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Episode 74: Environmentalism, ft For What It's Earth
Emma from For What It's Earth joins in for a chat about the state of protected species, using super powers for good, and what's up with fences? Find more from FWIE, and all our other Stimulus Network shows, at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd
2020-12-07
27 min
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Episode 73: The 2020 Ig Nobel Prizes
The Ig Nobel Prizes return! This years celebration of radical research includes an alligator on helium, the science of sounds driving you wild, and what not to do with frozen poo. All in a days work for Improbable Research. Donate to the Ig Nobel Prizes at https://www.improbable.com/donate/ Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd
2020-09-20
29 min
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Listen to more at Eurekanerd.com, or find us on Twitter @EurekaNerdCast More sciencey shows available through The Stimulus Network : http://stimulus.network
2020-08-09
00 min
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Episode 72: Interview with Dr Lambourne
Following our previous episode, Dr Lambourne agreed to speak with us and discuss the fertility crisis, migration, and our thoughts on his book. Honestly, this went much more civilly than I think either of us expected. Make sure you listen to the previous episode to understand why we're talking about porn, population health and how stimulating Henry Cavill is. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd
2020-08-01
47 min
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Episode 71: Fertility crisis and the mystery of Dr Lambourne
Who is Dr AC Lambourne? Is the fertility crisis in The Lancet real? Is porn and pet ownership really to blame for population collapse? Some strange science news in this episode, including discussion of how to avoid being lied to with science. If you have any information about Dr Lambourne or Broad Horizons publishing, or were approached like we were, please contact us via email or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/eurekanerdcast) Read more at The Lancet: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0140673620306772 The BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53409521 Find more from the Stimulus Podcast...
2020-07-17
38 min
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Episode 70: Doing Good
Some groundbreaking science on the virtue of volunteering, the style of science, and the knackering of knees. What do you mean all of this is obvious and makes total sense? Of course it does. That's science. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/wxQZqzvpTgmtN874SNlZDw
2020-07-05
21 min
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Listen to Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?
https://play.acast.com/s/whyarentyouadoctoryet Find all episodes of Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet at www.whynotadoc.com , and through social media on www.twitter.com/whynotadoc Donate to Changing Mindsets based out of the Malcolm X Centre in Bristol : https://www.gofundme.com/f/brisblm-for-changing-mindsets Donations for bail funds, links to petitions and resources for protests and education : blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
2020-06-07
20 min
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Episode 69: Securing Smart Devices
Prof Martin Swany from Indiana University joins us to follow up on security concerns for Internet of Things devices. Tl;dr - install your updates. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/E34FWEoaTMaioLU53p1Y9g
2020-05-24
23 min
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Episode 68: Digital assistants and privacy controls
Joining us this week is Dr Hannah Little, talking about privacy controls and concerns with smart devices. If you have an Alexa, you may wanna turn it off for this one... Follow Hannah on twitter: @Hanachronism Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/vZA6-Ee_Tn66y1iYtEvhRw
2020-05-10
33 min
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Episode 67: The Joys of Socialising, Innovating and Quantum Computing
Lockdown continues, but we've got some good news to tickle the bits of your brains where the feelings live, including valid social strategies and picking fights with physicists. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/guoW3ghfSKydllszB9TbxQ
2020-04-26
25 min
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Episode 66: You're Right
In this episode, we've got a whole bunch of scientific news which, maybe like us, you could have sworn you already knew? But now, with numbers to back you up! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/H3Qlxz34SeCfMib8sv6Shg
2020-04-12
24 min
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Episode 65: Not Talking About Coronavirus
In which we try very hard to not talk about the only thing everyone is talking about. Also, we launch a Patreon. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/LUxWk0qkSPGaIiHZ7bVX8w
2020-03-29
26 min
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Episode 64: Bees, Brains and Good Boys
It's an animal extravaganza this episode, with the waggling sense of bees behinds, the ethics of almond farming and 14,000 doggos. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/s6BZk0OQT9e2nEbFJZ9obA
2020-03-15
27 min
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Episode 63: Feelings, Dinosaurs and Neurodivergence
A very special episode this week, all about feelings - In your head, in your heart, and in your gut. Maybe in your kidneys? You tell us. Also, spoilers for the John Wick franchise. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/rHhvka4LQOilz6PoRIC-pw
2020-02-28
32 min
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Episode 62: Fungus Facts ft Jen Parrilli
We are very happy to be joined by Jen Parrilli from the FungiTown podcast to talk through the latest mushroom news. This episode may be a tough listen for any fungi-phobes among you. It was hard for Will, and he's the host. Find Jen at http://fungitownpod.home.blog , and on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest as @fungitownpod Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support...
