Seeker Plus
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.
1
Why Venus Is Earth’s Evil Twin
In this series, we’re going to see why Venus didn’t end up like Earth, why sci-fi once imagined the planet was a paradise, and explain a controversial study suggesting life could exist in the clouds.
30 min
2
The "God Particle" Explained
In this series, we’re going to talk about how scientists even knew to look for the Higgs Boson, how they found it, and what it means for the future of particle physics.
31 min
3
Why You Think You Might Have ADHD
But what exactly is ADHD and how is it diagnosed?
29 min
4
Supersonic Flights: Soviet Spies, Sonic Booms, ...
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.
25 min
5
Archaeology and The Future of Finding Lost Civi...
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 place.
24 min
6
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+.
24 min
7
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.
23 min
8
The Past, Present, and Future of the Internatio...
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!
32 min
9
Inside the OR: Prehistoric Surgery, Separating ...
27 min
10
Can Science Prove Whether Ghosts Are Real or Not?
In this episode, we'll also get into what science actually says about the soul and whether believing in ghosts might be good for you after all.
32 min
11
Who Decided We Needed Vitamins?
Take your vitamins! A phrase from our parents mouths to our ears since time immemorial.
28 min
12
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!
36 min
13
The Violent History and Cyber Future of War
This week we’re charging into the science of WAR! Are humans really prone to violence?
42 min
14
Where Do Dreams Come From?
This week we’re getting dreamy!
34 min
15
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.
31 min
16
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.
43 min
17
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?
27 min
18
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!
41 min
19
Why We Don’t Have Real Holograms Yet
From who invented them and how, to why we don’t have holodecks, we’re answering all your holographic questions.
26 min
20
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.
42 min
21
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?
32 min
22
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?
44 min
23
WTF Is Gravity? Scientists Don’t Really Know Ei...
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.
32 min
24
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!
24 min
25
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.
47 min