Bedste Science Weekly-podcasts (2024)

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BRAIN POWER: The Coolest Supercomputer in Your Head🧠🖥️ 36:10

12h ago36:10

36:10

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some rare tiger cubs having a halloween-type feast. Dan starts…

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What’s going on with fluoride? 16:06

3d ago16:06

16:06

The conversation about fluoride’s health benefits has exploded recently after a US federal toxicology report, court ruling and independent scientific review all called for updated risk-benefit analysis. Ian Sample hears from Catherine Carstairs, professor of history at the University of Guelph in Canada, about how attitudes to fluoridation have evo…

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 124: Exceptional, Phoenix, Wolverine, Storm & Sentinels 1:23:06

4d ago1:23:06

1:23:06

[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 124: Exceptional, Phoenix, Wolverine, Storm & Sentinels - Keywords: Marvel Comics, marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, fantastic four, pop culture, television, movies 0:04:09 - Infinity Comic 0:14:51 - Exceptional X-Men #3 0:34:39 - Phoenix #5 0:41:59 - Wolv…

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Please Wear Earplugs While Playing the Aztec "Death Whistle." | "Red Monster" Space Discovery, Motion-Based Electricity, and Scary Ancient Sounds 26:01

2d ago26:01

26:01

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie learn to play an ancient Aztec "death whistle" and freak everyone out. They then go to battle some giant "Red Monsters" discovered by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope. They then shake down a new electrical technology that uses motion to power everyday devices. Every Tuesday, join hosts Ste…

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Synaptic Density and Autism, explained 12:58

5d ago12:58

12:58

….or at a podcast with at least an attempt at an explanation of what synaptic density is and how it is affected in brains of people with autism. This week we review three convergent lines of evidence – whole brain, brain cell then genes within those brain cells – that show that the autistic brain has a decrease in cell-to-cell communication in mult…

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‘Travesty of justice’: Cop29’s controversial deal 15:31

5d ago15:31

15:31

Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian’s environment editor, Damian Carrington, about the controversial climate finance deal that brought Cop29 negotiations to a close in the early hours on Sunday morning in Baku, Azerbaijan. Developing countries asked rich countries to provide them with $1.3tn a year to help them decarbonise their economies and …

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Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 63 (LGY#563): Ultimate Spider-Man #11 27:41

6d ago27:41

27:41

Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 63 (LGY#563): Ultimate Spider-Man #11 - Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop culture, television, movies The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https:/…

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DINO BEGINNINGS: Unlocking the Mystery of Their Origins🦖 34:04

7d ago34:04

34:04

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about China's youngest astronauts to reach space/ Dan starts with th…

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The science behind yo-yo diets, bird flu news and which Brits can spot a fake accent 21:12

10d ago21:12

21:12

Science editor Ian Sample joins host Madeleine Finlay to discuss some of the most intriguing science stories of the week. From a study finding that fat cells ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo dieting, to concerning developments in the bird flu virus, and research pinpointing which parts of the UK are best at spotting fake accents. Help suppor…

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 123: Uncanny X-Men, NYX & Psylocke #1 1:12:31

10d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 123: Uncanny X-Men, NYX & Psylocke #1 0:08:47 - Infinity comic # 24 0:16:25 - Uncanny X-Men #5 0:40:59 - NYX #4 & 5 0:53:45 - Psylocke #1 The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience All Weird Science Link…

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What does it take to become an astronaut? 15:46

12d ago15:46

15:46

It’s a dream for many children, but what does it actually take to become an astronaut? Science correspondent Hannah Devlin tells Ian Sample about her trip on a zero gravity flight with the European Space Agency (Esa). Back on solid ground she also got to speak to Rosemary Coogan, one of Esa’s newest recruits, about the rigorous process that led to …

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Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 62 (LGY#562): Amazing Spider-Man #61 30:35

12d ago30:35

30:35

Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 62 (LGY#562): Amazing Spider-Man #61 - Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop culture, television, movies The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://…

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 122: X-Men #7, X-Force #5 & More 59:08

12d ago59:08

59:08

he Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience All Weird Science Links: https://campsite.bio/weirdsciencecomics Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop c…

