{"podcast":{"title":"The Rest Is Science","slug":"the-rest-is-science-7587315","podcast_index_feed_id":7587315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT6907573392","website_url":"https://www.goalhanger.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d68e376-bbe6-11f0-9c0a-3f76ef8f3285/image/f8f5780dd5dd75e83e158902c3830f1a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":71,"summary":"Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:22:06.711332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315"},"episode":{"title":"Why We Cry Out In Pain","slug":"why-we-cry-out-in-pain","published_at":"2026-03-12T00:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/why-we-cry-out-in-pain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT4449884587.mp3?updated=1773402453","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT4449884587.mp3?updated=1773402453","summary":"Have you stubbed your toe and shouted an unrepeatable word? Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle were two of the greatest minds in humanity. Did their egos and competition with one another hold them back or drive them onto huge breakthroughs? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the bizarre neurology of vocalised pain, revealing how a good yelp actually acts as a biological off-switch for suffering and unearth if Newton was the biggest crybaby in science. Plus, Hannah gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her brand-new series exploring the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking ⁠here⁠.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley Video & Social: Bex Tyrrell Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Head Of Digital: Samuel Oakley Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Have you stubbed your toe and shouted an unrepeatable word? Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle were two of the greatest minds in humanity. Did their egos and c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3329,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-science-7587315/episodes/why-we-cry-out-in-pain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/why-we-cry-out-in-pain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}