stbym-mystery-box.mp3 Why are mystery packages so appealing? How do they improve our mental faculties and fuel our creativity? In this episode, Julie and Robert share tales of sealed envelopes, quantum thought experiments, virginity boxes and things Pandora should never have opened. You might even score a gift idea or two. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:47:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-13-stbym-mystery-box.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, mystery box, pandora, quantum thought 00:19:29 Why are mystery packages so appealing? How do they improve our mental faculties and fuel our creativity? In this episode, Julie and Robert share tales of sealed envelopes, quantum thought experiments, virginity boxes and things Pandora should never have opened. You might even score a gift idea or two. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-08-stbym-nanohealthcare.mp3 Imagine a future in which replacement organs grow in magnetic fields and smart pills work for months. Thanks to advances in nanotechnology, this age of super medicine is nearly here. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the world of nanohealthcare. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:17:00 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-08-stbym-nanohealthcare.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, nanohealthcare, healthcare, medicine, robot, nanotechnology 00:33:53 Imagine a future in which replacement organs grow in magnetic fields and smart pills work for months. Thanks to advances in nanotechnology, this age of super medicine is nearly here. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the world of nanohealthcare. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-06-stbym-pyromania-fire.mp3 When does an appreciation for fire turn into an obsession with the flickering, golden god? Who are firebugs, and what drives them to burn? In this episode, Julie and Robert slip into their best burn suits and hide the matches as they explore pyromania. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:22:25 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-06-stbym-pyromania-fire.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, pyromania, firebug, arson, fire, obsession, mental illness 00:36:46 When does an appreciation for fire turn into an obsession with the flickering, golden god? Who are firebugs, and what drives them to burn? In this episode, Julie and Robert slip into their best burn suits and hide the matches as they explore pyromania. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-01-stbym-hashtag-world.mp3 Waves of protest continue across the globe, but modern protesters benefit from social media technology. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss history's largest protests, the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and the future of protest. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:45:47 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-12-01-stbym-hashtag-world.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, protest, social media technology, ows, arabspring 00:32:09 Waves of protest continue across the globe, but modern protesters benefit from social media technology. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss history's largest protests, the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and the future of protest. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-29-stbym-why-protest.mp3 Humans rarely seem to agree, but when we do the results can be staggering. How does the phenomenon called protesting actually work? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the world of protest and share a few tips for surviving your next rally. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:41:33 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-29-stbym-why-protest.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, protest, unrest, psychology, group psychology 00:38:26 Humans rarely seem to agree, but when we do the results can be staggering. How does the phenomenon called protesting actually work? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the world of protest and share a few tips for surviving your next rally. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-24-stbym-future-stink.mp3 Will smell-o-vision make a comeback? Will our zombie movies smell like rotten flesh and our video games reek of voided bowels and fear? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the history of scented media and the emerging technology of printable smells. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:49 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-24-stbym-future-stink.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, smell, olfactory, smell-o-vision, scent 00:32:55 Will smell-o-vision make a comeback? Will our zombie movies smell like rotten flesh and our video games reek of voided bowels and fear? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the history of scented media and the emerging technology of printable smells. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-22-stbym-better-bot.mp3 Our cohabitation with robotic servants is pretty much guaranteed. So what are we doing today to make sure these are the sort of robot we can tolerate? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss how our robotic caretakers are shaping up. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:50:56 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-22-stbym-better-bot.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, better bot, robotic servant, robot 00:38:43 Our cohabitation with robotic servants is pretty much guaranteed. So what are we doing today to make sure these are the sort of robot we can tolerate? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss how our robotic caretakers are shaping up. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-17-stbym-smells.mp3 Did you know that smell is the only one of your senses with a direct connection to your brain? Or that fancy cheese and David Beckham’s foot odor share the same molecular smells? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down the amazing science of smell. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:38:07 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-17-stbym-smells.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, smell, olfactory, sense, sensation, nose, odor 00:25:43 Did you know that smell is the only one of your senses with a direct connection to your brain? Or that fancy cheese and David Beckham’s foot odor share the same molecular smells? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down the amazing science of smell. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-15-stbym-robots-roomates-01.mp3 The robot invasion of our homes has begun, and the future is bright with robotic caregivers. But how to we plan to keep this cohabitation from feeling creepy? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss “robot skin,” thought-anticipating machines and more. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:33:28 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-15-stbym-robots-roommates.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, julie, robert, robots, home robots, maids, robot skin, robot roommate 00:31:57 The robot invasion of our homes has begun, and the future is bright with robotic caregivers. But how to we plan to keep this cohabitation from feeling creepy? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss “robot skin,” thought-anticipating machines and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-10-stbym-martyrdom-rack.mp3 We've all seen images of saints and martyrs rising above their torments, but is it really possible to find transcendence on the rack? In this episode, Robert and Julie look into the connections between physical pain and religious experience. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:04:23 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-10-stbym-martyrdom-rack.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, martyr, martyrdom, transcendence, pain, elightenment 00:33:42 We've all seen images of saints and martyrs rising above their torments, but is it really possible to find transcendence on the rack? In this episode, Robert and Julie look into the connections between physical pain and religious experience. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-08-stbym-brain-art.mp3 Julie and Robert examine the neurological side of your trip to the museum. What happens when we lose ourselves in Mona Lisa's smile or the nightmare worlds of Hieronymus Bosch? Were artists the first neuroscientists? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:35:17 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-08-stbym-brain-art.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, brain, art, perception, neuroscience, museum 00:43:52 Julie and Robert examine the neurological side of your trip to the museum. What happens when we lose ourselves in Mona Lisa's smile or the nightmare worlds of Hieronymus Bosch? Were artists the first neuroscientists? HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-03-stbym-sports-fandom.mp3 Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:54:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-03-stbym-sports-fandom.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, sports fan, sports, fandom, tribalism 00:36:58 Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-01-stbym-apocalypse-love.mp3 Human beings are in love with the end. Ruined cities fill our dreams, and fears steers our thoughts through landscapes of bones and zombie hordes. In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the cognitive science behind our apocalyptic love affair. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:42:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-11-01-stbym-apocalypse-love.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, apocalypse, end of days, dystopian 00:37:41 Human beings are in love with the end. Ruined cities fill our dreams, and fears steers our thoughts through landscapes of bones and zombie hordes. In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the cognitive science behind our apocalyptic love affair. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-27-stbym-frankensteins-monster.mp3 What are the ramifications of mad science? Frankenstein’s tortured creation has become an avatar for scientific horror. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the roots of Frankenstein’s monster. Learn more about the past and future of science-gone-wrong. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:18:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-27-stbym-frankensteins-monster.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, frankenstein, resurrection, science, alchemy, golem 00:32:53 What are the ramifications of mad science? Frankenstein’s tortured creation has become an avatar for scientific horror. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the roots of Frankenstein’s monster. Learn more about the past and future of science-gone-wrong. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-25-stbym-witchs-brew.mp3 Gather round the cauldron with Julie and Robert as they ladle out hefty servings of magical thinking, medieval psychedelics, feminist history and the power of ritual. Just what was old-school witchery all about? This episode has the answers. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:17:24 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-25-stbym-witchs-brew.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, witches brew, cauldron, halloween 00:41:46 Gather round the cauldron with Julie and Robert as they ladle out hefty servings of magical thinking, medieval psychedelics, feminist history and the power of ritual. Just what was old-school witchery all about? This episode has the answers. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-20-stbym-candy-corn.mp3 Whether scarfing down gummy worms or pouring an endless cascade of sugar into their breakfast cereal, children's appetite for sweets seems insatiable. In this episode, Julie and Robert break down the science of childhood sugar madness. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:16:07 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-20-stbym-candy-corn.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, candy, children and sweets, sweet tooth, sugar 00:38:25 Whether scarfing down gummy worms or pouring an endless cascade of sugar into their breakfast cereal, children's appetite for sweets seems insatiable. In this episode, Julie and Robert break down the science of childhood sugar madness. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-18-stbym-imaginary-friends.mp3 Why do kids chat with invisible friends? Those creepy encounters are just part of how the human brain works. Even the average adult brain engages in something very similar. Join Robert and Julie as they enter the world of imaginary friendship. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:12:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-18-stbym-imaginary-friends.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, imaginary friend, iq, cognition 00:28:55 Why do kids chat with invisible friends? Those creepy encounters are just part of how the human brain works. Even the average adult brain engages in something very similar. Join Robert and Julie as they enter the world of imaginary friendship. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-13-stbym-hysterical-strength.mp3 Can a grieving mother summon the strength of 12 Hulk Hogans and lift a full-sized automobile up off the ground to save her son? In this episode, Robert and Julie take on the subject of hysterical strength and discuss the science behind hulking out. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:23:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-13-stbym-hysterical-strength.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, hysterical strength, adrenaline, fight or flight, neurochemistry 00:29:59 Can a grieving mother summon the strength of 12 Hulk Hogans and lift a full-sized automobile up off the ground to save her son? In this episode, Robert and Julie take on the subject of hysterical strength and discuss the science behind hulking out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-11-stbym-evolution-orgasm.mp3 What would aliens make of the human orgasm? After all, science still hasn’t figured out exactly what the female orgasm is all about. In this episode, Julie and Robert examine the two warring factions in the debate over female orgasm evolution. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:23:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-11-stbym-evolution-orgasm.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, lucky pants, psychology, 00:36:20 What would aliens make of the human orgasm? After all, science still hasn’t figured out exactly what the female orgasm is all about. In this episode, Julie and Robert examine the two warring factions in the debate over female orgasm evolution. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-06-stbym-bystander-apathy.mp3 The next time your car breaks down, count the number of vehicles that pass you by. That’s the bystander effect in action. But why do people in crowds tend not to help those in need? Tune in to learn more about crowd apathy and what it says about humans. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:12:03 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-06-stbym-bystander-apathy.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, neil degrass tyson, astrophysics, interview 00:25:50 The next time your car breaks down, count the number of vehicles that pass you by. That’s the bystander effect in action. But why do people in crowds tend not to help those in need? Tune in to learn more about crowd apathy and what it says about humans. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-04-stbym-lucky-pants.mp3 What do psychologists think about your lucky rabbit’s foot? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down the science of good luck rituals and charms. They look at what luck reveals about the human mind, as well as whether any of it actually works. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:54:39 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-04-stbym-lucky-pants.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, lucky pants, psychology, 00:34:16 What do psychologists think about your lucky rabbit’s foot? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down the science of good luck rituals and charms. They look at what luck reveals about the human mind, as well as whether any of it actually works. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-29-stbym-splendid-isolation.mp3 Do you ever want to live alone in the desert, or does an afternoon alone give you the chills? Either way, isolation can have a profound influence on our health. In this episode, Robert and Julie wade into their isolation chambers to sort it all out. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-29-stbym-splendid-isolation.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, isolation, psychology, society, neuroscience 00:46:14 Do you ever want to live alone in the desert, or does an afternoon alone give you the chills? Either way, isolation can have a profound influence on our health. In this episode, Robert and Julie wade into their isolation chambers to sort it all out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-27-stbym-pet-peeves.mp3 Can science explain why other people's phone calls are so annoying? Or why Julie hates fake lavender scents and Robert flies into a rage over turn signals? In this episode your hosts discuss why everything is the worst and what we can do to cope. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:43:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-27-stbym-pet-peeves.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, pet peeves, psychology, science, 00:33:57 Can science explain why other people's phone calls are so annoying? Or why Julie hates fake lavender scents and Robert flies into a rage over turn signals? In this episode your hosts discuss why everything is the worst and what we can do to cope. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-22-stbym-neil-degrasse-tyson.mp3 In this episode, Robert and Julie interview astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. What does the planet’s leading science communicator have to say about the future of space travel, mind-blowing cosmology and the science in America? Listen in to find out. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:12:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-22-stbym-neil-degrasse-tyson.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, neil degrass tyson, astrophysics, interview 00:28:41 In this episode, Robert and Julie interview astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. What does the planet’s leading science communicator have to say about the future of space travel, mind-blowing cosmology and the science in America? Listen in to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-20-stbym-misophonia.mp3 Does the sound of someone smacking gum drive you crazy? It’s possible you’re just a cranky jerk, but science presents another possibility: misophonia. Tune in to learn more about the mysterious condition that makes some noises so difficult to cope with. