Supervolcanoes that threw rocks, Australia’s hidden volcano track, the origins of life in underwater vents, and funding worries for Europa Clipper.
SoT:185 An Ewok and a Mogwai
- May 13, 2015
- Tagged as: bacteria, chimpanzees, DNA, dogs, genetic modification, Hubble, Hubble Space Telescope, human genome, humans, hunting, infection, oxytocin, seismology, supervolcano, tools, transplant, Yellowstone
Chinese scientists report editing the genome of human embryos, the role of oxytocin in human/dog relations, chimps that hunt with spears, unexpected bacterial complications in organ transplants, another magma chamber found at the Yellowstone supervolcano and celebrating 25 years of Hubble.
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.