Our group of science experts refuse to take anything seriously. Join Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff, and some incredible co-hosts and guests for a nerdy look at the stories and culture aroud us.
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Nell the physicist to find out about a new astronomical object that she absolutely didn't make up. Starring: Steve Cross - Space monkey. Nell Grabham - Looks up, understands it.
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Episode 40 - Let's take this to the MATHS
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we fly to Leeds to talk to Max about how to get kids to love numbers again. Starring: Steve Cross - Runs the numbers Max Hughes - Lovable maths clownBy Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd
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Episode 39 - Your Brain on Sports with Dr Kate Slade
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Kate Slade from the University of Lancaster to finally discover why our minds are in such a terrible state and why we've never won Olympic gold Starring: Steve Cross - ADHD influencer and actually knows about sport Chloe Slevin - Vacationer extraordi…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the eighth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Pore little guy Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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Episode 38 - Semper Fi, Marine Life with Jaimie Smithson
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Jaimie Smithson from the University of Liverpool to find out about what's really going on in the sea, and how climate change is even going to ruin your fish n' chips. Starring: Steve Cross - Fish refuser Chloe Slevin - Overcome with cephalopod fandom…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the seventh in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Wall fighter Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the sixth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Poon Lim Enthusiast Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the fifth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Haver of awkward conversations Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.science…
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Episode 37 - Babies, languages and minds with Dr Ally Grandison
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we meet Dr Ally Grandison from the University of Surrey to learn about the science of language and using your kids to get favours from other scientists. Starring: Steve Cross - Comedian and user of talking and that Ally Grandison - Director of Surrey Baby La…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the fourth in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. It's a Four Body Problem, by the way. Starring: Steve Cross - Comedian and enabler Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.o…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the third in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - 4 Body Problem haver Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the second in a series where we watch Three Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - Crisp aficionado Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is the first in a series where we watch 3 Body Problem, now on Netflix. Starring: Steve Cross - NEEEEEERRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Science Showoff gigs are on sale: http://www.scienceshowoff.org…
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Episode 35 - The Torment Nexus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Orcas, Is Fusion on?
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we play off fusion power against AI, learn about some cool new killer whales, try to probe the minds of dogs and share cautionary tales. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Sperm whale defender Steve Cross - Comedian and please book me I need money Alice Morrell - …
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week we try to solve a true crime mystery, get into parasite guts and ponder the true nature of reality. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Older than you remember Steve Cross - Museum Metaphysicist Science Showoff gigs are on sale: https://scienceshowoff.wordpress.com…
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Episode 33 - Veggies, caffeine, sad animals and the tiniest thing
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This week a science news roundup focussing on animals, emotion, not eating animals and the negative emotions caused by eating animals. Don't eat animals. Starring: Alice Morrell - Hippy overlord Steve Cross - Education mastermind Science Showoff gigs are on sale: …
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Episode 32 - WEAR HEADPHONES BINAURAL SPECIAL with Alice's life story
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. This is a special episode recorded using the binaural technique which means you must wear headphones and not be anywhere too noisy to get the full effect. Today we'll learn Alice's greatest successes and darkest secrets. Starring: Alice Morrell - Animal criminal S…
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Episode 31 - Timber, finger injuries, Rorsharch tests, The Frog Book, True Crime and Blood
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We tackle the hottest science news, big up MF DOOM, shame Chloe's lack of DIY skills and explain psychology. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person Steve Cross - Spokesperson for c…
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Episode 30 - Zoozve, jigsaws, Voyager, insulation and skipping dinner.
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Chloe is joined by podcast friends Eva and Emma to tackle all the big news of the week! Starring: Chloe Slevin - Reseach comms guru and fiancée Eva Higginbotham - podcast impresario and brain person Emma Soopramanien - cocktail connoisseur Science Showoff gigs are…
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Episode 29 - Chloe Slevin. What Does She Know? Does She Know Things?? Let's Find Out!
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. It's time to put Chloe's much-vaunted relationship advice skills to the test as she tackles hot questions from the internet's worst places. Plus what it's like to be in a statistics gameshow! Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice …
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Episode 28 - Daddy, do you even lift?
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at cicadapcalypse, productivity tools, carbon capture, protein and the uselessness of men. Starring: Chloe Slevin - Zoology communicator and seller of maths Alice Morrell - Zebra chaser and all-around silly person Emily Harford - certified lord of fusion S…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. We look at our resolutions for the new year, spend too long debating the legality of canine cuisine, learn about marathon science and debate Hydro Homies. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Slevin - Zoology communi…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new 2024 format! We look ahead and behind as we try to work out what the New Year has in store, using all our science nous. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Sleighvin - Zoology communicator and seller of…
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Episode 25 - BRRRRRAAAAAIIIIINNNNSSSSSSSS. Are they delicious?
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Today we review "Dementia: Hope the Future" fom BBC Wales and delve deep into the insides of our heads looking for juicy nuggets Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Emma Soopramanien - Neuroscientist and cocktail connoiss…
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Episode 24 - Christmas, crabs, reindeer, and so many BIRDS
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Now in a new Christmas format! Starring: Steve Crossmas - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Sleighvin - Extreme festive elf, zoologist and seller of maths Sarmyrhh Jones - Geomicrobiologist and comedian We cover all the big Christmas top…
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Episode 23 - Waitrose and the End of the World
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A short one this time listeners as Steve catches up with Miranda Burke from the University of Lancaster. They talk about tomatoes, carrots, and what podcasts might be like in a post-apocalyptic agrarian world. They also try to work out if either of them can afford to shop at Waitrose. Find Miranda at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/…
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Episode 22 - Hibernation, naked mole rats, world records and Irish pride.