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SALTWATER SECRETS: How Wildlife Survive at Sea❓🌊 34:13

14d ago34:13

34:13

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about an incredible birth at Edinburgh Zoo. Dan starts with the late…

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Secrets of happiness: the happiness hacks backed up by science 16:45

17d ago16:45

16:45

At a moment when the world feels like a particularly unsettling place, Science Weekly is asking what it is that makes humans happy – and how we can bring more happiness into our lives. In episode two, Ian Sample asks which happiness strategies are backed up by science. He hears from Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at the University of Bri…

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The Oceans of Mars | Movie Brain Science, Ancient Terror Birds, and China's Martian Discovery 26:00

5d ago26:00

26:00

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie decide to take a dip in a Martian ocean and discuss China's Mars expedition, and its discovery. After watching a movie and discussing brain science, they then wrestle an ancient terror bird to the ground, and ruminate on this giant fossil discovery. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-C…

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Secrets of happiness: what makes a country happy? 18:18

19d ago18:18

18:18

At a moment when the world feels like a particularly unsettling place, Science Weekly is asking what it is that makes humans happy – and how can we bring more happiness into our lives? In episode one, Ian Sample asks what makes a country happy? Johannes Eichstaedt, assistant professor of psychology and human-centred AI at Stanford University, expla…

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Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 61 (LGY#561): Ultimates #6 26:08

19d ago26:08

26:08

Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 60 (LGY#561): Ultimates #6 - Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop culture, television, movies The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.patreo…

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Health Concerns Across 3 Generations 24:18

19d ago24:18

24:18

Are you the grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle, sibling, or half-sibling of someone with autism and wondered “what is the likelihood of autism in families, and the likelihood of comorbid conditions if I have a family member with autism?” Researchers at the AJ Drexel Autism Research Institute and Aarhus University in Denmark collaborated to calculate …

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THE GREAT GALACTIC MYSTERY: How Do Galaxies Form❓🌌 36:02

21d ago36:02

36:02

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why the floods that have caused chaos across Spain. Dan starts…

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What will Trump 2.0 mean for science? 17:43

24d ago17:43

17:43

Madeleine Finlay talks to science editor and podcast co-host Ian Sample about how Donald Trump approached science when in office last time, and what his second term is likely to mean for the environment, health and scientific research. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod…

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Transmissions Into Deep Space | Mayan Discoveries, Swamp Monster Fossils, and Optical Connections into Outer Space 22:46

24d ago22:46

22:46

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie root around the swamp looking for mysterious "Swamp Dweller" fossils. They then discuss how a new discovery in Mexico using LIDAR has uncovered Mayan ruins, and a new opitical technology that could transform how we communicate in deep space. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleber…

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Could we really live on Mars? 21:25

26d ago21:25

21:25

Space-settling enthusiasts have long had an eye on Mars, and now they have the backing of the world’s richest man. Elon Musk recently claimed that humans could be on the planet by 2030 and be living there in a self-sustaining city within 20 years. But is it really that simple? Madeleine Finlay heads to Imperial College London where Prof Sanjeev Gup…

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Stigma experienced around the world 16:44

26d ago16:44

16:44

Despite many years fighting it, families with autism still experience societal stigma. The experiences depend on many factors, summarized in the October 21st podcast. This week, Mia Kotikovski explores cultural factors involved in stigma. As examples, she explores the literature from Asia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom, how they are differ…

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DEEP SEA DETECTIVES: Strange Creatures of the Deep🦈 34:47

28d ago34:47

34:47

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about tadpoles who are refusing to turn into frogs Dan starts with t…

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Love motels and gridlocked talks: all the news from Cop16 15:35

1M ago15:35

15:35

Biodiversity correspondent Phoebe Weston takes Madeleine Finlay through the news from the UN Cop16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia. Countries are wrangling over funding to protect nature and who should profit from the natural resources of the world’s least developed nations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepo…

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 121: Dazzler, X-Factor & More 1:20:50

1M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience All Weird Science Links: https://campsite.bio/weirdsciencecomics Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop …

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Soon May The Well-Man Come | Healing Power of Music, Tasmanian Tiger De-extinction, and the Mystery of the "Well-Man" 29:01

