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ScienceStuff

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.

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8:23

BONUS: How to Stop Procrastinating

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2026/01/30

Is there hope for the eternal procrastinator? Jorge gets some tips for living with procrastination from three expert psychologists. Learn more about our experts' work: procrastinus.com (Dr. Piers Steel) fuschiasirois.com (Dr. Fuschia Sirois) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

Why Do We Procrastinate?

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2026/01/28

We finally got around to it: an episode about procrastination. Why do we do it? Is it really bad? And is there such as a thing as productive procrastination? Jorge talks to three psychologists about the science of putting things off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:03

Why Do We Go Bald?

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2026/01/21

What's the skinny on why we lose our hair? Is it genetic or avoidable? Or do we need to comb over society's stigma about it? Jorge gets to the hairy truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:53

Do Supersenses Exist?

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2026/01/15

Can we hear echoes like bats, or see x-rays like Superman? Believe it or not, scientists think the answer is yes. Jorge talks to three experts involved in extending human senses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:21

The Science of Imagination

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2026/01/07

What's happening in your brain when you're being imaginative? And can it affect your mental health? Jorge talks to two neuroscientists to imagine the possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:09

ScienceStuff Classic: What is a Quantum Computer?

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2025/12/31

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. This episode originally aired March 17, 2025. We will be back with a new episode next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:07

Why Does the Year Have 365 Days in It?

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2025/12/24

Happy New Year! To celebrate, we're digging into the science of the year: Why is it 365 days, is it changing, and will we always celebrate New Year's the same way? Plus, we recap our favorite episodes of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:42

Why Is the North Pole Moving?

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2025/12/17

Santa better pack his bags because the North Pole is on the move. Jorge talks to planetary scientist Matt Siegler to find out what's causing this magnetic shift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:46

BONUS: Can a Dog Talk to a Cat?

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2025/12/12

Jorge catches up with science fiction author Mary Robinette Kowal to learn what her cat and dog have to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:28

Can We Communicate with Animals?

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2025/12/10

Can you chat with your cat? Or dialogue with your dog? Jorge talks to Christina Hunger and Federico Rossano about the global movement to teach pets to talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:19

The Nobel Winning Trick Behind All Your Devices

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2025/12/03

It won the Nobel Prize in 2025, but what is it and what can you do with it? Jorge talks to one of the Nobel Prize winners to get the inside scoop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:08

Is Love an Addiction?

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2025/11/26

Why are we so hooked on love? Jorge and neuroscientist Dwayne Godwin take a deep dive into the loving brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:23

Is It Safe to Edit Your DNA?

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2025/11/19

Want to upgrade yourself and be taller, fitter or smarter? You could do it by editing your genes. But is it safe, or ethical? Jorge talks with two gene experts to get the answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:25

How to Build a Real Lightsaber

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2025/11/12

Wrrraaohhh! Is it possible to make a REAL lightsaber that can glow, cut, and feel solid? Jorge duels with four physicists (or is it physi-Siths?) to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:19

Do Animals Have Consciousness?

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2025/11/05

Is your dog self-aware? Do bees have feelings? Can octopuses dream? Jorge dives into the minds of animals with two sentience experts to figure it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:21

Introducing: Health Stuff

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2025/10/30

Hi, Science Stuff listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Health Stuff! Health Stuff: On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together, they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a

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33:23

Can You Hibernate a Human?

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2025/10/29

Bears, squirrels and birds (oh my!) can do it, but can humans? Jorge explores how this technology could be a game changer for medicine and space travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:12

BONUS: What if we find aliens?

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2025/10/24

In this follow-up mini-episode, Jorge talks to an anthropologist about how humans would react if we ever discover alien life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:43

Where Are All the Aliens?

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2025/10/22

Is there life out there in the cosmos? Jorge talks to scientists about whether we are truly alone in the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:44

How Smart is an Octopus?

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2025/10/15

They are clever and flexible thinkers, but what's the limit of their intelligence? Jorge wraps his arms around this mystery with three cephalopod experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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