Sci-gasm

Latest Episodes:

Rise of the Planet of the Anti-Intellectuals Dec 14, 2016

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Byrne and Wade discuss recent chatter online about the apparent rise in anti-intellectualism. What is anti-intellectualism anyway? Has there always been anti-intellectualism? How can you tell the difference between "fake" and "real" news? And why should you trust these guys?

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The Ins and Outs of Sex in the Animal Kingdom Dec 07, 2016

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Sci-gasm gets intimate, explaining what, how and with whom various animals are having sex. Wade and Byrne get to learn all about kink in the Animal Kingdom from none other than Dr Carin Bondar! Her expertise giving the answers to questions you never realised you wanted to know.

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What we know about GMOs Dec 01, 2016

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Special guest Professor Kevin Folta joins Wade and Byrne to discuss how Genetically Modified Organisms are created as well as the world altering possibilities that this controversial technology offers. They also address some of the biggest worries people have about GMOs and how just a little bit of understanding could save countless lives

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Science and its Place in Politics and Religion Nov 23, 2016

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Let's get controversial with special co-host Dan Broadbent to talk about the things most people don't dare; Politics, Religion and Science.

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The Risks and Rewards of Vaccines Nov 16, 2016

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Professor Paul Offit, notable author, Science communicator and co-inventor of the Rotavirus vaccine join Wade and Byrne to discuss the benefits of vaccines as well as their risks. They also talk about the true cost of misinformation about these life-saving, disease-preventing medical marvels.

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The Amazing Universe; its Birth to Death, Wormholes and Dark Energy Nov 09, 2016

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Wade and Byrne explore the Universe with Professor Geraint Lewis. They discuss the life that could be out there waiting to be found as well as how the universe grew up and how it will end. And where would you go if you could use a wormhole to go anywhere in space and time? Let us know in the comments and give it a listen to hear Wade's lame answer.

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Solving World Hunger and Flying Monkeys, the Future of Bio-tech and CRISPR-cas9 Nov 02, 2016

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In this episode Wade and Byrne talk to Dr Carol Lynn Curchoe, a bio-tech wonder woman and active Science communicator. She teaches us about a controversial new gene editing tool called CRISPR-cas9 and what this sensational bio-gadget means for everything!

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Critically Thinking About Critical Thinking Oct 27, 2016

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In this episode, Wade and Byrne talk with Ed LaGinestra who lectured post-graduate Science students in critical thinking and effective science communication. We discuss the importance of being sceptical and how we can instil critical thinking skills in our children to help ensure the next generations aren't idiots.

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Marrying Science and Scepticism with Thoughtscapism as the Celebrant Oct 19, 2016

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In this episode Wade and Byrne talk to Iida from Thoughtscapism and she tells us about her research into the worries of Glyphosate (aka RoundUp). She also discusses how critical thinking and healthy scepticism can help you understand the Science behind the sensational headlines.

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Sci-gasm, Skepticism and the Credible Hulk!! Oct 13, 2016

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Sci-gasm seeks some credibility this season by interviewing the people on the front line of research and science communication. We kick it off with a trilogy of episodes on critical thinking and scientific literacy, and in our first instalment, Wade and Byrne get to interview the Credible Hulk where we discuss healthy scepticism and watching out for BS.

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