Dolphins are far more than playful ocean swimmers, they’re intelligent, emotional beings with complex social lives and extraordinary cognitive abilities.

In this episode of Did You Know?, we dive into how these fascinating creatures communicate, teach their young, and challenge what we think we know about intelligence in the natural world, offering a powerful reminder that awareness exists far beyond our own species.

The Nag Hammadi texts are one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in religious history, a hidden library of ancient writings unearthed in Egypt in 1945 that expands our understanding of early Christianity and Gnostic thought. Written in the Egyptian language of Coptic and buried for more than 1,500 years, these thirteen leather-bound codices contain over fifty diverse texts, including alternative gospels and mystical writings such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, and the Apocryphon of John.

Unlike the four canonical gospels familiar to most people, many Nag Hammadi texts present different perspectives on spiritual knowledge, the nature of salvation, and the divine, revealing a far more varied early religious landscape than later orthodox histories preserved.

In this episode of Did You Know?, we explore the discovery, contents, and significance of the Nag Hammadi library, why these lost gospels were hidden for centuries, and how their recovery has reshaped scholarly views of early Christian diversity and ancient spirituality.

Beneath our feet lies a hidden network connecting forests, plants, and trees in ways scientists are only beginning to understand.

In this episode of Did You Know?, we explore the fascinating science behind the mycelium network, how fungi communicate across vast distances, why older trees help younger ones survive, and what this hidden world reveals about cooperation, intelligence, and interconnected life on Earth.

It’s a powerful reminder that nature has been building complex systems of communication long before humans ever imagined the internet.

From near-immortal lobsters to octopuses with three hearts, the ocean is filled with creatures that challenge everything we think we know about life.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind these remarkable animals and how they are reshaping what scientists understand about biology, longevity, and the hidden intelligence of the natural world.

The Voynich Manuscript, a 600 year old ancient book, written in an unknown language and filled with bizarre illustrations that don’t match the natural world. Despite centuries of study by linguists, historians, and even modern codebreakers, its meaning remains unknown.

In this episode of Did You Know?, we explore the origins, theories, and why it remains one of history’s greatest unsolved puzzles.

Did you know that the Earth once rang like a bell?

In this episode of Did You Know?, Jody Colvard explores one of the most fascinating moments in modern science, when a massive earthquake caused the entire planet to vibrate, producing measurable tones that echoed for weeks.

This episode invites you to look at Earth not as something static beneath our feet, but as a dynamic, vibrating presence, one that hums, resonates, and responds to great shifts.

A short journey into science, sound, and planetary awareness that will change how you think about the ground beneath you.

Why do scents bring back memories more vividly than anything else?

In this episode, host Jody Colvard uncovers the surprising science behind smell and memory, from the olfactory bulb’s direct connection to the limbic system to the emotional codes we carry throughout life.

Learn why certain scents feel like time travel, why they’re tied to our deepest feelings, and how your brain uses smell to store your most personal memories.

Have you ever felt a sudden wave of goosebumps and wondered where it came from? Maybe it happened during a powerful song, a cold breeze, or an unexpected emotional moment.

In this episode, we explore the surprising science behind goosebumps, an ancient reflex rooted in our evolutionary past that still shows up in modern life. Discover why our bodies react this way, how emotions and the nervous system play a role, and why this small physical response continues to connect us to moments of awe, fear, and meaning.

It’s a tiny reaction with a fascinating story that’s been millions of years in the making.