Thank you to Blinkist for supporting PBS. For more information and trial go to http://www.blinkist.com/OkayToBeSmart. “In Our Nature” is a NEW special limited series on It’s Okay To Be Smart! We’re on PATREON! Join the community ►► https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!For some, ghost stories are entertainment. For others, they become something more.For Jerry Paulley, the paranormal wasn’t just about the unexplained—it became a way through some of life’s hardest moments. As the voice behind Hillbilly Horror Stories, he’s spent years sharing encounters that blur the line between fear and fascination. But behind those stories is a much more personal journey.In his book From Hell to High Water, Jerry opens up about trauma, loss,

In today's episode, we have our very own director Helmut Hillebrand! He chats to us about the history of how the institute was created (you can follow along here: https://hifmb.de/institute/history/). We also talk about how he became HIFMB's director on top of (!!) being the Professor for Plankton Ecology at the University of Oldenburg. Take it away, Helmut!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Some paranormal investigators go looking for answers. Others find themselves noticed by something on the other side.In this episode of The Grave Talks, we journey into the experiences of author and paranormal investigator Alex Matsuo, whose encounters with the unknown go far beyond typical investigations. From moments that brought her face-to-face with her own mortality to unexpected communications from beyond, Alex shares what it’s like to live at the

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOThe idea of spirit guides is simple—but the questions around it aren’t. Are they something everyone has… or something only a few ever connect with?For Jen Jons, spirit guides are a consistent presence—something that can be understood, recognized, and, in some cases, communicated with. But what exactly are they?Through conversation, the focus turns to how these guides are described, the role they’re believed to play, and the ways people say they make

In which the gradual increase and modification of the human skull and brain are carefully examined, alongside the peculiar loss of bodily hair and the disappearance of the tail, all considered through the lens of natural selection and functional adaptation. It is further observed that despite man's apparent physical weaknesses, his intellectual faculties and social qualities have collectively ensured his survival and advancement amid the struggles of existence.

Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains _ Dr. Matthew MacDougall

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOTowering over Colfax, Washington, St. Ignatius Hospital stands as a silent witness to more than a century of human suffering, care, and unanswered questions.Built in 1893 as the first hospital in Whitman County, the building once represented hope and healing. Today, it’s known for something far more unsettling. Visitors and investigators report doors slamming on their own, footsteps racing through empty corridors, and the disturbing sensation of unseen

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Towering over Colfax, Washington, St. Ignatius Hospital stands as a silent witness to more than a century of human suffering, care, and unanswered questions.Built in 1893 as the first hospital in Whitman County, the building once represented hope and healing. Today, it’s known for something far more unsettling. Visitors and investigators report doors slamming on their own, footsteps racing through empty corridors, and the disturbing sensation of unseen figures

About a year after her great-grandmother passed away, strange things began happening in her bedroom at night.At first, they were easy to dismiss—an unexplained knock, a creaking floorboard, the usual noises of a house settling after dark. Then the dog started reacting to something no one else could see. Night after night, he would leave the bed, stare toward the doorway, and bark as though someone were standing just beyond it.Whatever had captured his attention seemed determined not to be

Matt, Katie, and EJ tackle the latest in weird news, talking vampire burials, and drilling into Noah's Ark. Plus, we examine ghost-repelling potions, the weird history of a lake monster video, and the unofficial beverage of Bigfoot researchers. Archeologists analyze a vampire burial found in Poland https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/21/science/vampire-burial-young-woman-poland Filmmakers studying viral Champ

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOIn this episode of The Grave Talks, we sit down with Patty Henderson, Ricky Henderson, and Kris Herazo of Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations for an in-depth conversation about what modern ghost hunting really looks like. Using advanced investigative equipment and a methodical approach, Whispering Souls blends technology with experience to document unexplained activity in some of the most active locations they’ve encountered.What sets this team

The series returns as the Overshoot Conference enters its second edition. Conference chairs Carl-Friedrich Schleussner (IIASA) and Deliang Chen (Tsinghua University) introduce the Beijing conference, taking place 24–25 November 2026 at Tsinghua University and co-organised by Tsinghua and IIASA.Since the first edition at IIASA in 2025, temporarily exceeding 1.5°C has moved from a scenario to a likely reality. The Beijing edition builds on that foundation. The program also opens new ground, with

“In Our Nature” is a NEW special limited series on It’s Okay To Be Smart! SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal rules of life that tie together Earth’s living systems. In episode 1, we travel from Africa’s Serengeti plains to the nearly

In this episode of Reclamation Radio, Bill Gowdy of SLR Consulting sits down with us to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of sand and gravel reclamation. Drawing on decades of experience in the aggregate industry, Bill shares insights on adaptive reclamation planning, progressive reclamation, biodiversity, and how former gravel pits can be transformed into thriving parks, lakes, golf courses, and other community assets.

For generations, the same family has lived beside a cabin built on land they have owned since 1836. One night, two boys camping nearby saw a child’s face watching them from an upstairs window—one positioned far too high for any child to reach.His great-grandmother knew exactly who they had seen. Her little sister used to climb onto a dresser to look through that window.She died when she was six.He kept the story away from the younger children, determined not to frighten them or influence their

Every day, 27 million kids ride 500,000 school buses—the largest transit system in America. And yet, this 80-year-old relic is stuck in the past: buses are late, routes are inefficient, and parents have no clue where the bus is or when it’s coming. Ritu Narayan, founder and CEO of Zum, decided to fix it. All of it.With real-time tracking, smarter routes, and electric buses, Zum has modernized student transportation for 4,000 schools, including the school districts of Los Angeles, San

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!In this episode of The Grave Talks, we sit down with Patty Henderson, Ricky Henderson, and Kris Herazo of Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations for an in-depth conversation about what modern ghost hunting really looks like. Using advanced investigative equipment and a methodical approach, Whispering Souls blends technology with experience to document unexplained activity in some of the most active locations they’ve encountered.What sets this team apart is

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!The idea of spirit guides is simple—but the questions around it aren’t. Are they something everyone has… or something only a few ever connect with?For Jen Jons, spirit guides are a consistent presence—something that can be understood, recognized, and, in some cases, communicated with. But what exactly are they?Through conversation, the focus turns to how these guides are described, the role they’re believed to play, and the ways people say they make themselves

Susy Bastille is an independent researcher of the elusive and often maligned pukwudgie (that diminutive forest dwelling humanoid, and trickster, of Wampanoag folklore). Born and raised in CT, Susy's focus has been in the rich history of strange and spooky occurrences in New England.Her research into pukwudgies led her to delve into the mystery of the Bridgewater triangle, one of New England’s most infamous high strangeness areas. The area has phenomena including numerous ghost sightings, bigfoot,