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.

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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. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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.

Are you smarter than an ant swarm?

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So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon’s beard candy? Find out in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 1/30/2025) (part 1 of 2)

So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China&rsquo;s Dragon&rsquo;s beard candy? Find out in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 1/30/2025) (part 1 of 2)

From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 1

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…

In this episode of STBYM&rsquo;s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the &ldquo;Alien&rdquo; universe&hellip;

The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

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Are you smarter than an ant swarm?

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