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When you look up at the night sky you’ll see millions of stars spread out through Milky Way galaxy, but how much do we know about them? Explore zodiac constellations, deep space, galactic mysteries, and become a master of the stars with this bite-sized audio collection from Seeker.

Picture this: You’re falling from the top of a building, but just before you hit the ground, you wake up in a cold sweat and realize it was just a dream...or maybe a nightmare. Did that dream mean anything? Why do we have dreams and nightmares in the first place? Dive into this best-of collection from Seeker and explore why we can’t remember our dreams, how blind people dream, the world of sleep hacking and more.

Does smoking weed actually make you lazy? How does THC replace your brain’s neurotransmitters? From the beginnings of where marijuana came from to the future of what a world with legal pot could look like, listen in as Seeker dives in on the fascinating world of marijuana in this short-form audio collection.

Diamonds are forever, right? Well...sort of. From precious minerals to the gold in your electronics, Seeker explores the science of all things diamonds, gold, and more in this new curated collection, available in audio for the first time.

There are more than 200,000 known species in the ocean, but there is thought to be more than two million more that remain undiscovered. Humans have only explored five percent of Earth’s oceans, so what else could be lurking deep beneath the surface? In this bite-sized, curated collection, Seeker dives in to explore the deepest parts of the oceans, how they get polluted, and how scientists discovered a hidden ocean in the most unusual place.

Let’s be honest, we’ve all had a little too much to drink at some point, but why do some people black out and others wake up feeling fine the next day? Listen in to this best of Seeker collection and explore the science of alcohol: Does it have health benefits? Does food taste better when you’re drunk? Is vaping alcohol the future?

Flying cars - the best or worst idea ever? In the ever-changing world of technology and transportation, flying and autonomous cars might not be just a part of futuristic sci-fi movies anymore...they may become available in your lifetime. Listen in as Seeker discusses the future of transportation, the evolution of fuel alternatives, and how close humans are to a self-driving world in this best of collection, available for the first time in audio.

We all remember the "P" word we dreaded hearing about as adolescents...puberty. Sweaty, sticky, and pimply, we all go through puberty at some point in our lives, but why? Listen in as Seeker takes you on a scientific roller coaster ride of all things puberty like acne, hormones, body odor and more in this curated audio collection.

Aliens have been a fascinating topic among humans for hundreds of years, so why haven’t we found them? Or better yet, why haven’t aliens found us yet? Dive into this best of collection from Seeker and explore all things extraterrestrial, from what aliens may look like, sound like, and where they might be living. It may be closer than you think....

Everyone meets the Grim Reaper at some point, so why not learn a little more about it beforehand? There are many ways for life to come to an end, but there may be some you’ve never thought about before: lack of sleep, extreme heat, being...unpopular? Listen in as Seeker breaks down everything about death from how it feels, what is smells like and even the possibility of an afterlife in this curated audio collection.

In a galaxy not so far, far away, Seeker is teaching you about the facts and fiction of science fiction! From light sabers to X-ray vision, elements of everyone’s favorite sci-fi fandoms might not be just works of fiction in the near future. Dive into the world of all things superhero technology, teleportation and more in this best of collection from Seeker, available for the first time in audio.

It seems like dogs have always been man’s best friend, but when did it become official? Explore the world of our favorite furry friends from the beginning when humans started to take wild animals like wolves and give them a place in our homes. In this Seeker collection, you’ll also learn how new dog breeds are created, why dogs can remember smells better than humans, and if your dog really needs that sweater you bought it.

Listen in as Seeker dives in on the fascinating world of psychedelics. From hallucinations, the neurological condition Synesthesia, and the CIA’s secret LSD tests on unsuspecting civilians, to answering weird questions like why we snort things and what makes heroin so deadly. You’ll be seeing sounds and tasting colors by the end of this best of Seeker collection, available for the first time in audio.

Scientific research and data show that the Earth doesn't have much time before climate change becomes irreversible. Listen to how scientists, researchers, and everyday people around the world are creating new methods and inventions to conserve energy, reduce waste and recycle.

Since astronauts first ventured into space in the early 1960s, the human race has been thinking about the bigger picture: Could we ever live in space? Where would we plant our new roots? Explore the ways engineers, researchers, and astrophysicists are pushing our scientific limits every day to get us closer to living on another planet.

Did you know that there is a molecule that may be a key to increasing human lifespans? Learn about this interesting research and more scientific advances powering the future of technology, interstellar exploration, and the human body.

In a race against time, the Apollo program challenged our scientific capabilities and redefined the boundaries of humanity. To celebrate NASA’s 60 years of exploration, Seeker went back in time to relive each Apollo mission. Listen along as Seeker dives into the whole story from its WWII origins to its present day possibilities available for the first time in audio.

Robots have evolved far from the typical metal, shiny, stiff-joint inventions you see in the movies. Dive in to learn all about different types of robots - from tiny ingestible robots that can save your life to autonomous insect robots that will one day swarm the skies.

There are more than 40,000 animals species that are vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered. Conservationists, scientists, and organizations all over the world are exploring ways to help stop these endangered animals from going extinct. Listen in to how lab-grown super corals could save the ocean, an unusual way to save bluefin tuna, how close we are to saving the bees, and more!

What do we really know about dinosaurs? As our knowledge of the prehistoric creatures has evolved, there are quite a few myths, legends, and interesting facts that have come to light. Explore how early civilizations created monsters from dinosaur bones, what experts think dinosaurs really sounded like, and more.