The Rest Is Science
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Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored.
Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile.
Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.
Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile.
Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 41min
We're All Being Pulled Together
Explore the intriguing mysteries of gravity, from its puzzling effects on time to the way it shapes galaxies. Discover thought experiments that explain gravity to an extraterrestrial and the limitations of popular analogies. The conversation dives into Einstein's groundbreaking view of space-time, modern riddles like dark matter, and why detecting the elusive graviton poses a challenge. Plus, hear about the bizarre biological effects of varying gravity on earth's creatures and the concept of black holes!
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Nov 25, 2025 • 37min
How To Drink Lava
Is water wet? The hosts dive into this intriguing debate and explore how the minerals in our drinks shape their taste. They discuss how tap water acts like a rock smoothie and the surprising ways local water affects baked goods and beer. Discover the risks of drinking overly pure water and the bizarre fact that yesterday's sewage could become future drinking water. Plus, find out how the Earth's water is distributed and how our bodies are essentially water balloons. Rethink everything you thought you knew about this essential fluid!
Nov 18, 2025 • 2min
The Rest Is Science - Coming 25th November
Dive into a reality that challenges your perceptions about time, randomness, and beauty. The hosts tackle quirky science questions involving music eras and the digits of pi. Surprising claims about dinosaur pee and dark matter unfold in a whimsical exchange. Personal obsessions keep the conversation lively, with amusing anecdotes sprinkled throughout. Expect playful banter and humorous reflections as they explore just how wonderfully bizarre our world can be.
