Intelligence and talent may be something we're born with, but there's evidence that nurture is at least as important as nature in determining genius. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/genius-genetic.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https:/…

Many modern cities feature grided streets made for walking, but suburbs' wide, winding roads require cars to get around. Learn why, plus how it might change, in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/why-so-many-suburban-streets-twist-and-turn.htm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking single barrel bourbon with a cork that looks moldy. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Corked Wine, Cork Taint, Musty Odours: What to Do Cork taint - Wikipedia Cork looks moldy. Would it still be ok. : r/whiskey Corked whisky - fact or myth? - Whisky and Wisdom What Is Wh…

There's a lot of confusion over food allergies, intolerances, and other disorders with similar symptoms. So how can you tell the difference, and how many of us should be concerned? Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/allergies/food-allergy/information/why-ther…

Sparticus was an enslaved man who led a revolt against the Roman Republic that changed the course of history. Learn about the life of this gladiator turned rebel leader in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/spartacus.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Epis…

The Panama Canal makes ships float uphill between oceans -- and creating it took solving an epidemic, moving millions of tons of earth, and inciting a revolution just to start out. Learn more about the Panama Canal in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/panama-canal.htm See omn…

Tässä Asiantuntijapuhetta-podcastin jaksossa Juuso esittelee robotiikan perusteita. Jaksossa puhutaan esimerkiksi vapausasteista, robottien liikkumismetodeista sekä antureista. Lisäksi pohditaan, miten luonto toimii inspiraation lähteenä robottien suunnittelussa. Lähteet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_robots https://science.howstuffworks…

Some microbes make food spoil, but others help preserve it -- and even create our favorite flavors and effects, from cheese to chocolate to chardonay. Learn more about food fermentation in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-fermentation.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. E…

This question is surprisingly difficult answer, in no small part due to the stigma against discussing mental health. Learn about researchers' best estimates for the prevalence of depression around the world and in the U.S. in this episode of BrainStuff, with material from this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/depression/facts…

The largest planet in our solar system has the shortest days, at least 95 moons, a few faint rings, and mysteries to boot. Learn more about Jupiter in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/46003-jupiter-explained.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/br…

Il teletrasporto è un concetto affascinante reso popolare da opere di fantascienza come Star Trek. A livello scientifico, il teletrasporto quantistico rappresenta l'avanguardia della ricerca in questo campo. Ma cos'è il teletrasporto e come funziona?Il teletrasporto quantistico sfrutta un fenomeno noto come entanglement quantistico, dove due partic…

In the 1970s, a large family home in Amityville, New York was the site of a grisly mass murder - a year later the hauntings began! This is the story of one of the most famous haunted houses in the world, and the 8th most voted for topic for Block 2024! Enjoy! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report about the murders begins at approximately 07:…