The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

When scientists recovered one of the first submarines in history, from the U.S. Civil War, they were stunned at the state of the bodies inside. There were no signs of panic or distress. So how did the sailors on the Hunley really die? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-disappearing-spoon-a-science-history-podcast-with-sam-kean--7430574/support.Check out my new book from National Geographic - 'The Museum of Lost Things', about the greatest lost treasures in history!https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862

In the 1930s, German scientists tried reviving extinct beasts for the Nazis—using sophisticated science that has uncomfortable echoes in certain conservation efforts today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-disappearing-spoon-a-science-history-podcast-with-sam-kean--7430574/support.Check out my new book from National Geographic - 'The Museum of Lost Things', about the greatest lost treasures in history!https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862

Lassoing giraffes? 🦒 Wrasslin’ Rhinos?! 🦏 When new animals were needed for the Berlin Zoo, its keeper went Wild West on them. His exploits were as wild as the Serengeti itself. (Part 1 of 2.)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-disappearing-spoon-a-science-history-podcast-with-sam-kean--7430574/support.Check out my new book from National Geographic - 'The Museum of Lost Things', about the greatest lost treasures in history!https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862

Birds do it. 🦉 Bees do it. 🐝 But do astronauts a thousand miles above the trees do it? 🚀👩‍🚀 Maybe! Everything you need to know about sex in space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-disappearing-spoon-a-science-history-podcast-with-sam-kean--7430574/support.Check out my new book from National Geographic - 'The Museum of Lost Things', about the greatest lost treasures in history!https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862

An audio excerpt from my new book, The Museum of Long Things. Available now!Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code "Spoon" for a great deal: https://elevenreader.ioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-disappearing-spoon-a-science-history-podcast-with-sam-kean--7430574/support.Check out my new book from National Geographic - 'The Museum of Lost Things', about the greatest lost treasures in history!https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862