For 400 years, people reported eerie blue lights dancing over marshes, which science often dismissed as folklore. Now, a stunning new paper from Stanford scientists proves the lights were real. The cause is stranger than any ghost story and connects...
For over a century, sailors used oil to survive deadly storms. When deployed properly, oil could create what mariners called a “charmed circle” of relative calm around a ship in rough seas. This wasn’t folklore—it was standard...
🎙️ Show Notes When OpenAI’s Sam Altman claimed each ChatGPT query uses just 1/15th of a teaspoon of water, it sparked a heated debate about AI’s environmental impact. We brought ChatGPT, Claude, and Google’s Gemini into the studio...
This is your official teaser for Season 7 of The Outfall. From wildfire crises to nanobubbles and Cold War secrets, this season uncovers the hidden forces shaping the world beneath our feet. Full episodes begin June 6—subscribe now and get ready to...
This five-minute water short reveals the crucial but little-known role water plays in protecting the Space Shuttle during launches. Discover the untold story of how NASA engineers ingeniously used water and clever engineering to avert a catastrophic...
Ever stumble across something so intriguing that it sparks a whole new avenue of questions? Get ready to be surprised as The Outfall dives into the obscure rabbit holes and unique backstories hidden in plain sight all around us. From high-stakes...
Today, we have turned a Waffle House conversation with Mike Caston into our classic 5-minute water short. For those familiar with Mike Caston, you’d know encapsulating his insights in just five minutes feels ambitious. Widely recognized in...
Today, we’ve got a five-minute water short to share with you about hot springs, geothermal energy, and how I paid money to bathe in wastewater.
We have been working hard developing and collecting stories for the past few months, and next week we’re bringing you a brand new season of The Outfall. Season 5.
Thank you for your continued support. The first episode drops Friday, May 5.
We are excited to announce our book club pick for this year. We wondered what a book club announcement would sound like if it were a movie trailer. We are excited to have Chelsea Wald, author of Pipe Dreams, join us in December to answer our...