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:56:42 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-20-stbym-misophonia.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, decision fatigue, critical thought, consciousness 00:22:52 Does the sound of someone smacking gum drive you crazy? It’s possible you’re just a cranky jerk, but science presents another possibility: misophonia. Tune in to learn more about the mysterious condition that makes some noises so difficult to cope with. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-15-stbym-free-will-illusion.mp3 Your life is filled with choices and first steps down – or is it? According to many neuroscientists, free will is a sham. In this episode, Julie and Robert have no choice but to take a sobering look at decision making and the unconscious brain. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:45:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-15-stbym-free-will-illusion.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, free will, neuroscience, cognition, brain, thought 00:39:49 Your life is filled with choices and first steps down – or is it? According to many neuroscientists, free will is a sham. In this episode, Julie and Robert have no choice but to take a sobering look at decision making and the unconscious brain. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-13-stbym-earth-cube.mp3 Imagine life on a cubed Earth. How would this alter our experience of gravity? How would it affect global climate? In this episode, Robert and Julie step foot on the impossibly square planet to better understand our world's shape and properties. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:57:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-13-stbym-earth-cube.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, cube earth, gravity, climate, geography, geology 00:26:54 Imagine life on a cubed Earth. How would this alter our experience of gravity? How would it affect global climate? In this episode, Robert and Julie step foot on the impossibly square planet to better understand our world's shape and properties. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-08-stbym-decision-fatigue.mp3 Could fretting over insignificant choices decrease your decision making effectiveness later in the day? Join Robert and Julie as they look at the causes -- and effects -- of decision fatigue. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:38:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-08-stbym-decision-fatigue.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, decision fatigue, critical thought, consciousness 00:38:45 Could fretting over insignificant choices decrease your decision making effectiveness later in the day? Join Robert and Julie as they look at the causes -- and effects -- of decision fatigue. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-06-stbym-procrastinating-brain.mp3 Why do we procrastinate? Why do we put off dreaded tasks and long-held ambitions for short-term pleasures? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down procrastination. Listen in and learn more about what you can do to cut down on procrastination. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:01:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-06-stbym-procrastinating-brain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, procrastination, planning, psychology, cognition 00:39:25 Why do we procrastinate? Why do we put off dreaded tasks and long-held ambitions for short-term pleasures? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down procrastination. Listen in and learn more about what you can do to cut down on procrastination. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-01-stbym-false-memories.mp3 We're the recorded information of all the experiences that came before the present moment. So how do we deal with the knowledge that some of the memories that compose us are fraudulent? Join Robert and Julie as they examine the world of false memories. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:34:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-09-01-stbym-false-memories.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, false memory, misattribution, consciousness 00:39:02 We're the recorded information of all the experiences that came before the present moment. So how do we deal with the knowledge that some of the memories that compose us are fraudulent? Join Robert and Julie as they examine the world of false memories. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-30-stbym-dont-eat-pandas.mp3 Humans have a complex relationship with other animals. Some are friends, and some are delicious. So why do we feel closer to some animals, while others are lunch? In this episode, Robert and Julie take a look at the world of eating and loving animals. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:49:13 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-30-stbym-dont-eat-pandas.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, animals, carnivore, omnivore, 00:37:32 Humans have a complex relationship with other animals. Some are friends, and some are delicious. So why do we feel closer to some animals, while others are lunch? In this episode, Robert and Julie take a look at the world of eating and loving animals. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-25-stbym-big-sting.mp3 Bees and wasps share a long history, and they’ve evolved into distinct forms. One hunts while the other farms. But which group would win in a war? Join Robert and Julie as they chronicle the battle between the honey masters and the sultans of sting. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:33:54 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-25-stbym-big-sting.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, wasps, bees, stings, evolution, honey 00:33:00 Bees and wasps share a long history, and they’ve evolved into distinct forms. One hunts while the other farms. But which group would win in a war? Join Robert and Julie as they chronicle the battle between the honey masters and the sultans of sting. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-23-stbym-nightmares.mp3 Can nightmares scare us to death? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the CDC’s investigation of sleep deaths – deaths that inspired Wes Craven to create the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Tune in to learn more about Brugada syndrome. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:14:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-23-stbym-nightmares.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, nightmares, brugada syndrome, sleep 00:29:59 Can nightmares scare us to death? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the CDC’s investigation of sleep deaths – deaths that inspired Wes Craven to create the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Tune in to learn more about Brugada syndrome. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-18-stbym-brain-wiping.mp3 Imagine if you could choose to erase a particularly agonizing or embarrassing memory with a quick injection or a handy pill. Sounds nifty, but could this ever happen in real life? Join Robert and Julie as they explore brain wiping techniques. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:38:28 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-18-stbym-brain-wiping.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, brain wiping, memory, amnesia, 00:33:15 Imagine if you could choose to erase a particularly agonizing or embarrassing memory with a quick injection or a handy pill. Sounds nifty, but could this ever happen in real life? Join Robert and Julie as they explore brain wiping techniques. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-16-stbym-brood.mp3 It might sound like the title of a horror movie, but make no mistake: Brood 13 is real. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the bizarre life of the periodical cicada, insects that emerge from the ground every 13 or 17 years. Tune in to learn more. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:03:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-16-stbym-brood.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, periodical cicadas, brood 13, insects 00:22:32 It might sound like the title of a horror movie, but make no mistake: Brood 13 is real. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the bizarre life of the periodical cicada, insects that emerge from the ground every 13 or 17 years. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-11-stbym-extreme-sleep.mp3 Most of us take sleep for granted, but there’s a world of bizarre slumbers out there that only parasomniacs understand. Enter the world of sleep walking, eating, paralysis, violence and snoregasms. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about extreme sleep. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:01:48 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-11-stbym-extreme-sleep.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, parasomnia, sleep walking, sleep disorder 00:30:34 Most of us take sleep for granted, but there’s a world of bizarre slumbers out there that only parasomniacs understand. Enter the world of sleep walking, eating, paralysis, violence and snoregasms. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about extreme sleep. HowStuffWorks.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-09-stbym-lying-game.mp3 Is a lie mere deception, an occasional un-truth or something deeper? Join Robert and Julie as they plunge into the cognitive depths of lies to examine our abilities to linguistically warp perception. Tune in to learn more about lying. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:14:17 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-09-stbym-lying-game.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, lying, deception, congition, perception 00:39:30 Is a lie mere deception, an occasional un-truth or something deeper? Join Robert and Julie as they plunge into the cognitive depths of lies to examine our abilities to linguistically warp perception. Tune in to learn more about lying. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-04-stbym-dyson-sphere.mp3 When it’s not showing up in episodes of “Star Trek" or imprisoning Necron Star Gods, Dyson spheres are the brainchild of physicist Freeman Dyson. But what exactly are they are? Join Robert and Julie as they break down the nature of Dyson spheres. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:07:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-04-stbym-dyson-sphere.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, dyson sphere, freeman dyson, physics 00:29:33 When it’s not showing up in episodes of “Star Trek" or imprisoning Necron Star Gods, Dyson spheres are the brainchild of physicist Freeman Dyson. But what exactly are they are? Join Robert and Julie as they break down the nature of Dyson spheres. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-02-stbym-cognitive-exorcism.mp3 Priests in horror flicks drive demons out of innocent victims. But what’s really happening in these apparent showdowns between good and evil? Join Robert and Julie as they look at this exorcism through the lens of cognitive dissonance and personification. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:13:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-08-02-stbym-cognitive-exorcism.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, exorcism, cognitive dissonance, possession 00:35:52 Priests in horror flicks drive demons out of innocent victims. But what’s really happening in these apparent showdowns between good and evil? Join Robert and Julie as they look at this exorcism through the lens of cognitive dissonance and personification. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-28-stbym-sharks-space.mp3 Although there's no such thing as a shark in space (yet), sharks have provided invaluable information to NASA. In this episode, Robert and Julie take you from the ocean to outer space as they examine the relationship between NASA, science and sharks. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:08:20 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-28-stbym-sharks-space.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, sharks, space, nasa, shark week 00:18:21 Although there's no such thing as a shark in space (yet), sharks have provided invaluable information to NASA. In this episode, Robert and Julie take you from the ocean to outer space as they examine the relationship between NASA, science and sharks. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-26-stbym-electronic-music.mp3 From Intelligent Dance Music to Auto Tune, electronic music is everywhere, but what’s really happening in the musical space shared by humans and machines? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the authenticity, creativity and future of electronic music. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:37:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-26-stbym-electronic-music.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, electronic music, auto tune, technology, music 00:44:37 From Intelligent Dance Music to Auto Tune, electronic music is everywhere, but what’s really happening in the musical space shared by humans and machines? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the authenticity, creativity and future of electronic music. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-21-stbym-ancient-foods.mp3 You are what you eat, which poses an interesting conundrum for omnivores. In this episode, Robert and Julie take a fascinating look at humanity's earliest meals. How did we learn which berries could kill us? When did fire enter the picture? Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:52:18 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-21-stbym-ancient-foods.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, food, food history 00:34:03 You are what you eat, which poses an interesting conundrum for omnivores. In this episode, Robert and Julie take a fascinating look at humanity's earliest meals. How did we learn which berries could kill us? When did fire enter the picture? HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-19-stbym-pooping-duck.mp3 Jacques de Vaucanson's fabulous digesting duck was a clockwork miracle capable of reproducing the processes of ingestion, digestion and defecation. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about robotic digestion from the pooping duck to the modern day. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:00:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-19-stbym-pooping-duck.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, pooping duck, robotic digestion 00:31:12 Jacques de Vaucanson's fabulous digesting duck was a clockwork miracle capable of reproducing the processes of ingestion, digestion and defecation. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about robotic digestion from the pooping duck to the modern day. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-14-stbym-walt-disney-futurists.mp3 When you hear Walt Disney's name, chances are you think of cartoons and theme parks. But do you know about Walt Disney the futurist? Join Robert and Julie as they examine Disney’s dreams for the future and his “conditional optimism” for the human race. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:46:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-14-stbym-walt-disney-futurists.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, walt disney, futurism, disney world 00:44:01 When you hear Walt Disney's name, chances are you think of cartoons and theme parks. But do you know about Walt Disney the futurist? Join Robert and Julie as they examine Disney’s dreams for the future and his “conditional optimism” for the human race. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-12-stbym-microdrone-soup.mp3 What's that buzzing around the room? A bird? A plane? Nope, it's just a robotic insect sent by some shadow government. Join Robert and Julie as they check in on drone technology, the rise of biomimetic bird-bots and just how the future may shake out. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:38:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-12-stbym-microdrone-soup.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, microdrones, robotics 00:28:28 What's that buzzing around the room? A bird? A plane? Nope, it's just a robotic insect sent by some shadow government. Join Robert and Julie as they check in on drone technology, the rise of biomimetic bird-bots and just how the future may shake out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-07-stbym-funny-die.mp3 We all know "funny" when we encounter it, but what's going on inside the human mind when we feel amused? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss long-standing -- and more recent -- theories about humor's evolutionary purpose. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:26:06 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-07-stbym-funny-die.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, humor, funny, laughter, evolution 00:43:45 We all know "funny" when we encounter it, but what's going on inside the human mind when we feel amused? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss long-standing -- and more recent -- theories about humor's evolutionary purpose. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-05-stbym-old-time-space-religion.mp3 Will humans leave religion behind when they become an interplanetary species? Not hardly. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss how belief systems may change as a result of space exploration, on off-world colonization or extraterrestrial contact. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:32:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-07-05-stbym-old-time-space-religion.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, religion, space, future, space exploration, 00:38:59 Will humans leave religion behind when they become an interplanetary species? Not hardly. Join Robert and Julie as they discuss how belief systems may change as a result of space exploration, on off-world colonization or extraterrestrial contact. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-30-stbym-math-music-mayhem.mp3 Whether it’s Art Garfunkel’s mathematics degree or the structure of the chromatic scale, it’s easy to correlate music and math. But why are so many musical minds also well suited for number crunching? Tune in to learn more about music and math. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:35:45 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-30-stbym-math-music-mayhem.