We both admire Lawrence Krauss. We were fortunate enough to interview him. But, the manner of the allegations against him, and his subsequent exit leaves us with a series of questions.
Sci-gasm podcast: The science behind our hate of Nickelback
We love to hate Nickelback. But why? This week, the insane minds of Sci-gasm delve into the culture of public opinion and the means scientists use to measure our collective hate.
Sci-gasm podcast: The greatest fictional scientists that (never) lived
Fiction has given the world of science much inspiration. Flying cars, lolwut. This week, the boys from sci-gasm rank the greatest fictional minds, because they’re weird like that.
Sci-gasm podcast: How intelligent is artificial intelligence, really?
This week, the lads from Sci-gasm decide to figure out how smart our artificial intelligence actually is, so they’ve scheduled an interview. Oh, dear.
Sci-gasm podcast: The boys geek out with Dr Karl
This week, the Sci-gasm boys team up with Science demigod/lairy shirt enthusiast, Dr Karl. Will Wade be able to keep his composure in front of his adult crush?
The age of information pushes us to ignorance, but it doesn’t have to
In the age of limitless knowledge, we’ve decided to opt for ignorance. I don’t blame us, we recoil at the sheer weight of it. But there is a way to escape this information overload.
Sci-gasm: What does the research say about same sex marriage?
As the marriage equality debate rages on, the facts seem less important. However, if we solely focus on the facts, what do we learn?
Sci-gasm podcast: Partnering truth with old wives tales
As kids, we’re told a whole manner of things by adults. The old wives tale is front-and-centre to the trough. But how much of these hokey assumptions are actually gospel?
Sci-gasm podcast: How does music affect your brain?
The power of Music, as the 1980’s discovered, is boundless. But what exactly does it do to our brain when it creeps beyond our ears? The lads at Sci-gasm endeavoured to find out. Those maniacs.
Sci-gasm podcast: Science meets faith with Vatican Astronomer Gabriele Gionti
Science and religion. Everyone’s favourite dysfunctional couple. But what happens when that argument wears the pants of one man? Is that even possible?
Your opinion on climate change does not matter
While the public is still debating on whether climate change exists, the actual experts are well beyond that question. I blame Leo DiCaprio and the plastic media rhetoric for this gap in our understanding.
Sci-gasm podcast: Why do we dream when we sleep?
In my dream last night, Lee Harvey Oswald said that he’d tell me everything, on the condition that he gets my wife. How does our brain come up with that junk?
Sci-gasm podcast: A beer with physicist Lawrence Krauss
Noted everything Lawrence Krauss shares an ale with the Sci-gasm lads this week, to opine on the mysteries of the universe. And Star Trek.
Sci-gasm podcast: How to spot bogus science and how to abuse a flat-earther
Sci-gasm. We all want one, right? This week the bent minds of Wade and Byrne outline how to spot the dodgy plastic science studies that surround us. That plus Deepak Chopra. Win-win.
Sci-gasm podcast: Climate change models – sexy science or heated hogwash?
This week the lads seek guidance from climate change maven Dr Angela Maharaj about the current climate of climate change.
Sci-gasm podcast: Let’s talk about the chances of death, baby.
Death. It comes to us all, but who measures out the chances of that happening, and how do they reach that figure? Welcome back to the abject chicanery of Sci-gasm.
Sci-gasm podcast: Did NASA really find another seven earths?
As we invariably look toward the stars, our head tilts in confusion. What does NASA’s discovery of new planets mean, and how did they even see it?
Sci-gasm podcast: Five times where we asked, “WTF, science?”
The world of science climbed so high, and fallen as far. From doctors drinking vomit to an Elephant on LSD, the lads from Sci-gasm are here to explain the particulars.
Sci-gasm podcast: Sex in the animal kingdom with Dr Carin Bondar
We’re chuffed to have the insane/learned minds of Sci-gasm on board, as they discuss sex in the animal kingdom with notable expert, Dr Carin Bondar.