2020-02-09
31 min
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Episode 61: Performing arts, performing experiments
We're back! Here's all the science news you've been missing out on - Art, head injury, and tubas. Lovely. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/epkeIzfMS6ir34f-ZAAsJQ
2020-01-29
32 min
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Episode 60: Harvest Festival
Never mind the technical issues, here's a celebration of all things autumnal, with a harvest of fresh science news on fruit, veg, cheese and knees. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/Na6HsJ-SRiWTPU_-pT5AOw
2019-10-27
27 min
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Episode 59: You're Wrong
This episode is all about things you're wrong about, we're wrong about, and the world at large should probably take a second look at. If only there was some structured method to examining what we thought we knew... Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oy8esnR0SVu6xld_8...
2019-10-13
29 min
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Episode 58: Hot Science Semester
It's back to school time, and we are back with the science to see you safely through your school/college/university/teaching times. Lab safety, attention spans, and grown-up spending habits. Plus, weird beetle genitals. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oqV31RoFRim-Xiw6frQ5EA
2019-09-25
39 min
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Episode 57: The 2019 Ig Nobel Prizes
We're back, and what better way to return than the annual celebration of improbable science, the Ig Nobel Prizes! Wombat poo, clicker training, automatic babywashers and more! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.improbable.com/ig-about/the-2019-winners/
2019-09-15
26 min
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Episode 56: Birds, Brains and Space Age
It's time for our summer break, so here's some cool science facts to help you beat the heat. Like penguins. And now, apparently quasars. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/tbfj0HhbTfKA4wezfOPK6Q
2019-06-23
26 min
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Episode 55: Trusting technology and fighting fake news
We've got more tasty science morsels for you this episode, and they even sound good. You can trust us on that, we're not a terrifying toy or part of a secret cyberwar unit. We're having way too much fun for that. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/PghIWwrkS6...
2019-06-09
31 min
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Episode 54: Paranormal Research ft. The Spooktator
In this episode we welcome Hayley Stevens from The Spooktator to talk us through some of the latest research on the belief, psychology and social role of paranormal experiences. For more from Hayley, head to www.spooktator.co.uk, and find more shows from The Stimulus Network at http://stimulus.network. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/tWHT4AVgSXK_6...
2019-05-26
29 min
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Episode 53: vs Archeology
We had so much fun talking about historic tattoo tools in Episode 52, why not dig into to some more archeology? I think that's how archeology works... So here's the newest news on ancient history and people of the past. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/P1QNBCWnQjiJwuz5Rnkbmw
2019-05-12
20 min
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Episode 52: Tattoo Ink and Insects
If you have ink in your skin, we've got science for you. If you want insectile robots to rule the skies, we also have science for you. Also some questions, but first things first. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ewGG9Eu3SUun8ZXwG-YgtQ
2019-04-28
21 min
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Episode 51: vs Maths
Maths outreach expert Dr Katie Steckles joins us for this episode, talking about maths in nature, in the classroom and in economics. Maths - quite important, turns out. Keep up with Katie on Twitter - @stecks Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/BCbd2Xh2SYm4uaLydcWimQ
2019-04-14
43 min
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Episode 50: Back in time
Happy daylight savings! The clocks are going forwards, but we're going back in time with our anniversary special - a retrospective of some of our favourite stories, and some special updates. Thanks for listening! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/1Q1gGl2eSw--n71WDlQgKQ
2019-03-31
27 min
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Episode 49: Stop Smoking
Seriously - stop smoking. It'll take a lot of willpower, but we believe in you! Plus, there's a lot of smoking cessation support devices to make that easier. Maybe do your research before making the switch, though... or let us do the research for you. You're welcome. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/1B4x7hstR06iUbTIRjWKBA
2019-03-17
19 min
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Episode 48: Plastic pollution
