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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
The Rest Is Science

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The Rest Is Science

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Boring History for Sleep

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll
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StarTalk Radio

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Atheer ~ أثير

18 hr ago

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A Secret Source of Connection

We all have moments in our lives when we see someone who could use a helping hand. It could be a friend who recently went through a breakup, or an older person trying to load groceries into their car. We tell ourselves we should help, but then something stops us. This week, psychologist Amit Kumar helps us understand what keeps us from taking a moment to be kind, and how to overcome these barriers to create stronger, happier connections. Then, on Your Questions Answered, psychologist Gordon Flett returns to respond to listener comments about the importance of feeling that we matter. Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as "left-brained" or "right-brained?" Don't miss Shankar's video breaking down one of the most pervasive — and incorrect — ideas from pop psychology. Hidden Brain is back on the road this summer! Go to hiddenbrain.org/tour to find out where we're headed next. Episode illustration by Masantocreative for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 hr ago

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1hr 28min
1 day ago

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Why Feet Are Weirder Than You Think

Compared with almost every other animal on Earth, our feet seem strangely specialised. They can't grip branches, they're full of arches and joints, and for some reason we're the only species that regularly puts shoes on them. Hannah and Michael explore how millions of years of evolution transformed ape like feet into powerful biological springboards, uncovering a surprising connection between human walking, pizza slices, and one of mathematics' most beautiful ideas. After the break, they ask why feet attract so much attention from WikiFeet ratings to one of the most common fetishes on Earth. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research/rest-is-science Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack Meek Animator: Sam Benson Video & Social: Bex Tyrrell Assistant Producer: Lucy Lipscombe Producer: Simona Rata Senior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Head Of Digital: Samuel Oakley Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 day ago

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46 min
4 days ago

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Conquering Fear with Alex Honnold

Is the fear of heights innate or learned? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore taking risks, the neuroscience of fear, and how to overcome it with freestyle rock climber and subject of the film Free Solo, Alex Honnold, and neuroscientist Heather Berlin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/conquering-fear-with-alex-honnold/ Thanks to our Patrons Joseph Savage, Grace Smith, Joe Pacillo, Gregory Wright, Eric Brothwell, IvanM, Pattie Particle, Cory Fenstermaker, James H Lawson, embreebane, Dai Stiho, Raymond C King, J M, Alex Wheeler, Jason Rushmore, Idris, Damian Correa, Dylan Woody, Julia Nolen, Chris Petit, Anna, David Kapner, Lalo, Vic, Ash Anthony, Wayne Stubblefield, Robin Fordham, EL_Bdo, Teresita Brown, Heather Walker, Christian Cummins, NS, Trenton Clark, Pou Lay, Joya, Derek Bolka, Diego Calderón, Charles Kimmel IV, Josh Folland, Gerard Kennedy, Hunter Ruigrok, Chris Frazier, Yasmany Cubela Medina, Julian Childs, Brandon Sachs, Scott Warren, Moses Bulondo, Sai Kiran, Zalijah Stahl, Crystal Monahan, Lee Robertson, Kenny918, Tinajocelyntheyogi, Tuan Nguyen, Elizabeth Laycak, Joshua Kelly, Ali Haidari, Richard Clements, Maria Giddings, Joyce, Andrew Frigyik, Scott Muri, Mark Hardt, Alex Stern, Anthony Mercury, Hellothere123, James Gordin, Matt Robertson, Peter Manis, Gegi, Rob, Heber Martinez, Aditya Khurjekar, and Jim Finley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 days ago

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58 min
1 day ago

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The Cruelest Parents in Old Hollywood History 🎬💔 | The Dark Side of Fame | Boring History For Sleep

Behind the glamour of Old Hollywood, many child stars lived lives far removed from the luxury seen on screen. Ambitious parents often controlled careers, finances, and personal lives, pushing their children toward fame at a tremendous emotional cost. From demanding stage mothers to families driven by wealth and status, some of Hollywood’s most famous success stories concealed painful struggles behind the spotlight. Their stories reveal the pressures, sacrifices, and difficult realities hidden beneath the golden age of entertainment. A calm journey through movie studios, family ambition, childhood fame, and the untold stories behind Hollywood's brightest stars. Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about difficult lives.

