Best Complete Mathematics Podcasts (2025)

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Did a Comet End the Ice Age? The Younger Dryas Impact Mystery 33:18

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Twelve thousand eight hundred years ago, something triggered one of the most dramatic climate reversals in Earth's history. Was it a cosmic impact that melted ice sheets, caused mass extinctions, and erased a forgotten civilization? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, Ben Carter investigates the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis—examining the physi…

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First complete map of brain activity; Queen ant lays eggs of another species; The perils of scrolling while on the toilet 31:10

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Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the interplay between various parts of …

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The Hidden Chamber Inside the Great Pyramid: Secret Room or Ancient Technology? 34:05

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A mysterious void, sealed in stone for over four thousand years, has been discovered inside the Great Pyramid of Giza—larger than any known chamber, with no known purpose or access. Was it a structural fluke, a spiritual sanctum, or a concealed relic of lost technology? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the suppressed findings, confl…

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Scientists discovered a 100,000-year-old organism; Breakthrough brain implant uses AI to treat pain; How climate change leads to revolutions 25:50

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Episode 318 An ancient organism has been discovered that has been alive for at least 100,000 years. Found in the Siberian permafrost, this lifeform doesn’t appear to have just remained dormant - but instead has actually been growing extremely slowly. Our understanding of life is already quite fuzzy, and this finding adds to the idea that life itsel…

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Lost Cities Beneath the Sea: Are Ancient Civilizations Hiding Underwater? 32:39

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Are the ruins of forgotten civilizations lying just beneath the waves? From the mysterious city of Pavlopetri in Greece to the stepped monuments of Yonaguni, Japan—this episode explores the most compelling underwater discoveries that challenge everything we thought we knew about human history. Could these be the remnants of advanced societies wiped…

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Could we end winter illness?; Cold fusion’s comeback; The delicious microbiome of chocolate 20:41

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Episode 317 Winter bugs are notoriously hard to vaccinate against. But as cold, flu and covid season is about to descend on us once more, one group researchers are working on an entirely new solution to the misery. A team out of Columbia University has been testing an mRNA-based treatment that could prime our immune systems to fight against any kin…

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The Anunnaki Timeline: Did Ancient Gods Rule Before History Began? 31:49

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Did gods once rule the Earth… not as myths, but as real beings? Ancient Sumerian tablets describe the Anunnaki—powerful sky beings who descended from the heavens, created humanity, and ruled for tens of thousands of years before the great flood. But who were they really? Were they divine, extraterrestrial, or remnants of a forgotten civilization? I…

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Climate special: How to fix the climate crisis with Tim Lenton and Kate Marvel 44:25

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Episode 316 “All of the other planets out there are just complete garbage. The Earth is the only good place.” – Kate Marvel The climate crisis can leave many of us feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But, as climate scientists Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton say, there are many reasons to be optimistic.Both have new books out that hope to reframe the way …

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The Great Flood: Did Every Ancient Culture Remember the Same Cataclysm? 28:34

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Why do nearly every ancient civilization—separated by oceans and time—tell the same story of a devastating flood? From Sumer and India to Mesoamerica and the Pacific Islands, cultures speak of rising waters, divine warnings, and survivors who carried forward life and knowledge. Is this striking similarity just myth… or evidence of a real global eve…

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The Sacred Geometry Code: Did Ancient Temples Use a Forgotten Mathematical Language from the Stars? 30:37

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Were ancient temples across the world built using a secret mathematical code — one that echoes the structure of the cosmos itself? From the Great Pyramid to Angkor Wat, ancient architects embedded ratios, symbols, and alignments with impossible precision. Could these designs reflect a lost science? Or even contact with higher knowledge? In this epi…

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80 years since Hiroshima: Forgotten victims of the atomic bomb 34:06

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Episode 315 It’s been 80 years since the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war - events that altered the course of history. The consequences of the widespread destruction, deaths and nuclear fallout are still being dealt with today. On 6th August 1945, a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan, and three days later Nagasaki was also bombed. T…

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Ozempic and Wegovy slow down biological ageing; creation of synthetic bacterium; geology of the Russian earthquake 28:24

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Episode 314 Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to slow down - or even reverse - the ageing process. In a trial of 84 people taking semaglutide, their biological age dropped by 3.1 years on average, with some organs becoming almost 5 years younger. Based on this new research, this finding could make these some of the most impactful…

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The Piri Reis Map: Proof of a Lost Civilization—or Ancient Alien Cartographers? 31:16

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In this episode of Ancient Mysteries , we dive deep into one of the most chilling artifacts of forbidden history—the Piri Reis Map. Drawn in the year fifteen thirteen, this map appears to show the coastline of Antarctica centuries before its discovery—and possibly before it was covered in ice. How could a sixteenth-century Ottoman admiral possess k…