Plastic is getting a pretty bad rap right now, but there's still some good to be done with it, like... treating chronic conditions and recycling it into new materials and energy. So, that's nice. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/COZEs3zwSb65mCO1Isj1jQ
2019-03-03
22 min
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Episode 47: Sounds and Space
In a super-sonic special, we're sounding off about sound - where it is and where it isn't. Hint: It's not in space, but don't let that stop you. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ibcp0FJtRqy_pvfD5DobMw
2019-02-17
14 min
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Episode 46: Sharks, Sex and Stand Up Comedy
These are a few of our favourite things. Well, we appreciate sharks from a safe distance, endorse shark science from a safe distance, and encourage safe sex. We're a responsible podcast. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/TxkE7So6S6a9clCY1bySXg
2019-02-03
27 min
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Episode 45: Emotions, Ancient Urns and the Alexander Technique
We're back! Welcome to 2019, where we will we be acknowledging our feelings, taking care of our posture, and inhaling suspensions of genetic material to cure chronic lung diseases. Thems so good resolutions, if you ask me... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/bvXAQMUrTlqR8jwLjkbKjQ
2019-01-20
27 min
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Episode 44: Climate Change
2018 has been a year for the history books. All years are, that's how history works, but 2018? Really takes the biscuit. This episode isn't all doom and gloom. The first half is, mostly, but then we get to the important part - fixing the problem with local action, cooperation, and immediately investing in saving the world. Join us in doing that. Thanks. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This...
2018-12-09
16 min
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Episode 43: Business psychology, communications and achieving your goals!
Business psychology can make your meetings more productive, improve communication across the team and with the community, and help you hack your goals. Useful stuff. Also, cyclists are a fluid now, FYI. Science says so. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/BgBwwHGZSHKqbqZ8ZouYNw
2018-11-25
28 min
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Episode 42: Spiders, Psychology and Cities
In this episode we've gotta lotta brain-learnings for ya, like how the US Army are predicting peoples behaviour, how Vegas casinos trap gamblers in risky behaviour and how to cure/give someone arachnophobia. Psychology may or may not be for supervillains... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/nyoHMEiZSwOnU9z9cvAUiw
2018-11-11
29 min
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Episode 41: Halloween Spooktacular
We were working in the lab late one night when our eyes beheld an eerie sight - Vampire bats, brain-controlling parasites and the entire plot of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein... Spooky, right? Happy Halloween. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/o5E25YeaSX2K29uv2PkUow
2018-10-28
37 min
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Episode 40: Business genius, finding fake news, and robot judgement
We've got an education in economics, we've got the morality of an artificial intelligence, we've got... facial hair? Sounds like our halloween costumes are sorted. But first, science! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/OLuq2pV8SFCs1uIQTx70UQ
2018-10-14
28 min
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Episode 39: Conspiracy, social media and science communication
Confronting conspiracy theories, Facebook advertising opportunities, tweeting about science to scientists and encouraging robots towards collective action: we're living in the future now, folks. Better bring some science with you. Also, this episode was recorded before the big revelations that Facebook had been misusing personal information for advertising, and whatever Elon Musk has done now, though in retrospect - what is surprising about that, or anything anymore? Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi...
2018-09-30
28 min
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Episode 38: The 2018 Ig Nobel Prizes
Welcome, one and all, to The Ig Nobel Prizes - for science that makes you laugh, then makes you think. We've got rollercoasters, swearing in Spanish, auto-butts, tumescence, wine, cannibals and more! Whoever said science was boring has not spent an evening at the opera with Improbable Research... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This weeks reading list: http://www.improbable.com/ig/winners/
2018-09-16
30 min
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Episode 37: Back To School Science
Summer may be over, but the science never stops. We've got some spicy-hot stories for you on how to learn, how to teach, how to have the best time and be your best selves. Easy. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This weeks reading list: http://bit.ly/EN-37Links
2018-08-26
32 min
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Episode 36: Summer Science Spectacular!