30d ago29:01

29:01

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie dive deep into Norse mythology and the "Well-man." They then sing a tune and discuss how music, according to a new study, seems to have some healing capabilities, and that the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger may not be extinct for much longer. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry…

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The US tech startup promising smarter babies 19:43

1M ago19:43

19:43

A startup company, Heliospect Genomics, is offering to help wealthy couples screen their embryos for IQ using controversial technology that raises questions about the ethics of genetic enhancement. Science correspondent Hannah Devlin tells Madeleine Finlay about the joint investigation into the company by the Guardian and the campaign group Hope No…

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Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 58 (LGY#558): Iron Man #1 & Spider-Boy #12 42:55

1M ago42:55

42:55

Marvel Comics Spotlight Ep 58 (LGY#558): Iron Man #1 & Spider-Boy #12 - Keywords: Marvel Comics, Marvel, Comic Books, Comics, Marvel Comic Books, X-men, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, pop culture, television, movies The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: ht…

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The Importance of Model Systems 36:44

1M ago36:44

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Animal models of autism, including cell based models, have received criticism because autism is a uniquely human condition so there is no value in studying it in a model like a mouse or a cell. On the other hand, model systems have been used for decades to develop therapies for a myraid of other conditions and disorders, and produced evidence-based…

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SEED SUPERPOWERS: How Plants Make Their Food🌱 33:17

1M ago33:17

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the spacecraft off to Jupiter's moons to search for alien life…

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What’s at stake for the climate if Trump wins? 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

With less than two weeks until the US election, Madeleine Finlay speaks to climate activist and author Bill McKibben to find out what a win for Donald Trump could mean for the environment and the world’s climate goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepodAf The Guardian

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 120: Mystique, Wolverine & Uncanny X-Men 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

0:00:00 - Intro/News 0:05:41 - X-Men Infinity Comics From the Ashes Comic #20 0:15:40 - Mystique #1 0:40:09 - Wolverine #2 0:51:25 - Uncanny X-Men #4 The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience All Weird Science Links: https://campsite.bio/wei…

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Do Jedi Mice Carry Very Tiny Lightsabers? | Martian Ice, Caffeine Cures, and "Smelling" Sound 28:01

1M ago28:01

28:01

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie don't find the droids they're looking for, but instead come across a bizarre study about mice and how they may be able to "smell" with sound. So, are mice actually Jedi in disguise? Stephanie then takes great pleasure in learning that her coffee addiction may actually be keeping her alive, and Kenna explo…

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How the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs made ants into farmers 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

Madeleine Finlay hears from Ted Schultz, curator of ants at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, about his recent study into the origins of fungi farming in ants. He tells Madeleine about the incredibly complex way that ants cultivate and protect their fungi gardens, and how the asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago could have…

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Where is autism stigma the worst in the world? 17:02

1M ago17:02

17:02

This week, part 1 in cultural stigma around autism with Mia Kotikovski provides an overview of stigma, where it can come from across cultures and provides some examples of stigma in different countries. Different areas of the world are in different places in terms of their perceptions of autism, their needs for autism families, and what they percei…

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TALKING TO THE PAST: AI Bringing the Extinct to Life🦖 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a museum with AI chatting animals. Dan starts with the latest …

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Is sleep perfectionism making us more exhausted? 17:23

1M ago17:23

17:23

As the sleep tracking industry booms, some worry that it could be driving orthosomnia, the medical term for an unhealthy obsession with attaining perfect sleep, usually driven by a wearable device. Madeleine Finlay speaks to consultant neurologist and sleep physician Dr Guy Leschziner to find out whether this tech is helping or hindering our chance…

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[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 119: Sentinels #1, Exceptional X-Men #2 & More 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

[Weird Dose of X] The X-Men Podcast Ep 119: Sentinels #1, Exceptional X-Men #2 & More 01:54 - X-Men From the Ashes Infinity Comic #19 09:46 - Sentinels #1 34:17 - Phoenix #4 43:36 - X-Force #4 55:45 - Exceptional X-Men #2 The Weird Science Comics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics Check out our Patreon Here: https://www.pa…

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