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 268: The Deadiest Ones
- June 29, 2017
- Tagged as: flatworms, fossils, human evolution, mass extinctions, pareidolia, space
The oldest human bones dated, two-headed flatworms in space, sixth mass-extinction, and babies see faces in the womb.
Fast Radio Bursts, non-bee pollinators, blue tarantulas and the evolutionary effects of agriculture.
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.