This Week in Stuff You Should Know (Apr 27 - May 3, 2026)

This week, Stuff You Should Know explores the intersection of human curiosity and the natural world, from whale conservation efforts to the surprising ways we extract resources from trees. The episodes range from practical dental facts to deeper dives into how our brains might actually work, suggesting that understanding "stuff" means looking everywhere—at endangered species, our own bodies, plants, and the mysteries of human consciousness itself.