Best Ice Sheet Podcasts (2025)

Amazing Video Version: https://bit.ly/45VPiTC Since legendary entrepreneur Walt Disney’s untimely death in 1966, there has been a persistent conspiracy theory that says, just before he died, he had himself cryogenically frozen until such time as there was a cure for his cancer. No evidence has ever been produced...until now. Our intrepid co-host, A…

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Ice Sheet Time Machine 31:40

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The US military carved a tiny city into the Greenland ice sheet. What they found, and lost, and found again, and what it tells us about climate change. Guests: Paul Bierman, geoscientist at the University of Vermont and author of When The Ice Is Gone; Richard Alley, geoscientist at the Pennsylvania State University For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Saving The Bees and Healing The Planet! 1:13:27

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BREAKTHROUGH: The commercial application of electromagnetic energy & quantum engineering combined with sacred geometry has arrived! This very special episode of the STC Podcast features the scientific breakthroughs of Brent Knudsen of PUREWAVE™ who is actively, successfully using neodymium magnets, combined with ancient sacred geometry, to bring he…

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Algorithmic Social Media Is Driving New Slang 26:55

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From viral slang such as “skibidi” to the rise of so-called brain rot, linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic, aka the “Etymology Nerd,” and associate editor Allison Parshall, who covers the mind and brain, unpack how social media and algorithms are reshaping the way we communicate. Recommended Reading The Internet Is Making Us Fluent in Algospe…

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Volcanoes and Ash Clouds: The Fiery Breath of Earth Beneath Our Feet 3:40

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Chapters (00:00:00) - The Goiania Disaster: The Most Radiation In HistoryBy Cameron Archer

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The Rain Cycle Unveiled: From Evaporation to Storms in the Planet’s Endless Exhale 2:43

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Chapters (00:00:00) - The Oldest Earthquake Proof Tomb in the WorldBy Cameron Archer

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Deserts in Motion: The Shifting Sands and Winds that Carry Earth’s Silent Whispers 3:33

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Chapters (00:00:00) - China's Chang' e5 Finds Volcanic Activity onBy Cameron Archer

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When Earth’s Breath Falters: What Climate Change Tells Us About Our Planet’s Future 3:35

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Chapters (00:00:00) - New Habitat to Help Humans Live Long Term UnderwaterBy Cameron Archer

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The Atmosphere in Motion: Winds, Clouds, and the Global Dance of Air 2:51

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Chapters (00:00:00) - New study reveals how giant pterosaur Dracula could flyBy Cameron Archer

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From Soil Microbes to Giant Sequoias: The Invisible Web That Keeps Earth Breathing 2:09

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Chapters (00:00:00) - Six Planets Align in the SkyBy Cameron Archer

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Ocean Currents and Hidden Rhythms: The Silent Forces Balancing Heat Across the Globe 2:44

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Chapters (00:00:00) - What Happens If You Fall Into a Whirlpool?By Cameron Archer

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Forests as the Lungs of Our Planet: How Trees Quietly Shape the Climate We Depend On 2:10

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Chapters (00:00:00) - Lake That Drains Into Both the Atlantic and Pacific OceansBy Cameron Archer

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The Role Our Microbiome Plays In Our ‘Gut Feelings’ 13:26

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Scientists are tuning in to a surprising conversation happening inside us—between our gut and our brain. Host Rachel Feltman chats with Maya Kaelberer, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona’s department of physiology, to explore how intestinal cells and microbiomes might be shaping our moods, cravings and mental health in ways we’re o…

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The metabolism myth 30:06

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Recent research — and one surprising season of The Biggest Loser — has scientists wondering whether some of the most basic things they know about metabolism are wrong. Guest: Julia Belluz, author of Food Intelligence For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Kissing Bugs, Koalas and Clues to Life on Mars 9:37

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A paper published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention argues that Chagas disease is now endemic in the U.S. Koalas may finally be spared from a deadly epidemic. Meanwhile NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has uncovered tantalizing clues about potential ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. Hear about all that and more in this week’s …

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The Vagina Voyages 39:36

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Join our friends at The Longest Shortest Time for a deep dive into the misunderstood world of vaginas. We’ll learn about orgasm-chasing royalty, clitoral wingspans, vagina lollipops, wandering wombs, and why we still know so little about the anatomy of half the people on Earth. Guests: Hillary Frank, host, ⁠The Longest Shortest Time⁠; Rachel E. Gro…

