Seeker Plus

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Seeker+ is your home for deep dives, fun facts, rabbit holes, and more. Join host Julian Huguet as he unapologetically nerds out on the oddball history, astounding science and intriguing future around topics that will make you the smartest person at your next trivia night.

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Seeker Plus episodes:

03.11.2022
Why Venus Is Earth’s Evil Twin
There’s no disputing that Venus is a mysterious hellscape with scorching temperatures, crushing pressures, and a poisonous atmosphere, but it wasn’t always like that. Some theories even suggest Venus was once habitable. So to finally get answers, NASA is developing...
02.18.2022
The "God Particle" Explained
The "God Particle” is a sexy name, but many physicists absolutely hate it. It’s also led people to think that maybe the discovery of the Higgs boson has something to do with the search for God, but it doesn’t. In...
02.04.2022
Why You Think You Might Have ADHD
If you’re online, you may notice that conversations around ADHD are everywhere. You may even be starting to wonder, as you flick from one app to the next, that you yourself may have ADHD. But what exactly is ADHD and...
01.21.2022
Supersonic Flights: Soviet Spies, Sonic Booms, and Aerodynamics
Since the first supersonic flights in the 1940's, we’ve made advances in engines and materials and computers, even having a paying public going supersonic for a few decades too. However, today commercial airplanes are no faster than they were in...
01.03.2022
Archaeology and The Future of Finding Lost Civilizations
Ultimately the goal of archaeology is to find out about historic humans and their lives, but we also need to consider whether we should be digging up ancient people and the objects that once supported their livelihoods in the first...
12.20.2021
How the Metaverse Will Be Built
Constructing a true metaverse is not an easy undertaking. Find out just what it’s going to take to get the technology up and running for a seamless and immersive experience in this episode of Seeker+. Oh, and we'll get into...
12.06.2021
How To Learn Better, According to Science
In this episode of Seeker+, we dig into the neuroscience of how we learn and comb through studies about what can really make us more productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.22.2021
The Past, Present, and Future of the International Space Station
It’s the single most complex construction project in the history of humanity. Find out how the International Space Station was built, what scientific breakthroughs are being made onboard today, and what the plan is for future stations in space! Learn more...
11.10.2021
Inside the OR: Prehistoric Surgery, Separating Twins, and Autonomous Robots
Even though surgeries are super common these days, it’s still pretty incredible that surgeons can cut people open, root around and people leave feeling better. We’ve learned how to remove tumors, fix brains, stitch wounds, and even swap out body...
11.08.2021
Can Science Prove Whether Ghosts Are Real or Not?
Let’s talk about ghosts… and not just because we’re bringing Seeker+ back from the dead. So are ghosts real? I mean a lot of people claim to have seen them, but there’s a lot of proof that these scary appearances...
12.27.2018
Who Decided We Needed Vitamins?
Take your vitamins! A phrase from our parents mouths to our ears since time immemorial. Turns out it’s been a pretty effective message because nearly half of American adults take a vitamin or mineral supplement. But why? Who decided vitamins...
12.20.2018
Stereotypes: The Good, the Bad, and the Truthful
Don’t judge today’s episode by its cover. Why? Because we’re talking the science of stereotypes! Where do stereotypes come from? Why do they exist? And why are they so hard for humans to let go of? We’ve got all that...
12.13.2018
The Violent History and Cyber Future of War
This week we’re charging into the science of WAR! Are humans really prone to violence? When did war first begin on our planet? How have strategies and tactics changed since then? We’ll answer all that and more, in this episode...
12.06.2018
Where Do Dreams Come From?
This week we’re getting dreamy! That’s right, we’re talkin’ the science of dreams, from what dreams really are, to why we have them, to if there’s a way to control them, we’ve got all the sleepy science you’ve been dreaming...
11.29.2018
WTF Are Algorithms Anyway?
In this episode we’re talking about the science of algorithms. Where they came from, what they really are, whether they’re good or EVIL, and much, much more. Links: ‘Breakthrough’ algorithm exponentially faster than any previous one https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180628131104.htm How an ex-YouTube insider investigated its secret...
11.22.2018
Why Do We Drink Alcohol?
The origin of human alcohol consumption is a widely debated topic among many scientists and it is an interesting topic at that. What we really want to know though is, are there actual health benefits from drinking alcohol today? Learn more...
11.15.2018
Your Body On (And Off) Food
You eat food every single day. But what exactly is happening inside your body to give you those essential nutrients? In this episode of Seeker plus, we’ll break down how your body processes food, what happens when you don’t eat,...