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, math, music, neurology 00:24:56 Whether it’s Art Garfunkel’s mathematics degree or the structure of the chromatic scale, it’s easy to correlate music and math. But why are so many musical minds also well suited for number crunching? Tune in to learn more about music and math. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-28-stbym-einsteins-brain.mp3 How did Albert Einstein's brain wind up on a road trip to hang with the author of “Naked Lunch?” In this episode, Robert and Julie give Einstein’s head cheese a serious poking to discuss the secrets of all the brain matter inside that skull of yours. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:08:05 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-28-stbym-einsteins-brain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, einstein, brain, genius, neurology 00:28:21 How did Albert Einstein's brain wind up on a road trip to hang with the author of “Naked Lunch?” In this episode, Robert and Julie give Einstein’s head cheese a serious poking to discuss the secrets of all the brain matter inside that skull of yours. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-23-stbym-welcome-memory-palace.mp3 Stroll into the memory palace, an imagined location that just might expand your brain power. In this podcast, Robert and Julie discuss the Method of Loci, a mnemonic device that allows mental athletes to perform astounding acts of recall. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:16:03 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-23-stbym-welcome-memory-palace.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no how stuff works, julie, robert, method of loci, memory palace, memory, brain 00:28:11 Stroll into the memory palace, an imagined location that just might expand your brain power. In this podcast, Robert and Julie discuss the Method of Loci, a mnemonic device that allows mental athletes to perform astounding acts of recall. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-21-stbym-diy-organs.mp3 We’d all like to replace our failing organs with spare guts, but when will it be possible? Join Robert and Julie as they explain why the day is fast approaching. Tune in to learn how stem cells and organ scaffolding may change the future of medicine. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:50:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-21-stbym-diy-organs.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, organ printing, organ transplant, medicine 00:30:33 We’d all like to replace our failing organs with spare guts, but when will it be possible? Join Robert and Julie as they explain why the day is fast approaching. Tune in to learn how stem cells and organ scaffolding may change the future of medicine. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-16-stbym-dads-of-wild.mp3 What makes a dog a lousy father and a wolf a stellar patriarch? Join Robert and Julie as they anthropomorphize the animal kingdom in an effort to find out why some species are more like Cliff Huxtable while some are more like Darth Vader. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:00:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-16-stbym-dads-of-wild.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, heredity, evolution, 00:34:20 What makes a dog a lousy father and a wolf a stellar patriarch? Join Robert and Julie as they anthropomorphize the animal kingdom in an effort to find out why some species are more like Cliff Huxtable while some are more like Darth Vader. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-14-stbym-neo-revolution.mp3 Humans have spent ages evolving into the charming specimens we are today. But what if we could accelerate the pace of evolution, giving our future progeny super-human attributes? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss if evolution as we know it is over. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:01:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-14-stbym-neo-revolution.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, neo evolution, mutation, heredity, adaptation 00:21:42 Humans have spent ages evolving into the charming specimens we are today. But what if we could accelerate the pace of evolution, giving our future progeny super-human attributes? Join Julie and Robert as they discuss if evolution as we know it is over. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-09-stbym-ipod-people.mp3 What happens when we plug into our gadgets and tune out the rest of the world? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the so-called Walkman Effect and the manner in which our precious music and personal electronics alter the reality we live in. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:04:12 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-09-stbym-ipod-people.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, ipod, walkman effect, desensitization, 00:25:50 What happens when we plug into our gadgets and tune out the rest of the world? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the so-called Walkman Effect and the manner in which our precious music and personal electronics alter the reality we live in. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-07-stbym-future-toilets.mp3 Although the subject makes some people very uncomfortable, sanitation is enormously important. But what kind of technology will we find in the toilets of the future? Join Robert and Julie as they investigate the future of sanitation. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:55:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-07-stbym-future-toilets.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, sanitation, toilet, commode, hygiene 00:36:57 Although the subject makes some people very uncomfortable, sanitation is enormously important. But what kind of technology will we find in the toilets of the future? Join Robert and Julie as they investigate the future of sanitation. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-02-stbym-night-of-platypus.mp3 With a duck's head and a beaver's body, the duck-billed platypus is often the butt of jokes. Yet this oddity helps us understand how creatures evolve. Join Robert and Julie as they investigate the unique anatomy of the platypus. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:36:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-06-02-stbym-night-of-platypus.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, 00:23:07 With a duck's head and a beaver's body, the duck-billed platypus is often the butt of jokes. Yet this oddity helps us understand how creatures evolve. Join Robert and Julie as they investigate the unique anatomy of the platypus. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-31-stbym-technology-of-ancients.mp3 The notion of Vedic nuclear weapons is a more than a bit far-fetched. Yet from the Antikythera mechanism to Archimedes’ death ray, people are fascinated by the idea of ancient advanced technology. Join Robert and Julie as they separate fact from fiction. Tue, 31 May 2011 12:30:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-31-stbym-technology-of-ancients.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, technology of the ancients, history, science 00:42:34 The notion of Vedic nuclear weapons is a more than a bit far-fetched. Yet from the Antikythera mechanism to Archimedes’ death ray, people are fascinated by the idea of ancient advanced technology. Join Robert and Julie as they separate fact from fiction. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-26-stbym-day-of-dolphins.mp3 In 1793, moviegoers watched dolphins carry out assassination plots in “The Day of the Dolphin,” part of the dolphin fever stirred up by John C. Lilly. But just how smart are these mammals? Join Robert and Julie as they enter the world of the Dolphin. Thu, 26 May 2011 18:58:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-26-stbym-day-of-dolphins.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, dolphin, cetacean, intelligence, brain, john lilly 00:33:22 In 1793, moviegoers watched dolphins carry out assassination plots in “The Day of the Dolphin,” part of the dolphin fever stirred up by John C. Lilly. But just how smart are these mammals? Join Robert and Julie as they enter the world of the Dolphin. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-24-stbym-brain-on-meditation.mp3 People around the world practice meditation, but what exactly is it, and how does it affect our brains? Join Robert and Julie as they look at the science behind meditation. Tue, 24 May 2011 11:54:17 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-24-stbym-brain-on-meditation.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, meditation, brain, sleep, consciousness, awareness 00:29:34 People around the world practice meditation, but what exactly is it, and how does it affect our brains? Join Robert and Julie as they look at the science behind meditation. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-19-stbym-machines-morality-sexbots.mp3 Can robots be programmed to behave ethically? It's possible that future robots may possess emotions like empathy or guilt. Join Robert and Julie as they interview Dr. Ronald Arkin, a leading expert on the study of robotic consciousness modeling. Thu, 19 May 2011 12:47:43 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-19-stbym-machines-morality-sexbots.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, robots, morality, ethics, Dr. Ronald Arkin 00:27:13 Can robots be programmed to behave ethically? It's possible that future robots may possess emotions like empathy or guilt. Join Robert and Julie as they interview Dr. Ronald Arkin, a leading expert on the study of robotic consciousness modeling. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-17-stbym-math-human-invention.mp3 In this episode, Robert and Julie take a sweeping look at math, addressing several important questions. For example: What is math? Where does math come from? What mathematical skills are we born with and how much can we understand? Tue, 17 May 2011 16:31:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-17-stbym-math-human-invention.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, mathematics, math, calculus, algebra 00:38:40 In this episode, Robert and Julie take a sweeping look at math, addressing several important questions. For example: What is math? Where does math come from? What mathematical skills are we born with and how much can we understand? HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-12-stbym-999-candles.mp3 The Hayflick limit posits that we can live for 120 years. But recent research suggests we could live to for 1,000 years. Enter maverick biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey, who has pulled the rug out from under his entire field. Tune in to learn more. Thu, 12 May 2011 15:30:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-12-stbym-999-candles.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, 999 candles, biogerontologist, gerontology, immortality 00:34:46 The Hayflick limit posits that we can live for 120 years. But recent research suggests we could live to for 1,000 years. Enter maverick biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey, who has pulled the rug out from under his entire field. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-10-stbym-nuclear-fallout.mp3 In the 1950s, residents of Las Vegas partied hard, and their booze-fueled parties sometimes included a special treat -- the observation of nuclear tests. So what happened next? Tune in as Robert and Julie breakdown the science behind nuclear fallout. Tue, 10 May 2011 13:39:06 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-10-stbym-nuclear-fallout.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, paleontology, fossil, dinosaur, hoax, science 00:30:59 In the 1950s, residents of Las Vegas partied hard, and their booze-fueled parties sometimes included a special treat -- the observation of nuclear tests. So what happened next? Tune in as Robert and Julie breakdown the science behind nuclear fallout. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-05-stbym-crimes-paleontology.mp3 It's no secret that the history of paleontology is replete with hoaxes and incorrect conclusions -- but how many can be chalked up to honest mistakes, and how many were scams? Tune in to learn more about the storied, sketchy history of paleontology. Thu, 05 May 2011 14:11:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-05-stbym-crimes-paleontology.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, paleontology, fossil, dinosaur, hoax, science 00:42:37 It's no secret that the history of paleontology is replete with hoaxes and incorrect conclusions -- but how many can be chalked up to honest mistakes, and how many were scams? Tune in to learn more about the storied, sketchy history of paleontology. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-03-stbym-placebo-effect.mp3 A placebo is a fake medicine included in drug trials to show, through contrast, the benefits of the real medicine. Yet sometimes the patients taking the placebo still experience improvements -- why? Tune in to learn more about the placebo effect. Tue, 03 May 2011 13:50:46 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-05-03-stbym-placebo-effect.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, placebo, placebo effect, perception 00:33:50 A placebo is a fake medicine included in drug trials to show, through contrast, the benefits of the real medicine. Yet sometimes the patients taking the placebo still experience improvements -- why? Tune in to learn more about the placebo effect. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-28-stbym-change-mind.mp3 When an iron rod shot through Phineas Gage's head, it destroyed the majority of his left frontal lobe. He survived, but his personality and behavior changed -- why? Tune in as Robert and Julie explore the relationship between the brain and the mind. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:08:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-28-stbym-change-mind.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, phineas gage, brain injury, personality, neurobiology 00:37:57 When an iron rod shot through Phineas Gage's head, it destroyed the majority of his left frontal lobe. He survived, but his personality and behavior changed -- why? Tune in as Robert and Julie explore the relationship between the brain and the mind. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-26-stbym-trex-sex.mp3 Although scientists still aren't sure exactly how dinosaurs reproduced, fascinating (and surprising) conjectures abound. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the procedures experts use to recreate the lives of dinosaurs, from the fossil record to DNA. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:40:53 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-26-stbym-trex-sex.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, trex, tyrannosaurus rex, dinosaur, reproduction 00:24:17 Although scientists still aren't sure exactly how dinosaurs reproduced, fascinating (and surprising) conjectures abound. Join Robert and Julie as they explore the procedures experts use to recreate the lives of dinosaurs, from the fossil record to DNA. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-21-stbym-cyberimmortality.mp3 Is it possible that human evolution is on the verge of transcending its organic roots? And, if it is possible, how could it actually occur? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the mind-blowing concept of cyberimmortality. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:18:50 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-21-stbym-cyberimmortality.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, cyberimmortality, singularity, 00:32:53 Is it possible that human evolution is on the verge of transcending its organic roots? And, if it is possible, how could it actually occur? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the mind-blowing concept of cyberimmortality. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-19-stbym-privacy-illusion.mp3 Are computers approaching singularity? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the quest for cyberimmortality. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:48:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-19-stbym-privacy-illusion.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, stuff to blow your mind, robert, julie, cyberimmortality, death, technology, facebook, email, philisophy, afterlife 00:32:17 Are computers approaching singularity? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the quest for cyberimmortality. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-14-stbym-evolutionary-discount.mp3 Mickey Mouse gets along just fine with four digits on each hand, so why do humans have five of these digits? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie ask why so many creatures evolved with a five-fingered discount. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:49 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-14-stbym-evolutionary-discount.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, five finger discount 00:24:36 Mickey Mouse gets along just fine with four digits on each hand, so why do humans have five of these digits? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie ask why so many creatures evolved with a five-fingered discount. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-12-stbym-neuromyths.mp3 We all know the myth that we use only 10% of our brains, but how we know it’s a myth in the first place? In this episode, Robert and Julie interview neurosurgeon Dr. T. Glenn Pait and learn how neuroscience is changing the way we think about our brains. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:43:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-12-stbym-neuromyths.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, robot, robot singularity, artificial intelligence 00:23:44 We all know the myth that we use only 10% of our brains, but how we know it’s a myth in the first place? In this episode, Robert and Julie interview neurosurgeon Dr. T. Glenn Pait and learn how neuroscience is changing the way we think about our brains. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-07-stbym-dog-love-me.mp3 It's often said that dogs are man's best friend -- but does science support this claim? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the science behind human-canine relationships. Tune in to learn whether or not your pooch is sincere. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:24:05 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-07-stbym-dog-love-me.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, dog, pet, 00:38:22 It's often said that dogs are man's best friend -- but does science support this claim? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the science behind human-canine relationships. Tune in to learn whether or not your pooch is sincere. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-05-stbym-lying-robots.mp3 Will robots of the future eventually surpass the intellectual plane of humanity? This event (which, as far as we know, hasn't happened yet) is known as the robot singularity. Listen in to learn more about the growing role of robotics in society. