Episodes

  • Meat-Shroom!
    Apr 4 2026

    CRISPR-engineered fungi that grow 88% faster and use 70% less land than chicken farming? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle break down the science of mycoprotein — and make the case for "Meat-shroom."

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    16 mins
  • Beware: The Drop Croc!
    Mar 21 2026

    Before Australia had modern crocs, ancient "drop crocs" climbed trees and ambushed prey from the canopy. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack a 55-million-year-old eggshell discovery that rewrites the story of these forgotten predators.

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    17 mins
  • Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse
    Mar 7 2026

    A massive star dims—then science uncovers a hidden culprit. Could Betelgeuse’s strange behavior be caused by a companion star racing through its atmosphere? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack the shockwaves, dimming, and supernova future.

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    15 mins
  • Heavy Metal Wildlife Control
    Feb 21 2026

    Can blasting AC/DC from drones stop wolves mid-hunt? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack a bold USDA experiment using sound, AI, and thermal tech to protect cattle—raising bigger questions about conservation, coexistence, and whether technology can truly reshape wild behavior.

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    16 mins
  • 4 Cups a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
    Dec 13 2025

    Can coffee really help you live longer and protect your liver? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down studies linking 3–4 cups a day to better health—and ask what really counts when it comes to longevity, lifestyle, and your daily brew.

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    12 mins
  • This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission
    Nov 30 2025

    Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000.

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    1 min
  • From Curse to Cure: King Tut’s Cancer-Curing Toxic Fungus
    Nov 29 2025

    A deadly tomb fungus may cure cancer. Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how Aspergillus flavus, once blamed for the “mummy’s curse,” could hold the key to fighting leukemia.

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    14 mins
  • Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim
    Nov 15 2025

    Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t.

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    38 mins