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Chris explains what to expect when the Sun will die and take Earth with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanna know how it will end? Not to worry, the Universe has it all sorted for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Einstein's grasp on the intricacies of space and time remains a beacon for the pursuit of knowledge, a morbid turn of events led to the unauthorized extraction of the greatest mind in human history during an autopsy and is now confined to a jar in Philadelphia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ocean is a cruel mistress put there by a universe that hates us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Wade talks about just how dangerous childbirth actually is, and how despite all of the Universe's best effort, we keep on reproducing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think you're so smart huh? Well in this episode Byrne takes us through all the ways brainless blobs outsmart us/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Chris discusses the implications of an infinite universe actually means, as Byrne and Wade take it to some seriously weird places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode the guys discuss Lead and how regardless of our best mitigation methods there really not a lot we can do about this heavy metal gifted to us by the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There isn't much these days that a robot can't do better than a human. From writing a last minute essay to sexual satisfaction, machines (more specifically AI) are creating a new world where humans may very well have a backseat role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mars is often portrayed as humanity's only hope. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. From technological obstacles, to extreme amounts of radiation once we do get there, Mars' inability to host life is yet another reason to hate the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evolution for all of its glory has given humanity some serious flaws that will most likely lead to our own demise. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Chris explains to Byrne and Wade how the relative scale of the Universe demonstrates how insignificant we, and everything around us, are when compared to the enormity of the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By which we mean the glowing stellar mass of Sci-gasm Podcast has reached the end of its lifetime and will be replaced by many other, no less beautiful, but perhaps more realistic interpretations of the Universe. Thanks to all those people who have supported the program over many years, it is because of you we have been able to grow to make new and diverse content we hope you will continue to enjoy, or at least tolerate. Follow the new show called 42 Reasons to Hate the Universe and keep an eye out for the book, 42 Reasons to Hate the Universe (and one reason not to) in stores and online in February 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Found in the Early 1900s aboard ship wreckage off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera, the Antikythera Mechanism (a device that should not have existed for another millennia) was to rewrite our understanding of science, computers, and technology in the BCE era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris educates us of the science behind the latest Nobel Prize winners in PhysicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wade returns his goat, and Chris continues with his favourite paradoxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of two, Chris takes Byrne and Wade through some weird paradoxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss the latest viral craze - Monkeypox. What is it? Where did it come from? Has it always been here? These questions and more are answered in this week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys discuss one of the most influential groups of astronomers in the history of science that challenged the status quo of the time. A group of overlooked female scientists who were distastefully known as 'Pickering's Harem'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What is a quasar? What is a blazer? Tune in and find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone at some point in their life has though to themselves such profound questions as "If i were to pee on the Moon, how fast would my urine have to travel before it reaches orbital velocity, and hits me in the back of the head?" & "How long would a penis last in space before it freezes". Don't worry. We've got you covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys get meta... like REAL meta and dive into a paper that looks at how our bodies behave during sex... in an MRI machine. From moving internal organs to boomerang penises, our bodies behave in a far more peculiar  way than we could've ever imagined (or faked). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a real shitshow. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Byrne explores the greatest paper ever written... on penises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As MS month passes in the US, Byrne looks into the self-destructive world of autoimmune disorders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ass. Pro. Ferrie addresses all the bullshit going around about quantum and breaks it down into small divisible packets of information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris has just become an Australian citizen, and as such, decides that he would try to ruin surfing for everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all of the amazing things the human brain is capable of, it still has many flaws. The guys break apart some of the research behind our shortcomings and take an interesting detour... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we categorise tornadoes? What causes them? And will climate change make them worse? Become a Patreon Buy Pranklab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what's the difference between a moth and a butterfly or how to tell a frog and toad apart? Why should you even care anyway? Well, let us tell you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actually is science? Can it be right or wrong? What are scientists' ultimate goals? Strap yourself in... things are about to get weird. Become a Patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys revisit a previous episode in light of the new Omicron variant starts to cement itself all over the world. Become a Patreon By Pranklab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys talk to actual physicist Chad Orzel about his latest book 'A Brief History of Timekeeping'. The guys talk about all the things to do with time - What is it? Why a second is a second, and just how strange timekeeping has become. Purchase Chad's book A Brief History of Timekeeping here Become a Patreon of the Show here Buy Pranklab here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys look to get to the bottom of why we insult each other? Is there any benefit to it? And what our insults tell others about ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys welcome on the show the winner of the Patreon competition. They discuss the factors that lead to passive risk-taking and why it is so common. Become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change is messing some stuff up, but all these changes in the environment should bring about changes in the animals too right? The episode looks at how scientists are noticing animals adapting to new environments as humans fail to slow the greenhouse effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the News this week, Sci-gasm looks at the countdown down to the 26th Annual UN Climate Conference, the consequences of mixing COVID vaccines, and why people don't always walk the quickest route between two points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antivax, antimasks, anti... logic? Wade weighs in on covid protests in Australia and the reasons behind them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Science news this week, what fat worms call tell us about obesity in humans, why drinking coffee is good for your health and how virus DNA may actually help with pregnancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.