Best EurekaNerd Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 76: Environmentalism, ft For What It's Earth 27:33

3+ y ago27:33

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Emma from For What It's Earth joins in for a chat about the state of protected species, using super powers for good, and what's up with fences? Find more from FWIE, and all our other Stimulus Network shows, at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at w…

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Episode 73: The 2020 Ig Nobel Prizes 29:16

3+ y ago29:16

29:16

The Ig Nobel Prizes return! This years celebration of radical research includes an alligator on helium, the science of sounds driving you wild, and what not to do with frozen poo. All in a days work for Improbable Research. Donate to the Ig Nobel Prizes at https://www.improbable.com/donate/ Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stim…

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EurekaNerd Trailer 0:33

3+ y ago0:33

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Listen to more at Eurekanerd.com, or find us on Twitter @EurekaNerdCast More sciencey shows available through The Stimulus Network : http://stimulus.network

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Episode 72: Interview with Dr Lambourne 47:46

3+ y ago47:46

47:46

Following our previous episode, Dr Lambourne agreed to speak with us and discuss the fertility crisis, migration, and our thoughts on his book. Honestly, this went much more civilly than I think either of us expected. Make sure you listen to the previous episode to understand why we're talking about porn, population health and how stimulating Henry…

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Episode 71: Fertility crisis and the mystery of Dr Lambourne 38:34

4y ago38:34

38:34

Who is Dr AC Lambourne? Is the fertility crisis in The Lancet real? Is porn and pet ownership really to blame for population collapse? Some strange science news in this episode, including discussion of how to avoid being lied to with science. If you have any information about Dr Lambourne or Broad Horizons publishing, or were approached like we wer…

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Episode 70: Doing Good 21:14

4y ago21:14

21:14

Some groundbreaking science on the virtue of volunteering, the style of science, and the knackering of knees. What do you mean all of this is obvious and makes total sense? Of course it does. That's science. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on t…

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Listen to Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet? 20:20

4y ago20:20

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https://play.acast.com/s/whyarentyouadoctoryet Find all episodes of Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet at www.whynotadoc.com , and through social media on www.twitter.com/whynotadoc Donate to Changing Mindsets based out of the Malcolm X Centre in Bristol : https://www.gofundme.com/f/brisblm-for-changing-mindsets Donations for bail funds, links to petition…

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Episode 69: Securing Smart Devices 23:41

4y ago23:41

23:41

Prof Martin Swany from Indiana University joins us to follow up on security concerns for Internet of Things devices. Tl;dr - install your updates. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.co…

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Episode 68: Digital assistants and privacy controls 33:40

4y ago33:40

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Joining us this week is Dr Hannah Little, talking about privacy controls and concerns with smart devices. If you have an Alexa, you may wanna turn it off for this one... Follow Hannah on twitter: @Hanachronism Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on…

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Episode 67: The Joys of Socialising, Innovating and Quantum Computing 25:39

4y ago25:39

25:39

Lockdown continues, but we've got some good news to tickle the bits of your brains where the feelings live, including valid social strategies and picking fights with physicists. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and…

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Episode 66: You're Right 24:24

4y ago24:24

24:24

In this episode, we've got a whole bunch of scientific news which, maybe like us, you could have sworn you already knew? But now, with numbers to back you up! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.e…

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Episode 65: Not Talking About Coronavirus 26:44

4y ago26:44

26:44

In which we try very hard to not talk about the only thing everyone is talking about. Also, we launch a Patreon. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, an…

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Episode 64: Bees, Brains and Good Boys 27:15

4y ago27:15

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It's an animal extravaganza this episode, with the waggling sense of bees behinds, the ethics of almond farming and 14,000 doggos. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a …

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Episode 63: Feelings, Dinosaurs and Neurodivergence 32:00

4y ago32:00

32:00

A very special episode this week, all about feelings - In your head, in your heart, and in your gut. Maybe in your kidneys? You tell us. Also, spoilers for the John Wick franchise. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast…

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Episode 62: Fungus Facts ft Jen Parrilli 31:33

4y ago31:33

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We are very happy to be joined by Jen Parrilli from the FungiTown podcast to talk through the latest mushroom news. This episode may be a tough listen for any fungi-phobes among you. It was hard for Will, and he's the host. Find Jen at http://fungitownpod.home.blog , and on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest as @fungitownpod Find …

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Episode 61: Performing arts, performing experiments 32:42

4y ago32:42

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We're back! Here's all the science news you've been missing out on - Art, head injury, and tubas. Lovely. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and sup…

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Episode 60: Harvest Festival 27:13

4+ y ago27:13

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Never mind the technical issues, here's a celebration of all things autumnal, with a harvest of fresh science news on fruit, veg, cheese and knees. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd…

