Stiff

In this engaging and often humorous exploration, Mary Roach delves into the remarkable role of cadavers in advancing science over the past two thousand years. From testing guillotines and space travel to unraveling historical mysteries, these bodies have contributed significantly to medical breakthroughs like heart transplants and gender reassignment surgery. Roach takes listeners on a journey through various settings, including anatomy labs and human decay research facilities, showcasing the intriguing and often unrecognized contributions of cadavers to our understanding of life and death.