Episode 197 – 26th July 2013
This week we review the PRISM scandal, discover the science of sleep, assess a new drug and fight for what’s right in women’s cycling. Then to chill out afterwards we have a game of Chess 2 – the...
View ArticleEpisode 198 – 2nd August 2013
This week we try to attribute blame for recent transport accidents (before learning better not to), talk to Robert Llewellyn about electric cars, find out about the latest controversy with the DSM5...
View ArticleEpisode 199 – 9th August 2013
This week’s show features some of the highlights from the amazing Winchester Science Festival: We talk antarctic drilling, computer science and much more! [Direct MP3 Link] [Podcast Feed] [Add to...
View ArticleEpisode 201 – 23rd August 2013
This week we look into what really happened with ask.fm, give Section 28 a hostile welcome back, measure the effectiveness of charitable giving… and talk to some Bronys. [Direct MP3 Link] [Podcast...
View ArticleEpisode 202 – 30th August 2013
This week we go in depth on Syria, looking at an academic study on whether interventions are effective, and the reasons why chemical weapons are viewed as so unpleasant. We also talk about the black...
View ArticleEpisode 205 – 20th September 2013
This week: Kepler, Attenborough, Time Capsules, Taste, and Post-Truth Politics! An eclectic show! [Direct MP3 Link] [Podcast Feed] [Add to iTunes] Kepler Retires (2:11) by Kash Farooq (ft Dr Jon...
View ArticleEpisode 206 – 27th September 2013
A big show this week as we have the highlights from a controversial gender discussion involving Julie Bindel! We also speak to Joe Muto, the Fox News Mole, find out about developments in understanding...
View ArticleEpisode 208 – 11th October 2013
This week we find out about the Jesus & Mo controversy at the LSE, talk about the mathematics of The Simpsons with author Simon Singh, and discover some misconceptions about evolution with Henry...
View ArticleEpisode 211 – 1st November 2013
This week we find out what happened at Mozfest (and speak to the director of the Mozilla foundation!), figure out the truth about pirates – as well as discover what’s going to be happening at QED and...
View ArticleEpisode 214 – 22nd November 2013
A big show this week as we speak to the man behind a new documentary on whales in captivity, find out why scientists should be on Question Time, from the man who running a petition about it, look at...
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