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Denise Gray 8:50

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Raluca Ada Popa 9:48

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LaShanda Korley 10:04

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Sunetra Gupta 9:07

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Eva Goedhart 12:38

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Savannah Garmon 10:23

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Aleisha Amohia 9:46

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Elaine Shi 9:29

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AI wins first gold at maths Olympic games; How mitochondria are linked to sleep; Famous psychology trick works on octopuses too 28:48

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Episode 313 AI has won gold at the world’s hardest maths event. For the first time, AI programs that use entirely natural language like ChatGPT, have used general reasoning to solve incredibly difficult tests at the International Maths Olympiad in Australia. Humans are still in the lead…for now. But could this be a big leap forward in the quest for…

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The Anunnaki Gold Theory: Were Ancient Gods Mining Earth for Resources? 34:16

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Did ancient beings from another world come to Earth not to enlighten—but to extract? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we dig into one of the most provocative and controversial theories in ancient history: the Anunnaki Gold Theory. According to ancient Sumerian texts, gods descended from the sky with one goal—to mine Earth's gold for survival. …

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Scientists test engineered microbes to fight disease; Has 1.5 degrees failed?; New theory why we’ve not found aliens 30:23

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Episode 312 People have been given genetically engineered microbes to prevent a common health condition - and it worked. The gut microbiome is now known to be associated with many health conditions - and in this case, the team managed to treat 9 people who get recurring kidney stones. With the gut’s links to mental health, cancer and more, could en…

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Ancient Sound Technology: Did Lost Vibrations Move Megalithic Stones? 37:12

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Could ancient civilizations have harnessed sound to move massive stones—without wheels, cranes, or modern machines? From Tibetan monk chants to the acoustic anomalies of the Great Pyramid, today’s episode explores the incredible possibility that ancient engineers used vibration and resonance to shape reality itself. Are myths of “levitating stones”…

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How geoengineering could save us from climate disaster; Have we broken mathematics?; Why exercise reduces cancer risk 33:02

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Episode 311 Geoengineering could be the best way to avoid catastrophic climate disaster - but there’s a big catch. In the recent Global Tipping Points Conference in the UK, scientists discussed growing concerns that the AMOC may be on the verge of collapsing. This is a system of ocean currents that plays a crucial role in regulating global climate.…

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Prehistoric Antarctica: Lost Civilization Beneath the Ice? 43:34

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For decades, Antarctica has remained one of the most remote and mysterious places on Earth. But what if the icy continent is hiding more than just snow and rock? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the compelling evidence behind one of history’s most controversial theories—was a prehistoric civilization buried beneath the Antarctic ice…

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The Lost City of Z: Did a Forgotten Civilization Vanish in the Amazon Jungle? 37:23

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Deep within the heart of the Amazon lies a legend that refuses to die. The Lost City of Z has haunted explorers, mystics, and archaeologists for over a century. But could this mythical jungle city have been real? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the truth behind Colonel Percy Fawcett’s doomed expedition, the latest archaeological di…

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First full genome of Ancient Egyptian sequenced; Wild killer whales offer gifts to humans; First demonstration of interstellar navigation 29:31

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Episode 310 An ancient Egyptian's complete genome has been read for the first time. The DNA of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window into the ancient society and hints at surprising genetic connections with Mesopotamia. Based on forensic analysis of the man's skeleton and preserved images of different Egyptian occupations…

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Atlantis Destroyed: Lost Civilization or Ancient Myth? 40:20

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Was Atlantis a real, advanced civilization swallowed by the sea in a single day—or just a philosophical myth? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, Ben Carter examines Plato’s shocking account, geological evidence of global cataclysms, and the possibility that Atlantis represents a forgotten chapter in human history. From the sunken cities of Santo…

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Mice with two dads; perfect your sleep with science; how lizards survived dinosaur-killing asteroid 30:17

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Ep 309 A groundbreaking experiment in reproductive biology has resulted in mice being born from two biological fathers. By fusing sperm and putting them into an emptied egg cell, researchers in China have produced healthy and fertile offspring from two male mice. While it’s early days and the technique requires hundreds of embryos to get results, i…

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The Sumerian King List: Did Ancient Rulers Really Live for Thousands of Years? 38:52

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The Sumerian King List is one of the most mysterious records ever discovered—an ancient document claiming that kings once ruled for tens of thousands of years. Are these impossible reigns myth, metaphor… or memories of something humanity has forgotten? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover what the tablets really say, what mainstream sch…

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Samantha Pezzimenti 7:36

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Ellen Kirkman 9:53

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Katherine Stange 8:55

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First skull of mysterious human ancestor; Decoding whale language; Heatwaves 20x more likely to happen 36:18

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Episode 308 An ancient skull discovered in China has been confirmed to belong to a Denisovan. It’s been tough to study this mysterious human ancestor, as we’ve only ever found a finger and jaw bone - so this new discovery could reshape our understanding of them. After being kept secret for decades, the “dragon man” skull is opening up a new window …