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:29:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-04-05-stbym-lying-robots.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, robot, robot singularity, artificial intelligence 00:39:51 Will robots of the future eventually surpass the intellectual plane of humanity? This event (which, as far as we know, hasn't happened yet) is known as the robot singularity. Listen in to learn more about the growing role of robotics in society. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-31-stbym-brain-likes-conspiracy.mp3 The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:31:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-31-stbym-brain-likes-conspiracy.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, cognitive dissonance, ben, conspiracy, 00:33:19 The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-29-stbym-pope-cosmic-rope.mp3 Should extraterrestrials be converted to Catholicism, or are they somehow free from sin? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the Vatican’s current stance on the cosmos and what it means for the future of belief on planet Earth. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:55:20 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-29-stbym-pope-cosmic-rope.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, pope, extraterrestrial, aliens and religion, proselytization 00:21:16 Should extraterrestrials be converted to Catholicism, or are they somehow free from sin? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the Vatican’s current stance on the cosmos and what it means for the future of belief on planet Earth. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-24-stbym-dirty-hippies.mp3 It's been said that cleanliness is close to godliness, but is it possible for a person to be too clean? In this episode, Julie and Robert analyze the relationship between hygiene, bacteria and health. Tune in to learn more. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:26:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-24-stbym-dirty-hippies.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, skin, bacteria, hygiene, bathing 00:28:11 It's been said that cleanliness is close to godliness, but is it possible for a person to be too clean? In this episode, Julie and Robert analyze the relationship between hygiene, bacteria and health. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-22-stbym-symbiosis.mp3 In the process known as symbiosis, two organisms of different species exist in close physical contact to the benefit of both organisms. But how does that work? Listen in to learn more about the process of symbiosis, and how it can affect human beings. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:41:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-22-stbym-symbiosis.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, symbiosis, parasite, tapeworm, roundworm 00:29:20 In the process known as symbiosis, two organisms of different species exist in close physical contact to the benefit of both organisms. But how does that work? Listen in to learn more about the process of symbiosis, and how it can affect human beings. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-17-stbym-terraform.mp3 Think of terraforming as a planet-wide renovation project: By creating a more Earth-like atmosphere on Mars, some scientists hope to make more space for Earth's burgeoning population. But could we really do it? Tune in to learn more about terraforming. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:11:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-17-stbym-terraform.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, terraforming, environment, mars, venus, atmosphere 00:29:04 Think of terraforming as a planet-wide renovation project: By creating a more Earth-like atmosphere on Mars, some scientists hope to make more space for Earth's burgeoning population. But could we really do it? Tune in to learn more about terraforming. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-15-stbym-kick-astrobiology.mp3 Astrobiology is a lot more than sitting around wondering what aliens look like -- instead, this discipline draws on multiple fields to study the basic building blocks of life in space or on other worlds. Join Robert and Julie as they explore astrobiology. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:12:36 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-15-stbym-kick-astrobiology.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, astrobiology, xenobiology, evolution 00:18:32 Astrobiology is a lot more than sitting around wondering what aliens look like -- instead, this discipline draws on multiple fields to study the basic building blocks of life in space or on other worlds. Join Robert and Julie as they explore astrobiology. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-10-stbym-woolly-mammoth.mp3 You haven't misread the title; rest assured that woolly mammoths are still extinct. However, there are several scientists trying revive mammoths -- and they might just succeed. Tune in to learn more about mammoth cloning. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:20:50 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-10-stbym-woolly-mammoth.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, woolly mammoth, cloning 00:28:54 You haven't misread the title; rest assured that woolly mammoths are still extinct. However, there are several scientists trying revive mammoths -- and they might just succeed. Tune in to learn more about mammoth cloning. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-08-stbym-musical-hallucinations.mp3 Have you ever had a musical hallucination? Not a song stuck in your head - but a genuine hallucination, real enough to completely fool your senses? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the causes of musical hallucinations. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:46:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-08-stbym-musical-hallucinations.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, musical hallucination, hallucinate, 00:16:22 Have you ever had a musical hallucination? Not a song stuck in your head - but a genuine hallucination, real enough to completely fool your senses? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the causes of musical hallucinations. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-03-stbym-creative-brain.mp3 Creativity is one of humanity's most crucial skills, and it is also one of the least-understood. In this episode, Robert and Julian explore the science, myths and theories surrounding creativity. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:26:45 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-03-stbym-creative-brain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, creativity, creative brain, innovation 00:37:09 Creativity is one of humanity's most crucial skills, and it is also one of the least-understood. In this episode, Robert and Julian explore the science, myths and theories surrounding creativity. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-01-stbym-eat-popcorn.mp3 Subliminal messaging dates back to 1957, when James Vicary slipped images of popcorn and soda into films at a New Jersey theater. It spooks some consumers, but does it actually work? Tune in to learn more about the science behind subliminal messaging. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:33:13 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-03-01-stbym-eat-popcorn.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, eat popcorn, james vicary, subliminal advertising 00:33:13 Subliminal messaging dates back to 1957, when James Vicary slipped images of popcorn and soda into films at a New Jersey theater. It spooks some consumers, but does it actually work? Tune in to learn more about the science behind subliminal messaging. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-24-stbym-planet-neanderthal.mp3 For 200,000 years Neanderthals roamed Eurasia, yet over time the population dwindled and disappeared. In this podcast, Julie and Robert explore the story of Neanderthals, comparing them to modern humans and dispelling some popular myths along the way. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:16:13 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-24-stbym-planet-neanderthal.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, neanderthal, evolution, homo sapien, human 00:38:59 For 200,000 years Neanderthals roamed Eurasia, yet over time the population dwindled and disappeared. In this podcast, Julie and Robert explore the story of Neanderthals, comparing them to modern humans and dispelling some popular myths along the way. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-22-sfsl-doppelgangers.mp3 Most people are familiar with the idea of a doppelganger -- some mysterious copy or clone of another human being -- but what's the science behind this phenomenon? Tune in as Julie and Robert take a closer look at doppelgangers. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:05:20 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-22-sfsl-doppelgangers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, double, doppelganger, twin 00:36:32 Most people are familiar with the idea of a doppelganger -- some mysterious copy or clone of another human being -- but what's the science behind this phenomenon? Tune in as Julie and Robert take a closer look at doppelgangers. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-17-stbym-smarter-than-ant-swarm.mp3 A single ant might not be Mensa material, but a colony of ants can produce some amazingly clever decisions. Tune in as Robert and Julie explore the study of swarm intelligence -- and how it compares to human intelligence. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:10:11 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-17-stbym-smarter-than-ant-swarm.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, ant, ant intelligence, swarm intelligence, 00:25:57 A single ant might not be Mensa material, but a colony of ants can produce some amazingly clever decisions. Tune in as Robert and Julie explore the study of swarm intelligence -- and how it compares to human intelligence. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-15-stbym-child-of-tomorrow.mp3 Will tomorrow's school systems be dominated by infallible robotic instructors? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the bounds of education, artificial intelligence and human-robot relationships in this podcast. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:15:44 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-15-stbym-child-of-tomorrow.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, robot, robot teacher, future education 00:41:32 Will tomorrow's school systems be dominated by infallible robotic instructors? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the bounds of education, artificial intelligence and human-robot relationships in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-10-stbym-love-hate-robots.mp3 Will the hopeless romantics of the future fall in love with robots? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the line between love and hate -- and what a world of beautiful robots may mean for the future. Tune in to learn more. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:56:05 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-10-stbym-love-hate-robots.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, artificial emotion, robot, android 00:32:44 Will the hopeless romantics of the future fall in love with robots? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the line between love and hate -- and what a world of beautiful robots may mean for the future. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-08-stbym-scientists-in-love.mp3 Regardless of how brilliant they may be in the lab, scientists are still only human. With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Robert and Julie recount the interactions between love and science. Tune in to learn more. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:16:19 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-08-stbym-scientists-in-love.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, scientists, voyager, inspiration, science, love 00:34:19 Regardless of how brilliant they may be in the lab, scientists are still only human. With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Robert and Julie recount the interactions between love and science. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-03-stbym-underground-robotic-highways.mp3 As cars become increasingly sophisticated, more and more experts are contemplating the possibility of self-driving vehicles on automated highways. But how close are we to actually achieving this futuristic dream? The answer might surprise you. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:56:27 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-03-stbym-underground-robotic-highways.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, driverless cars, automated highway 00:29:11 As cars become increasingly sophisticated, more and more experts are contemplating the possibility of self-driving vehicles on automated highways. But how close are we to actually achieving this futuristic dream? The answer might surprise you. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-01-stbym-tool-user.mp3 Tool use isn't unique to human beings -- many other organisms have proven capable of learning to use tools in both wild and captive environments. In this episode, Julie and Robert take a closer look at Earth's tool using life forms. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:20:20 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-02-01-stbym-tool-user.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, tool use, innovation, tool animal 00:28:15 Tool use isn't unique to human beings -- many other organisms have proven capable of learning to use tools in both wild and captive environments. In this episode, Julie and Robert take a closer look at Earth's tool using life forms. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-27-stbym-werewolf-principle.mp3 Will astronauts of the future be able to adapt their physiology for long-term space travel and life on other planets? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the ideal physical modifications that could theoretically create the world's best astronaut. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:20:35 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-27-stbym-werewolf-principle.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, werewolf principle, adapt to space 00:37:40 Will astronauts of the future be able to adapt their physiology for long-term space travel and life on other planets? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the ideal physical modifications that could theoretically create the world's best astronaut. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-25-stbym-computer-viruses-alive.mp3 Computer viruses can permanently damage the files of unprepared computer users, but does their behavior mean that they are living entities? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the similarities between organic life and the behavior of computer viruses. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:22:42 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-25-stbym-computer-viruses-alive.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, virus, computer virus, artificial life 00:30:12 Computer viruses can permanently damage the files of unprepared computer users, but does their behavior mean that they are living entities? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the similarities between organic life and the behavior of computer viruses. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-20-stbym-life-aquatic.mp3 The oceans cover the majority of Earth's surface -- that's quite a bit of potential real estate. But what would it be like to live as an underwater denizen? Can people even do it safely? Tune in as Julie and Robert fill you in on life beneath the waves. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:28:56 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-20-stbym-life-aquatic.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, aquatic life, undersea life, marine ecosystem 00:35:22 The oceans cover the majority of Earth's surface -- that's quite a bit of potential real estate. But what would it be like to live as an underwater denizen? Can people even do it safely? Tune in as Julie and Robert fill you in on life beneath the waves. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-18-stbym-future-pain.mp3 Pain is a fundamental sensations. While it is by no means pleasant, it is certainly useful. In this podcast, Robert and Julie look at the newest scientific research and experimentation designed to exploit the biological responses to pain. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:17:06 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-18-stbym-future-pain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, pain, dopamine, sensation, pain ray, endorphin 00:29:44 Pain is a fundamental sensations. While it is by no means pleasant, it is certainly useful. In this podcast, Robert and Julie look at the newest scientific research and experimentation designed to exploit the biological responses to pain. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-13-stbym-inception-dream-of-science.mp3 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 the way dreams relate to your waking life. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:15:44 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-13-stbym-inception-dream-of-science.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, inception, dreams, lucid dream, science 00:39:31 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 the way dreams relate to your waking life. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-11-stbym-junkies-animal-kingdom.mp3 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. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:01:08 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-10-11-stbym-junkies-animal-kingdom.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, animal junkies, catnip, drug use animal 00:42:04 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. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-06-stbym-solar-sail-hobos.mp3 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 podcast. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:56:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-06-stbym-solar-sail-hobos.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, nasa, solar sail, laser power, space exploration 00:33:19 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 podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-04-stbym-beyond-human.mp3 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 other organisms? Tune in and find out. