Trip report from Lake Mungo, ancient Denisovans spread widely, an accidental super material, genetically modified phage therapy and trees use the Wood Wide Web!
SoT 211: Our Favourite Science Stories of 2015
- December 24, 2015
- Tagged as: asthma, bacteria, bacteriophage, bad media, bad science, beards, cancer, Ceres, fluoride, immunology, meat, MS, multiple sclerosis, NASA, New Horizons, norovirus, pluto, sexual orientation, stem cells, Top stories, vaccination, Vaccines, vomit, Winter bug
Our top stories from 2015. All the stories we thought particularly interesting, plus the times where the media or scientists got things very wrong.
Hypoallergenic cows, a cure for pimples, baby DNA on the brain and lots more!
Does a woman wearing red make men think of sex? The iron spike that viruses use to attack bacteria, the medical history of a prehistoric iceman, and more.
Podcast Reviews
- Great Show
September 6, 2012 by Volk613 from AustraliaAlways informative, often entertaining. Great selection of regulars with a variety of interests and expertise. Also great guests with and Australian focus.
- Great science roundup
July 23, 2012 by SB AUST. from AustraliaNice to hear science news from an Aussie perspective and with a good dose of humour. Great work!
- Fun and smartJune 17, 2012 by wertys from Australia
I have enjoyed this podcast b/c it is very funny banter about science stories but there is also a serious edge to the analysis. It's proof that you can be amusing and entertaining as well as giving the science content its due. Highly recommended weekly listening.