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Quirks and Quarks

CBC
Climate Change
Boreal Forest
Melting Ice
Paleoecology
Tree Lines
Carbon Cycling
Sea Ice
Tree Growth
Covid-19
Greenland Ice Sheet
White Pine
Earth Day
Biodiversity
Primate Behavior
Brain Fog
Indigenous Knowledge
Serengeti Migration
Paleontology
Magma
Geothermal Energy

CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.

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Latest Episodes

Remembering Jane: a conversation with Jane Goodall on her storied career

Science lost a unique pioneering figure this week. Jane Goodall — primatologist, conservationist and activist — died at the age of 91. In 2002, she visited the Quirks & Quarks ... more

Let’s go, Grue Jays!

New kinds of birds are not usually discovered while browsing Facebook, but an ornithologist spotted something he’d never seen before in a photo, and tracked down the strange bird. Brian Stokes, a PhD candidate at the University ... more

Dust from car tires can be bad for fish — what might it do to us?

As car tires wear, they shed billions of ultrafine particles of rubber that contain a complex mix of chemicals, including one called 6PPD-Quinone that’s been linked to mass die-offs o... more

10 years ago we first saw gravitational waves — what we’ve seen since

In September 2015, LIGO—or Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory—captured the ripples in spacetime produced by the cataclysmic merger of two black holes, from over a... more

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Aleksey Maro
Ph.D. student in Integrative Biology researching chimpanzee behavior and alcohol consumption
University of California Berkeley
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Dr. Petter Törnberg
Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science, researched social media's structural issues
University of Amsterdam
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Dr. Andrey Vedenin
Marine Biologist researching munitions and sea life interactions
Zeckenberg Research Institute
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Dr. Matthew Broschart
Postdoctoral fellow investigating information transfer in the brain
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Dr. Rachel Scholes
Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering
University of British Columbia
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Dr. Wayne Cutfield
Pediatrician and professor of pediatric endocrinology
University of Auckland
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Dr. Terence Capellini
Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology
Harvard University
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Dr. Daniel Oblak
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
University of Calgary
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Dr. Nirosha Murugan
Canada Research Chair and Assistant Professor of Tissue Biophysics
Wilfred Laurier University
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Host

Bob McDonald
Host known for his engaging ability to simplify complex scientific topics and foster profound discussions with expert guests. Bob excels in making science enjoyable and accessible to listeners, encouraging curiosity and understanding.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • An all-time classic

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klartext
    Australia23 days ago
  • Superb!

    Always fascinating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie Lisa
    Canada4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great podcast. Look forward to hearing it each week. Never know what you’re going to get.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig from Wongaling Beach
    Australia5 months ago
  • #1 for science stories, but I find many of them to be boring.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    KevinTranscona
    6 months ago
  • Makes science fun and accessible

    Bob knows how to make the most complex scientific explanation easy to understand. The scientists who are interviewed are all quite amazing, passionate about their work and eager to communicate. And Bob makes them shine, whether they are polished public speakers or this is their first rodeo. What a fantastic show - I always learn something fun, and I always learn something interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeaion
    Canada7 months ago

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There is a noticeable appreciation for the podcast's educational value, with many stating that it cultivates a deeper understanding of various scientific fields while also being entertaining.
A few comments suggest that listeners from various backgrounds, including children and families, find the content relevant and enjoyable for multiple age groups.
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Listeners frequently praise the engaging and accessible manner in which complex scientific topics are presented, often highlighting the exceptional quality of guest interviews and the host's ability to make even intricate concepts understandable.

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Q: What is the BearID Project?
A collaborative effort between scientists and First Nations to track grizzly bears in British Columbia.
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Q: What are the main problems that emerge from social media?
They include echo chambers, attention distribution inequalities, and extreme user dominance.
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Q: How did you study chimpanzee alcohol consumption?
By collecting fruit samples from chimps in the wild and measuring the ethanol content.
Science in Prison and more...
Q: What skills were you hoping to teach the people in prison?
Critical thinking is tremendously important to be able to go through and analyze a situation, utilizing a scientific method that includes questions, hypotheses, and experiments.
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Q: What was your reaction when you saw that first signal of gravitational waves?
Utter disbelief, combined with hope that it could be real, which changed after confirming the signal through extensive checks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quirks and Quarks

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

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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2. Dr. Petter Törnberg
3. Dr. Andrey Vedenin
4. Dr. Matthew Broschart
5. Dr. Rachel Scholes
6. Dr. Wayne Cutfield
7. Dr. Terence Capellini
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