ScienceStuff

Join Don Larson, an assistant professor at the University of Alaska, and James Arrowood, CEO of Alcor Life Extension Foundation, as they dive into the intriguing world of cryonics. Discover how wood frogs survive freezing temperatures using natural antifreeze, and explore the implications of these survival strategies for human cryonics. The conversation unpacks the scientific and ethical challenges of preserving human brains and organs, along with the costs and complexities of the cryogenic process. Fascinating insights await!

What is this mysterious technology, and how is it going to affect our lives? Jorge talks to a Quantum scientist and visits their lab to see and hear these machines in action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a rule that has frustrated kids everywhere. But is it a myth, or is there real science behind it? Jorge finds out if it passes the float test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mary Robinette Kowal, a celebrated science fiction author known for her award-winning works and her cat's button communication, Katie Golden, a behavioral biologist and podcaster, and Tim Brennan, a cognitive psychology expert from the University of Oslo. They dive into the intriguing concept of deception in pets, debating whether cats and dogs can lie. The conversation reveals animal communication nuances, explores squirrels' deceptive behaviors, and examines the psychological aspects of lying in both pets and humans, all delivered with engaging anecdotes.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.