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Episode 59: You're Wrong 29:48

4+ y ago29:48

29:48

This episode is all about things you're wrong about, we're wrong about, and the world at large should probably take a second look at. If only there was some structured method to examining what we thought we knew... Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, fin…

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Episode 58: Hot Science Semester 39:05

4+ y ago39:05

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It's back to school time, and we are back with the science to see you safely through your school/college/university/teaching times. Lab safety, attention spans, and grown-up spending habits. Plus, weird beetle genitals. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com…

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Episode 57: The 2019 Ig Nobel Prizes 1:05:12

4+ y ago1:05:12

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We're back, and what better way to return than the annual celebration of improbable science, the Ig Nobel Prizes! Wombat poo, clicker training, automatic babywashers and more! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and…

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Episode 56: Birds, Brains and Space Age 26:49

5y ago26:49

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It's time for our summer break, so here's some cool science facts to help you beat the heat. Like penguins. And now, apparently quasars. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave…

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Episode 55: Trusting technology and fighting fake news 31:43

5y ago31:43

31:43

We've got more tasty science morsels for you this episode, and they even sound good. You can trust us on that, we're not a terrifying toy or part of a secret cyberwar unit. We're having way too much fun for that. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find …

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Episode 54: Paranormal Research ft. The Spooktator 29:09

5y ago29:09

29:09

In this episode we welcome Hayley Stevens from The Spooktator to talk us through some of the latest research on the belief, psychology and social role of paranormal experiences. For more from Hayley, head to www.spooktator.co.uk, and find more shows from The Stimulus Network at http://stimulus.network. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcas…

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Episode 53: vs Archeology 20:39

5y ago20:39

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We had so much fun talking about historic tattoo tools in Episode 52, why not dig into to some more archeology? I think that's how archeology works... So here's the newest news on ancient history and people of the past. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com…

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Episode 52: Tattoo Ink and Insects 21:19

5y ago21:19

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If you have ink in your skin, we've got science for you. If you want insectile robots to rule the skies, we also have science for you. Also some questions, but first things first. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast,…

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Episode 51: vs Maths 43:12

5y ago43:12

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Maths outreach expert Dr Katie Steckles joins us for this episode, talking about maths in nature, in the classroom and in economics. Maths - quite important, turns out. Keep up with Katie on Twitter - @stecks Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network . Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us o…

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Episode 50: Back in time 27:21

5y ago27:21

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Happy daylight savings! The clocks are going forwards, but we're going back in time with our anniversary special - a retrospective of some of our favourite stories, and some special updates. Thanks for listening! Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find u…

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Episode 49: Stop Smoking 19:22

5y ago19:22

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Seriously - stop smoking. It'll take a lot of willpower, but we believe in you! Plus, there's a lot of smoking cessation support devices to make that easier. Maybe do your research before making the switch, though... or let us do the research for you. You're welcome. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @…

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Episode 48: Plastic pollution 22:18

5y ago22:18

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Plastic is getting a pretty bad rap right now, but there's still some good to be done with it, like... treating chronic conditions and recycling it into new materials and energy. So, that's nice. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review …

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Episode 47: Sounds and Space 14:30

5y ago14:30

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In a super-sonic special, we're sounding off about sound - where it is and where it isn't. Hint: It's not in space, but don't let that stop you. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko…

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Episode 46: Sharks, Sex and Stand Up Comedy 27:30

5y ago27:30

27:30

These are a few of our favourite things. Well, we appreciate sharks from a safe distance, endorse shark science from a safe distance, and encourage safe sex. We're a responsible podcast. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes…

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Episode 45: Emotions, Ancient Urns and the Alexander Technique 27:04

5+ y ago27:04

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We're back! Welcome to 2019, where we will we be acknowledging our feelings, taking care of our posture, and inhaling suspensions of genetic material to cure chronic lung diseases. Thems so good resolutions, if you ask me... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eureka…

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Episode 44: Climate Change 16:09

5+ y ago16:09

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2018 has been a year for the history books. All years are, that's how history works, but 2018? Really takes the biscuit. This episode isn't all doom and gloom. The first half is, mostly, but then we get to the important part - fixing the problem with local action, cooperation, and immediately investing in saving the world. Join us in doing that. Th…

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Episode 43: Business psychology, communications and achieving your goals! 28:23

5+ y ago28:23

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Business psychology can make your meetings more productive, improve communication across the team and with the community, and help you hack your goals. Useful stuff. Also, cyclists are a fluid now, FYI. Science says so. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.…

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Episode 42: Spiders, Psychology and Cities 29:47

5+ y ago29:47

29:47

In this episode we've gotta lotta brain-learnings for ya, like how the US Army are predicting peoples behaviour, how Vegas casinos trap gamblers in risky behaviour and how to cure/give someone arachnophobia. Psychology may or may not be for supervillains... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerd…

