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A Little Bit Of Science

A Little Bit Of Science
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From tales of historical idiocracy and scientific genius to weird and wacky cultural phenomena, Dr Rod Lamberts and Dr Will Grant are here to take you on a wild conversational journey, deep diving into the crevices of science, history and culture that you never knew existed.

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Brain-eating amoebas, climate change, economists, and Leonardo da Vinci’s robot lion all collide in this week’s episode. We dig into how warming freshwater is helping dangerous amoebas spread into new places, why these rare but terrifying organisms a... more

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Conspiracy theorists hate uncertainty, a mushroom hot pot in China can apparently summon tiny imaginary people, a bunch of seeds have been sitting underground since the 1800s waiting for their moment and scientists are trying to quantify why words li... more

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Venting might be making you angrier, Neanderthals apparently had a type, and unborn babies are already forming strong opinions about kale. This week we bounce from modern psychology to ancient DNA to fetal facial expressions, with a quick detour into... more

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This week, AI is casually reaching for the nuclear button, a Norwegian scientist has accidentally recreated something that looks a lot like Havana Syndrome, and a brain lesion has turned a marathon runner into an intense foodie. It is a neat little t... more

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Kenneth Payne
Professor of Political Psychology and Strategic Studies at King's College London
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Episode: When AI Chooses Nukes, Norway's Brain Gun, and the Syndrome That Makes You a Foodie

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Will Grant
Co-host and Associate Professor in Science Communication at the Australian National University; longstanding host with expertise in science communication.
Rod Lamberts
Co-host and veteran science communicator; extensive background in science outreach and public engagement.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Do a proper research before you joke about certain people

    I listen to one episode to learn something, but realised you don’t know anything about you did talk about. All you did was making stupid jokes about certain people. If you don’t agree with some since and technology and to not bother researching the facts about it, it’s better to say nothing than the rubbish that comes out of your mouth. I tried to finish the episode but it was hard to do it.

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    1
    an123s
    Australia3 years ago
  • Absolutely awesome!

    Love these guys - this is my go to podcast to listen to while cooking and I have to say they are crackup. Perfect combo of comedy, science and distraction. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SalamiSlice
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • The best!

    Hubby and I love this podcast, I of few things we do agree on!

    Well done fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Firun1
    Australia4 years ago
  • My favourite science podcast

    Hilarious podcast breaking down some of the weirder moments in science history. A household favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dizzyneek
    Australia4 years ago
  • Exceptional

    Ron toilet and William are fantastic. Listen to this if you want to listen to a good kid-friendly pod.

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    5
    Mr excitable
    Australia4 years ago

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Overall, listeners praise the show's humor and ability to make science approachable.
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The experience machine, worst case scenarios and a giant fish
Q: Would you plug into this machine?
No, I don't think I would. I wish I could, but I too would have this authenticity issue.
Is the Laugh Track Truly Dead?
Q: Will laugh tracks ever make a comeback in television?
Rod speculates that due to cyclical trends in entertainment, they might return, especially in avant-garde contexts.
Is the Laugh Track Truly Dead?
Q: Why has the laugh track died out in modern comedies?
Rod suggests the perception of authenticity and a desire for shows with more jokes per minute as key factors.

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Two hosts blend science, history, and culture with playful banter and accessible explanations, covering a wide range from cognitive science and genetics to bizarre animal biology and space-age topics. Episodes often pair meta-analyses, classic experiments, and real-world implications with humor, guest experts, and quirky tangents, yielding a brisk, entertaining learning experience that still leaves room for thoughtful takeaways on how science shapes everyday life. A notable strength is the approachable delivery of complex ideas, the willingness to tackle controversial or unusual subjects, and the way guests and data anchors are used to frame broader conversations about science communication.

What stands out: a consistent focus on making sc... more

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