11.08.2018
How The Internet Changed The World Forever
Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites have helped spark some of the world's most fascinating revolutions and it doesn't stop there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.01.2018
Why We Don’t Have Real Holograms Yet
This week on Seeker Plus, we’re talking holograms! From who invented them and how, to why we don’t have holodecks, we’re answering all your holographic questions. Read More: The Holographic Principle https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sidebar-the-holographic-p/ How Can You Store a Beam of Light? https://www.explainthatstuff.com/holograms.html The History of Holography https://www.ihma.org/history.aspx ____________________ Follow Trace...
10.25.2018
Why Fear Is Our Most Valuable Trait
When a fear begins to affect your every day livelihood is when one should seek medical help. Luckily Dr. Ali Mattu is here to show us how. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker...
10.18.2018
The Life And Death Of Stars
Stars come from a very precise situation in the universe. What exactly happens to create them? And what happens when they die? ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see the...
10.11.2018
Mosquitoes Suck!
There are vast numbers of viruses and diseases that mosquitoes spread, but what do they spread and what do those viruses do to us exactly? ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us...
10.04.2018
WTF Is Gravity? Scientists Don’t Really Know Either
Gravity is a simple concept, but the “why” and the “how” are magnificently complicated. In today’s episode, we’re digging into all things gravity, from how we discovered it, to what would happen without it, and so, so much more. Read More: Isaac...
09.27.2018
Gold! What Is It Good For?
Gold has more uses than just strictly currency. It's characteristics make it ideal for the medical field, space travel and so much more! ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see...
09.20.2018
Can We Actually Travel Through Time?
With a deep understanding of time and relativity, traveling through time might actually be possible, according to Albert Einstein. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see the world through the...
09.13.2018
What's This Puberty Thing All About?
We all think that puberty begins in our pre-teens and ends in our early adulthood but, the truth is, puberty lasts throughout our lifetime. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguezFollow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seekerAnd, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to...
09.06.2018
Microgravity Makes the ISS a Perfect Lab, Here’s Everything We’re Learning
Today, we’re breaking down all things ISS. Join us in talking to Dr. Mike Roberts from CASIS as we learn about the experiments, animals, and artificial intelligence of the Space Station! ____________________ Sources: ISS: U.S. National Laboratory https://www.iss-casis.org/ What Is Microgravity? https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-microgravity-58.html Space Station...
08.30.2018
Hearing Colors: What It's Like To Have Synesthesia
Host Trace Dominguez interviews musician Kaitlyn Hova, a synesthete who can see specific colors when she hears musical notes. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see the world through the...
08.16.2018
The Periodic Table Of Elements: An Origin Story
From a troubled home life to a lifetime of notoriety and fame in the science world, Dimitri Mendeleev came a long way in his crazy life and gave the world an amazing tool. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter:...
08.09.2018
Let’s Talk About Sex Baby, Let’s Talk About Brain Regions… And Also Robots
Today we're breaking down all things sex. From how it's working in the brain, to what it does to your body, to robots and VR sex- It's gonna be a wild one. (Parents, you've been warned.) Check out Bad Science at...
08.02.2018
How The Universe And Everything In It Formed
It took a long time to get to where we are today and several theories exist as to how we got here in the first place. But which are true? ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on...
07.26.2018
Sharks Are Awesome!
So humans kill over 100 million sharks per year. But why? These creatures are awesome and should be admired for their incredible longevity! ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see...
07.19.2018
The Emergence And Reemergence Of Dinosaurs
Soft tissues, including DNA, of fossils can be preserved but not enough DNA has survived after 65 million years to clone a dinosaur. ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us to see...
07.12.2018
Star Trek Science: Fusion is Happening NOW! Here’s How it Works IRL
The Science of Star Trek is complicated - so we teamed up with our sister pod BAD SCIENCE and brought in a experimental physicist to break it all down! Check out Bad Science at cms.megaphone.fm/channel/bad-science ____________________ Is Warp Drive Real? https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/technology/warp/warp.html How Lasers Work https://lasers.llnl.gov/education/how_lasers_work Why Star...
07.05.2018
The Compromise Of Renewable Energy
