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CrowdScience

BBC World Service
Climate Change
Human Population
Neuroscience
Coastal Erosion
Malaria
Lying
Volcanic Activity
Sound Localization
Mosquitoes
Puerto Rico
Prayer
Child Development
Storytelling
Cognitive Processing
Body Mass Index
Melting Glaciers
Mataranga Māori
Birth Rates
Echolocation
Auditory Science

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

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Can we turn the world’s deserts green? CrowdScience listener Youcef is captivated by the idea of bringing water back to Earth’s driest landscapes. With sea levels rising and huge stretches of land drying out each year, he wonders whether redirecting ... more

When listener Sakura’s husband came home from his morning walk in Cambridgeshire, UK, he told her about a massive rainbow he’d seen. But when he showed her a picture, she didn’t think it was particularly large. So how big is a rainbow really? Are the... more

Tears of joy, tears of sadness, tears of frustration or tears of pain - humans are thought to be the only animals that cry tears of emotion. CrowdScience listener Lizzy wants to know: why do we cry for emotional reasons? What is its evolutionary bene... more

Tsunamis destroy buildings, habitats and danger to everything in its path on land. But how do they affect life under the water? That's what CrowdScience listener Alvyn wants to know, and presenter Anand Jagatia is searching beneath the waves for answ... more

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Recent Guests

Harald Edens
PhD from New Mexico Tech, documented rainbows
New Mexico Tech
Episode: How big is a rainbow?
Philip Laven
Rainbow expert
Episode: How big is a rainbow?
Raymond Lee
Retired professor formerly at the US Naval Academy
US Naval Academy
Episode: How big is a rainbow?
Colin Leonhardt
Aerial photographer
Perth, Australia
Episode: How big is a rainbow?
Ping Wah Li
Assistant Professor at Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Episode: How big is a rainbow?
Marco van Leeuwen
Physicist from the National Particle Physics Laboratory
National Particle Physics Laboratory
Episode: Are atoms immortal?
Matthew McCullough
Theoretical physicist at CERN
Episode: Are atoms immortal?
Betül Kaçar
Astrobiologist from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Episode: Are atoms immortal?
Xuechen Zhang
Ph.D. student on the research team focused on tooth growth
Episode: How are teeth made?

Hosts

Caroline Steel
Presenter known for engaging storytelling and scientific inquiry, addressing listener-submitted questions.
Anand Jagatia
Host known for his inquisitive style and expertise in science communication, often bridging complex topics with listener engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
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    United States6 months ago
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    scratchula
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Love this

    This show supports my weird sciency energy that i cannot find anywhere else as a high schooler. Flies are cool

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    5
    se try hb
    United States10 months ago
  • Absolutely wonderful

    This is my favorite podcast, bar none. It is lighthearted, fun, and yet it covers incredibly interesting and serious scientific topics. I have learned more from this podcast than from all the others I have listened to combined. Keep up the awesome work!!

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Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's lighthearted yet informative approach to complex scientific topics.
Critiques occasionally point to pacing issues, suggesting some episodes may feel slow or overly detailed.
The engaging storytelling style makes learning enjoyable and accessible, especially to those less familiar with science.
The interactive format fosters a sense of community, inviting audience participation in scientific inquiry.

Chart Rankings

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#149
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#72
Canada/Science
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#45
Australia/Science
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#53
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#149
Italy/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How big is a rainbow?
Q: So, how big is a rainbow?
Rainbows have a fixed angular size of about 42 degrees but do not have a specific linear size, meaning they appear large or small based on context.
Why do we cry?
Q: Why do we cry?
Crying serves various functions including emotional regulation, as a social signal, and is influenced by our emotional and physiological states.
Can we record our senses?
Q: What is the future of smell technology in cinema?
There is definitely a future given the renewed interest and investment in sensory experiences, especially in cinema.
Can we record our senses?
Q: What do you think could be done to capture the essence of a specific experience?
We could create a tool with sensors inside to explore textures and make a digital model, although recreating it is still difficult.
Can we record our senses?
Q: Are there any other smells or maybe tastes or I don't know, tactile sensations that you would like to be able to record?
Yes, definitely. We travel a lot with our family to different national parks in the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CrowdScience

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

This podcast captures the curiosity of listeners by addressing a wide array of questions related to life, the Earth, and the universe. Each episode invites experts to explore diverse scientific topics, providing insights into phenomena like rainbows, tsunamis, human emotions like crying, and even the implications of millennia-old technologies. The format is interactive, with listener-submitted queries driving the discussions, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between the audience and scientific exploration. Unique for its blend of humor and deep dives into scientific research, it likely appeals to those who value an inquisitive approach to learning about the world around them.

The episodes often challenge conventional understanding, offe... more

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2. Philip Laven
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4. Colin Leonhardt
5. Ping Wah Li
6. Marco van Leeuwen
7. Matthew McCullough
8. Betül Kaçar

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