It seems like everyone in every institute press office is winding down for their summer holidays, which means it's time to clear out the piles of press releases in a mad dash for the beach. Who's going to be mad enough to plough through all this research and find the best, worst and weirdest bits anyway? Ahem. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/hnWQEKg9SHK6GqvxIqPVcQ
2018-05-27
32 min
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Episode 35: vs Sharks ft Melissa Cristina Márquez
In episode 32, we talked about whales and how big they can get. Y'know what else lives in the water and can get real big? Well, lots of things, but let's start with sharks. Melissa is the founder of the Fins United Initiative, and knows sharks inside and out, quite literally. So, join us for a chat about shark biology, their ecology and human psychology at the water's edge. Find Melissa at https://twitter.com/mcmsharksxx, and The Fins United Initiative at finsunited.co.nz . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and...
2018-05-13
28 min
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Episode 34: Sounding scientific, smiles and smooth moves
Gather round, one and all, for some top performance tricks for any aspiring science communicators, youtubers, podcasters, performers, Pint of Science types... Just about anyone who has information they want someone else to hear. Like us! Also, we talk Dino Crisis. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ReEkQ-RYQBqLrSRsjWij1Q
2018-04-29
32 min
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Episode 33: Lemurs and Chickens and Whales! Oh my!
There's nothing the internet loves more than heartwarming animal content, so come cosy up with the latest news about optimistic chickens, friendly lemurs and cultured whales. Internet gold. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/yx15onukR3mKkvoQhLIpPA
2018-04-15
30 min
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Episode 32: Gun control, legal weed and lessons from history
As America-centric as this episodes title may seem, rest assured that the science within applies all of us across the globe. We are all as one, united in our admiration of majestic whales, and fear of giant, face-eating dragonflies. That last one might just be me more than you, but, seriously... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/LDjx8_3FTMOdOpfGBCoyKQ
2018-04-01
32 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 31: Save the world
So, here's the answers everyone has been looking for. How can we stop climate change, reduce air pollution, make money for everyone and feel happier? With science! Also, a dog! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ASpCrY8hSe21J9IcnqzoEQ
2018-03-18
38 min
Wiki Walking
A Walk with Leah Richards: From dinosaurs to Disney
We're back! And what better way to celebrate the return of Wiki Walking than sitting down with co-creator and cohost of EurekaNerd. In a break with talking about science all the time, listen to us talk about... dinosaurs and evolution. So, we are both huge nerds. Surprise. Find more from us at www.eurekanerd.com Trace our steps: https://www.one-tab.com/page/lFd8_XEzTLORZF1VpQsrSw
2018-03-03
00 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 30 // Wiki Walking
Yknow that other podcast we've been working on? It's back! So, get to know more about it, and more about us too. In a break with talking about science about science all the time, listen to us talk about... dinosaurs and evolution. So, we are both huge nerds. Surprise. Find more wikiwalks at www.wikiwalking.co.uk, @wiki_walking Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/lFd8...
2018-03-03
57 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 29: Booze, brews and bottled bubbles
Attention: This episode is for adults only - we talk about some grown-up subject matter, which no kids should hear. Stuff like alcohol and... well, mostly alcohol. Almost entirely alcohol. Oh, and some politics, so yeah, grown up stuff. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/dgb6tj-vQvW6trb_gtigbA
2018-02-18
29 min
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Episode 28: Children versus ecology, videogames and Facebook
As a heads up: While we've got some dumb stories in this one about pounding Red Bull and signature weapons of the Saints Row series, we also talk about depression, alcohol abuse and bullying. It's more fun than it sounds, honest. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/w4PuoGCwRJCfVTJolYJXNw
2018-02-04
32 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 27: Blockchain, economics, and saving the world
It's a new year, a new episode, and some new science for your ears only. And, I know we've said it a lot before, but we're both fans of saving the world. Would you like to save the world too? Thought so. So, have a listen, and find out how. It's easier than you might think... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/kAfRL_SBQp-AMyzkhjCXiA
2018-01-21
31 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 26: vs Breast Cancer
Whilst intercontinental audio transmission may not be reliable for clarity or quality, the work of the hundreds of researchers getting together at annual scientific congresses is usually pretty sound. We are not medical experts, and our advice should never be followed. That last part is true for many things beyond healthcare. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not.
