Toxoplasma gondii: The Cat Parasite and the Mind-Control Myth
A cat parasite that really does change rodent behavior has fueled a huge myth—so why do the human claims keep slipping out from under it? In this episode, we unpack Toxoplasma gondii, the mind-control...
17 Jun 4min
Demon Core: The Sphere That Turned Deadly
A plutonium sphere at Los Alamos was never meant to become a legend — so how did the Demon Core end up tied to two fatal criticality accidents? In this episode, we unpack the Demon Core, Harry Daghlia...
16 Jun 6min
Cordyceps: The Real Story Behind Zombie Ants
What really happens when a Cordyceps fungus infects an ant — and why the “zombie” story is both true and misleading? We break down how zombie ants are actually controlled, what scientists know about t...
15 Jun 3min
Voltaic Pile Battery: The Stack That Made Current Useful
A stack of metal discs and damp separators was enough to turn electricity from a one-time shock into a controllable current—and that changed science forever. In this episode, we unpack the voltaic pil...
12 Jun 7min
Roko's Basilisk: The AI Thought Experiment
A bizarre internet thought experiment can make people feel guilty just for hearing about it. In this episode, we unpack Roko’s Basilisk, the AI thought experiment, why people call it an information ha...
11 Jun 4min
Old Wives’ Tales: Why So Many Are False
Some of the most familiar old wives’ tales are not just outdated — they’re flat-out false, and the science behind them is more surprising than you’d expect. In this episode, we break down the biggest ...
10 Jun 10min
Elephants Bury the Dead: Covering Bodies with Soil
Elephants bury the dead — and the way they cover bodies with soil is as strange and moving as it sounds. In this episode, we explore the shocking science behind elephant grief, carcass behavior, and t...
9 Jun 5min
The Dark Side of Light Pollution
Join us as we shed light on the often-overlooked issue of light pollution and its far-reaching consequences. From the economic and environmental costs to the impact on human health, wildlife, and our ...
5 Mar 20253min
