Six Degrees of Rumination

Join Six Degrees and their favorite Sacramentan, Benjamin Abel, as they discuss everything from dolphin attacks to the psychology of lateness.  Also analyzed are the issues of DMT being responsible for near death experiences, the truth about aphrodisiacs, and what would happen if the entire world suddenly went vegetarian.

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/dolphin-dives-boat-breaks-womans-ankles-punches-another-face

 

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/crow-hitches-ride-bald-eagle

 

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/nature/animal-grief/

 

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/06/413691959/knowing-how-doctors-die-can-change-end-of-life-discussions?sc=tw

 

http://www.dailygrail.com/Shamanism/2013/8/Does-DMT-Explain-the-Near-Death-Experience

 

http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/7/8908073/heroin-abuse-deaths-united-states-cdc

 

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/neurons-and-nerve-discovered-sex-organ-male-spiders

 

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/04/417366802/aphrodisiacs-can-spark-sexual-imagination-but-probably-not-libido?sc=17&f=1007

 

http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/6/8899879/giant-robot-duel-megabots-kuratas

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/what-if-the-whole-world-suddenly-went-vegetarian

 

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/psychology-lateness_n_4229057.html

 

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/woman-gets-lost-gives-birth-gets-stung-by-bees-survives-for-three-days-on-applesand-starts-wildfire-10357360.html

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Evi, from the audience of last week's live podcast, for this first article!  Get a new take on the afterlife, hear why "moist" is one of the most disgusting words ever, and discover what new feat might take place in space.  Looking to get married?  3D printers may assist in making that engagement ring.  Also learn whether psychosis and creativity are connected, and what might make a trip from San Francisco to LA faster...

http://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html

 

http://www.iflscience.com/space/55-year-old-mystery-about-dark-side-moon-solved

 

http://www.iflscience.com/space/pornhub-wants-you-help-fund-porn-film-shot-space

 

http://mic.com/articles/120194/moist-makes-us-cringe-here-s-the-actual-science-behind-our-hate

 

http://lover.ly/planning/all/is-this-man-the-most-innovative-engagement-ring-designer-ever/30004/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=read6%2F11%2F15mostinnovativeringdesigner

 

http://www.iflscience.com/technology/elon-musk-and-fastest-train-earth

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-drug-has-been-found-that-fast-tracks-tissue-regeneration

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26925271

 

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/there-genetic-link-between-creativity-and-psychosis

 

http://www.iflscience.com/brain/human-trial-investigating-cannabis-brain-cancer-treatment-set-commence-year-embargoed-11-jun

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/could-hemp-nanosheets-topple-graphene-for-making-the-ideal-supercapacitor

 

 

Robots could be coming for your jobs!  In other news, shocks to the brain previously shown to increase performance on tests have now been proven to diminish IQ scores over time…and diminish racial prejudice.  When should new mothers clamp the umbilical cord?  The difference between seconds and minutes could affect social and fine motor skills. 

Oh, and unplug your lamps.  A new model operates off of pure gravity.

 

 

http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/05/18/407648886/attention-white-collar-workers-the-robots-are-coming-for-your-jobs?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150518

 

http://www.kurzweilai.net/electric-brain-stimulation-decreases-iq-scores-and-racial-prejudice

 

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/05/26/409697568/delayed-umbilical-cord-clamping-may-benefit-children-years-later?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150526

 

http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/scientists-turn-blood-cells-neurons

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/this-awesome-lamp-works-without-batteries-electricity-or-sun

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/19/want-to-experience-the-deep-mystical-sleep-of-our-ancestors-turn-your-lights-off-at-dusk/?postshare=9371432059575716

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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/

 

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