podcast

The Rest Is Science

by Goalhanger

Could Sound Make You Levitate?

08.01.2026 • 00:33:35

Imagine: a series of objects floating in midair without magnets, strings or visible supports. With acoustic levitation sound waves alone can suspend d...

Are Magnets The Most Familiar Mystery On Earth?

06.01.2026 • 00:43:59

Deep beneath our feet, churning molten metals create an invisible shield that holds our atmosphere in place and protects all life from the Sun. So...

Unadulterated Dice Nerding

01.01.2026 • 00:37:56

From tiny six sided cubes to oversized polyhedrons with dozens of faces, Michael’s collection of dice is more than just a hobby, it’s a window into pr...

What Day Is It, Really?

30.12.2025 • 00:47:53

What day is it, really? And who decided? What happens to time when we leave the Earth? And when might future humans be counting down to the dawn of a ...

The Smell Of Christmas Is Tree Screams

25.12.2025 • 00:36:26

Each December millions of homes fill with the unmistakable scent of pine. It's sharp, resinous, and strangely comforting, feeling timeless…familiar…sa...

The Reality of Being Santa

23.12.2025 • 00:35:42

Could Santa Clause still exist IF we stripped away the magic? If the ability to bend spacetime was gone? What conditions would Santa need to deliver a...

The Device That Maps The Heavens

18.12.2025 • 00:26:11

Tucked away in old engineering kits and museum drawers is a device whose sweeping motion once captivated mathematicians and designers alike. The e...

Are You REALLY Made Of Stars?

16.12.2025 • 00:36:14

What happens when the universe throws a random curveball at one of the most precise communities on Earth? Cosmic rays high energy particles from deep ...

The Magic Math Trick That Fools Everyone

11.12.2025 • 00:39:21

What makes a simple brain-teaser about two identical swords one of the most deceptively tricky logic puzzles of the last century? And why has this see...

Is Music Getting Worse?

09.12.2025 • 00:44:43

Has music really been getting worse… or is it just shifting in ways we don’t always notice? And why does the soundtrack to your teenage years feel lik...