2017-12-10
33 min
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Episode 25: Quantum questions answered ft. Scary Boots
We've made no secret of our physics failings in the past, but Scary ( @schrodingerskit ) is here to answer all our quantum queries. We've got nanoscale antennae, we've got winners and losers, and we've even got some jokes! Lucky us. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/3Sh-qopcSMOTBFevbD8CtQ
2017-11-26
45 min
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Episode 24: Stress, sleep, and 4000 bees
Following the revelations in episode 11 that we are owed £200,000 by the NHS, we discover that some beeswax might also suffice. So long as it from actual bees. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/2a4WOkarT-WAlbasI0dhNw
2017-11-12
36 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 23: The Ig Nobel Prizes 2017
We're back! And what better way to start off this second season (are we calling it that?) of science than the Ig Nobel Prizes. We've got fluid felines, gambling gators and elongated ears. Plus, a speaker - guess where it goes... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: http://www.improbable.com/ig/winners/
2017-10-29
29 min
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Episode 22: Anniversaries, avocado, and abyssal depths
Happy birthday to us! And to Estonia! We've been recording podcasts for a whole year, and what a year it's been. In so, so many ways. Join us for a recap of all the most timely events of the last year, and some fresh new news to usher get us ready for season two of EurekaNerd, starting in October. See you then! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab...
2017-08-27
37 min
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Episode 21: Scheming, swearing, sleeping and soccer
While this episode may end up with an awful lot of bleeping out swears, it's all still very serious stuff. The plotting babies? Serious. Fruit fly intercourse? Very serious. Salmon herpes? You guessed it. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/qQmF4fAAR_GPhS6cGbmXkQ
2017-08-13
31 min
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Episode 20: Bilingual babies, plastic planets and $100
We've got 90s nostalgia, tips to save the world and mountains of plastic. Is it Comic-con? No, it's science! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/GkWzz-muT2ygXHgvcE90qA
2017-07-29
27 min
PhDrinking
EurekaNerd Crossover
Welcome to the first ever crossover episode! The hosts of the EurekaNerd podcast graciously agreed to come on the show & chat a bit about science communication and the myriad of forms it can take. Please check out their show for a great rundown of the latest in science news. Follow me: PhDrinking@gmail.com, @PhDrinking, @SadieWit Follow EurekaNerd: @eurekanerdcast, eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, http://eurekanerd.com/ Thanks to www.bensound.com/ for the intro/outro Thanks to @TylerDamme for audio editing
2017-07-17
42 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 19: Kinky DNA, kinky diatoms, and how to win tennis
This episode features quantum tennis, regular tennis, and a billion dead shellfish. Just your regular Sunday science. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/iPRGHhQ8SV-EtsE0Iz-jnQ
2017-07-16
33 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 18 ft PhDrinking : Bird brains, smarter smiles and science for girls
This episode features special guest Sadie Witkowski of PhDrinking, Inception and Ringo Starr. An all-star line-up if ever I saw one. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/Uf149o8lQOOmxTWqMDq1qg
2017-07-02
40 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 17: Pokeballs, yoga balls, golden balls
Revel in our rejection of a life without cheese. Delight in our naming of new types of pokemon. Celebrate our golden balls! All this, and more... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/knDDyeyKSnSEjyAZIT0UNQ
2017-06-18
31 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 16?
Welcome to EurekaNerd, bringing you the finest and funniest in science news. Normally. Being in Chicago has made things trickier than usual. Find more at eurekanerd.com, and leave us tourist highlights at @eurekanerdcast
2017-06-04
00 min
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Episode 15: Booze, bromance, and bugs for brunch
This episode features the latest news on some of our very favourite science topics - Extinctions, bromance and wool. What a delight for us, and for you too! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/FDsgj4SFTG-7RQzaM4TinQ
2017-05-21
36 min
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Episode 14: Testosterone, teenagers, and traumatic vape-splosions
What have we got for you this episode? We've got testosterone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, more testosterone and street racing. Feeling pumped? You should be, it's science! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/d0X1wAr_TWSgch9miNn-Rg
2017-05-07
39 min
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Episode 13: Brain training, bacteria talking, racist robots and making rain
If you, like us, are recovering from a March for Science with slow Sunday and sunburn lotion, then what better way to relax with some chilled out news. Racist robots and communicating bacteria. Lovely. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/Xgu1Mf0VTGaoVkvuGmnN7g
2017-04-23
39 min
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Episode 12: Sexist video games, benefits of exercise, and favoured vape flavours
Lots of tasty little science bites for you this week, a lot of which you... might have seen coming, frankly, but it's good to have the data to back it up. A few technical issues in this one, but stick with it, it's good. Honest. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/kKAZEUjsQ1qgQJxTpX6CYg
2017-04-09
33 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 11: Sleep vs Money, Politics vs Weather, Satnavs vs You
This week features some much more light hearted topics - why water splashes, yoga, and a good nights rest. Also, climate science denial will doom us all, but that's hardly even news at this point. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/uS-DT4cSTUCCoK-Z680rQg
2017-03-26
37 min
EurekaNerd!
