Sci-gasm

Latest Episodes:

We are the 1%: Mass Extinctions Through the Ages Oct 04, 2016

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99% of life that has existed on Earth is now extinct. Byrne takes you on a journey through the times when most organisms checked out of the evolutionary arms race. We also talk about lionesses with manly manes and mannerisms.

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WTF are quantum computers? Sep 28, 2016

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You're using some sort of computer to listen to this now, but have you heard of quantum computing? Wade goes through the ins and outs of this new technology and Byrne compares the majesty of bird-song to the creepiness that is fish-song

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Groping Trunks and Fisting Mouths - How Animals Communicate Sep 21, 2016

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In this instalment we discuss the many ways animals use different senses to communicate with each other. In other news, Indian frogs spotted having tantric sex.

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Vaccinations Sep 13, 2016

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New findings suggest life's origins are probably older than we thought and Wade gets into the details of how vaccines work and why everyone should be vaccinated.

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Dark Sides Of Science Aug 24, 2016

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In this episode: Scientists have discovered the longest living vertebrate and we welcome new additions to the Periodic Table. Byrne and Wade also look at the dark side of Science including Nazi scientists, grave robbers and the world's worst inventor Thomas Midgley Jr... wait till you hear some of the shit this guy invented.

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Theory, Law and Evolution Aug 19, 2016

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We discuss some of the (reasonable) questions asked on a recent post from our facebook page. See it here: http://ow.ly/hShJ303oqmU What's the difference between a law and a theory? Why Evolution a scientific theory?

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In defence of Geology Aug 14, 2016

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Think Geology is boring? In this episode, Byrne explains how geologists are happier, funnier and use better names than other scientists.

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Black Holes Aug 04, 2016

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In this episode Wade and Byrne talk about how science communication might be letting you down and the hybridisation of wolves and coyotes. They also get into the science and meaning of black holes..... in space.

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Paradoxes Jul 28, 2016

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In this episode Byrne attempts (and succeeds) to stump Wade with a variety of Paradoxes ranging from the human body all the way to the Universe and our place in it. Wade can't hold back his excitement about Monkeys entering the Stone Age and Byrne also explains how it is now possible to have three parents.

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Science Fiction Vs Science Fact Jul 19, 2016

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In this episode Byrne & Wade discuss the accuracy of certain Sci-Fi classics when it comes to predicting technology and which superheroes have the most realistic powers. The guys also discuss what was so special about that had the censors(and the ladies) going crazy!

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