Our working sense of smell is a powerful tool. When odor receptors are triggered by the smell molecules, neurons send information to the brain for categorization and association with emotions and moods.
Dr. Nolan Williams discusses the success of his science podcast and how it allows him to showcase the amazing work on psychedelics and transcranial magnetic stimulation that he and others are doing to cure depression.
The speaker discusses the significance of scientific achievements and Nobel laureates, expressing disbelief at the apparent lack of political support for science and its experts, alluding to the recent list of Nobel laureates endorsing a political candidate.
The possibility of creating a lightsaber from a cloud of super cold rubidium gas is currently being tested by science, while the most practical approach for a real lightsaber would be a magnetic field shaping a superheated tube of gas.
The theory of different dimensions may offer an explanation for unexplained events such as the Mandela effect, where people remember things differently from how they are in reality. If proven, this theory could also account for missing objects, such as the search for a plane that disappeared without a trace.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of humility and teamwork in both the fields of science and comedy, touching on the dangers of making exaggerated claims and the importance of working well with others.
Juliana Bastos, biologist, discusses her experience discovering new species while hiking and discusses the impact of her discovery.
The second part of the podcast explores the process of digestion in carnivorous plants and how they break down the soft tissues of their prey into basic particles to extract all the necessary nutrients to survive.
The phenomenon of simultaneous discoveries, where multiple people in different places discover the same thing at the same time, is a complex and deep topic. It cannot be easily explained as just memetic or coincidental.
A humorous discussion about the coolness factor of pendulums vs the less exciting anti-adromia.
Humans and apes share a significant amount of DNA, and it's fascinating to the speaker to see the similarities between the two species.
Two cavemen observe a comet approaching, with one being excited and the other less enthusiastic.
The existence of unexplained phenomena is a subject that is often derided. While science certainly has its limits, it's difficult to find facts and concrete answers to explain these occurrences.
The act of imagination consuming science creates something that potentially leads to the next step in scientific progress, similar to how Ex Machina is inspiring and creating the future of science through thought experiments and existing knowledge. A person can comprehend science by dedicating time and effort to understand its principles.
This podcast discusses the challenge of overcoming language and appearance barriers in the field of science, with a focus on the experiences of women and people with accents.
Circadian rhythms control many aspects of our bodily functions, and dysregulation of these rhythms have been linked to various health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Despite their importance, our understanding of these rhythms is still in its early stages.
The Huberman Lab website serves as a comprehensive resource for supplements recommended on the podcast, along with science-related tools and short posts on science. The website also offers newsletters highlighting various cognitive and neurological topics, along with a comment section for feedback and suggestions.
The speaker muses on the idea of using a series of mirrors set up in space to look back in time, but acknowledges the limitations of distance and light years.
Dave Asprey discusses his work in anti-aging and the science behind slowing the aging process, as well as tips for looking and feeling better as we age. He also mentions his upcoming books on the subject.
The origins of the world and of humans have been studied by many scientists, leading to a better understanding of the cosmos and the appearance of mankind, all pointing to the goodness of the creator who gave humans the ability to ask and seek the answers to these profound questions.
A quick mention of the round earth theory during a conversation about skydiving and Patreon.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the use of the term "science" as a way to justify subjective beliefs and how the process of science should instead involve inquiry and challenging hypotheses. They also touch on the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's comments on vaccines and the need for informed discussion on the topic.
Understanding the history behind the creation of the BMI and IQ tests reveals a flawed perspective towards race and genetics by those who didn't think they were being discriminatory. These scientific measures highlight the human desire to rank and prove genetic superiority, even if those biases were not obvious to the creators at the time.
In this episode, Brian Cox talks about various scientific topics and his experience as a physicist. The conversation is engaging and filled with banter, rather than just being a dry lecture.
Dr. Dacher Keltner talks about the new knowledge of meditation, compassion, and stress and how it can benefit us in our daily life.
