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Stupid Questions for Scientists

A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups.

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9: Can researching the past help us build for our future?

9: Can researching the past help us build for our future?

Dr Iain White and Andre King join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about the future of our cities in an ever-changing ... Read more

14 May 2017

47mins

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8: Is global warming good for summer swimming?

8: Is global warming good for summer swimming?

Dr Craig Stevens and Nick Rado join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about how scientists use robots to measure change... Read more

7 May 2017

45mins

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7: Are viruses indiscriminate mass murderers or trainable ninjas?

7: Are viruses indiscriminate mass murderers or trainable ninjas?

Viruses, are they mass murderers trained to kill other living organisms, or can you train them to only target certain en... Read more

30 Apr 2017

45mins

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6: Can you use maths to win the lottery?

6: Can you use maths to win the lottery?

Can you use mathematics to win the lottery? Senior Lecturer in mathematical sciences Dr Robin Hankin joins actress and ... Read more

23 Apr 2017

39mins

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5: Can eating fat make you skinny?

5: Can eating fat make you skinny?

Professor Grant Schofield and comedian Robin Ince join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining dis... Read more

16 Apr 2017

52mins

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4: Medicinal cannabis, what is it, does it work and could it be dangerous?

4: Medicinal cannabis, what is it, does it work and could it be dangerous?

Medicinal cannabis is a hot topic, having been legalised in some areas but not others the debate is ongoing. So what is... Read more

9 Apr 2017

32mins

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3: Where on Earth are all the Aliens?

3: Where on Earth are all the Aliens?

Astrobiologist Professor Steve Pointing and comedian Ben Hurley join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and en... Read more

2 Apr 2017

47mins

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2: What’s scarier – Bacteria or Viruses?

2: What’s scarier – Bacteria or Viruses?

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles and comedian Jeremy Elwood join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a frighteningly entertai... Read more

26 Mar 2017

39mins

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1: Are Humans Really the Smartest Animals?

1: Are Humans Really the Smartest Animals?

Comedian Jeremy Corbett and scientist Dr Alex Taylor join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for an entertaining discussion on i... Read more

19 Mar 2017

39mins

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