In 2014 USA's 99 nuclear reactors produced 798 billion kWh which accounts for over 19% of our total electrical output. So why the bad rap? ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe on YouTube too: http://youtube.com/seeker Seeker inspires us...
06.28.2018
Using Asteroids To Further Humanity
In 2013 NASA introduced an asteroid-capture mission called ARM (Asteroid Redirect Mission) which would bring an asteroid to moon's orbit. ____________________ Sources: The Evolution Of NASA’s Ambitious Asteroid-Capture Mission: https://www.space.com/28963-nasa-asteroid-capture-mission-history.html “NASA's ambitious asteroid-capture mission has changed a lot since the agency officially announced its existence...
06.21.2018
Genetics 101
"Gene" is a general word for a piece of DNA that creates proteins, but what exactly are genes? Why do they matter? ____________________ Sources: DNA can't explain all inherited biological traits, research shows https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150402161751.htm "Characteristics passed between generations are not decided solely by DNA, but...
06.14.2018
In the 1930s Nuclear Energy Fueled the Future… Where is it Now?
This sucker is nuclear, baby! Nuclear energy has been toted by some as the solution to our energy crisis, while others warn of its immense danger. But how did we even discover it? Why aren't we using it more? And...
06.07.2018
The Birth And Death Of Earth's Oceans
Ocean acidification, over-fishing, warming climate and other environmental triggers may spell the next "Great Dying," but are we there yet? ____________________ Sources: Early Accretion Of Water In The Inner Solar System From A Carbonaceous Chondrite-like Source: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/346/6209/623 “Determining the origin of water and the timing...
05.31.2018
What's Up With Sleep
We spend 36 percent of our entire life asleep, but what exactly is happening to your body and brain while snoozing? ____________________ Sources: Do All Creatures Sleep? https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/all-creatures-sleep.htm Do Microbes Sleep? https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/our-modern-plagues/do-microbes-sleep Sleep vs Coma vs Anesthesia https://www.tuck.com/anesthesia/ ____________________ Follow Trace on twitter: http://twitter.com/tracedominguez Follow Seeker on twitter: http://twitter.com/seeker And, subscribe...
05.24.2018
What's Up With The Calendar?
We've all learned it takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate once on its axis but that isn't the whole story at all. There's much more to it. ____________________ Sources: Why Are There 24 Hours In A Day?: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/11/15/3364432.htm “While each country has (in...
05.17.2018
This is Your Brain on Noise... Any Questions?
Noise and sound are not the same thing… Noise is more than just an annoyance, it's messing with our heads, literally. Too much noise can actually affect how we evolve, but just the write amount of noise makes us more...
05.10.2018
The Plan To Evacuate Earth
Earth has shaped the way humans look and behave. How will future generations in space evolve under radiation and little gravity? Sources: How Many People Can Earth Support?: https://www.livescience.com/16493-people-planet-earth-support.html "The power of population is so superior to the power of the Earth to produce...
05.01.2018
BAD SCIENCE: Star Wars: Episode V
We're excited to share the first episode of our new podcast BAD SCIENCE. If you'd like to subscribe, be sure to find the show on Apple Podcasts or find us wherever you discovery and listen to podcasts. Calling all padawans!...
04.28.2018
New Show: Bad Science
Coming May 1st, a new weekly show by Seeker that puts popular films under the microscope, breaking down the science with the help of a comedian and a scientist. Be sure to subscribe and join us next week as we launch...
04.26.2018
Why Is Blood So Important?
Blood is the red liquid that flows through your body and each of us have about 9-12 pints in us. Today we're taking a deep dive into the science of blood: what it's made of, what it does, and why...
04.19.2018
A Battery Is a Dynamic and Crazy Place, And We Ain’t Li-Ion
Today we're diving into everything you’re ever going to need to know about the tiny bricks that power all the devices on (and in) your person. We'll talk about some of the best batteries in the world, the oldest batteries...
04.12.2018
Is Mars Our Only Hope?
The red planet has captured our imaginations since it was first spotted in the sky, but is it really the only hope for human survival? Make sure you gear up, because today, we're diving into everything Mars! ____________________ Sources: Mars Could Have...
04.05.2018
Can Science Help Us Understand Humor?
Today, we find our funny bone. Not literally. Instead, we're going to breakdown the science of humor. We'll cover what happens in our brains when we find something funny, how a sense of humor evolved, what makes something not funny...
03.29.2018
Space: We're Bad At It, Yet We Keep Trying
Today, we’re going to break down the science of humans going to space. We'll cover how we get to space, how astronauts train for it, the dangers of space shuttles, and, of course, the future of space travel! ____________________ Sources: A Brief History...