1 day ago

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3h 47m
1 day ago

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357 | Jeff Coller on mRNA, Vaccines, and Bespoke Therapeutics

Messenger RNA (mRNA) plays a literally central role in the functioning of life as we know it, shuttling information back and forth between the DNA where it is stored to the ribosome where it is used to produce proteins. RNA may even have been the first molecule to kick-start the origin of life. Today, scientists are learning how to manipulate mRNA to cure and prevent diseases, whether through vaccination or literally editing one's DNA. Jeff Coller explains how it all works and how mRNA is revolutionizing medicine as we know it. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/06/15/357-jeff-coller-on-mrna-vaccines-and-bespoke-therapeutics/ Support Mindscape on Patreon. Jeff Coller received his Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the RNA Innovation Center at Johns Hopkins University. He is co-founder of Tevard Biosciences and the Alliance for mRNA Medicines, and leads the REPAIRx consortium. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Web site Johns Hopkins web page Google Scholar publications "This May Be the Most Important Medical Story of the Decade," New York Times, April 9, 2026

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1hr 20min
2 days ago

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Earth’s Wildest Natural Wonders 🌋🌎 | The Most Extraordinary Places on Earth | Boring History For Sleep

Across the planet, nature has created landscapes so remarkable that they seem almost unreal. Towering mountains, vast deserts, ancient forests, glowing caves, and powerful waterfalls reveal the incredible forces that have shaped Earth over millions of years. These natural wonders tell stories of volcanic eruptions, shifting continents, extreme climates, and the slow work of time itself. From remote wilderness to breathtaking geological formations, they remain among the most awe-inspiring places on our planet. A calm journey through dramatic landscapes, hidden natural treasures, and the wildest corners of the Earth. Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about Earth’s greatest wonders.

2 days ago

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3h 34m
4 Jun

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هل خسر الخليج الحرب الإعلامية؟ | معالي سعد بن طفلة العجمي

في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست آن يستضيف فهد هيكل معالي الدكتور سعد بن طفلة العجمي وزير الإعلام الكويتي السابق في حوارٍ حول معركة التأثير للمنصات التقليدية وصعود الحسابات المؤثرة كصانعة للراوية وموجّهة للرأي العام. خلال الحلقة يقدّم الضيف قراءة نقدية لأداء الإعلام الخليجي، متوقفًا عند السياسة التحريرية لقناة الجزيرة، ومثيرًا تساؤلات حول استمرار بعض وسائل الإعلام في استضافة شخصيات تمثل الحرس الثوري الإيراني، رغم تصاعد التوترات والصراعات التي تشهدها المنطقة.

4 Jun

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46 min
8 Jun

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Who Are You, Really?

You’re not the same person with your friends as you are with your co-workers or your kids. So who are you, really? This week, political scientist Eric Oliver explores why we often feel divided within ourselves, and how we can learn to live more peacefully with those contradictions. Then, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman answers your questions on the science of intelligence. Should you worry about your memory? For many of us, forgetting a name or losing your keys feels like a small failure. But what if forgetting is actually one of the most important things your brain does? Check out our new video on the surprising (and reassuring!) science of forgetting to learn more. Episode illustration by Eva Corbisier for Unsplash+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Jun

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1hr 37min
4 days ago

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On the Media: American Emergency

A little while back, our friends over at On the Media released a gripping and immersive reporting series about FEMA, the agency that is supposed to be there for all of us in the wake of disaster. In American Emergency (https://zpr.io/MtrUmJU3yEMW), OTM investigates how the agency tasked with saving America became distrusted, despised… and defunded. Today we talk to On the Media co-host Micah Loewinger about how this project came out, what reporting went into making it happen, and play a couple of fun and truly surprising bits of the story that the OTM team uncovered. And it’s a story that highlights the ideal and promise of good government, right alongside the frustration with bureaucracy and mismanagement, and of course the undercurrent of profound mistrust in governmental power. As natural disasters are getting more extreme and less predictable, this series makes sense of that tangle, and provides a prescient peek into FEMA’s future. Special thanks to On the Media (https://zpr.io/MtrUmJU3yEMW). To hear Micah in person, talking more about the complex history of FEMA, join him on June 24th at WNYC's The Greene Space (https://wnyc.org/events/otm-fema). Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab’s science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 days ago

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56 min
4 days ago

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Fabergé Masterpieces 💎🥚 | The Exquisite Art of Imperial Russia | Boring History For Sleep

Few objects symbolize luxury and craftsmanship quite like the creations of Fabergé. From the world-famous Imperial Easter Eggs to delicate jewelry and decorative treasures, these masterpieces combined artistic beauty with extraordinary technical skill.Created for emperors, aristocrats, and the wealthiest families of Europe, Fabergé's works reflected the elegance and grandeur of the final years of Imperial Russia. Behind every piece lay stories of talented artisans, royal patrons, and a world that would soon disappear forever.A calm journey through glittering gemstones, royal workshops, artistic perfection, and the remarkable legacy of one of history’s greatest jewelers.Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about extraordinary lives and lost worlds.

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3h 46m

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