
CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEarth Sciences | |||

On this week's episode: tracking down a stellar explosion, climate apathy, arctic foxes are key in northern food web, why golf balls lip out of holes and making snake bites less deadly.
On this week's episode: studying a rare visitor to our solar system, eating saturated fats can mess with our internal clocks, holding hands with our 2 million year old ancestors, woodpeckers drill into trees like hammers, and the pros and cons of geo... more
On this week's episode: selling sunlight on demand, rhinos roamed Canada’s Arctic 23 million years ago, making a more precise parachute using kirigami, the winner of this year's prestigious Gerhard Herzberg Gold Medal and uncovering widespread scient... more
On this week's spooktacular episode: Wolves are afraid of the big bad human, methane spewing from Montreal’s largest snow dump, screaming babies make us hot to get our attention, baby pterosaurs died in a torrential storm and mind-controlling parasit... more
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Quirks and Quarks has been broadcasting all of my adult life. It is Always at the cutting edge of new science. Love the variety of topics and less of a political take than podcasts such as Science Friday.
An all-time classic podcast from a radio show that’s been running 40 years now! I’ve been listening to the show since the mid 90s and never tired of it. It’s absolutely incredible and it’s host, Bob, is a master communicator!
Always fascinating!
Great podcast. Look forward to hearing it each week. Never know what you’re going to get.
#1 for science stories, but I find many of them to be boring.
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This podcast is dedicated to making scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience, featuring discussions on a wide range of topics from environmental sciences to evolutionary biology. Episodes often highlight innovative research and feature interviews with experts across various scientific disciplines, focusing on recent studies, discoveries, and intriguing questions posed by listeners. The engaging storytelling and expert insights are paired with a captivating presentation style, making complex scientific ideas relatable and interesting to listeners of all backgrounds. Listeners consistently express a deep appreciation for the ability to learn new things, making this podcast a wonderful resource for anyone passionate ab... more
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Recent guests on Quirks and Quarks include:
1. Dr. Danielle Fraser
2. Dr. Samantha Lawler
3. Dr. David Wishart
4. Dr. Reese Richardson
5. Dr. David Melanson
6. Dr. Peter Douglas
7. Dr. Nicolas Matava
8. Dr. Leanna Zanette
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