Unexplainable

The podcast explores using sound as a tool to measure the health of rainforests, including studying bird counts, analyzing animal sounds to measure biodiversity, and identifying frog vocalizations. It discusses the challenges faced by scientists in understanding and conserving rainforests, and the potential use of AI in monitoring biodiversity. The importance of baseline information about a healthy rainforest is highlighted, along with resources for supporting the podcast.

The podcast explores the mystery of a strange golden egg found at the bottom of the ocean, the role of hard-shelled eggs in the transition to land, and various mysteries surrounding eggs. It also tackles the age-old question of the chicken or the egg and reveals the answer attributed to Professor Mike Benton.

The James Webb Space Telescope unveils a cosmic mystery, revealing mature and bright galaxies that formed earlier than expected. There is a debate around whether these galaxies are supermassive black holes, challenging our understanding of the universe. Scientists are studying deep field images and chemical signatures to unravel the mysteries of the early universe. The podcast explores the ongoing pursuit to understand the complexities of the universe.

An expedition to Antarctica reveals seismic readings that uncover a hidden part of our planet. Discover the underground mountains and unique layers around the Earth's core. The hosts review the Sonos Move speaker before exploring theories about the origin of these mountains. Investigate the intriguing discovery of enormous low shear velocity provinces below Africa and the Pacific.

This podcast discusses the weaponization of uncertainty in relation to climate change, exploring the historical involvement of the oil industry. It delves into tactics used by oil companies to create doubt and hinder progress on climate change. The hosts also explore the challenges of evaluating uncertainty in science and emphasize the importance of viewing uncertainty as humility rather than doubt.

Exploring the challenges and ambitions of living in space, including weightlessness, radiation, and isolation. Discussing technologies and strategies for long-term space survival, such as drugs and lunar bases in caves. Highlighting the value of astronauts in space exploration and the risks and rewards of living in space.

The podcast explores the surprising finding that eating ice cream may reduce the risk of diabetes, despite its high fat and sugar content. They discuss the assumptions and uncertainties surrounding ice cream nutrition and the challenges of conducting nutrition science research. The hosts question the ability of nutrition science to provide concrete answers and express their curiosity about the ongoing study on the 'ice cream effect'. They also discuss their ice cream preferences and provide show information.

Exploring scientific misconduct and fraud through examples like a Harvard scholar accused of fabricating findings and issues with randomized controlled trials. Highlighting the work of data sleuths who uncover duplicated photos and data issues in scientific papers. Discussing the need for collective responsibility and proposing ideas to improve the peer review system. Exploring the evolution and issues of Twitter, from a platform with great potential to a global and volatile mob.

Explore the decline of coral reefs in the Florida Keys and the efforts to restore them. Learn about the benefits of the Apple Card and the future of email. Discover the challenges and excitement of breeding heat-resistant corals. Dive into the uncertainties of restoring coral reefs in the face of climate change.

This podcast explores the concept of death and how technology is forcing us to redefine it. It delves into the controversy surrounding brain death, the impact of technology on health and communication, and the potential for reversible death. It also discusses an experiment injecting a solution into dead pigs to revive their cells and organs, and the efforts to redefine the definition of death in America.