Tag Archives: comparison

Mount Everest is Getting Taller

Posted on March 11, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. But it didn’t earn that title by coincidence. Even after achieving that superlative, it keeps growing taller today. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him) […]

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Banana strings are gross (and also awesome?)

Posted on March 11, 2025 by agogo22
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The edge of the solar system: the Oort Cloud #space #nasa #astronomy #shorts

Posted on March 4, 2025 by agogo22
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134: Mega MAGA

Posted on February 28, 2025 by agogo22

Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss how the Right went online and stayed there, and the secrets of Succession Season 5 (AKA the Murdoch family lawsuit). Plus, Phil Hammond reveals the latest in the Lucy Letby story and the continuing … Continue reading →

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Permafrost Is Not What You Think It Is

Posted on February 28, 2025 by agogo22

If you’ve ever heard about things like mammoths being found in permafrost, you may have an image in your head of what that looks like. But you might be wrong! So let’s talk about what permafrost really is, why it’s … Continue reading →

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An Incredible Pair Of Natural BlueBees

Posted on February 27, 2025 by agogo22
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How did our naughty bits get their names? | BODY ETYMOLOGY

Posted on February 26, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Let’s discuss the etymology of the body from “head” to “toe”. Join Rob and Jess on an adventure through anatomical word origins. 👅 Why is tongue spelt that way? 🍎 What did we originally call our Adam’s apple? 🍆 … Continue reading →

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How AI is revealing the language of the birds

Posted on February 22, 2025 by agogo22

Researchers have been eavesdropping on an unusual family of crows in Spain, collecting data on hundreds of thousands of different sounds the birds made. Small microphones recorded a variety of soft calls, far quieter than the familiar ‘caws’ people usually … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Stop Fascism with Paul Mason

Posted on February 21, 2025 by agogo22

Journalist and author Paul Mason breaks down 5 ways we can stop fascism and resist the rise of the far right. Order your copy of How To Stop Fascism here: https://amzn.to/3w6jGad The far right is on the rise across the … Continue reading →

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Up and down in space…

Posted on February 21, 2025 by agogo22
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