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:20:00 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2011-01-04-stbym-beyond-human.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, beyond human, biomimicry, swimming, flying, adaptations 00:37:11 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 other organisms? Tune in and find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-30-stbym-gut-genius.mp3 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. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:59 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-30-stbym-gut-genius.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, digestion, gut, digestive system 00:29:22 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. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-28-stbym-fine-young-cannibals.mp3 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. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:48:56 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-28-stbym-fine-young-cannibals.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, cannibalism 00:43:43 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. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-23-stbym-life-500th-floor.mp3 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 learn more about life on the 500th floor. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:04:01 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-23-stbym-life-500th-floor.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, julie, robert, urbanization, future cities, city, metropolis 00:40:48 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 learn more about life on the 500th floor. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-21-stbym-rock-star-scientists.mp3 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 learn more about clairvoyant dwarves, Tesla and more. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:41:55 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-21-stbym-rock-star-scientists.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, tesla, newton, tycho brahe, scientists, mad scientist, eccentricity 00:30:02 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 learn more about clairvoyant dwarves, Tesla and more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-16-stbym-ladies-night-planet-earth.mp3 James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent studies on gender and evolution. In this podcast, Julie and Robert ask what makes a person male or female -- and why the days of males may be numbered. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:36:02 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-16-stbym-ladies-night-planet-earth.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, gender, evolution, male, y chromosome, male extinction, human evolution 00:32:01 James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent studies on gender and evolution. In this podcast, Julie and Robert ask what makes a person male or female -- and why the days of males may be numbered. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-14-stbym-overview-effect.mp3 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. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:34:39 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-14-stbym-overview-effect.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, astronaut, overview effect, mental effects of living in space 00:31:43 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. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-09-stbym-tree-falls-forest.mp3 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 perception and psychology. Tune in to learn more. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:27:05 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-09-stbym-tree-falls-forest.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, perception, meditation, human psychology, 00:26:29 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 perception and psychology. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-07-stbym-alien-abduction.mp3 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 experiences of the witnesses. Tune in to learn more. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:38:24 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-07-stbym-alien-abduction.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, alien abduction, close encounter, cultural bias, ghosts, psychology 00:35:32 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 experiences of the witnesses. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-02-stbym-music-brain.mp3 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 cells -- and whether it can actually rebuild your brain. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:10:50 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-12-02-stbym-music-brain.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, music, neurochemistry, brain science, music and the brain 00:31:34 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 cells -- and whether it can actually rebuild your brain. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-30-stbym-evolutionary-hangover2.mp3 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 evolution. Tune in to learn more about evolution, atavism and vestigial traits. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:38:00 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-30-stbym-evolutionary-hangover.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, evolution, biology, vestigial 00:32:32 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 evolution. Tune in to learn more about evolution, atavism and vestigial traits. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-25-stbym-literally-blow-your-mind.mp3 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 podcast. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:53:04 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-25-stbym-literally-blow-your-mind.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, julie, literally blow your mind, volcano, brain 00:21:36 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 podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-23-stbym-life-after-death.mp3 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. Tune in to learn more about the latest research. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:49:49 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-23-stbym-life-after-death.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, life after death, near-death experience, ghost, spirit, soul 00:32:39 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. Tune in to learn more about the latest research. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-18-stbym-universe-about-you.mp3 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 become a long -- and mind-blowing -- enterprise. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:24:43 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-18-stbym-universe-about-you.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, heliocentric, geocentric, place in the universe, consciousness, philosophy 00:30:02 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 become a long -- and mind-blowing -- enterprise. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-16-stbym-alien-etiquette-101.mp3 People from different cultures often interpret gestures and etiquette differently, and this can lead to serious misunderstandings. So how should humans interact with extraterrestrials? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the nuances of alien etiquette. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:35:35 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-16-stbym-alien-etiquette-101.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, alien etiquette, extraterrestrial, UFO, culture, alien encounter, 00:35:39 People from different cultures often interpret gestures and etiquette differently, and this can lead to serious misunderstandings. So how should humans interact with extraterrestrials? Tune in as Julie and Robert explore the nuances of alien etiquette. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-11-stbym-inside-out.mp3 Inspired by Robert's childhood fear of being turned completely inside out, our podcasters attempt to answer the age-old question: Can people really be turned inside out? Listen in and learn more in this episode. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:34:20 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-11-stbym-inside-out.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, anatomy, inside out, 00:27:30 Inspired by Robert's childhood fear of being turned completely inside out, our podcasters attempt to answer the age-old question: Can people really be turned inside out? Listen in and learn more in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-09-stbym-creatures-sleeping.mp3 Not all animals need the same amount of sleep. Some people get by on five hours a day, while other animals (cats, for instance) can easily sleep upward of ten hours a day. So what is sleep, and why don't animals need the same amount? Tune in to find out. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:14:53 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-09-stbym-creatures-sleeping.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, robert, julie, creatures sleeping, how sleep works, animal sleep patterns 00:38:37 Not all animals need the same amount of sleep. Some people get by on five hours a day, while other animals (cats, for instance) can easily sleep upward of ten hours a day. So what is sleep, and why don't animals need the same amount? Tune in to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-04-sfsl-man-vs-flu.mp3 Influenza is a virus that causes the flu, and it shares a long, lethal history with the human race. In this episode, Robert and Allison explore what's made the flu such a successful disease, and what you can do to avoid an infection. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:10:19 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-04-sfsl-man-vs-flu.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, flu, influenza, disease and evolution 00:28:55 Influenza is a virus that causes the flu, and it shares a long, lethal history with the human race. In this episode, Robert and Allison explore what's made the flu such a successful disease, and what you can do to avoid an infection. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-02-sfsl-cuddling-cuttlefish.mp3 Would you like a pet that can change its appearance and create decoys from ink? What if it also shot through the water via jet propulsion? Then the cuttlefish is the pet for you. Listen in as Robert and Allison take a closer look at the cuttlefish. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:46:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-11-02-sfsl-cuddling-cuttlefish.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, cuttlefish, mollusk, sea life, camouflage, invertebrate 00:25:03 Would you like a pet that can change its appearance and create decoys from ink? What if it also shot through the water via jet propulsion? Then the cuttlefish is the pet for you. Listen in as Robert and Allison take a closer look at the cuttlefish. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-28-sfsl-into-graveyard.mp3 Many people find graveyards creepy, but what makes them so unsettling and spooky? In this special Halloween episode, Robert and Allison take you into the graveyard as they explore our cultural fears about cemetaries and share a little graveyard science. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:08:37 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-28-sfsl-into-graveyard.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, cemetaries, graveyard science, cultural fears, columbariums 00:27:15 Many people find graveyards creepy, but what makes them so unsettling and spooky? In this special Halloween episode, Robert and Allison take you into the graveyard as they explore our cultural fears about cemetaries and share a little graveyard science. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-26-sfsl-hanging-hawking.mp3 Stephen Hawking is one of the world's most famous physicists, but why is he so famous? In this episode, Allison and Robert take a closer look at the fascinating career of Stephen Hawking. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:35:54 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-26-sfsl-hanging-hawking.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, stephen hawking, physics, 00:23:14 Stephen Hawking is one of the world's most famous physicists, but why is he so famous? In this episode, Allison and Robert take a closer look at the fascinating career of Stephen Hawking. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-21-sfsl-mad-scientist-frankenstein.mp3 Today mad scientists are common in fiction, and they appear in everything from comedies to science fiction. But they're also relatively recent. What made them so popular? Tune in and learn more about mad scientists in the public consciousness. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:00:43 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-21-sfsl-mad-scientist-frankenstein.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, mad scientists, frankenstein, fringe science, science 00:29:34 Today mad scientists are common in fiction, and they appear in everything from comedies to science fiction. But they're also relatively recent. What made them so popular? Tune in and learn more about mad scientists in the public consciousness. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-19-sfsl-military-snipers.mp3 Military snipers use sophisticated technology and specialized techniques to wreak tremendous damage on enemy forces. But how do they work? In this episode, Robert and Allison break down the science behind snipers. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:42:07 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-19-sfsl-military-snipers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, military snipers, sniper, force multiplier 00:30:39 Military snipers use sophisticated technology and specialized techniques to wreak tremendous damage on enemy forces. But how do they work? In this episode, Robert and Allison break down the science behind snipers. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-14-sfsl-love-periodic-table.mp3 The periodic table is an invaluable tool for scientists across the planet -- but how does it work? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the creation of the periodic table. Tune in to learn more about the history and structure of the periodic table. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:10:55 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-14-sfsl-love-periodic-table.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, periodic table, elements, chemistry 00:30:08 The periodic table is an invaluable tool for scientists across the planet -- but how does it work? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the creation of the periodic table. Tune in to learn more about the history and structure of the periodic table. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-12-sfsl-science-vs-monsters.mp3 For thousands of years people across the world have frightened (and entertained) each other by swapping monster tales, but how do these monsters hold up in the eyes of science? In this podcast, Robert and Allison break down the science behind monsters. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:16:58 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-12-sfsl-science-vs-monsters.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, monster, vampire, zombie, werewolf, sasquatch 00:28:48 For thousands of years people across the world have frightened (and entertained) each other by swapping monster tales, but how do these monsters hold up in the eyes of science? In this podcast, Robert and Allison break down the science behind monsters. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-07-sfsl-monarchs-headed-border.mp3 Each year, monarch butterflies fly south across North America, returning north in the spring. Normally the butterflies would never live long enough to complete the journey -- yet these are not normal times. Tune in to learn more about monarch butterflies. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:36:16 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-07-sfsl-monarchs-headed-border.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, monarch butterfly, butterfly migration 00:20:21 Each year, monarch butterflies fly south across North America, returning north in the spring. Normally the butterflies would never live long enough to complete the journey -- yet these are not normal times. Tune in to learn more about monarch butterflies. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-05-sfsl-noise-pollution.mp3 Like any other form of pollution, loud noises can seriously affect your health over time -- and that's just the beginning. As Robert and Allison break down the science behind noise, they also explain how noise pollution affects the natural world. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:46:44 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-10-05-sfsl-noise-pollution.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, noise pollution, whales, hearing damage 00:28:50 Like any other form of pollution, loud noises can seriously affect your health over time -- and that's just the beginning. As Robert and Allison break down the science behind noise, they also explain how noise pollution affects the natural world. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-30-sfsl-flat-stanley.mp3 The world famous globetrotter Flat Stanley is used to encourage literacy in children. Since Flat Stanley is two-dimensional, he's a perfect jumping-off point for Robert and Allison's exploration of string theory and our multidimensional universe. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:28:06 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-30-sfsl-flat-stanley.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, allison, robert, flat stanley, 11th dimension, string theory 00:20:50 The world famous globetrotter Flat Stanley is used to encourage literacy in children. Since Flat Stanley is two-dimensional, he's a perfect jumping-off point for Robert and Allison's exploration of string theory and our multidimensional universe. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-28-sfsl-california-fall-into-ocean.mp3 Earthquakes are an inevitable part of living on Earth, and some places are far more prone to earthquakes than others. In this episode, Robert and Allison tackle the idea that California might sink into the ocean due to the San Andreas fault. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:58:11 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-28-sfsl-california-fall-into-ocean.