The Kuleshov Effect, Part 2

So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon’s beard candy? Find out in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 1/30/2025) (part 1 of 2)See omnystudio ...  Show more

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in the world of film -- but how do these effects work? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind 3-D technology.

Think about the last time you did something you knew was wrong. How did you explain your actions to yourself? All of us tell stories about why we do the things we do. We justify our failures, and come up with plausible explanations for our actions. This week, <a href="https:// ...

What is a photon and how do we know it exists? Particle Physicist Professor Daniel Whiteson explains the photon.

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‏ما تأثير الأفلام علينا؟ سؤال نطرحه ونجيب عليه في هذه الحلقة، ونناقش الأسباب التي تدفعنا لمشاهدة الأفلام والتأثر بها رغم أننا نعلم أنها غير حقيقية. كما نتحدّث عن أنواع هذا التأثير وأشكاله.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.