The Stuff You Should Know Doin’ Science Playlist
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 15 days ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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• Since the age of Descartes, science has put all of its eggs in the basket of determinism, the idea that with accurate enough measurements any aspect of the universe could be predicted. But the universe, it turns out, is not so tidy.
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It's a confusing part of climate change when it seems winter is as cold as ever, but as global temperatures creep ever so slightly higher, a cascade of catastrophic events will almost surely follow. The ball is in humanity's court.
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Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delightful images of our bones.
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You could be forgiven for thinking the story behind elastics was boring. You’d still be wrong, though. The story of what’s holding up your underwear is a global drama, replete with war, industrial espionage, colonialism, destitute inventors – everyth... more
It’s easy to think of people in the distant past as kinda dumb for believing things like that mice could spontaneously generate from old grain. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find there was a sensibility to the odd beliefs that came before s... more
There are a number of theories for how the universe evolved but none are more widely accepted than the Big Bang theory. Learn about the mind-boggling details of the early universe and hear Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about what it will take for us t... more
It evolved over centuries to become the gold standard for conducting scientific inquiry. Yet many people - including some scientists - don't fully understand it. Learn about the basis of how we explore our world in this episode.
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The world's energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world's energy and climate change woes for centuries to come - nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this episo... more
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This show is a science-focused, accessible exploration of a broad range of topics, often blending history, fundamental concepts, and practical takeaways with light humor. Episodes span climate science, the scientific method, physics, biology, and everyday technology, frequently featuring guest perspectives from scientists or journalists to illuminate complex ideas. A hallmark is turning deep topics into engaging conversations—grounding explanations in concrete examples, numbers, and real-world implications while acknowledging uncertainties. The format tends to mix clear explanations with playful banter, making dense material feel approachable for curious listeners who enjoy learning how the world works and why science matters for policy, te... more
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