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CrowdScience

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Climate Change
Evolution
Psychology
Neuroscience
Genetics
Earth
Cognitive Neuroscience
Shipping Containers
Moon
Port Of Rotterdam
Cycling
Twins
Identity
Tears
Culture
Aging
Atoms
Memory
Fuel Efficiency
Wine

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

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Latest Episodes

Many plants need pollen from another plant of the same species in order to reproduce, but they don’t have legs so they can’t simply walk around looking for a mate.

As a result, many of them rely on animals to transfer pollen from one plant to anoth... more

β€œWhat separates humans from animals, is an interest in the past”. That’s a 900-year-old quote from a textbook that Nigerian listener Taiwo came across, and he wrote to CrowdScience to ask if modern science would agree.

Most of us spend time thinkin... more

CrowdScience listener Rachel uses Bluetooth headphones on her cycle to work, seamlessly playing music from her phone without using wires. But how does this technology send information through the air?

To find out, Rachel and presenter Caroline Stee... more

CrowdScience listener Haruka has been making origami cranes out of paper since she was a child. Creating one out of a cloth napkin, however, was a next-level challenge. It gave her a new appreciation of paper’s excellent foldability, and made her won... more

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Recent Guests

Freyja Olafsdottir
Assistant professor of neuroscience
Radboud University Nijmegen
Episode: Do animals care about the past?
Gema Martin-Ordas
Psychologist specializing in animal cognition
University of Stirling
Episode: Do animals care about the past?
Jaap Haartsen
Inventor of Bluetooth
Bluetooth invention team
Episode: How does Bluetooth work?
William Webb
telecoms expert
Independent telecoms expert
Episode: How does Bluetooth work?
Bettina Almasi
Biologist, Swiss Ornithological Institute
Swiss Ornithological Institute
Episode: How does Bluetooth work?
Damien Farine
Ecologist, Bluetooth Low Energy researcher
Australian National University
Episode: How does Bluetooth work?
Toshiko Kurata
Origami teacher guiding folding demonstrations
Origami instructor
Episode: Why does paper fold so well?
Bill Sampson
Professor of Materials at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Why does paper fold so well?
Tomohiro Tachi
Professor at University of Tokyo researching origami and geometry
University of Tokyo
Episode: Why does paper fold so well?

Hosts

Caroline Steel
Host of CrowdScience
Anand Jagatia
Host of CrowdScience

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Best of all 🀍

    I listen to the podcast every night and you can never get tired of it. Absolutely amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bonnie.wit
    France4 months ago
  • Great science!

    Quirky, informative, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roac Sth Australia
    Australia4 months ago
  • Always worth my time

    I've enjoyed this podcast since the first episode and the last one was one of the best. These episodes usually deal with a topic that occurrs to me as "jee, I've always wondered about that".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunedin@1
    United States6 months ago
  • Crowd science

    Crowd science is a great podcast for all ages. I sometimes listen to it with my kids and they love it too. The presenters are really nice and sometimes funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frubduvs
    United Kingdom6 months ago
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Listeners Say

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Audience feedback often praises the friendly, thoughtful hosts and engaging storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics and the clear explanations.
The show is informative, entertaining, and accessible, with guests from around the world.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#110
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Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#43
Canada/Science
Spotify
#48
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#241
Germany/Science

Talking Points

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Do plants have personalities?
Q: What are the core traits that define a plant's personality, and how do you assess them?
The guests explain that plant personality emerges from a suite of traits such as early maturation, drought tolerance, disease resistance, taste, and yield, which are assessed through morphological descriptors and genetic variation.
Do plants have personalities?
Q: Could you introduce yourself and your work for our listeners?
Dr. Bisa describes leading the Plant Genetic Diversity Division at the national gene bank, focusing on profiling crops through morphology and genetics to understand their 'personality' traits.
Why does paper fold so well?
Q: Why is paper folding irreversible, or why does paper fold so well?
Folding permanently damages some hydrogen bonds and breaks some fibres, creating irreversible creases that act like hinges, while the remaining fibres still provide enough bonding to keep the sheet together and allow controlled deformation.
Do animals care about the past?
Q: My question to CrowdScience is, do animals care about the past?
Experts suggest there is strong evidence that animals remember past events and use that memory to influence present and future behavior, but whether this equates to conscious reflection on the past is not proven.
Why can't I recognise faces?
Q: Is it normal to struggle to recognize faces as we age?
Experts explain that aging can affect face recognition due to changes in brain regions and their connectivity, leading to perceptual deficits; while aging increases difficulty for some, people can rely on compensatory strategies to cope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CrowdScience

What is CrowdScience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A curious, globally minded science show that answers listener questions by bringing in researchers and practitioners from diverse fields. Episodes span biology, ecology, climate science, psychology, neuroscience, and physics, often mixing on-the-ground reporting, live demonstrations, and expert explanations to unpack complex topics for a general audience. Noteworthy traits include a hands-on, interview-heavy format with ample opportunities for audience questions and a commitment to balancing rigorous science with accessible storytelling, making it suitable for listeners who enjoy practical explanations of how science affects everyday life.

Overall, the show seems to attract thoughtful, knowledge-hungry listeners who value credible expertis... more

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2. Gema Martin-Ordas
3. Jaap Haartsen
4. William Webb
5. Bettina Almasi
6. Damien Farine
7. Toshiko Kurata
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