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Trace Elements (formerly Seeker+) is your home for deep dives, fun facts, absurd questions, rabbit holes, and explorations of things you never thought you needed to know.

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Why Venus Is Earth’s Evil Twin

There’s no disputing that Venus is a mysterious hellscape with scorching temperatures, crushing pressures, and a poisonous atmosphere, but it wasn’t always like that. Some theories even suggest Venus was once habitable. So to finally get answers, NASA is developing two missions to explore 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...

Mar 11, 202231 minEp. 10

The "God Particle" Explained

The "God Particle” is a sexy name, but many physicists absolutely hate it. It’s also led people to think that maybe the discovery of the Higgs boson has something to do with the search for God, but it doesn’t. 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. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, w...

Feb 18, 202232 minEp. 9

Why You Think You Might Have ADHD

If you’re online, you may notice that conversations around ADHD are everywhere. You may even be starting to wonder, as you flick from one app to the next, that you yourself may have ADHD. But what exactly is ADHD and how is it diagnosed? Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to ...

Feb 04, 202230 minEp. 8

Supersonic Flights: Soviet Spies, Sonic Booms, and Aerodynamics

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. However, today commercial airplanes are no faster than they were in the 1960s. So when will the public go supersonic again? Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can ...

Jan 21, 202226 minEp. 7

Archaeology and The Future of Finding Lost Civilizations

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. And what will the future of the field look like with recent technology break-throughs? All this and more in this episode of Seeker+. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest...

Jan 03, 202224 minEp. 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+. Oh, and we'll get into whether or not the metaverse is going to be a good thing or cause more problems than it's worth. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science re...

Dec 20, 202124 minEp. 5

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. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Dec 06, 202124 minEp. 4

The Past, Present, and Future of the International Space Station

It’s the single most complex construction project in the history of humanity. 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! Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click h...

Nov 22, 202132 minEp. 3

Inside the OR: Prehistoric Surgery, Separating Twins, and Autonomous Robots

Even though surgeries are super common these days, it’s still pretty incredible that surgeons can cut people open, root around and people leave feeling better. We’ve learned how to remove tumors, fix brains, stitch wounds, and even swap out body parts. Learn about some of medicine's craziest and most impressive surgeries and find out what the future of surgery will look like with autonomous robots, predictive modeling, and more. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Juli...

Nov 10, 202128 minEp. 2

Can Science Prove Whether Ghosts Are Real or Not?

Let’s talk about ghosts… and not just because we’re bringing Seeker+ back from the dead. So are ghosts real? I mean a lot of people claim to have seen them, but there’s a lot of proof that these scary appearances are more likely to be tricks being played by the brain. 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. Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace ...

Nov 08, 202132 minEp. 1

Who Decided We Needed Vitamins?

Take your vitamins! A phrase from our parents mouths to our ears since time immemorial. Turns out it’s been a pretty effective message because nearly half of American adults take a vitamin or mineral supplement. But why? Who decided vitamins were important? What kind of vitamins do you actually need to survive? And are they all they’re cracked up to be? 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest,...

Dec 27, 201828 minEp. 13

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! Where do stereotypes come from? Why do they exist? And why are they so hard for humans to let go of? We’ve got all that and more. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here...

Dec 20, 201837 minEp. 33

The Violent History and Cyber Future of War

This week we’re charging into the science of WAR! Are humans really prone to violence? When did war first begin on our planet? How have strategies and tactics changed since then? We’ll answer all that and more, in this episode about war. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or...

Dec 13, 201843 minEp. 32

Where Do Dreams Come From?

This week we’re getting dreamy! That’s right, we’re talkin’ the science of dreams, from what dreams really are, to why we have them, to if there’s a way to control them, we’ve got all the sleepy science you’ve been dreaming of. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click her...

Dec 06, 201834 minEp. 31

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. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨...

Nov 29, 201832 minEp. 12

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. What we really want to know though is, are there actual health benefits from drinking alcohol today? 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click he...

Nov 22, 201844 minEp. 30

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? In this episode of, we break down how your body processes food, what happens when you don’t eat, and whether it’s possible to ditch food all together and rely on something else for nutrients. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science...

Nov 15, 201828 minEp. 29

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! 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 ______...

Nov 08, 201842 minEp. 28

Why We Don’t Have Real Holograms Yet

This week on, we’re talking holograms! From who invented them and how, to why we don’t have holodecks, we’re answering all your holographic questions. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨�...

Nov 01, 201826 minEp. 11

Why Fear Is Our Most Valuable Trait

When Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," I wonder if he knew he was being scientifically accurate? 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. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. ...

Oct 25, 201843 minEp. 27

The Life And Death Of Stars

Stars make everything, but what makes stars? Stars come from a very precise situation in the universe. What exactly happens to create them? And what happens when they die? 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-s...

Oct 18, 201832 minEp. 26

Mosquitoes Suck!

Can we just get rid of them already? 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? 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/fr...

Oct 11, 201844 minEp. 25

WTF Is Gravity? Scientists Don’t Really Know Either

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. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click he...

Oct 04, 201833 minEp. 10

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! 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 __________...

Sep 27, 201824 minEp. 24

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. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 ________________...

Sep 20, 201847 minEp. 23

What's This Puberty Thing All About?

Puberty never ends. Yes, the horrors are real. We all think that puberty begins in our pre-teens and ends in our early adulthood but, the truth is, puberty lasts throughout our lifetime. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurd...

Sep 13, 201826 minEp. 22

Microgravity Makes the ISS a Perfect Lab, Here’s Everything We’re Learning

There's been a permanent human presence in space since 2000… what are they DOING up there? Today, we’re breaking down all things ISS. Join us in talking to Dr. Mike Roberts from CASIS as we learn about the experiments, animals, and artificial intelligence of the Space Station! 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. F...

Sep 06, 201834 minEp. 9

Hearing Colors: What It's Like To Have Synesthesia

Host Trace Dominguez interviews musician Kaitlyn Hova, a synesthete who can see specific colors when she hears musical notes. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-seekerplus 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 ____________________ ...

Aug 30, 201817 minEp. 21

The Periodic Table Of Elements: An Origin Story

From a troubled home life to a lifetime of notoriety and fame in the science world, Dimitri Mendeleev came a long way in his crazy life and gave the world an amazing tool. 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurdshow.com/from-s...

Aug 16, 201822 minEp. 20

Let’s Talk About Sex Baby, Let’s Talk About Brain Regions… And Also Robots

Today we're breaking down all things sex. From how it's working in the brain, to what it does to your body, to robots and VR sex- It's gonna be a wild one. (Parents, you've been warned.) 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Listen to our new podcast That's Absurd Please Elaborate where Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez answer your strangest, wackiest, most ridiculous questions with as much science research as they can muster. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or click here to listen now! https://link.thatsabsurd...

Aug 09, 201832 minEp. 8
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