

ScienceStuff
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Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, cartoonist and former roboticist Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers your biggest questions on the ScienceStuff podcast.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 2min
Introducing: Health Stuff
Hi, Science Stuff listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Health Stuff! Health Stuff: On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together, they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor. Listen to Health Stuff on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2025 • 33min
Can You Hibernate a Human?
Bears, squirrels and birds (oh my!) can do it, but can humans? Jorge explores how this technology could be a game changer for medicine and space travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 10min
BONUS: What if we find aliens?
In this follow-up mini-episode, Jorge talks to an anthropologist about how humans would react if we ever discover alien life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2025 • 34min
Where Are All the Aliens?
Is there life out there in the cosmos? Jorge talks to scientists about whether we are truly alone in the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2025 • 31min
How Smart is an Octopus?
They are clever and flexible thinkers, but what's the limit of their intelligence? Jorge wraps his arms around this mystery with three cephalopod experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2025 • 36min
Can We Upload Our Brains to a Computer?
Would you be the same person inside a chip? Jorge gets his head in the cloud with two scientists and a philosopher to discuss this possibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2025 • 31min
Why Does the Week Have 7 Days?
And why does the day have 24 hours? Jorge explores the science behind the time units we use in our everyday lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2025 • 34min
Do Animals Appreciate Music?
What's an animal's favorite song? And can music make them feel better? Jorge talks to three experts who play music to animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 34min
Did Dinosaurs Really Have Feathers?
When exactly did feathers evolve? And for what purpose? Jorge digs in with two dinosaur paleontologists to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 31min
Happiness, Part 2: Does Money Make You Happy?
What other factors affect your happiness? And does more money mean more problems? Jorge continues his quest to find a formula for happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


