Sci-gasm

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A Bunch of Enthusiasts have a Sci-gasm: A Chat with The Science Enthusiast Podcast Jul 05, 2017

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Byrne & Wade have a Google Hangout with Nat & Dan from The Science Enthusiasts Podcast and discuss everything from Ken Ham to the Paris Agreement and why you shouldn't listen to certain celebrities telling you to put things in your Vagina.

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From Fission Bombs to Fukushima: How Dangerous is Nuclear Power? Jul 04, 2017

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This episode Wade and Byrne look at the costs and causes of serious nuclear catastrophes. They discuss whether nuclear power is safe enough to deliver our future energy needs and how radiation is a real downer for the brains and balls of humans and birds alike.

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Can We Live Forever? Jun 27, 2017

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Wade gets upset when he finds a grey hair, so Byrne decides to research if Wade can live forever. The guys discuss stem cells, bioethics, the mechanisms of age and if we can upload ourselves to the internet to live forever, and not just a below average quality Youtube video.

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It's About Time Jun 21, 2017

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In this episode Wade talks to Byrne about the concept of time. What is time? Does it have a beginning? How do we know it exists? Is it the same everywhere in the Universe? Why did Einstein want to bang his cousin? Is Byrne married to his sister? All these questions and more are answered in this episode.

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Why Do We Dream When We Sleep? Jun 14, 2017

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In this episode Byrne opens up the dream journal as he tells Wade what dreams are, why some scientists believe we have them, and how they help us understand the workings of the human brain.

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Funny Science F#!k Ups Jun 06, 2017

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In this episode Byrne & Wade discuss the times when Science has hilariously fu#!ked up. From NASA "losing" a Mars probe because of a failed unit conversion to the metric system, to the misdiagnosis of women that would eventually lead the to the invention of the vibrator- the guys don't hold back.

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Having a Beer with Lawrence Krauss May 31, 2017

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Wade and Byrne are joined by the one and only Lawrence Krauss. He discusses his new book as well as the inflationary theory of the Universe, Science education in the modern world and Star Trek captains, all over a cold one! Get lost in his voice, just like we did...

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The Scienterrific Method May 22, 2017

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In this episode Wade and Byrne discuss the scientific method. They look at its benefits and flaws, and what to look out for in order to identify bullshit studies. Byrne uses the Deepak Chopra quote generator to find inspiration whilst Wade explains his thoughts on Flat-Earthers.

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How to be Very Nice with Veritasium May 17, 2017

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Wade and Byrne are joined by one of Science's busiest bodies, Derek Muller. They discuss why Derek (aka Veritasium) makes videos and from where he draws his inspiration. They also explore why it is important to be nice to people when trying to communicate Science... will Wade and Byrne heed Derek's advice or continue to prosper in profanity?

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Climate Models: Sexy Science or Heated Hogwash May 10, 2017

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Wade and Byrne talk to climate scientist Dr Angela Maharaj about the climate around climate science. They discuss the accuracy of climate models as well as the evidence scientists use to conclude humans are causing recent climate change.

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