Scientists found that sound makes fungus grow faster - could music be the key to restoring forests and revolutionizing agriculture?
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Explore the concept of harvesting alcohol from space clouds and the challenges of cosmic distilleries in this intoxicating episode.
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Explore the bizarre world of humans as alien pets, from extraterrestrial vet visits to feral human colonies causing chaos!
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Fungus-powered robots are here! We explore a future where mushrooms control machines and humans must feed their fungal overlords.
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Explore a world where bus-sized nematodes spread diseases, forcing humanity to adapt with worm-proof cities, nematode cowboys, and hamster-ball daredevils in this mind-bending thought experiment.
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Dive into a fascinating exploration of silicon-based life forms, from microscopic bacteria to intelligent glass-boned creatures, swimming in sulfuric acid oceans and breathing acid clouds on distant planets.
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Explore the absurd and hilarious consequences of a world where humans navigate like moths to the irresistible scent of pizza.
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Dive into the bizarre world of parasitic anglerfish mating and join us on a hilarious thought experiment imagining human society built on their unconventional reproductive rituals.
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Explore what it means to live as Schrödinger's Cat, experiencing quantum superposition firsthand in our latest episode.
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"Embark on a thrilling cosmic adventure with Philip and Gaby in 'What The IF?' as we confront the enigmatic denizens of the universe in 'Space Vacuum MONSTERS!'."
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This episode dives into the astounding biology of one of the world's loudest animals by weight - a tiny 12mm fish that screams at 140 decibels during courtship - and imagines a human society with this ear-shattering ability.
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We dive into the absurdist consequences of a world where humans have a genetic mutation that causes constant hunger, leading to an obsession with celery and a drastic shift in society.
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Explore the captivating journey of humanity's potential restart on Earth after an extinction event, delving into the resilience, challenges, and unexpected twists of repopulating the planet.
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Explore the extraordinary world of tardigrades with us and discover how these tiny creatures challenge the very limits of life as we know it.
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Explore the electrifying possibilities of gene transfer as electric eels turn zebrafish into a glowing scientific wonder.
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Uncover the intriguing complexities of mind swapping, as we delve into identity, consciousness, and the potential chaos of swapping minds in a thought-provoking and humorous way.
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Dive into a whimsical exploration of life with micro naps, inspired by chinstrap penguins, in our latest "What The IF" podcast episode!
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Discover the hilariously hazardous world of lethal flatulence with Gaby and Philip on this week's 'What The IF' episode!
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Our newest listener, Suzanne of Brooklyn, USA, asks, "What The IF cars didn't have horns?" Gaby, Matt and Philip imagine the world-changing ramifications of quiet cars and an even quieter planet.
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Gaby, Matt, and Philip explore a world where "survival of the fittest" takes on a whole new muscle-packed meaning, leading to surprising shifts in nature's hierarchy.
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