Into the Unknown

Into the Unknown

Venturing into the unknown — from ancient ruins to modern frontiers.

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July 6, 2025 38 mins

In this episode, we talk about how the octopus became one of Earth’s most fascinating examples of alien-like intelligence. We explore how this remarkable cephalopod lost its shell millions of years ago, traded armor for adaptability, and evolved a distributed nervous system that lets its arms and skin think and see. We examine its powerful camouflage tools, its lightning-fast reaction times, its playful problem-solving, and its rol...

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In this episode, we unravel the hidden story behind the world’s rarest blood type, Rh-null—sometimes called golden blood—and the people whose lives depend on it. We explore how our blood groups work, why a simple mix of antigens can mean life or death, and how a tiny network of donors keeps this fragile system alive. You’ll hear about the science that makes blood transfusions safe, the quiet sacrifices of people who can never ...

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