Pandas finally mate, a subsurface ocean on Pluto, and could fava beans be the new soy beans?
SoT 333: Altered State Of Consciousness
- June 9, 2019
- Tagged as: archaeology, artificial intelligence, bonobos, cancer, climate change, drugs, lung cancer, machine learning, mating, trees
Bonobo mothers watch their sons mating, AI detects lung cancer, trees trying to keep up with carbon dioxide levels and the drug-laced contents of an ancient Shaman’s pouch.
SoT 121: No Ruttin’ Way!
- October 21, 2013
- Tagged as: bacteria, ballet, bees, fuel, genetic modification, mating, voice
Rutting stags and male larynges, diesel fumes and disappearing bees, why ballerinas can spin without being sick, and GM bacteria produces gasoline.
SoT 113: A Brain The Size Of A Pea
- August 7, 2013
- Tagged as: communication, dolphins, evolution, false memories, flatworms, language, mating, memory, peacocks, regeneration, technology
What does a peahen look for in a peacock? Dolphins may use names, but it’s sketchy. Scientists have implanted scary false memories into mice. And the thinnest, imperceptible technology.
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.