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, allison, tectonic plate, california, san andreas fault, earthquake 00:21:42 Earthquakes are an inevitable part of living on Earth, and some places are far more prone to earthquakes than others. In this episode, Robert and Allison tackle the idea that California might sink into the ocean due to the San Andreas fault. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-23-sfsl-scientific-method.mp3 Nowadays most people have heard of the scientific method, but what exactly is it? More importantly, how does it work? In the second segment of this two-part series, Robert and Allison explore the history (and application) of the scientific method. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:31:59 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-23-sfsl-scientific-method.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, scientific method, history of science 00:26:59 Nowadays most people have heard of the scientific method, but what exactly is it? More importantly, how does it work? In the second segment of this two-part series, Robert and Allison explore the history (and application) of the scientific method. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-21-sfsl-thing-called-science.mp3 Civilization relies on science and couldn't exist without it -- but what exactly is science? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the definition of science, from the questions it can tackle to the methods scientists use in their experiments. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:50:35 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-21-sfsl-thing-called-science.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, scientific method, what is science 00:17:42 Civilization relies on science and couldn't exist without it -- but what exactly is science? In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the definition of science, from the questions it can tackle to the methods scientists use in their experiments. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-16-sfsl-altruism-alive-well.mp3 If a person helps someone else without receiving an award, then that person has committed an act of altruism. Or have they? In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the science behind altruism in humans and other animals. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:06:29 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-16-sfsl-altruism-alive-well.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, altruism, altruistic, biology, neurochemistry 00:28:49 If a person helps someone else without receiving an award, then that person has committed an act of altruism. Or have they? In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the science behind altruism in humans and other animals. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-14-sfsl-bacterium-say.mp3 Bacterial life is one of the most hardy life forms on Earth. But the impressive talents of bacteria aren't limited to durability. Tune in to learn more about the strange bacterial ability to sense quorums and communicate with other bacteria. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:51:46 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-14-sfsl-bacterium-say.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, bacteria, quorum sensing, microbiology 00:25:28 Bacterial life is one of the most hardy life forms on Earth. But the impressive talents of bacteria aren't limited to durability. Tune in to learn more about the strange bacterial ability to sense quorums and communicate with other bacteria. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-09-sfsl-wow-signal.mp3 In 1997, researchers at Ohio State University detected an extraordinary signal from space. Could it have been a message from another civilization? Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:09:10 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-09-sfsl-wow-signal.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, wow signal, seti, alien life, 00:19:09 In 1997, researchers at Ohio State University detected an extraordinary signal from space. Could it have been a message from another civilization? Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-07-sfsl-packing-mars-mary-roach.mp3 As a science writer, Mary Roach has penned books on everything from cadavers to astronauts. In this episode, Allison and Robert interview Mary Roach about the future of space exploration. Listen in to learn what you'll need to pack for a trip to Mars. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:24 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-07-sfsl-packing-mars-mary-roach.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, mary roach, space exploration 00:19:34 As a science writer, Mary Roach has penned books on everything from cadavers to astronauts. In this episode, Allison and Robert interview Mary Roach about the future of space exploration. Listen in to learn what you'll need to pack for a trip to Mars. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-02-sfsl-emoticons-saved-life.mp3 An emoticon is a series of punctuation marks used to draw a picture and convey an emotion. But how did these emoticons come about, and why do they seem so universal? In this podcast, Robert and Allison explore the science behind facial expressions. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:28:15 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-09-02-sfsl-emoticons-saved-life.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, emoticons, microexpression, facial expression 00:26:23 An emoticon is a series of punctuation marks used to draw a picture and convey an emotion. But how did these emoticons come about, and why do they seem so universal? In this podcast, Robert and Allison explore the science behind facial expressions. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-31-sfsl-maggots.mp3 Maggots have a distinctive (and, some would say, repulsive) appearance. But throughout history doctors and healers have used maggots to treat ulcers and wounds. In this episode, Allison and Robert take a closer look at maggots and maggot therapy. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:50:13 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-31-sfsl-maggots.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, maggots, maggot therapy, fly larvae, ulcers 00:28:44 Maggots have a distinctive (and, some would say, repulsive) appearance. But throughout history doctors and healers have used maggots to treat ulcers and wounds. In this episode, Allison and Robert take a closer look at maggots and maggot therapy. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-26-sfsl-leeches.mp3 There are hundreds of different leech species, but they're all built for one thing: sucking blood. Join Allison and Robert as they take a closer look at the leech's adaptations, and the role these parasites may play in modern medicine. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:24:26 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-26-sfsl-leeches.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, leech, allison, robert, medical leeches 00:29:11 There are hundreds of different leech species, but they're all built for one thing: sucking blood. Join Allison and Robert as they take a closer look at the leech's adaptations, and the role these parasites may play in modern medicine. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-24-sfsl-offshore-oil-drill.mp3 Last week, Robert and Allison broke down the science behind oil exploration. In the second segment of this series, the hosts explore the process of drilling for oil once a potential well is found. Tune in to learn more about drilling for oil. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:56:43 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-24-sfsl-offshore-oil-drill.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, oil drilling, oil exploration 00:23:22 Last week, Robert and Allison broke down the science behind oil exploration. In the second segment of this series, the hosts explore the process of drilling for oil once a potential well is found. Tune in to learn more about drilling for oil. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-19-sfsl-offshore-oil-search.mp3 In an economy driven by fossil fuels, oil exploration is big business -- but how do scientists actually find oil? In this podcast, Allison and Robert break down the techniques and technologies used to find offshore oil. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:39:06 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-19-sfsl-offshore-oil-search.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, offshore oil search, bp oil spill 00:22:37 In an economy driven by fossil fuels, oil exploration is big business -- but how do scientists actually find oil? In this podcast, Allison and Robert break down the techniques and technologies used to find offshore oil. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-17-sfsl-mosquito-bait.mp3 Why do mosquitoes love biting certain people (and ignore others)? In this podcast, Robert and Allison take a closer look at the science behind mosquito bait. Tune in and learn why insects love -- or loathe -- biting you. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:36:15 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-17-sfsl-mosquito-bait.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, allison, mosquito, mosquitoes, bug bites 00:24:03 Why do mosquitoes love biting certain people (and ignore others)? In this podcast, Robert and Allison take a closer look at the science behind mosquito bait. Tune in and learn why insects love -- or loathe -- biting you. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-12-sfsl-monsters-deep.mp3 The Blue Whale is the largest living animal on Earth, but it isn't the first gigantic sea creature. In this podcast, Allison and Robert examine the prehistoric dinosaurs of the deep. Tune in to learn more about real-life sea monsters. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:10:36 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-12-sfsl-monsters-deep.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, prehistoric sea life, sea monsters 00:34:06 The Blue Whale is the largest living animal on Earth, but it isn't the first gigantic sea creature. In this podcast, Allison and Robert examine the prehistoric dinosaurs of the deep. Tune in to learn more about real-life sea monsters. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-10-sfsl-lefties-better-sports.mp3 Roughly 10 percent of the human population is left-handed. This minority lives in a right-handed world, and many tools are made for right-handed people. But do left-handed people have any advantages over the righties? Tune in and find out. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:08:38 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-10-sfsl-lefties-better-sports.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, robert, allison, handedness, left hand, right hand, left handedness and sports 00:23:27 Roughly 10 percent of the human population is left-handed. This minority lives in a right-handed world, and many tools are made for right-handed people. But do left-handed people have any advantages over the righties? Tune in and find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-05-sfsl-evolution-in-action.mp3 Charles Darwin's revolutionary study of evolution isn't even two hundred years old yet. In terms of evolutionary processes, this is a miniscule amount of time. Yet is is possible to observe evolution within our lifetimes? Tune in and find out. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:10:01 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-05-sfsl-evolution-in-action.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, evolution, 00:18:06 Charles Darwin's revolutionary study of evolution isn't even two hundred years old yet. In terms of evolutionary processes, this is a miniscule amount of time. Yet is is possible to observe evolution within our lifetimes? Tune in and find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-03-sfsl-diamonds-scientist-best-friend.mp3 Although diamonds are incredibly expensive, they're only lumps of concentrated carbon (one of the most common elements on earth). So how do these diamonds form -- and how big can they grow? Tune in and learn why the largest diamonds may be in space. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:56:03 -0400 http://llads.llnw.net/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-08-03-sfsl-diamonds-scientist-best-friend.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff To Blow Your Mind) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, carbon, diamonds, synthetic diamonds, diamond formation 00:19:48 Although diamonds are incredibly expensive, they're only lumps of concentrated carbon (one of the most common elements on earth). So how do these diamonds form -- and how big can they grow? Tune in and learn why the largest diamonds may be in space. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-29-sfsl-smelly-perfume.mp3 Designed entirely to cater to the sense of smell, perfume occupies a unique position in fashion and society. But when we catch the whiff of a passing perfume enthusiast, what are we really smelling? Tune in and learn more about the science behind perfume. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-29-sfsl-smelly-perfume.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, perfume, olfactory 00:21:32 Designed entirely to cater to the sense of smell, perfume occupies a unique position in fashion and society. But when we catch the whiff of a passing perfume enthusiast, what are we really smelling? Tune in and learn more about the science behind perfume. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-27-sfsl-smells-like-science.mp3 Smells surround us: Astronauts say that space and the moon possess unique aromas, and many animals also have their own unmistakable odors. In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the science behind smells, from space to your local cow pasture. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:12:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-27-sfsl-smells-like-science.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, smell of space, animal odor, 00:27:59 Smells surround us: Astronauts say that space and the moon possess unique aromas, and many animals also have their own unmistakable odors. In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the science behind smells, from space to your local cow pasture. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-22-sfsl-space-elevator.mp3 It's no secret that space shuttles need a vast amount of fuel to escape the pull of gravity -- but are space elevators a better alternative? In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the merits of literally building an elevator from Earth into space. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:40:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-22-sfsl-space-elevator.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, space elevator, space exploration 00:23:49 It's no secret that space shuttles need a vast amount of fuel to escape the pull of gravity -- but are space elevators a better alternative? In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the merits of literally building an elevator from Earth into space. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-20-sfsl-kardeshev-scale.mp3 When Nicolai Kardashev began searching the universe for intelligent life, he built an energy-based scale to measure the progress of any given civilization. Tune in to discover how this scale works -- and why humanity's place on the scale may surprise you. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:49:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-20-sfsl-kardeshev-scale.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, kardeshev scale 00:20:57 When Nicolai Kardashev began searching the universe for intelligent life, he built an energy-based scale to measure the progress of any given civilization. Tune in to discover how this scale works -- and why humanity's place on the scale may surprise you. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-15-sfsl-smart-grid.mp3 Think of the U.S. power grid as one gigantic (and outdated) machine. This system works relatively well, but it has a lot of drawbacks. In this episode, Robert and Allison take a look at smart grid technology and how it may just save the U.S. power system. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:57:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-15-sfsl-smart-grid.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, smart grid 00:24:50 Think of the U.S. power grid as one gigantic (and outdated) machine. This system works relatively well, but it has a lot of drawbacks. In this episode, Robert and Allison take a look at smart grid technology and how it may just save the U.S. power system. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-13-sfsl-green-roof.mp3 Are you stuck in the city, sweltering under the summer heat and missing the trees and grass of the natural world? Then why not transform the nearest rooftop into a garden or a park? Tune in and learn more about green roofs in this podcast. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:57:27 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-13-sfsl-green-roof.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, green roof, robert, allison, growing plants 00:24:41 Are you stuck in the city, sweltering under the summer heat and missing the trees and grass of the natural world? Then why not transform the nearest rooftop into a garden or a park? Tune in and learn more about green roofs in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-08-sfsl-prosthetic-limbs.mp3 Prosthetic limbs have been around for thousands of years, but could they eventually become superior to organic appendages? In this episode, Allison and Robert break down the latest -- and future -- developments in prosthetic technology. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:38:05 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-08-sfsl-prosthetic-limbs.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, prosthetic limbs, prosthesis, artificial limb 00:24:54 Prosthetic limbs have been around for thousands of years, but could they eventually become superior to organic appendages? In this episode, Allison and Robert break down the latest -- and future -- developments in prosthetic technology. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-06-sfsl-predators-reapers-robotic-war.mp3 We know that robots are taking over more and more tasks traditionally performed by humans -- but assembling cars isn't the same thing as waging war. In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the current unmanned robots used by the U.S. military. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:59:45 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-06-sfsl-predators-reapers-robotic-war.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, robert, allison, predators, drones, UAV, robot warfare, reapers 00:26:18 We know that robots are taking over more and more tasks traditionally performed by humans -- but assembling cars isn't the same thing as waging war. In this episode, Allison and Robert explore the current unmanned robots used by the U.S. military. