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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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May 15, 2026 • 43min
Is A.I. Going to Kill Us All?
How do you make sure A.I. has humanity's best interest at heart? Jorge explores humanity's future with two "A.I. Alignment" experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2026 • 38min
What Makes Traffic So Bad?
Stuck in traffic? There's someone to blame, but it's not who you think it is. Jorge cruises to an answer with two traffic science experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2026 • 34min
Can We Talk to Dolphins?
They're some of the smartest animals on Earth. Could we ever have a conversation with them? Jorge takes the plunge with two dolphin experts to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2026 • 35min
Can A.I. Be Funny?
Can computers crack jokes? Are comedians in trouble? Jorge talks to an AI expert to find the punchline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2026 • 37min
What Makes Someone Left-Handed?
Is it genetic or random? And why do we have a preferred hand anyway? Jorge gets the right answers from some left-handed experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2026 • 37min
Is Math Ruining Sports?
Math is a key player in every major sport these days. Is it helping teams win, or is it making games boring to watch? Jorge talks to a "Moneyball" expert to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2026 • 34min
Why Are We Going Back to the Moon?
Jorge talks to three scientists involved in the Artemis Moon Program to find out why we're going back there after 50 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2026 • 35min
Should We Mine the Asteroid Belt? (feat. Phil Plait)
Do asteroids have precious metals we can mine? Or is one of them going to hit us and make us go extinct first?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2026 • 9min
BONUS: The Bob Ross Effect
Can watching someone paint make you feel better? Scientists have proof that watching Bob Ross can significantly improve your mood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2026 • 31min
What Did People Eat 3000 Years Ago?
3000 years is a long time. How do we know what was on the menu? And would we eat it today? Jorge talks to an archaeologist about ancient foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
