https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/sqfs.xml http://stupidquestionsforscientists.com http://stupidquestionsforscientists.com A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups. episodic Stupid Questions for Scientists hosted by WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups. en-us Copyright 2020 Stupid Questions for Scientists team@gorilla-voice.com (WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media) WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media team@gorilla-voice.com http://stupidquestionsforscientists.com https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/425170-146409.png A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups. Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ no http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 14 May 2017 10:21:03 +0000 Sun, 14 May 2017 10:21:03 +0000 https://blubrry.com/sqfs/23584435/9-can-researching-the-past-help-us-build-for-our-future/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/23584435/9-can-researching-the-past-help-us-build-for-our-future/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 14 May 2017 10:21:03 +0000 Dr Iain White and Andre King join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about the future of our cities in an ever-changing landscape. Should we build for the future knowing how likely natural disasters may become or continue to grow where the dangers are high? 0:47:09 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Dr Iain White and Andre King join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about the future of our cities in an ever-changing landscape. Should we build for the future knowing how likely natural disasters may become or continue to grow where the dangers are... Dr Iain White and Andre King join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about the future of our cities in an ever-changing landscape. Should we build for the future knowing how likely natural disasters may become or continue to grow where the dangers are high? https://blubrry.com/sqfs/23350966/8-is-global-warming-good-for-summer-swimming/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/23350966/8-is-global-warming-good-for-summer-swimming/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 07 May 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Dr Craig Stevens and Nick Rado join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about how scientists use robots to measure changes in our oceans, what type of ice researchers put in their drinks, and what the consequences of warmer oceans could be on our planet. 0:45:07 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Dr Craig Stevens and Nick Rado join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about how scientists use robots to measure changes in our oceans, what type of ice researchers put in their drinks, and what the consequences of warmer oceans could be on our planet. Dr Craig Stevens and Nick Rado join host Dr Michelle Dickinson to talk about how scientists use robots to measure changes in our oceans, what type of ice researchers put in their drinks, and what the consequences of warmer oceans could be on our planet. https://blubrry.com/sqfs/23205176/7-are-viruses-indiscriminate-mass-murderers-or-trainable-ninjas/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/23205176/7-are-viruses-indiscriminate-mass-murderers-or-trainable-ninjas/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Viruses, are they mass murderers trained to kill other living organisms, or can you train them to only target certain enemies? Senior Lecturer in Dr Heather Hendrickson joins comedian and presenter Dai Henwood to discuss the role of viruses with host Dr Michelle Dickinson. Recorded with a live audience, topics including whether or not cold sores are more likely to appear when you are stressed, how antiretroviral treatments are helping patients with HIV and why having more friends could help you to fight off the flu virus! 0:45:43 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Viruses, are they mass murderers trained to kill other living organisms, or can you train them to only target certain enemies? Senior Lecturer in Dr Heather Hendrickson joins comedian and presenter Dai Henwood to discuss the role of viruses with host ... Viruses, are they mass murderers trained to kill other living organisms, or can you train them to only target certain enemies? Senior Lecturer in Dr Heather Hendrickson joins comedian and presenter Dai Henwood to discuss the role of viruses with host Dr Michelle Dickinson. Recorded with a live audience, topics including whether or not cold sores are more likely to appear when you are stressed, how antiretroviral treatments are helping patients with HIV and why having more friends could help you to fight off the flu virus! https://blubrry.com/sqfs/22976461/6-can-you-use-maths-to-win-the-lottery/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/22976461/6-can-you-use-maths-to-win-the-lottery/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Can you use mathematics to win the lottery? Senior Lecturer in mathematical sciences Dr Robin Hankin joins actress and presenter Jaquie Brown to discuss maths and statistics with host Dr Michelle Dickinson. Covering everything from why traffic seems to move faster in other lanes to how to pick the best supermarket checkout line, the definition of randomness is not only defined in this show but also experienced through a fascinating assortment of topics. 