Did a supernova cause human ancestors to walk upright? Is it right to use Nazi illustrations for surgery? And could a fungus produce spider-venom that wipes out mosquitoes?
SoT 298: Streptococcus Galactica
- June 7, 2018
- Tagged as: asteroids, babies, eradication, flatworms, invasive pests, jaundice
Advantages of jaundice, giant carnivorous invasive cloned flatworms, a successful eradication project, and the asteroid that orbits the wrong way.
Chiropractors in Australia under fire, unleashing herpes against invasive carp, water boiling on Mars and CERN goes the weasel.
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.