ScienceStuff

Sure, there's a lot of space out there, but not all of it is prime real estate. Jorge answers questions about exoplanets for popular cartoonist Randall Munroe (XKCD).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do canines go cuckoo from cocoa? Jorge talks with veterinary toxicologists to find the real reason behind this animal health hazard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's hidden inside the most mysterious object in the Universe? Jorge gets sucked in with three astrophysicists to learn the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your reality a lie? Jorge talks to a philosopher and a quantum scientist to learn if we're real or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does going to space change you? Jorge talks to several people who've been to space to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should artificial food dyes be banned? What does science say about this colorful topic? Jorge drinks the kool-aid with food and health scientists to learn the answer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look closer. You are getting sleepier and sleepier. But is it real science? Jorge interviews and gets mesmerized by two hypno-experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do chimpanzees, whales, and dogs understand about the concept of dying? Do possums ponder their passing? Jorge talks to two animal mind experts to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Eric Van Oort, a drilling expert from the University of Texas, and Roman Shore, a Texas A&M associate professor specializing in drilling automation, as they tackle the bold notion of digging to the Earth's core. They delve into the five deepest human-made holes and the staggering technological challenges involved. Discover innovative drilling techniques like microwave and laser methods, and the implications for sustainable geothermal energy. The conversation blends science with fascinating theories about our planet's depths and the future of drilling technology.

Duane Godwin, a neuroscience professor at Wake Forest University and co-author of "Out of Your Mind," dives into the fascinating realm of near-death experiences (NDEs). He explores whether vivid sensations, like seeing a light or encountering deceased loved ones, are signs of an afterlife or can be explained by science. The discussion touches on transformative impacts of NDEs, the neurological mechanisms behind these experiences, and intriguing cultural interpretations, all while examining their emotional significance for those who experience them.