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.networkQuestions

Episode 73: The 2020 Ig Nobel Prizes

Sep 20th, 2020 29m 16s

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 No

EurekaNerd Trailer

Aug 9th, 2020 33s

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

Episode 72: Interview with Dr Lambourne

Aug 1st, 2020 47m 46s

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

Episode 71: Fertility crisis and the mystery of Dr Lambourne

Jul 17th, 2020 38m 34s

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.

Episode 70: Doing Good

Jul 5th, 2020 21m 14s

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 Podca

Listen to Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?

Jun 7th, 2020 20m 20s

https://play.acast.com/s/whyarentyouadoctoryetFind all episodes of Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet at www.whynotadoc.com , and through social media on www.twitter.com/whynotadocDonate to Changing Mindsets based out of the Malcolm X Centre in Br

Episode 69: Securing Smart Devices

1 May 24th, 2020 23m 41s

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? Em

Episode 68: Digital assistants and privacy controls

May 10th, 2020 33m 40s

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: @HanachronismFind more from the Stimulus Podc

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

Apr 26th, 2020 25m 39s

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.ne

Episode 66: You're Right

Apr 12th, 2020 24m 24s

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.networkQuestions?

Episode 65: Not Talking About Coronavirus

Mar 29th, 2020 26m 44s

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.networkQuestions? Comments? Email us at [email protected],

Episode 64: Bees, Brains and Good Boys

Mar 15th, 2020 27m 15s

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 eureka

Episode 63: Feelings, Dinosaurs and Neurodivergence

1 Feb 28th, 2020 32m

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://stimulu

Episode 62: Fungus Facts ft Jen Parrilli

Feb 9th, 2020 31m 33s

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://

Episode 61: Performing arts, performing experiments

Jan 29th, 2020 32m 42s

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 [email protected], fin

Episode 60: Harvest Festival

Oct 27th, 2019 27m 13s

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?

Episode 59: You're Wrong

Oct 13th, 2019 29m 48s

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

Episode 58: Hot Science Semester

Sep 25th, 2019 39m 5s

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 Stim

Episode 57: The 2019 Ig Nobel Prizes

Sep 15th, 2019 1h 5m

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.netw

Episode 56: Birds, Brains and Space Age

Jun 23rd, 2019 26m 49s

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

Episode 55: Trusting technology and fighting fake news

Jun 9th, 2019 31m 43s

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 Po

Episode 54: Paranormal Research ft. The Spooktator

May 26th, 2019 29m 9s

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 mor

Episode 53: vs Archeology

May 12th, 2019 20m 39s

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 Stim

Episode 52: Tattoo Ink and Insects

Apr 28th, 2019 21m 19s

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.