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-01-sfsl-world-changing-experiments-two.mp3 In the second installment of Robert and Allison's two-part series on history's world-changing science experiments, your favorite science writers take a look at everything from primordial ooze to modern psychology. Tune in and learn more. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:23:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-07-01-sfsl-world-changing-experiments-two.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, allison, robert, world changing experiments, science experiments, history of science 00:16:39 In the second installment of Robert and Allison's two-part series on history's world-changing science experiments, your favorite science writers take a look at everything from primordial ooze to modern psychology. Tune in and learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-29-sfsl-world-changing-experiments-one.mp3 Science experiments aren't just for high school students. In the first installment of this special two-part series, Allison and Robert take a look at some of history's most important science experiments. Tune in and learn more in this episode. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:14:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-29-sfsl-world-changing-experiments-one.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, science experiments 00:17:49 Science experiments aren't just for high school students. In the first installment of this special two-part series, Allison and Robert take a look at some of history's most important science experiments. Tune in and learn more in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-24-sfsl-science-wine.mp3 Is the sense of taste subjective? Why are some wines bad news for people with particular allergies? If you're anxious for the answers, never fear: In this episode, Allison and Robert take a look at science and wine. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:42:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-24-sfsl-science-wine.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, science, wine, effects of wine, perception 00:24:09 Is the sense of taste subjective? Why are some wines bad news for people with particular allergies? If you're anxious for the answers, never fear: In this episode, Allison and Robert take a look at science and wine. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-22-sfsl-death-on-ice.mp3 Is it possible to freeze a body and bring it back to life? Through cryonics, scientists preserve bodies at extremely low temperatures, hoping to revive them in the future, when advanced technology may prolong their lives. Tune in and learn more. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:15:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-22-sfsl-death-on-ice.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, cryonics, cryonic suspension 00:21:20 Is it possible to freeze a body and bring it back to life? Through cryonics, scientists preserve bodies at extremely low temperatures, hoping to revive them in the future, when advanced technology may prolong their lives. Tune in and learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-17-sfsl-time-travel-grandpa.mp3 In the second episode of this two-part series, Robert and Allison check out the possibilities of travelling into the past. From wormholes to the grandfather paradox, there are many arguments for -- and against -- time travel. Tune in and learn more. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:47:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-17-sfsl-time-travel-grandpa.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, time travel, travel into the past, wormhole, allison, robert 00:17:49 In the second episode of this two-part series, Robert and Allison check out the possibilities of travelling into the past. From wormholes to the grandfather paradox, there are many arguments for -- and against -- time travel. Tune in and learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-15-sfsl-time-travel-future-self.mp3 Everyone's familiar with the idea of time travel -- but how would it work? This week Robert and Allison explore time travel, and this episode focuses on traveling to the future. So tune in and learn why you should -- or shouldn't -- meet your future self. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:50:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-15-sfsl-time-travel-future-self.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, time travel, time dilation, future self 00:13:47 Everyone's familiar with the idea of time travel -- but how would it work? This week Robert and Allison explore time travel, and this episode focuses on traveling to the future. So tune in and learn why you should -- or shouldn't -- meet your future self. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-10-sfsl-galactic-youngsters.mp3 It's difficult -- some would say impossible -- to comprehend the sheer size of one galaxy, much less the universe. But how do these gargantuan galaxies form? Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind the formation of galaxies. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:47:32 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-10-sfsl-galactic-youngsters.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, galactic youngsters, galaxies 00:12:44 It's difficult -- some would say impossible -- to comprehend the sheer size of one galaxy, much less the universe. But how do these gargantuan galaxies form? Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind the formation of galaxies. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-08-sfsl-aliens-destroy-us.mp3 In science fiction, aliens are usually either incredibly benevolent or incomprehensibly evil -- but how would real extraterrestrials behave? Learn more about aliens -- and why Stephen Hawking thinks they may destroy us -- in this podcast. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:29:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-08-sfsl-aliens-destroy-us.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, stephen hawking, aliens, alien invaders 00:15:00 In science fiction, aliens are usually either incredibly benevolent or incomprehensibly evil -- but how would real extraterrestrials behave? Learn more about aliens -- and why Stephen Hawking thinks they may destroy us -- in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-03-sfsl-composting.mp3 If you're concerned about generating waste in your household, why not start composting? Breaking solid waste down with some help from microorganisms is a sure-fire way to decrease your waste, and it's easier than you might assume. Tune in and learn more. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:13:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-03-sfsl-composting.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, composting 00:25:39 If you're concerned about generating waste in your household, why not start composting? Breaking solid waste down with some help from microorganisms is a sure-fire way to decrease your waste, and it's easier than you might assume. Tune in and learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-01-sfsl-robots-alive.mp3 With each year, scientists are building increasingly complex robots, leading to one vital question: At what point does a robot become defined as a living thing, rather than a mechanical device? Tune in to learn more about living robots in this podcast. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:31:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-06-01-sfsl-robots-alive.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, robots, turing test, artificial intelligence 00:16:51 With each year, scientists are building increasingly complex robots, leading to one vital question: At what point does a robot become defined as a living thing, rather than a mechanical device? Tune in to learn more about living robots in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-27-sfsl-first-robotics.mp3 In this episode, Robert and Allison take a road trip to the Georgia Dome, where they grab an exclusive look at the FIRST Robotics competition. Tune in and learn more about the world's largest grade-school robotics competition. Thu, 27 May 2010 14:08:18 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-27-sfsl-first-robotics.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, robot, first robotics, artificial intelligence 00:19:25 In this episode, Robert and Allison take a road trip to the Georgia Dome, where they grab an exclusive look at the FIRST Robotics competition. Tune in and learn more about the world's largest grade-school robotics competition. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-25-sfsl-birth-planet.mp3 To most people, planets are one of the most familiar of astronomical objects. After all, we do live on one. But how do these massive spheres get their start? Tune in to learn more about the birth of planets -- including our own -- in this podcast. Tue, 25 May 2010 14:34:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-25-sfsl-birth-planet.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, formation of planet, planets 00:13:30 To most people, planets are one of the most familiar of astronomical objects. After all, we do live on one. But how do these massive spheres get their start? Tune in to learn more about the birth of planets -- including our own -- in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-20-sfsl-star-born.mp3 Like most things in the universe, stars begin as particles floating around in massive clouds of dust and gas. But what forces these particles to coalesce and form a star? Tune in and learn more about the birth of stars in this podcast. Thu, 20 May 2010 13:32:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-20-sfsl-star-born.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, star, astronomy, birth of stars 00:14:31 Like most things in the universe, stars begin as particles floating around in massive clouds of dust and gas. But what forces these particles to coalesce and form a star? Tune in and learn more about the birth of stars in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-18-sfsl-science-fiction-matters.mp3 Even people who don't care for science fiction know about the genre -- thousands of new science fiction stories come out every year. But why does science fiction matter? Tune in and learn the answer in this podcast. Tue, 18 May 2010 13:50:03 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-18-sfsl-science-fiction-matters.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, scifi, science fiction, hard scifi 00:32:57 Even people who don't care for science fiction know about the genre -- thousands of new science fiction stories come out every year. But why does science fiction matter? Tune in and learn the answer in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-13-sfsl-toilets-space.mp3 Every astronaut knows that life in space requires numerous adjustments -- after all, things just aren't the same without gravity. So how exactly does a toilet work in space? Learn more about the science behind space's supertoilets in this podcast. Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:44 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-13-sfsl-toilets-space.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, astronaut, toilet space, nasa toilet, robert, allison 00:21:42 Every astronaut knows that life in space requires numerous adjustments -- after all, things just aren't the same without gravity. So how exactly does a toilet work in space? Learn more about the science behind space's supertoilets in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-11-sfsl-immunocontraception.mp3 Immunocontraception is a humane type of birth control that's used to control wild animal populations. In this episode, Allison and Robert discuss the pros and cons of immunocontraceptives -- and whether they'll ever be used to control human reproduction. Tue, 11 May 2010 15:09:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-11-sfsl-immunocontraception.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, roberts, immunocontraception, immunocontraceptives, birth control, antigens 00:19:24 Immunocontraception is a humane type of birth control that's used to control wild animal populations. In this episode, Allison and Robert discuss the pros and cons of immunocontraceptives -- and whether they'll ever be used to control human reproduction. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-06-sfsl-regenerate.mp3 According to Richard J. Goss, "If there were no regeneration, there could be no life. If everything regenerated, then there could be no death." But how does this process work? Join Robert and Allison as they explore the science behind regeneration. Thu, 06 May 2010 13:14:13 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-06-sfsl-regenerate.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, regeneration 00:15:21 According to Richard J. Goss, "If there were no regeneration, there could be no life. If everything regenerated, then there could be no death." But how does this process work? Join Robert and Allison as they explore the science behind regeneration. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-04-sfsl-save-bats.mp3 As the only flying mammals, bats play unique roles in our world's ecology. Yet in caves across North America more than a million bats have fallen prey to a mysterious affliction known as white nose syndrome. Tune in and learn more in this podcast. Tue, 04 May 2010 14:59:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-05-04-sfsl-save-bats.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, bats, endanger 00:17:46 As the only flying mammals, bats play unique roles in our world's ecology. Yet in caves across North America more than a million bats have fallen prey to a mysterious affliction known as white nose syndrome. Tune in and learn more in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-29-sfsl-death-by-volcano.mp3 People often think of volcanoes as conical mountains erupting ash, smoke and lava into the air. But how do they work? Why are they so dangerous? Listen in to learn more about volcanoes (and all the ways they can kill an unlucky bystander) in this podcast. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:07:35 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-29-sfsl-death-by-volcano.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, death by volcano, allison, robert, eruption 00:24:48 People often think of volcanoes as conical mountains erupting ash, smoke and lava into the air. But how do they work? Why are they so dangerous? Listen in to learn more about volcanoes (and all the ways they can kill an unlucky bystander) in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-27-sfsl-how-old-artifact.mp3 Carbon dating is a way of determining the age of organic matter up to 50,000 years old. But how does it work? Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the uses of carbon dating, as well as the controversial artifacts dated by this method. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:00:14 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-27-sfsl-how-old-artifact.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, carbon dating 00:18:06 Carbon dating is a way of determining the age of organic matter up to 50,000 years old. But how does it work? Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the uses of carbon dating, as well as the controversial artifacts dated by this method. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-22-sfsl-drugs-astronauts.mp3 Make no mistake: Space is a very hostile environment. Astronauts in orbit suffer from conditions caused by the lack of gravity, small living quarters and other factors. So how do these astronauts cope? Tune in to learn more about the drugs used in space. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:05:35 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-22-sfsl-drugs-astronauts.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, astronaut, drug, nasa, experiment 00:18:02 Make no mistake: Space is a very hostile environment. Astronauts in orbit suffer from conditions caused by the lack of gravity, small living quarters and other factors. So how do these astronauts cope? Tune in to learn more about the drugs used in space. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-20-sfsl-venom.mp3 Sure, venom could kill you -- but it could also cure you. The medicinal use of venom dates back thousands of years and continues to the present day. Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind venom and medicine in this podcast. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:56:19 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-20-sfsl-venom.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, venom, allison, robert, medicinal venom 00:23:49 Sure, venom could kill you -- but it could also cure you. The medicinal use of venom dates back thousands of years and continues to the present day. Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the science behind venom and medicine in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-15-sfsl-tetris-ptsd.mp3 Everyone knows that video games are entertaining -- but could they have therapeutical value? Tune in and learn how Tetris may help victims of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:50:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-15-sfsl-tetris-ptsd.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, post-traumatic stress syndrome, ptsd, robert, allison 00:19:57 Everyone knows that video games are entertaining -- but could they have therapeutical value? Tune in and learn how Tetris may help victims of post-traumatic stress syndrome. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-13-sfsl-velociraptor-awareness.mp3 Dinosaur appreciation days are few and far between -- but the Velociraptor is a special case. Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the amazing abilities and physiology of the Velociraptor in this podcast. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:19:40 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-13-sfsl-velociraptor-awareness.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, velociraptor, dinosaur awareness 00:14:00 Dinosaur appreciation days are few and far between -- but the Velociraptor is a special case. Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the amazing abilities and physiology of the Velociraptor in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-08-sfsl-black-hole-bonanza.mp3 A black hole forms when a star's core collapses, increasing in density until its gravitational pull becomes too powerful for light to escape. This creates a singularity -- and it happens in less than a second. Learn more about black holes in this podcast. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:40:19 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-08-sfsl-black-hole-bonanza.