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The Ark of Noah: Ancient Myth or Real Prehistoric Vessel? 41:05

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Could one of the Bible’s most famous stories be rooted in reality? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we investigate the legend of Noah’s Ark—an enormous ship said to survive a world-ending flood. From ancient texts and flood myths to geological evidence and mountain-top anomalies, we uncover the clues that suggest this might be more than just a…

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The Book of Thoth: Lost Magical Text or Ancient Myth? 42:15

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What if a single ancient text held the power to speak with gods, control nature, and unlock the secrets of the universe? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we journey deep into the legend of the Book of Thoth—an elusive manuscript said to be written by the Egyptian god of wisdom himself. Was it real, metaphorical, or part of something even great…

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Is this the first step to cyborg brains? How drones are reshaping warfare forever; New Vera Rubin observatory goes live 31:23

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Episode 307 Using new “ultrasoft” electronics, researchers at Harvard have effectively created tadpole cyborgs. A soft bioelectronic device has been implanted into their brains - one which grows with them as they develop into frogs. This neural implant is a first step in helping us better understand the inner workings of the brain. But could this w…

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The Watchers: Ancient Aliens, Fallen Angels, or Forbidden Truth? 35:17

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Who were The Watchers—and why did ancient texts describe them as beings who descended from the heavens to walk among humans? In this chilling episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the secrets behind these enigmatic entities mentioned in the Book of Enoch, Genesis, and countless global myths. Were they divine messengers, alien overseers, or somet…

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The Hidden Tunnels Beneath the Pyramids: Truth or Forbidden Discovery? 35:41

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Beneath the sands of Giza, buried beneath the mighty pyramids, whispers of sealed shafts, secret chambers, and forbidden tunnels persist. Are these stories remnants of ancient myth—or evidence of a vast underground world purposefully hidden from history? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover suppressed excavations, unexplainable 🔒 Want t…

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The Sphinx Water Erosion Mystery: Is Egypt 9,000 Years Older Than We Think? 33:23

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Could everything we know about Ancient Egypt be wrong? In this gripping episode of Ancient Mysteries, host Ben Carter explores the controversial theory that the Great Sphinx of Giza may be thousands of years older than mainstream history claims. With mysterious signs of water erosion, hidden chambers beneath the monument, and compelling geological …

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$1 trillion of platinum on the moon; how your brain distinguishes between reality and imagination; rise of the hyperworm 25:37

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Episode 306 It’s been discovered that the moon is probably home to $1 trillion worth of platinum. Researchers suggest nearly 6500 of the Moon’s craters were made by asteroids containing commercial quantities of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Does that mean space companies are going to head out on mining missions immine…

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The Ark of the Covenant: Where Did It Go—and What Was It Really? 29:38

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For centuries, the Ark of the Covenant has remained one of history’s most tantalizing enigmas. Said to hold the Ten Commandments and wield supernatural power, this ancient artifact vanished without a trace. Was it hidden beneath the Temple Mount, smuggled to Ethiopia, or destroyed in silence? And was it really just a gold-plated box—or something fa…

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The real threat of AI - ethics, exploitation and the erosion of truth 34:43

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Episode 305 As artificial intelligence grows into more and more aspects of our lives, it seems we’re just at the beginning of the boom. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being pumped into advancing AI capabilities, making it the best funded area in science. But, just like the dot-com revolution, is it a bubble waiting to burst? In this special ep…

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The Egyptian Light Bulb: Did Ancient Egypt Have Electricity? 32:55

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Beneath the Temple of Hathor at Dendera lies a mysterious carving—one that some believe shows an ancient light bulb. Could this be proof that the ancient Egyptians had access to electrical technology thousands of years ago? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we explore the Dendera Light, examine the hieroglyphs, and investigate whether ancient c…

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Are smartphones really causing mental illness in teens?; More evidence of alien life; Digital oak trees 23:24

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Episode 304 It seems the world is on heightened alert about the impact smartphones are having on our children’s brains. But are we right to be worried? Jonathan Haidt’s book the Anxious Generation has played a big role in this debate, with many researchers agreeing smartphones cause harm and action needs to be taken. But is there actually any scien…

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Ancient DNA: Was Humanity Genetically Engineered by Advanced Beings? 27:31

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Could our DNA hold the key to a forgotten truth about our origins? In this mind-bending episode of Ancient Mysteries, host Ben Carter examines the growing body of genetic anomalies, ancient texts, and mythological parallels that suggest humanity may not be a product of random evolution—but the result of intelligent design. From the Sumerian Anunnak…

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Puma Punku: Evidence of Lost Technology or Alien Architects? 27:46

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Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VNl81E9rtlFhXF1Muzdt0, Unlock the secrets of the ancient world’s most mysterious substances. Were the great civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Mesoamerica using psychedelic drugs to speak with the gods? From the blue lotus of the Nile to the soma of the Vedas, and the sacred mushrooms of Mesoameric…