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Unpacking the Brain’s Role in Inventing Your Perception 15:37

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Human brains don’t just perceive reality—they invent it. In this episode of Science Quickly, cognitive neuroscientist Daniel Yon speaks with host Rachel Feltman about how perception is an active process of prediction in which the brain constructs theories about the world that can sometimes lead us astray. Drawing from his book A Trick of the Mind, …

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DIS–ASTER! Disneyland Opening Day S**T Show 1:10:48

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Fantastic Video Version: https://youtu.be/soCk-nSTo6I Many Americans don’t know this…but back in 1955, the Disney corporation was only a modestly profitable animation movie company. They had a couple of hits – but that was it. But, then, the founder, Walt Disney, decided to pour all his movie profits into something that had never been done before –…

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How a Tick Bite Can Make You Allergic to Meat 14:09

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A tick bite can trigger a rare allergy to red meat and animal products, forcing major lifestyle changes. Scientist Lee Haines joins host Rachel Feltman to break down what causes alpha-gal syndrome, why it’s spreading and how to spot the signs. Recommended Reading Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bite Is Spreading—And Nearly Half of Doctors Don’t Kno…

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A rabbi and the Lorax walk into a bar... 22:26

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How the bedtime stories we grew up with inspire the stories we tell now. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-fr…

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Marsquakes, Vaccine Politics and Mammoth Microbiomes 9:45

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This week’s roundup dives into Mars’s lumpy mantle, a nasal spray that may help prevent COVID and the growing confusion around vaccine access in the U.S. Plus, researchers link phone use while on the toilet to hemorrhoid risk, uncover ancient mammoth microbiomes and explain why squirrels’ thumbnails matter more than you think. Recommended Reading C…

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Is a little alcohol bad for you? 28:49

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We spoke to two researchers who disagree about the answer to this question. But they do agree about why it's so hard to answer to begin with. Guests: Dylan Scott, senior correspondent at Vox; Kenneth Mukamal, physician and academic researcher at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Timothy Naimi, director of the University of Victoria’s Canadi…

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MEGA Tsunamis and the formation of our World ft. Dr. Dallas Abbot 1:48:32

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Inside the Turmoil at the CDC 14:02

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In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman is joined by associate editor for health and medicine Lauren J. Young to unpack the growing unrest at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following the departure of the agency’s director Susan Monarez. As criticism mounts against Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kenn…

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Hurricane Forecasting 101 13:06

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Meteorologists have made big strides in predicting hurricane paths, but many people still misinterpret the forecast maps. In this episode, senior news editor for sustainability Andrea Thompson joins host Rachel Feltman to unpack what those maps actually show—and why staying informed as a storm evolves is more important than ever. Recommended Readin…

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#060 The Truth About Extraterrestrial Impacts, What ‘Science’ Still Dismisses 1:31:42

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Go to https://expressvpn.com/Randall and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! Shortly after the Firestone Paper was published, rebuttals were published, only months after Firestone. What did these papers have to say? We'll explore Chevrons, Proxies, and more today on Squaring the Circle. Save 40% on Randall's Vantage Plan and view …

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Katrina Was Predicted: Revisiting Warning Signs 20 Years Later 23:24

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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Scientific American revisits the storm’s tragic legacy and the scientific warnings that went unheeded. Senior editor Mark Fischetti shares his experience reporting on the city’s vulnerability years before the levees broke, and our senior Earth and environment editor Andrea Thompson reflec…

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The Deep Sea’s Mysterious Oxygen Source 18:03

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Trillions of potato-sized rocks scattered across the deep ocean floor are rich in metals such as cobalt and copper—making them a target for mining companies eager to fuel the clean-energy transition. But recent research suggests these rocks may also be supporting marine life in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. In this episode, scie…

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Science’s Greatest 180s 8:04

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Science doesn’t always get it right the first time—and that’s part of the journey. In this anniversary episode, we explore how ideas about nerve damage, sustainable materials and alien life have done a full 180. Recommended Reading Celebrating 180 Years of Scientific American 180 Years of Standing Up for Science How Scientists Finally Learned That …