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, black hole, allison, robert, singularity, gravity, space 00:11:48 A black hole forms when a star's core collapses, increasing in density until its gravitational pull becomes too powerful for light to escape. This creates a singularity -- and it happens in less than a second. Learn more about black holes in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-06-sfsl-weapons-changed-world.mp3 Here's the crazy thing about war: It breeds innovation. Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have searched for ways to kill each other. Join Robert and Allison as they explore the weapons that changed the world, from the horse to nuclear weapons. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:38:59 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-06-sfsl-weapons-changed-world.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, weapons, domestication, nuclear, gunpowder 00:18:18 Here's the crazy thing about war: It breeds innovation. Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have searched for ways to kill each other. Join Robert and Allison as they explore the weapons that changed the world, from the horse to nuclear weapons. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-01-sfsl-gravity-and-you.mp3 Gravity is a pervasive and ambiguous force -- we still don't understand everything about it. Yet every physical act on our planet involves gravity. Join Allison and Robert as they explore exactly how gravity affects the average person in this podcast. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:04:43 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-04-01-sfsl-gravity-and-you.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, gravity, robert, allison, space, einstein, mass, density, newton 00:22:01 Gravity is a pervasive and ambiguous force -- we still don't understand everything about it. Yet every physical act on our planet involves gravity. Join Allison and Robert as they explore exactly how gravity affects the average person in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-30-sfsl-book-sniffers.mp3 You can learn a lot from a book's smell. For example, the books of heavy smokers tend to smell of smoke. When you smell a book, you're encountering more than 200 individual components combining to produce an olfactory fingerprint. Tune in to learn more. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:25:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-30-sfsl-book-sniffers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, allison, robert, new book smell, book sniffers 00:11:29 You can learn a lot from a book's smell. For example, the books of heavy smokers tend to smell of smoke. When you smell a book, you're encountering more than 200 individual components combining to produce an olfactory fingerprint. Tune in to learn more. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-25-sfsl-genetic-markers.mp3 Genetic polymorphism describes a basic fact of human life -- that every set of genes is unique. However, scientists have been able to detect many physical traits from genetic markers. Tune in to learn more about five fascinating genetic markers. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:12:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-25-sfsl-genetic-markers.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, robert, allison, genetic marker 00:13:56 Genetic polymorphism describes a basic fact of human life -- that every set of genes is unique. However, scientists have been able to detect many physical traits from genetic markers. Tune in to learn more about five fascinating genetic markers. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-23-sfsl-weighing-human-soul.mp3 In the early 1900s, Duncan Macdougall set out to prove the existence of the soul. By placing consumption patients on a scale as they died, he tried to find a difference between the weight of a person before and after death. Learn more in this podcast. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:00:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-23-sfsl-weighing-human-soul.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, weight of the soul, duncan macdougall, robert, allison, how stuff works 00:14:28 In the early 1900s, Duncan Macdougall set out to prove the existence of the soul. By placing consumption patients on a scale as they died, he tried to find a difference between the weight of a person before and after death. Learn more in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-18-sfsl-bermuda-triangle.mp3 Stretching from Miami to Bermuda and Puerto Rico, the notorious Bermuda Triangle has a bad reputation for wrecking ships and planes. But how much of this legend is based on science? Tune in and learn more in this episode. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:56:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-18-sfsl-bermuda-triangle.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, how stuff works, science, robert, allison, bermuda triangle 00:19:16 Stretching from Miami to Bermuda and Puerto Rico, the notorious Bermuda Triangle has a bad reputation for wrecking ships and planes. But how much of this legend is based on science? Tune in and learn more in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-16-sfsl-nuclear-winter.mp3 In a nuclear war, the smoke, ash and other particulates swarming into the atmosphere could actually block the sun. This nuclear winter could obliterate life across the globe. Tune in as Robert and Allison give you the tips you'll need to survive. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:16:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-16-sfsl-nuclear-winter.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, nuclear winter 00:23:25 In a nuclear war, the smoke, ash and other particulates swarming into the atmosphere could actually block the sun. This nuclear winter could obliterate life across the globe. Tune in as Robert and Allison give you the tips you'll need to survive. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-11-sfsl-smarter-than-dolphin.mp3 Dolphins are one of Earth's smartest animals. In fact, scientists still aren't sure exactly how smart a dolphin is in relation to the average human being. Join Robert and Allison as they break down the science behind dolphin intelligence in this podcast. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:57 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-11-sfsl-smarter-than-dolphin.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, dolphin intelligence, cetacean 00:20:58 Dolphins are one of Earth's smartest animals. In fact, scientists still aren't sure exactly how smart a dolphin is in relation to the average human being. Join Robert and Allison as they break down the science behind dolphin intelligence in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-09-sfsl-whales-beach-themselves.mp3 When whales or other aquatic mammals wash onto the shore, they are usually unable to return to the sea without help. What exactly causes a whale to beach, and how can scientists prevent it? Tune in and learn more in this episode. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:32:04 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-09-sfsl-whales-beach-themselves.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, whales, beached whales 00:20:30 When whales or other aquatic mammals wash onto the shore, they are usually unable to return to the sea without help. What exactly causes a whale to beach, and how can scientists prevent it? Tune in and learn more in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-04-sfsl-running-parasites.mp3 Are you a fan of running outside without shoes? Many people enjoy walking barefoot, especially in warmer weather. Yet there's a dark side to the joy of a shoe-free life: parasites. Listen in and learn more about parasites in this episode. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:36:21 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-04-sfsl-running-parasites.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, parasites, running barefoot, hookworm 00:15:31 Are you a fan of running outside without shoes? Many people enjoy walking barefoot, especially in warmer weather. Yet there's a dark side to the joy of a shoe-free life: parasites. Listen in and learn more about parasites in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-02-sfsl-killing-hurricanes.mp3 When hurricanes hit land, they can cause enormous damage over a short span of time -- but how can scientists stop these roving natural disasters? The answers may surprise you. Listen in and learn more in this episode. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:44:44 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-03-02-sfsl-killing-hurricanes.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, killing hurricanes 00:14:06 When hurricanes hit land, they can cause enormous damage over a short span of time -- but how can scientists stop these roving natural disasters? The answers may surprise you. Listen in and learn more in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-25-sfsl-topsy-lightning.mp3 What do Edison, Tesla and an unfortunate elephant named Topsy have in common? They were all involved in "The War of Currents," an ongoing battle over the standardization of electricity. Tune in and learn more about Topsy's fate in this episode. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:46:47 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-25-sfsl-topsy-lightning.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, topsy elephant, tesla, edison, current wars 00:08:04 What do Edison, Tesla and an unfortunate elephant named Topsy have in common? They were all involved in "The War of Currents," an ongoing battle over the standardization of electricity. Tune in and learn more about Topsy's fate in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-23-sfsl-fight-fire-with-fire.mp3 We've all heard the saying "fight fire with fire," but could it actually work? Tune in as Robert and Allison break down the ways in which firefighters actually do use fire and explosives to fight fires in this episode. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:15:17 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-23-sfsl-fight-fire-with-fire.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, fight fire with fire 00:09:53 We've all heard the saying "fight fire with fire," but could it actually work? Tune in as Robert and Allison break down the ways in which firefighters actually do use fire and explosives to fight fires in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-18-sfsl-komodos.mp3 Located in Indonesia, Komodo dragons are one of nature's fiercest living reptiles. They're also the world's largest lizard. Tune in as Robert and Allison investigate the unique lifestyle -- and brutal dining habits -- of the Komodo dragon. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:46:33 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-18-sfsl-komodos.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, komodo dragon 00:15:57 Located in Indonesia, Komodo dragons are one of nature's fiercest living reptiles. They're also the world's largest lizard. Tune in as Robert and Allison investigate the unique lifestyle -- and brutal dining habits -- of the Komodo dragon. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-16-sfsl-know-t-rex.mp3 The Tyrannosaurus rex is one of history's most well-known, feared and misunderstood dinosaurs. Children often learn that this dinosaur was a ferocious predator ... but this might not be the whole story. Listen in and learn more in this podcast. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:01:51 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-16-sfsl-know-t-rex.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, T.Rex, tyrannosaurus rex 00:16:46 The Tyrannosaurus rex is one of history's most well-known, feared and misunderstood dinosaurs. Children often learn that this dinosaur was a ferocious predator ... but this might not be the whole story. Listen in and learn more in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-11-sfsl-gene-banks.mp3 A gene bank is a repository used to preserve genetic material for the future. Gene banks are not a modern concept -- the idea dates back thousands of years. Tune in as Allison and Robert explore gene banks, from Noah's Ark to the Doomsday Vault. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:23:28 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-11-sfsl-gene-banks.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, gene banks, ark 00:15:46 A gene bank is a repository used to preserve genetic material for the future. Gene banks are not a modern concept -- the idea dates back thousands of years. Tune in as Allison and Robert explore gene banks, from Noah's Ark to the Doomsday Vault. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-09-sfsl-blood-spatter.mp3 To forensic scientists, a bloodstain is more than just a grisly ornament at a crime scene -- so what exactly do they do with it? Turn in and learn more about bloodstain pattern analysis in this episode. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:48:46 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-09-sfsl-blood-spatter.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, blood splatter, forensics 00:09:31 To forensic scientists, a bloodstain is more than just a grisly ornament at a crime scene -- so what exactly do they do with it? Turn in and learn more about bloodstain pattern analysis in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-04-sfsl-dinner-space.mp3 Let's say you're an astronaut: Each day you wake up, conduct research and make adjustments to your orbit. Eventually you grab some chow -- but what kind of food do you eat, and why? Join Robert and Allison as they explore the science behind space food. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:16:21 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-04-sfsl-dinner-space.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, dinner in space, astronaut food 00:16:15 Let's say you're an astronaut: Each day you wake up, conduct research and make adjustments to your orbit. Eventually you grab some chow -- but what kind of food do you eat, and why? Join Robert and Allison as they explore the science behind space food. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-02-sfsl-grow-house.mp3 When drug dealers want to grow marijuana without getting caught, they often set up a "grow house." These buildings look like any other building, and they often fool bystanders. Tune in and learn how to tell if your neighbors are running a grow house. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:27:31 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-02-02-sfsl-grow-house.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, grow house, 00:17:39 When drug dealers want to grow marijuana without getting caught, they often set up a "grow house." These buildings look like any other building, and they often fool bystanders. Tune in and learn how to tell if your neighbors are running a grow house. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-28-sfsl-better-in-dark.mp3 Most city dwellers are familiar with contaminated water and smoggy air -- but have you heard of light pollution? Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the effects of light pollution -- and whether humans are better off in the dark. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:15:04 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-28-sfsl-better-in-dark.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, light pollution 00:17:33 Most city dwellers are familiar with contaminated water and smoggy air -- but have you heard of light pollution? Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the effects of light pollution -- and whether humans are better off in the dark. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-26-sfsl-helium-moon.mp3 Since helium-3 can be used to power the fusion reactors of the future, it may be one of the world's most important fuel sources. It's rare on Earth, but experts believe the moon may have an abundant supply. Tune in and learn more about moon mining. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:41:19 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-26-sfsl-helium-moon.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, mining the moon, helium on the moon 00:12:30 Since helium-3 can be used to power the fusion reactors of the future, it may be one of the world's most important fuel sources. It's rare on Earth, but experts believe the moon may have an abundant supply. Tune in and learn more about moon mining. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-21-sfsl-exploding-lakes.mp3 During 1986, an unusual thing happened in Cameroon: Lake Nyos exploded, expelling a toxic cloud that killed roughly 1700 people. How could this happen? More importantly, could it happen again? Learn more about exploding lakes in this episode. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:24:55 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-21-sfsl-exploding-lakes.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, exploding lakes 00:13:43 During 1986, an unusual thing happened in Cameroon: Lake Nyos exploded, expelling a toxic cloud that killed roughly 1700 people. How could this happen? More importantly, could it happen again? Learn more about exploding lakes in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-19-sfsl-fighting-asteroids.mp3 Asteroid impacts are inevitable. As they hurtle toward Earth, experts race against the clock to build an effective asteroid deterrent. Will they succeed in time? Learn more about asteroid fighters -- and their plans to save the world -- in this episode. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:15:13 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-19-sfsl-fighting-asteroids.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, fighting asteroids, 00:17:41 Asteroid impacts are inevitable. As they hurtle toward Earth, experts race against the clock to build an effective asteroid deterrent. Will they succeed in time? Learn more about asteroid fighters -- and their plans to save the world -- in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-19-sfsl-amazing-infestations.mp3 From hordes of caterpillars in Liberia to the Australian mice plagues, infestations can occur in almost any part of the world. Join Robert and Allison as they explore some of the world's largest -- and strangest -- infestations. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:07:22 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sciencelab/2010-01-19-sfsl-amazing-infestations.mp3 sciencestuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff from the Science Lab) no howstuffworks, stuff from the science lab, amazing infestations, infestations, pests, rats, insects 00:24:35 From hordes of caterpillars in Liberia to the Australian mice plagues, infestations can occur in almost any part of the world. Join Robert and Allison as they explore some of the world's largest -- and strangest -- infestations. HowStuffWorks.com