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Episode 41: Halloween Spooktacular 37:08

5+ y ago37:08

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We were working in the lab late one night when our eyes beheld an eerie sight - Vampire bats, brain-controlling parasites and the entire plot of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein... Spooky, right? Happy Halloween. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave …

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Episode 40: Business genius, finding fake news, and robot judgement 28:07

5+ y ago28:07

28:07

We've got an education in economics, we've got the morality of an artificial intelligence, we've got... facial hair? Sounds like our halloween costumes are sorted. But first, science! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, a…

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Episode 39: Conspiracy, social media and science communication 28:02

5+ y ago28:02

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Confronting conspiracy theories, Facebook advertising opportunities, tweeting about science to scientists and encouraging robots towards collective action: we're living in the future now, folks. Better bring some science with you. Also, this episode was recorded before the big revelations that Facebook had been misusing personal information for adv…

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Episode 38: The 2018 Ig Nobel Prizes 30:57

5+ y ago30:57

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Welcome, one and all, to The Ig Nobel Prizes - for science that makes you laugh, then makes you think. We've got rollercoasters, swearing in Spanish, auto-butts, tumescence, wine, cannibals and more! Whoever said science was boring has not spent an evening at the opera with Improbable Research... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmai…

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Episode 37: Back To School Science 32:58

5+ y ago32:58

32:58

Summer may be over, but the science never stops. We've got some spicy-hot stories for you on how to learn, how to teach, how to have the best time and be your best selves. Easy. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and sup…

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Episode 36: Summer Science Spectacular! 32:04

6y ago32:04

32:04

It seems like everyone in every institute press office is winding down for their summer holidays, which means it's time to clear out the piles of press releases in a mad dash for the beach. Who's going to be mad enough to plough through all this research and find the best, worst and weirdest bits anyway? Ahem. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurek…

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Episode 35: vs Sharks ft Melissa Cristina Márquez 28:31

6y ago28:31

28:31

In episode 32, we talked about whales and how big they can get. Y'know what else lives in the water and can get real big? Well, lots of things, but let's start with sharks. Melissa is the founder of the Fins United Initiative, and knows sharks inside and out, quite literally. So, join us for a chat about shark biology, their ecology and human psych…

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Episode 34: Sounding scientific, smiles and smooth moves 32:50

6y ago32:50

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Gather round, one and all, for some top performance tricks for any aspiring science communicators, youtubers, podcasters, performers, Pint of Science types... Just about anyone who has information they want someone else to hear. Like us! Also, we talk Dino Crisis. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eur…

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Episode 33: Lemurs and Chickens and Whales! Oh my! 30:51

6y ago30:51

30:51

There's nothing the internet loves more than heartwarming animal content, so come cosy up with the latest news about optimistic chickens, friendly lemurs and cultured whales. Internet gold. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on…

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Episode 32: Gun control, legal weed and lessons from history 32:34

6y ago32:34

32:34

As America-centric as this episodes title may seem, rest assured that the science within applies all of us across the globe. We are all as one, united in our admiration of majestic whales, and fear of giant, face-eating dragonflies. That last one might just be me more than you, but, seriously... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail…

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Episode 31: Save the world 38:41

6y ago38:41

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So, here's the answers everyone has been looking for. How can we stop climate change, reduce air pollution, make money for everyone and feel happier? With science! Also, a dog! Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why …

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Episode 30 // Wiki Walking 57:06

6y ago57:06

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Yknow that other podcast we've been working on? It's back! So, get to know more about it, and more about us too. In a break with talking about science about science all the time, listen to us talk about... dinosaurs and evolution. So, we are both huge nerds. Surprise. Find more wikiwalks at www.wikiwalking.co.uk, @wiki_walking Questions? Comments? …

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Episode 29: Booze, brews and bottled bubbles 29:51

6y ago29:51

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Attention: This episode is for adults only - we talk about some grown-up subject matter, which no kids should hear. Stuff like alcohol and... well, mostly alcohol. Almost entirely alcohol. Oh, and some politics, so yeah, grown up stuff. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more a…

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Episode 28: Children versus ecology, videogames and Facebook 32:20

6y ago32:20

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As a heads up: While we've got some dumb stories in this one about pounding Red Bull and signature weapons of the Saints Row series, we also talk about depression, alcohol abuse and bullying. It's more fun than it sounds, honest. Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.e…

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Episode 27: Blockchain, economics, and saving the world 31:24

6+ y ago31:24

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It's a new year, a new episode, and some new science for your ears only. And, I know we've said it a lot before, but we're both fans of saving the world. Would you like to save the world too? Thought so. So, have a listen, and find out how. It's easier than you might think... Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twi…

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