Sci-gasm

Latest Episodes:

Who Wants to be a Hooligan? Jun 05, 2019

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Sci-gasm riots in this episode by looking into soccer hooliganism. Where does it come from and what does it mean for the world at large? A surprisingly large amount of literature is out there and you need to know why, so get on your colours and let’s F some S out (Find some Stuff out).

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Put Down the Cheeseburger: The Obesity Epidemic May 31, 2019

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How do we define Obesity? Is the way we measure this disease a true representation of the massive epidemic, and what are the long term social and personal costs of the disease?

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Why Your Country is the Best in the World May 29, 2019

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Sci-gasm explain why you live in the best country as they swim through the murky waters of what it means to be a patriot. Is patriotism helpful or harmful to a country? What does it even mean to be patriotic? How can politicians and governments use symbols to inspire patriotism?

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Is Technology Making Us Dummer? May 15, 2019

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We've seen technology take over our lives, but is it actually improving us as individuals? With the rise of fake news, anti-science websites, and the shrinking attention spans of our kids, the guys ask the question 'Is Technology Making Us Dumber?'

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Vaping: Safe smoking or just hipster cigarettes? May 08, 2019

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Wade and Byrne explore the Science behind vaping and the e-cigarette. Is it better for you than smoking? Is it addictive? What about the second-hand smoke from vaping? Is it all a stunt from Big Vape? Listen to learn more.

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Cybersecurity with the Shabab Twins May 01, 2019

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With basically the whole world online these days, security of personal information, as well as nude photos, has become a priority for individuals, businesses and governments alike. Negar and Noushin Shabab, twins and cybersecurity experts, join Byrne and Wade for a discussion on ways we are protected and not protected online.

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Life in the Universe- How would we even know? Apr 24, 2019

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In this episode Byrne and Wade discuss if there is life out there in the Universe. What would like on another world look like and what are some of the ways scientists are trying to detect/ communicate with our galactic neighbours?

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The Evolution of Language Dr Ronald Planner Apr 19, 2019

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In this episode Byrne & Wade chat to researcherDr Ronald Planner from ANU about how human language evolved. The guys find out the how, when, and why humans verbally communicate.

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I Fell On It: Tales from the Dirt Track Apr 17, 2019

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In this episode Byrne and Wade catch up with radiographer and Skeptic Trish Hahn to go through what people (mostly men) attempt to put inside themselves. The guys go through a long list of Xray images to not only learn about why and how people get things stuck inside them, but also what one should do if something goes wrong.

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Scat Lovers - Everything You Wanted to Know Apr 03, 2019

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Deep in the recesses of Wade’s mind are topics which few people would seek to know more, this is one of those topics. If you’ve ever walked into a public bathroom and wondered what would inspire someone to spread their faeces all over the wall, then wonder no more. Sci-gasm discusses the science behind poop paramours.

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