Stuff To Blow Your Mind STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity
Jun 18, 2025
Listeners weigh in on intriguing topics, from the chemistry of weather and animal communication to the unique quirks of canine behaviors. Dive into the world of intuitive detectives and their knack for uncovering hidden truths. Explore the rising concerns over digital scams and their effect on public trust, alongside nostalgic reflections on vintage nature tales. Film enthusiasts discuss cinematic gems like 'The Wicker Man,' uncovering themes of paganism and the power of folk music in storytelling.
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Joanne Simpson's Meteorology Legacy
- Joanne Simpson was a pioneering meteorologist and the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in the field in 1949.
- She flew into storms for research and helped scientists understand how giant storms like Jupiter's red spot might form.
Weather From Below Principle
- Jupiter's weather is driven mostly by heat from its interior, not the sun.
- Joanne Simpson showed Earth's weather is driven from below via ocean and land surface energy, linking both planets' weather phenomena.
Super Smell as Metaphor
- Fiction often uses superhuman senses like smell to symbolize intuition or cognitive powers.
- Characters with super smell tend to be linked with animal traits or abilities that sense invisible cues.