Episode 10: Space age solar tech, sad songs for cyborgs, and sleepovers
This marks our tenth podcast! Might one even say ... a deca-pod? No. One mightn't. But instead of ten legs, what we've got for you is a bumper crop of science in a hour long special. It wasn't even going to be special, but there's just so much news. Some of which, you might even survive... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/pX9qiJRMRc2DpmFclkvg5w
2017-03-12
59 min
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Episode 9: Baller bees, snot sequencing and robo-doom
It's the second sunday of the second month, with us in our second calendar year of recording, so this one comes to you with a special little sprinkling of magic in every sentence. Wait, that's not magic. It's a leaky fracking well. More on that later. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. And leave us a review on itunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/It_z-55bQz-AScaOi06JRw
2017-02-26
38 min
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Episode 8: Time crystals, toad licking and tautonyms
What a week it has been! A whole 29 day week. Phew, don't those just sneak up on you. Join us for alphabet zoology, eco-friendly episcopalians and the sex lives of Norwegians. Plus, what might be the longest end-credits sequence since Marvel made them cool. Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. This episodes reading list: http://www.one-tab.com/page/2s8JbkuOQaihJuQ_TSfeQA
2017-02-12
38 min
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Episode 7: Gender reassignment support, white privilege and right wing morality
I guess this is the politics episode? Well, not really. It's science. Science about teen drinking, tanning and synthetic antibiotic spider silk. Also, those other things... We're trying a new editing process for this episode, which has sped things up, but does make us sound a little far away. Working on that for episode 8! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. This episodes reading list: http://www.one-tab.com/page/Pr3sxSY7QT2ZfFeDoQQ1bQ
2017-01-15
32 min
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Episode 6: Brain injury, blood drones, and breathing better
Ok, i'm not going to say our other episodes aren't as good as this one, but they didn't have windsurfing swans. I think that's all that needs to be said. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast. This episodes reading list: http://www.one-tab.com/page/tYv5FkCQRgqkFGjmT3rvaA
2016-12-18
34 min
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Episode 5: Climate change, christmas, creativity and crustaceans.
In this episode, we tackle some festive favourites including food comas and lying to children, as well as booze, boots, and broken hearts. Merry christmas! Signed, science. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/pp4FVRDEQe-G2WCGQVhteQ
2016-12-04
32 min
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Episode 4: Jet mice, giant fish and joking about genitals
What do you fear? If it's singing mice, sexism and spiders, we've got bad news. How about giant fish, or Shakespeare? Specific, but ok. Corrupt governments, terrorism and your financial future? Well, that's just sensible. That's science. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast This episodes reading list: http://www.one-tab.com/page/iKMrv2AfRc-3ClpPtP2rnQ
2016-11-20
36 min
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Episode 3: Sharks, psychology and stowaway frogs
If placebos work when you know they're placebos, are they still placebos? And if a dog understands when you say they're a good boy, could sharks be trained to avoid pianos going dun-dun? All these puzzles and more, solved with science. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast This episodes reading list: http://www.one-tab.com/page/Y5fZNJ7dSwm06i9UHrgGPA
2016-11-06
30 min
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Episode 2: The Ig Nobel Prizes 2016
Join us as we revel in the highlights, lowlights, hill-sides and horseflies of the years premier science prize, the Ig Nobels. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us one twitter, @eurekanerdcast This episodes reading list: http://www.improbable.com/ig/winners/
2016-10-30
23 min
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Episode 1: Biology, bagpipes and bias
Pop quiz: what do lobsters, lung infections and institutional misogyny have in common? They're all in this weeks science highlights, is what. And they're all upsetting, so, sorry about that. Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us one twitter, @eurekanerdcast This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/gYti7Uh2TgOzkYsIL_UqSw
2016-10-30
34 min