Sci-gasm

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COVID-19 Where are we now Sep 15, 2020

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A few months back the guys did a number of episodes about the emerging pandemic. Well, now here we are with far more data, how did the scientist's predictions stack up? What has been the fall out for the various policies of nations around the world? And what does the future look like for potential vaccines?

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Deviant Daves in the Animal Kingdom Sep 03, 2020

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Wade’s on a one-week suspension for reasons we legally cannot divulge but Chris and Byrne carry on without him with a topic that’s unrelated to his absence, necrophilia. How is your friend Dave connected to sex with dead animals? Listen to find out. Best episode ever!

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Science Solutions to Plastic Pollution Aug 19, 2020

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In this episode the guys discuss how scientific developments could help fight the massive volumes of plastic in our oceans and landfill. Also, are there better ways of creating plastics and even making plastics biodegrdable? Can science save us from ourselves yet again, or is this a problem that can only be fixed by social practices?

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Jizztory - The History of Sperm Aug 13, 2020

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Yet again, Sci-gasm cums at ya with all the details about the body fluids you know and love.This time, we look at the history behind male ejaculate and how our understanding of the little swimmers has changed over time and even continues to change today.

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Why Biologists Suck at Maths Aug 05, 2020

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It's a widely held belief that Biologists are useless at maths, but is it because maths is useless for Biology? Sci-gasm explores potential resaons why there is a disconnect between maths and the living world and why it's okay for Biologists to forget to carry the one.

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Why Our Podcast Sucks Jul 28, 2020

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After "reading" a book on the path to a successful existence, Chris has some tips and tricks which should help Sci-gasm be all it can be. Will Wade and Byrne take the advice? Unlikely. Doesn't mean you won't find it useful though.

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Wireless Technology: So Good, it Gets a 5 Jul 21, 2020

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Is 5G really a new technology? What's so good about it and how is it different from the other "G's"? What the hell does the G even mean? All the stuff about you wanted to know answered by our resident Ass Pro.

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The Value of Vomit Jul 12, 2020

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We have a thing for body fluids on Sci-gasm and the latest in a long line is vomit. What is it? What's with the carrots? Why does vomiting feel so wrong, yet so right? Listen in as Wade makes the act of vomiting sound like B-grade erotica.

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Too Many Biology's Jun 30, 2020

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Why does Biology have so many -ologies? Even if you consider medicine separately, there is still mycology, ecology, zoology, mammalogy, batracology, fungology, and the list goes on! So what is it about Biology that allows itself to be broken into so many subcategories, especially compared to the other major Sciences?

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TikTok: The Methamphetamine of Social Networks Jun 23, 2020

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TikTok has exploded onto the social network scene with its short videos proving to be effective at drawing in users and keeping them in the app. But has the TikTok algorithm hacked the human brain so well that it could be considered addictive, or even dangerous?

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