Six Degrees of Rumination

Episode 42 - Non-Human people, neonicotinoid-adDICted bees, fake leaves: sh*t just got real

Chimps’ rights come up again, nicotine-like substances add to the mystery of declining bee populations, and we find out a surprising fact about Mt. Everest.  Join Reno, Nina, and producer Mike in their 42nd episode celebrating Earth Day and the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/what-would-happen-if-oxygen-disappeared-for-five-seconds-8925756.html

 

http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/engineers-attack-mt-everests-12ton-poop-problem

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2015/04/21/400393756/how-modern-life-depletes-our-gut-microbes?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150421

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/new-method-of-artificial-photosynthesis-can-turn-waste-co2-into-fuels

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/renewable-energy-officially-just-overtook-fossil-fuels

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/04/22/401536105/buzz-over-bee-health-new-pesticide-studies-rev-up-controversy?sc=17%3Ff%3D1001

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/04/22/401469931/why-do-mosquitoes-like-to-bite-you-best-its-in-your-genes?sc=17%3Ff%3D1001

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/a-judge-just-temporarily-gave-chimpanzees-human-rights-for-the-first-time

 

 

Episode 41 - Earth is going to hell, but the chocolate will be delicious (with special guest Derek Johnson)

Episode 40 - April is for fools.

Episode 39 - Super Rich Sport Flying D*ckheads

Take a moment to celebrate, everyone--penis transplants are no longer a far off dream.  Jokes aside, a 21 year old man, who lost his penis 3 years ago due to a botched ritual circumcision, can now lead a normal sex life.  Also in this episode, find out how your DNA is not completely human, what technology from The Jetsons may be mass produced within 2 years, and whether cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.  Most importantly, however, discover what treasures may be lurking in your lower intestine...

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/doctors-announce-worlds-first-successful-penis-transplant

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/the-raptor-noises-in-jurassic-park-are-mating-tortoises

 

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/almost-150-our-genes-may-have-come-microbes

 

http://www.npr.org/2015/03/21/394089178/why-some-mushrooms-glow-in-the-dark?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thirteenseven&utm_term=artsculture&utm_content=20150321

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-transmitted-energy-wirelessly-across-55-metres

 

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/company-claims-their-flying-car-will-hit-markets-two-years

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-here-s-what-happens-to-your-knuckles-when-you-crack-them

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/03/20/394048236/wireless-sensors-help-scientists-map-staph-spread-inside-hospital?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150321

 

http://www.iflscience.com/environment/precious-poop-scientists-mine-human-feces-valuable-metals-and-rare-elements

 

http://www.randalolson.com/2015/02/03/heres-waldo-computing-the-optimal-search-strategy-for-finding-waldo/

 

Episode 38 - Proof Of Heaven? (With guest Annie Armanino....a third time)

Ponder the 15 answers to things you've always wondered about, learn which myths about psychedelic drugs have been dispelled, and find out why those pesky teens are hiding in your bushes.  Also, debate the mysteries of out of body experiences and hear Nina and Annie rant about a man's suspect dating advice.

http://answers.diply.com/science-rules/answers-to-lifes-questions/89599

 

http://www.iflscience.com/brain/new-studies-fail-find-associations-between-psychedelic-drugs-and-mental-health-problems

 

http://diply.com/science-alert/brain-injury-turns-man-into-mathematical-genius/101693

 

http://www.kcra.com/news/ripon-police-warn-parents-of-teen-assassin-game/31728692?utm_campaign=KCRA3&utm_medium=FBPAGE&utm_source=Social

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/hidden-toxins-found-in-green-all-natural-and-organic-products

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/is-your-smartphone-making-you-stupid

 

http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2015/03/biggest-study-penis-size?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150306&fb_ref=Default&fb_source=message

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-welcome-to-the-deepest-hole-in-the-world

 

http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/harvard-neurosurgeon-confirms-the-afterlife-exists/

 

http://www.girlfriendactivationsystem.com/m/?r=120335014&a=192481&o=5&s1=US&s2=mob&s3=ifls7

 

http://abcnews.go.com/US/seattle-doctor-accused-sexting-surgery/story?id=24072857

 

 

Episode 37 - Go Stem Cell F**k Yourself (with guest Jennavev van Huuskloot)

Join Reno, Nina, and producer Mike with guest podcaster Jennavev van Huuksloot as they discuss how stem cells have changed reproduction, what could happen if you want a new head, and why babies in Iceland may be hardier than babies anywhere.  Oh, and what contributed to the Black Plague in the Middle Ages?  Gerbils.

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/human-head-transplants-could-become-reality-2017

 

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/two-father-babies-could-soon-be-possible-no-egg-donor-required

 

http://qz.com/351821/for-generations-icelandic-babies-have-napped-in-sub-zero-temperatures-outside/

 

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/one-day-green-cemeteries-will-use-corpses-help-trees-grow

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-31125338

 

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/better-beehive-looks-sweet-aspiring-apiarists

 

http://www.iflscience.com/space/supermassive-black-hole-discovered-early-universe

 

http://www.ozy.com/good-sht/this-motorized-skateboard-might-kick-segway-to-the-curb/39009?utm_source=NH&utm_medium=pp&utm_campaign=pp

 

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/machines-master-classic-video-games-without-being-told-rules

 

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/rats-arent-blame-plague-europe-it-was-gerbils#overlay-context=health-and-medicine/new-study-suggests-risks-marijuana-use-have-been-overestimated

 

 

 

Episode 36 - No one can hear you be a smart ass in space.