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Animal expert and maths research pusher Sarah Jones - Welsh comedy ambassador to London What on Earth is hibernation? And why is it? Is it just a big nap with a posh name…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Animal expert and maths research pusher Alice Morrell - Zebra follower and research manager Biologists keep trying to bring things back. But why? How? And haven't they se…
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Episode 20 - STEVE, EMMA and ALICE and all their science connotations
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Alice Morrell - zoologist, data cruncher and tick hater Emma Soopramanien - brain expert and TikTok consumer With the news that STEVE can be seen in the skies above Britain, we went loo…
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Episode 19 - COVID, rat imaginations, Theia, Daylight Saving, Derby.
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion We cover all the big science stories of the week including the Derby floods. We have a quick swipe at our second least favourite pub chain, and wor…
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Episode 18 - The itchy special featuring lice, ticks, fleas, Tasmanian Tigers and Bed Bug Armageddon
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross - founder of Science Showoff, comedian and nerd megastar Alice Morrell - Zoology communicator and outdoors afficiando Gaia Mortier - Animal Feeding PhD researcher and @thatitchygirl A special episode to leave you wincing and scratching as lic…
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Episode 17 - Nobel Prizes, Quantum dots, storms, vaccines and No Steve
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Belle Taylor - medical communications expert and atmospheric chemistry expert Chloe Slevin - maths pusher and ocean life knower Steve is away so it's time to do the serious stuff he doesn't appreciate. The Nobel prizes have been announced and we're havin…
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Episode 16 - Astrobiology done right. With killing.
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - The UK's Face of Fusion Power Alice Morrell - Animal behaviour expert We're worried about an alien attack so Alice talks us through the concept…
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WOSP SPECIAL 1 - Never Explain WOSP vs Pallum
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Part of the WOSP/Science Showoff community is Never Explain, our comedy panel show with fighting and opinions. This week, a WOSP team took on all-comers (well, two comers). Find out who won! Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowo…
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Episode 15 - Get to know our co-hosts through their stomachs
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Rach Williams - chicken/mouse brain expert and festival science cheerleader Sarah Jones - Welsh scientific ambassador to London Join us for a journey through…
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Episode 14 - Crows, ravens, rooks, choughs, jackdaws, jays, just bird stuff right?
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Belle Taylor - medical technology communication boss Lucy Eckersley - wildlife biologist and nature lover This week we're catching up on all the corvid facts…
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Episode 13 - Girl math, Gandalf, Games, Maths busking, Taro tea, Numberblocks and the Inifinite Hotel
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan - the UK's face of fusion power Max Hughes - maths pusher This week we're counting the facts about Girl Math, as well as trying to understand DnD…
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Episode 12 - Trees, beer goggles, crows, Irish barbecues, forgetting Dre, black holes and comb jellies
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Chloë Slevin - Zoologist and maths promoter This week we're picking through the summer science stories, looking at psychology research with tiny sample sizes…
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Episode 11 - Brain worms, bank voles, nits and ladybirds
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Chloe Slevin - Zoologist and maths promoter It's a rapid response and the first finding of a worm in the brain of a living human has us looking at parasites …
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Episode 10 - Rona, ocean plastics, the fifth force, slush puppies, hydrogen storage and mini golf
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan, the UK's Face of Fusion Power Anna Ploszajski, science writer and storyteller We handle this week's biggest science stories, including school bu…
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Episode 9 - Aliens, UAPs, WAPs, OCPs, LK99, Drake's Equation and Cromwell
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan, the UK's Face of Fusion Power Chloë Slevin, research communications expert and fiancée We handle this week's biggest science stories, including …
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Episode 8 - Cocaine sharks, getting engaged, Horrible Science and more
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Belle Taylor, medical technology communications guru and wedding refuser Chloe Slevin, research communications expert and bridezilla We handle this week's bi…
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Episode 7 - Public chemistry, the industrial metaverse and girl dinners
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan, squeezebox connoisseur and the UK's Face of Fusion Power Sarah Jones, Welsh comedy genius and microbiologist. We handle this week's biggest scie…
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Episode 6 - The Science of Ghosts, haunting Edinburgh, Neutrinos and Dark Energy
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Belle Taylor, medical comms guru and adopted Scot Sarah Jones, Welsh comedy genius and microbiologist. We handle this week's biggest science stories, includi…
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Episode 5 - Push the pimples to the inside
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Kate Hunter, educator, actor and moulder of young minds. Sam McKaylin, AI wrangler and children's TV star Callum Stirling, Physicist or engineer or something…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Kate Hunter, educator, actor and moulder of young minds. Chloë Slevin, Zoologist and science festival specialist. We recognise that there's a war coming betw…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Belle Taylor, fire chemist and healthtech comms expert. Chloë Slevin, Zoologist and science festival specialist. We discuss CBeebies, pronunciation, killer w…
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The podcast that treats science with all the preparation and seriousness it deserves. Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan, the UK's face of fusion power. Chloë Slevin, Zoologist and science festival specialist. We discuss squid RNA, cannabis satellites, corporate vid…
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Finally the community behind the UK's longest-running science comedy series have had the idea of a podcast! Starring: Steve Cross, founder of Science Showoff http://www.scienceshowoff.org comedian and nerd megastar Leah Morgan, the UK's face of fusion power Rach Williams, brain scientist and a fixture at every single science festival. We discuss gl…
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Finally someone had this idea! From the people behind Science Showoff comes The World's Only Science Podcast.By Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd
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