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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 452 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesSciencePhysics | |||

Pharmacist and science communicator Kate Thomas shares how a viral debunking video launched her into the world of online health education. In this episode, we explore the booming "wellness woo" economy and sift through the weeds on why misleading sho... more
***Prof Lucas would like to provide the following clarification in regards to comments relating to prenatal BPA exposure and male autism spectrum disorder: "A positive association between high prenatal BPA exposure and ASD diagnosis was only seen in ... more
I'm joined by Dr. Anna Broinowski - Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Film and Screen Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney - to unpack the rise of deepfakes and synthetic media.
We discuss the emergence of deepfake p... more
Nitrous oxide (better known as "laughing gas") is widely used in medicine as a safe anaesthetic and pain reliever. It's also found in whipped cream canisters and even used in car engines. But Angela Chiew, toxicologist and Associate Professor at UNSW... more
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One of the only podcasts I ever listen to, and for good reason! Carl has all the Lo pics down pat and explains them in very easy-to-understand ways. Would definitely recommend to anyone
I love the STEM podcasts the most. But something here for everybody.
If the audio level could be boosted about 20 dB, we hearing-impaired might learn a lot from this material.
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Guest is good, theme is good. Host is talking too much... It's annoying.
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A prominent focus on scientific inquiry exists throughout various episodes, showcasing an engaging blend of expert discussions and accessible explanations on complex topics. Themes explored include the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and their implications on society, evolving understandings of climate change and its global implications, as well as the intersection of science with everyday life through unique and amusing anecdotes regarding common objects and practices. Notable episodes dive into the realms of astrophysics, misinformation, sustainable practices, and the ethics surrounding AI, making it intellectually stimulating yet approachable for a diverse audience. This combination of depth and humor sets the show apart, a... more
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