Want to avoid wrinkles?  You can always stop smiling for 40 years.  No, we're not being sarcastic.  But if we were, just listening to that remark could improve your brain activity--sarcasm is also learned at a young age, and learned better if both parents employ it.  Yet another reason to be sarcastic to children!  Meanwhile, in the world of technology, developers dazzle us again, this time with contact lenses that magnify whatever you look at up to three times the original size.  In the world of science, we learn how to better evaluate the validity of studies, and in the world of space, we learn what to believe and what not to believe.  

But the scariest article?  Robocop might become a reality by next year...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/beauty/woman-avoids-smiling-for-40-years-to-stop-wrinkles/ar-AA9gjgJ

 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-of-sarcasm-yeah-right-25038/?fb_locale=th_TH&no-ist

 

 

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/scientists-develop-telescopic-contact-lenses-can-zoom-3x

 

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/not-all-scientific-studies-are-created-equal-david-h-schwartz

 

http://www.iflscience.com/10-space-myths-we-need-stop-believing

 

 

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/early-2016-robot-cops-patrolling-streets-no/#rMZVbujw3j2VoHUX.01

 

 

 

http://earthweareone.com/the-artificial-womb-is-born-welcome-to-the-world-of-the-matrix/

 

 

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/certain-traits-could-come-our-mothers-bacteria-rather-our-genes

 

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/02/18/387211563/pain-really-is-all-in-your-head-emotion-controls-intensity?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150218

 

 

Episode 35 - 2/4/15 - I Gave a Sh*t.

Find out how to win at rock paper scissors.  That's basically the most important article in this episode.

If, for some reason, that doesn't interest you, also listen in about common scientific misconceptions, how to break habits, and why some people appear more trustworthy than others.  Also included is the effect of psychedelics on tech giants in Silicon Valley, how bees use math, and why selling something you make every day (sometimes more than once a day) to OpenBiome could change your life.

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/poll-results-show-disparity-between-scientists-and-american-public-scientific-issues#

 

http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them

 

http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2015/01/some-faces-just-get-away-with-stuff.html?mid=facebook_nymag

 

http://www.iflscience.com/brain/how-win-rock-paper-scissors

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929074205.htm

 

http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/25/technology/lsd-psychedelics-silicon-valley/

 

http://aperiodical.com/2015/01/apiological-mathematical-speculations-about-bees-part-1-honeycomb-geometry/

 

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/sell-your-poop-13k-year-and-help-worthy-cause

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-scientists-can-t-figure-out-how-this-single-battery-has-lasted-175-years

 

 

Episode 34 - Grimace with Annie Armanino.....again....

A self aware Mario?  3D advertisements that you can't escape?  A bracelet with a touch screen that displays on your forearm?  It's definitely 2015, and more technology is on the way.  But never fear, good old fashioned dream analysis, herbs, and coffee beans are still around, too.  Find out about the horrors that accompany sleep paralysis, how lavender can promote trust between strangers, and the best time of the day to drink your coffee.  Annie Armanino guest stars again, and contributes equally to the purple condom Grimace jokes.

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/computer-scientists-generate-self-aware-mario-can-learn-and-feel

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/huge-ultra-realistic-outdoor-3d-displays-without-glasses-planned-for-next-year

 

http://greenlabel.com/style/cicret-bracelet-touchscreen-for-your-skin/

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/energy-harvesting-discovery-generates-200-times-higher-voltage-to-power-wearables-other-portable-devices

 

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/02/the-challenge-of-marketing-small-condoms/36464/

 

http://m.livescience.com/49457-sleep-paralysis-hallucinations.html

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/lavender-aroma-promotes-trust-between-strangers

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-when-you-should-be-drinking-your-coffee-according-to-science

 

https://yogainternational.com/article/view/scientific-research-how-yoga-works

 

Episode 33: Super Duper Massive Photonic Poop Bombing Knitting Omniprocessor of Love 1/14/15

How would you like a scientific formula for falling in love?  How about a massive processor that turns human waste into drinkable water?  These things aren't far from reach; in fact, they already exist. Have a listen to also learn about ground breaking performance art and how mice are becoming more like us with every lab experiment.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/fashion/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html?_r=1&referrer

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/01/13/376804930/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-but-science-can-help?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150113

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/engineered-human-intestines-function-real-thing-mice

http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2015/01/10/376182321/bill-gates-raises-a-glass-to-and-of-water-made-from-poop?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150110

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/world-first-scientists-observe-dna-shuttling-between-cells-triggering-tumor

http://www.kurzweilai.net/pop-up-fabrication-technique-trumps-3d-printing

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4386419

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/solar-activity-birth-could-influence-our-lifespan

http://www.iflscience.com/space/supermassive-black-hole-merger-unleashes-energy-100-million-supernovae#

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/orangutan-learns-produce-human-calls