What's Seeker Plus about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Seeker Plus episodes:

Why Venus Is Earth’s Evil Twin

The "God Particle" Explained

Why You Think You Might Have ADHD

Supersonic Flights: Soviet Spies, Sonic Booms, and Aerodynamics

Archaeology and The Future of Finding Lost Civilizations

How the Metaverse Will Be Built

How To Learn Better, According to Science

The Past, Present, and Future of the International Space Station

Inside the OR: Prehistoric Surgery, Separating Twins, and Autonomous Robots

Can Science Prove Whether Ghosts Are Real or Not?

Who Decided We Needed Vitamins?

Stereotypes: The Good, the Bad, and the Truthful

The Violent History and Cyber Future of War

Where Do Dreams Come From?

WTF Are Algorithms Anyway?

Why Do We Drink Alcohol?

Your Body On (And Off) Food

How The Internet Changed The World Forever

Why We Don’t Have Real Holograms Yet

Why Fear Is Our Most Valuable Trait

The Life And Death Of Stars

Mosquitoes Suck!

WTF Is Gravity? Scientists Don’t Really Know Either

Gold! What Is It Good For?

Can We Actually Travel Through Time?

What's This Puberty Thing All About?

Microgravity Makes the ISS a Perfect Lab, Here’s Everything We’re Learning

Hearing Colors: What It's Like To Have Synesthesia

The Periodic Table Of Elements: An Origin Story

Let’s Talk About Sex Baby, Let’s Talk About Brain Regions… And Also Robots

How The Universe And Everything In It Formed

Sharks Are Awesome!

The Emergence And Reemergence Of Dinosaurs

Star Trek Science: Fusion is Happening NOW! Here’s How it Works IRL

The Compromise Of Renewable Energy

Using Asteroids To Further Humanity

Genetics 101

In the 1930s Nuclear Energy Fueled the Future… Where is it Now?

The Birth And Death Of Earth's Oceans

What's Up With Sleep

What's Up With The Calendar?

This is Your Brain on Noise... Any Questions?

The Plan To Evacuate Earth

BAD SCIENCE: Star Wars: Episode V

New Show: Bad Science

Why Is Blood So Important?

A Battery Is a Dynamic and Crazy Place, And We Ain’t Li-Ion

Is Mars Our Only Hope?

Can Science Help Us Understand Humor?

Space: We're Bad At It, Yet We Keep Trying