Listener Questions #39

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about muscle memory, water-less showers, and why everyone can't be ambidextrous.

The Deep Seabed (featuring Dr. Andrew Thaler)

Over 50% of Earth's surface is the deep seabed. Dr. Andrew Thaler joins Daniel and Kelly to talk about the amazing diversity of life on the deep seabed, the resources found here, and the rules that govern this region.

How do signals get jammed?

Daniel and Kelly explain how signals get jammed, how to avoid being jammed, and whose music makes the best jam.

Listener Questions #38

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about aliens watching Earth, about lone species, and about the size limits of intelligence.

The discovery of parasite life cycles

Parasites can have amazingly complicated life cycles - moving through a series of host species, and looking quite different while residing within each type of host. Frankly, this stumped scientists for a long time. In today's episode, Daniel and Kelly take a stroll through the history of science to…

Can we use zero point energy?

Daniel and Kelly explain the nature of the quantum vacuum, whether its real or philosophical, and if it's possible to use to make your toast.

Listener Questions #37

Daniel and Kelly explain how cells in a fetus or in an adult know what they're supposed to do, and discuss whether opposable thumbs are necessary for the development of tools and technology.

Story of Birds (featuring Dr. Steve Brusatte)

Daniel and Kelly talk to Dr. Steve Brusatte about his new book "The Story of Birds". We discuss if chickens are really dinosaurs, if we know what color dinosaur feathers were, and why birds survived the devastating asteroid collision with Earth while pterosaurs didn't.

Will AI solve physics?

Daniel and Kelly explain the role of AI in physics and speculate about its future impact on discoveries and curiosity.

Listener Questions #36

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about Odderon particles, Langerhans cells, and black holes within black holes.