With a deep understanding of time and relativity, traveling through time might actually be possible, according to Albert Einstein.____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

We all think that puberty begins in our pre-teens and ends in our early adulthood but, the truth is, puberty lasts throughout our lifetime.____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

Today, we’re breaking down all things ISS. Join us in talking to Dr. Mike Roberts from CASIS as we learn about the experiments, animals, and artificial intelligence of the Space Station!____________________Sources:ISS: U.S. National Laboratory https://www.iss-casis.org/ What Is Microgravity?https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-microgravity-58.html  Space Station Research Experimentshttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments_category/...

Host Trace Dominguez interviews musician Kaitlyn Hova, a synesthete who can see specific colors when she hears musical notes.____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

From a troubled home life to a lifetime of notoriety and fame in the science world, Dimitri Mendeleev came a long way in his crazy life and gave the world an amazing tool.____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker...

Today we're breaking down all things sex. From how it's working in the brain, to what it does to your body, to robots and VR sex- It's gonna be a wild one. (Parents, you've been warned.)Check out Bad Science at cms.megaphone.fm/channel/bad-science____________________The Future of Sex: How Intimacy is Transforminghttps://futurism.com/the-future-of-sex-how-intimacy-is-transforming/ The Brain: Where Does Sex Live in the Brain? From Top to...

It took a long time to get to where we are today and several theories exist as to how we got here in the first place. But which are true?____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

So humans kill over 100 million sharks per year. But why? These creatures are awesome and should be admired for their incredible longevity!____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

Soft tissues, including DNA, of fossils can be preserved but not enough DNA has survived after 65 million years to clone a dinosaur.____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

The Science of Star Trek is complicated - so we teamed up with our sister pod BAD SCIENCE and brought in a experimental physicist to break it all down!Check out Bad Science at cms.megaphone.fm/channel/bad-science____________________Is Warp Drive Real?https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/technology/warp/warp.htmlHow Lasers Workhttps://lasers.llnl.gov/education/how_lasers_workWhy Star Trek Phasers Don’t Exist...

In 2014 USA's 99 nuclear reactors produced 798 billion kWh which accounts for over 19% of our total electrical output. So why the bad rap?____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seekerSeeker inspires us to see the world through the lens of science and evokes a sense of curiosity, optimism and adventure.Visit the Seeker website for more science...

In 2013 NASA introduced an asteroid-capture mission called ARM (Asteroid Redirect Mission) which would bring an asteroid to moon's orbit.____________________Sources:The Evolution Of NASA’s Ambitious Asteroid-Capture Mission:https://www.space.com/28963-nasa-asteroid-capture-mission-history.html“NASA's ambitious asteroid-capture mission has changed a lot since the agency officially announced its existence less than two years ago. The original plan, which was revealed in April 2013, called for...

"Gene" is a general word for a piece of DNA that creates proteins, but what exactly are genes? Why do they matter?____________________Sources:DNA can't explain all inherited biological traits, research showshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150402161751.htm"Characteristics passed between generations are not decided solely by DNA, but can be brought about by other material in cells, new research shows. Scientists studied proteins found in cells, known as histones, which are not...

This sucker is nuclear, baby! Nuclear energy has been toted by some as the solution to our energy crisis, while others warn of its immense danger. But how did we even discover it? Why aren't we using it more? And what's the real deal with radiation, really? In this episode with Trace Dominguez, and special guest Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl), we explore all things nuclear. ____________________Sources:Introduction: The Nuclear...

Ocean acidification, over-fishing, warming climate and other environmental triggers may spell the next "Great Dying," but are we there yet?____________________Sources:Early Accretion Of Water In The Inner Solar System From A Carbonaceous Chondrite-like Source:http://science.sciencemag.org/content/346/6209/623“Determining the origin of water and the timing of its accretion within the inner solar system is important for understanding the dynamics of planet formation."Dehydration Melting At The...

We spend 36 percent of our entire life asleep, but what exactly is happening to your body and brain while snoozing?____________________Sources:Do All Creatures Sleep?https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/all-creatures-sleep.htmDo Microbes Sleep?https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/our-modern-plagues/do-microbes-sleepSleep vs Coma vs Anesthesia https://www.tuck.com/anesthesia/____________________Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter:...

We've all learned it takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate once on its axis but that isn't the whole story at all. There's much more to it.____________________Sources:Why Are There 24 Hours In A Day?:http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/11/15/3364432.htm“While each country has (in broad terms) historically had distinct measurements for distance, weights etc the method of splitting the day into 24 hours, one hour into 60 mins and one minute into 60 seconds seems to be the only one in...

Noise and sound are not the same thing… Noise is more than just an annoyance, it's messing with our heads, literally. Too much noise can actually affect how we evolve, but just the write amount of noise makes us more productive! In this episode with Trace Dominguez, and special guest Mike Rugnetta (Reasonably Sound, CrashCourse) explores how exactly noise impacts our lives. ____________________Sources:How Sound Shaped The Evolution Of Your...

Earth has shaped the way humans look and behave. How will future generations in space evolve under radiation and little gravity?Sources:How Many People Can Earth Support?:https://www.livescience.com/16493-people-planet-earth-support.html"The power of population is so superior to the power of the Earth to produce subsistence for man, that premature death must in some shape or other visit the human race."AFTER EARTH: WHY, WHERE, HOW, AND WHEN WE MIGHT LEAVE OUR HOME...

We're excited to share the first episode of our new podcast BAD SCIENCE. If you'd like to subscribe, be sure to find the show on Apple Podcasts or find us wherever you discovery and listen to podcasts. Calling all padawans! For Bad Science: Episode I, Ethan sits down with Reggie Watts for an epic conversation with Emily Manor-Chapman, a NASA Systems Engineer, to break down the science of STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.We learn about gas giants like Bespin, the body warmth of...

Coming May 1st, a new weekly show by Seeker that puts popular films under the microscope, breaking down the science with the help of a comedian and a scientist.Be sure to subscribe and join us next week as we launch our first episode with Reggie Watts, dissecting Star Wars with a Nasa Systems Engineer. Find it on iTunes or listen here.

Blood is the red liquid that flows through your body and each of us have about 9-12 pints in us. Today we're taking a deep dive into the science of blood: what it's made of, what it does, and why it's so bloody important.____________________Sources:Blood Facts And Statisticshttps://www.redcrossblood.org/content/redcrossblood/en/donate-blood/how-to-donate/how-blood-donations-help/blood-needs-blood-supply.html Researchers closer to being able to change blood types...

Today we're diving into everything you’re ever going to need to know about the tiny bricks that power all the devices on (and in) your person.  We'll talk about some of the best batteries in the world, the oldest batteries ever found, what batteries actually are (they’re not what you think), and we even have a special guest to talk about the atomic movement of batteries!We're digging deep into the physics and chemistry, design and possible future of these ubiquitous pieces of modern...

The red planet has captured our imaginations since it was first spotted in the sky, but is it really the only hope for human survival? Make sure you gear up, because today, we're diving into everything Mars! ____________________Sources:Mars Could Have Supported Life, NASA Sayshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/science/space/mars-could-have-supported-life-nasa-says.html?_r=0 Why Thousands Of People Are Willing To Die On...

Today, we find our funny bone. Not literally. Instead, we're going to breakdown the science of humor.  We'll cover what happens in our brains when we find something funny, how a sense of humor evolved, what makes something not funny at all, and even if we can teach robots and A.I. to be funny!____________________Sources:The Biology Of Humor: In Search Of The Cerebral Funny Bonehttp://discovermagazine.com/2002/may/featbiologyIs there a scientific formula for...