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The Incomplete Shambles Podcast

The Cosmic Shambles Network
Artificial Intelligence
Neurodiversity
AI In Medicine
Climate Change
Bias In AI
Large Hadron Collider
Healthcare
Public Education
Misinformation
CERN
ADHD
Decision Support Tools
Latitude Festival
Dark Matter
Channel 4
Batteries
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Health Misinformation
Exoplanets
Autism

Your feed for all the random podcast episodes from The Cosmic Shambles Network, independent creators of content for the curious. Discussions about all things science and culture usually helmed by Robin Ince and Professor Helen Czerski. From science panels at festivals, to topical discussions and even the occasional resurrection of the hit series Book Shambles, this your new podcast home for Shambl... more

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There are over 6000 confirmed exoplanets and billions more predicted in just our Milky Way galaxy alone. So what types of planets are these, how do we detect them, how are they different from those in our solar system and could any harbour life? Thre... more

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is nearing the end of its life cycle after incredible success highlighted by the discovery of the Higgs Boson. So what’s next? What’s the next big mystery in particle physics that a bigger, more powerful collider cou... more

In today's age of social media algorithms and AI finding accurate and reliable health information online can feel like a losing battle. Someone who has recently published a masters research paper on this is Alanna Smith. Not just a Stanford psycholog... more

We opened up Latitude 2026 on the Thursday night and as Latitude celebrated its twentieth festival, and Shambles celebrated its twentieth year at Latitude, we took a look back at some of the biggest scientific discoveries of that time. Robin Ince is ... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Wakeford
Dr. Hannah Wakeford, University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026
Larissa Palethorpe
Dr. Larissa Palethorpe, University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026
Matthew Bothwell
Dr. Matthew J. Bodwell?
University of Cambridge/Observatory?
Episode: Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026
Clara Nellist
Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Episode: Beyond the LHC - The Future of Particle Physics - Latitude 2026
Jon Butterworth
Professor at University College London
University College London
Episode: Beyond the LHC - The Future of Particle Physics - Latitude 2026
Alanna Smith
Basketball player and psychology researcher
Dallas Wings, Stanford University (psychology)
Episode: Tackling the Rise of Health Misinformation feat. Alanna Smith and Suzi Gage
Suzi Gage
Epidemiologist and author
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Camilla Pang
Autism and ADHD researcher and author
Independent researcher/author
Episode: Experts Review 'The Great ADHD Myth?'
Gina Rippon
Cognitive neuroscientist and author
University of the West of England
Episode: Experts Review 'The Great ADHD Myth?'

Host

Helen Czerski
Science communicator and panel host; associated with university and science media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • I was looking for something like this! They're interested and informed, bring in the expertise, but never with a narrow, blinkered focus. Expansive, inspiring, funny and interesting.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    obbbject...
    5 years ago
  • Excellent Science Podcast

    Presented by professionals you can trust and who make understanding very complex fields of science much more digestible and lighthearted. There you go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuitarPK
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A gem

    Absolutely great. The interactive nature of this show and accessibility to scientists is first rate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astrogirl779
    Australia6 years ago
  • A nice Sunday ritual for weird times

    I love tuning in to the live Q&As on Sunday afternoons, but it’s great to have this feed so I can catch up on the audio the next week if I miss the live show. I always always learn something new and I’ve found lots of exciting scientists to follow online from all the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ogrehan
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A show for real fans

    This show is a breath of fresh air. I should know, I'm a true fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The truest of fans
    Australia6 years ago

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Many listeners discover new scientists to follow thanks to guest variety and on-stage demos.
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The show is described as a friendly, enthusiastic space for science fans and curious learners.

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Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026
Q: What does the next decade look like for exoplanet science, given missions like PLATO, ARIEL, and the Habitable Worlds Observatory?
The guests foresee a huge expansion in discovery and atmospheric characterization, with thousands more planets detected, a push to map atmospheres across diverse worlds, and long-term goals like direct Earth-like planet characterization from future observatories.
Planets Beyond Our Own - Latitude 2026
Q: To what extent is there a global collaboration on all of these insights, or is it still siloed by nation?
The panelists emphasize that exoplanet work is massively global, involving collaborations across the US, Europe, Australia, Japan, Africa, and Antarctica, with large teams coordinating across borders to analyze data.
Tackling the Rise of Health Misinformation feat. Alanna Smith and Suzi Gage
Q: Give me the abstract.
The abstract outlines a study asking whether gullibility mediates the relationship between positive affect and susceptibility to health misinformation, finding that positive mood increases openness to information while gullibility is not a strong mediator, and noting that more research is needed to unpack the multiple factors at play.
20 Years of Scientific Discovery - Latitude 2026
Q: What do you think will be the most transformative discovery in the next 20 years?
Predictions varied, including advances in understanding dark matter, more practical fusion energy, and better forecasting of volcanic eruptions using AI-driven analysis, all built on improving technologies and collaborative, cross-disciplinary work.
Climate Change at Sea - Latitude 2025
Q: Who's doing the psychology research that should be in parallel with all the geophysics?
There are social scientists studying the various non-scientific aspects of climate change.

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A science-forward talk show that threads lively festival panels and conversation-led discussions with leading researchers and science communicators. Episodes span topics from battery technology and energy storage to climate, ocean science, neurodiversity, dark matter, and AI ethics, often featuring on-stage demonstrations, Q&As, and accessible explanations of complex ideas. The tone tends toward curious, hopeful, and conversational, with a mix of expert insight and broad engagement that appeals to curious listeners who enjoy seeing researchers translate ideas for a general audience. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, live interaction, and a consistent emphasis on making big ideas approachable and entertaining for a broad audienc... more

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