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Welcome to Eurekanerd, bringing you the finest and funniest in science news. We are Leah and Will, two nerds going through the press releases collected in Eurekalert mailing lists and sharing the gems we find. Find all this and more at eurekanerd.com Questions? Comments? Leave them below, or email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, and find us on twitter, @eurekanerdcast

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Episode 76: Episode 74: Environmentalism, ft For What It's Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 27:32


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 www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd

Episode 73: The 2020 Ig Nobel Prizes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 29:15


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://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 support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd

EurekaNerd Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 0:32


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

Episode 72: Interview with Dr Lambourne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 47:45


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 Cavill is. Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd

Episode 71: Fertility crisis and the mystery of Dr Lambourne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 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 were, please contact us via email or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/eurekanerdcast) Read more at The Lancet: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0140673620306772 The BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53409521 Find more from the Stimulus Podcast Network at http://stimulus.network Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd

Episode 70: Doing Good

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 21:13


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 twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/wxQZqzvpTgmtN874SNlZDw

Listen to Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 20:19


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 petitions and resources for protests and education : blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

Episode 69: Securing Smart Devices

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 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.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/E34FWEoaTMaioLU53p1Y9g

Episode 68: Digital assistants and privacy controls

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 33:40


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 twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/vZA6-Ee_Tn66y1iYtEvhRw

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 25:38


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 even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/guoW3ghfSKydllszB9TbxQ

Episode 66: You're Right

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 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.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/H3Qlxz34SeCfMib8sv6Shg

Episode 65: Not Talking About Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 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, and support us at www.patreon.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/LUxWk0qkSPGaIiHZ7bVX8w

Episode 64: Bees, Brains and Good Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 27:15


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 review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/s6BZk0OQT9e2nEbFJZ9obA

Episode 63: Feelings, Dinosaurs and Neurodivergence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 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, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/rHhvka4LQOilz6PoRIC-pw

Episode 62: Fungus Facts ft Jen Parrilli

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 31:32


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 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 support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oxIRBsnIR4CDZKdkuP4SoQ

Episode 61: Performing arts, performing experiments

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 32:41


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 support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/epkeIzfMS6ir34f-ZAAsJQ

Episode 60: Harvest Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 27:12


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.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/Na6HsJ-SRiWTPU_-pT5AOw

Episode 59: You're Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 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, 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oy8esnR0SVu6xld_8qMoiQ

Episode 58: Hot Science Semester

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 39:04


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, 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oqV31RoFRim-Xiw6frQ5EA

Episode 57: The 2019 Ig Nobel Prizes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 26:59


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 even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.improbable.com/ig-about/the-2019-winners/

Episode 56: Birds, Brains and Space Age

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 26:49


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 us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/tbfj0HhbTfKA4wezfOPK6Q

Episode 55: Trusting technology and fighting fake news

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 31:42


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 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/PghIWwrkS6G151kl1cP5CQ

Episode 54: Paranormal Research ft. The Spooktator

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 29:08


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 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/tWHT4AVgSXK_6C3qMAzYMg

Episode 53: vs Archeology

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 20:38


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, 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/P1QNBCWnQjiJwuz5Rnkbmw

Episode 52: Tattoo Ink and Insects

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 21:18


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, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com. Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ewGG9Eu3SUun8ZXwG-YgtQ

Episode 51: vs Maths

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 43:12


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 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/BCbd2Xh2SYm4uaLydcWimQ

Episode 50: Back in time

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 27:20


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 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/1Q1gGl2eSw--n71WDlQgKQ

Episode 49: Stop Smoking

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 19:22


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 @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/1B4x7hstR06iUbTIRjWKBA

Episode 48: Plastic pollution

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 22:17


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 on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/COZEs3zwSb65mCO1Isj1jQ

Episode 47: Sounds and Space

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 14:29


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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ibcp0FJtRqy_pvfD5DobMw

Episode 46: Sharks, Sex and Stand Up Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 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, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/TxkE7So6S6a9clCY1bySXg

Episode 45: Emotions, Ancient Urns and the Alexander Technique

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 27:03


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.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/bvXAQMUrTlqR8jwLjkbKjQ

Episode 44: Climate Change

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 16:08


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. Thanks. 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/gRZwRCdkTEWwK3fcNLRhEw

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 28:23


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.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/BgBwwHGZSHKqbqZ8ZouYNw

Episode 42: Spiders, Psychology and Cities

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 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 @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . Leave us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/nyoHMEiZSwOnU9z9cvAUiw

Episode 41: Halloween Spooktacular

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 37:07


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 us a review on iTunes, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/o5E25YeaSX2K29uv2PkUow

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 28:06


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, and support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/OLuq2pV8SFCs1uIQTx70UQ

Episode 39: Conspiracy, social media and science communication

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 28:02


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 advertising, and whatever Elon Musk has done now, though in retrospect - what is surprising about that, or anything anymore? 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-fi.com/eurekanerd This weeks reading list : https://www.one-tab.com/page/SYWJt89ETaig175w7R5-fA

Episode 38: The 2018 Ig Nobel Prizes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 30:57


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@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-fi.com/eurekanerd This weeks reading list: http://www.improbable.com/ig/winners/

Episode 37: Back To School Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 32:57


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 support us on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/eurekanerd This weeks reading list: http://bit.ly/EN-37Links

Episode 36: Summer Science Spectacular!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 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 eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/hnWQEKg9SHK6GqvxIqPVcQ

Episode 35: vs Sharks ft Melissa Cristina Márquez

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 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 psychology at the water's edge. Find Melissa at https://twitter.com/mcmsharksxx, and The Fins United Initiative at finsunited.co.nz . 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 not. Our reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/oR6tbxorT6mKJZ4Ff_262Q

Episode 34: Sounding scientific, smiles and smooth moves

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 32:49


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 @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ReEkQ-RYQBqLrSRsjWij1Q

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 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 iTunes, why not. This weeks reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/yx15onukR3mKkvoQhLIpPA

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 32:33


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.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/LDjx8_3FTMOdOpfGBCoyKQ

Episode 31: Save the world

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 38:41


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 not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/ASpCrY8hSe21J9IcnqzoEQ

Episode 30 // Wiki Walking

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 57:05


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? 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 not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/lFd8_XEzTLORZF1VpQsrSw

Episode 29: Booze, brews and bottled bubbles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 29:51


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 at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/dgb6tj-vQvW6trb_gtigbA

Episode 28: Children versus ecology, videogames and Facebook

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2018 32:20


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.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/w4PuoGCwRJCfVTJolYJXNw

Episode 27: Blockchain, economics, and saving the world

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 31:24


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 twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com . And leave us a review on iTunes, why not. This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/kAfRL_SBQp-AMyzkhjCXiA

Episode 26: vs Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 33:02


Whilst intercontinental audio transmission may not be reliable for clarity or quality, the work of the hundreds of researchers getting together at annual scientific congresses is usually pretty sound. We are not medical experts, and our advice should never be followed. That last part is true for many things beyond healthcare. 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 not.

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