0:39:34 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Can you use mathematics to win the lottery? Senior Lecturer in mathematical sciences Dr Robin Hankin joins actress and presenter Jaquie Brown to discuss maths and statistics with host Dr Michelle Dickinson. Can you use mathematics to win the lottery? Senior Lecturer in mathematical sciences Dr Robin Hankin joins actress and presenter Jaquie Brown to discuss maths and statistics with host Dr Michelle Dickinson. Covering everything from why traffic seems to move faster in other lanes to how to pick the best supermarket checkout line, the definition of randomness is not only defined in this show but also experienced through a fascinating assortment of topics. https://blubrry.com/sqfs/22840402/5-can-eating-fat-make-you-skinny/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/22840402/5-can-eating-fat-make-you-skinny/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Professor Grant Schofield and comedian Robin Ince join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about how going against the norm by eating fat and limiting carbohydrates can reduce levels of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. 0:52:57 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Professor Grant Schofield and comedian Robin Ince join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about how going against the norm by eating fat and limiting carbohydrates can reduce levels of obesity, Professor Grant Schofield and comedian Robin Ince join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about how going against the norm by eating fat and limiting carbohydrates can reduce levels of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. https://blubrry.com/sqfs/22663259/4-medicinal-cannabis-what-is-it-does-it-work-and-could-it-be-dangerous/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/22663259/4-medicinal-cannabis-what-is-it-does-it-work-and-could-it-be-dangerous/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 09 Apr 2017 10:43:02 +0000 Medicinal cannabis is a hot topic, having been legalised in some areas but not others the debate is ongoing. So what is cannabis, how can it be taken and what is it’s effect on the brain. Cannabinoid researcher Associate Professor Michelle Glass and pot smoking comedian Tim Batt join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating discussion about cannabis as a medicine, what it is, how it’s taken and what the scientific research shows about its effectiveness. 0:32:53 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Medicinal cannabis is a hot topic, having been legalised in some areas but not others the debate is ongoing. So what is cannabis, how can it be taken and what is it’s effect on the brain. Cannabinoid researcher Associate Professor Michelle Glass and ... Medicinal cannabis is a hot topic, having been legalised in some areas but not others the debate is ongoing. So what is cannabis, how can it be taken and what is it’s effect on the brain. Cannabinoid researcher Associate Professor Michelle Glass and pot smoking comedian Tim Batt join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating discussion about cannabis as a medicine, what it is, how it’s taken and what the scientific research shows about its effectiveness. https://blubrry.com/sqfs/22449711/3-where-on-earth-are-all-the-aliens/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/22449711/3-where-on-earth-are-all-the-aliens/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 02 Apr 2017 14:00:00 +0000 Astrobiologist Professor Steve Pointing and comedian Ben Hurley join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about aliens, what are they, how do we research them, will we find them soon and what could they look like? 0:47:50 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Astrobiologist Professor Steve Pointing and comedian Ben Hurley join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about aliens, what are they, how do we research them, will we find them soon and what could they look like? Astrobiologist Professor Steve Pointing and comedian Ben Hurley join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a fascinating and entertaining discussion about aliens, what are they, how do we research them, will we find them soon and what could they look like? https://blubrry.com/sqfs/22152156/2-whats-scarier-bacteria-or-viruses/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/22152156/2-whats-scarier-bacteria-or-viruses/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 26 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles and comedian Jeremy Elwood join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a frighteningly entertaining discussion on infectious diseases spread by viruses and bacteria that will send you running to scrub your hands after listening. 0:39:54 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles and comedian Jeremy Elwood join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a frighteningly entertaining discussion on infectious diseases spread by viruses and bacteria that will send you running to scrub your hands after listening. Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles and comedian Jeremy Elwood join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for a frighteningly entertaining discussion on infectious diseases spread by viruses and bacteria that will send you running to scrub your hands after listening. https://blubrry.com/sqfs/21952842/1-are-humans-really-the-smartest-animals/ http://www.blubrry.com/sqfs/21952842/1-are-humans-really-the-smartest-animals/ WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:08:37 +0000 Comedian Jeremy Corbett and scientist Dr Alex Taylor join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for an entertaining discussion on intelligence. Where do different animals sit in the smartness stakes – including crows, dogs, dolphins, elephants and humans? 0:39:40 no WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media Comedian Jeremy Corbett and scientist Dr Alex Taylor join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for an entertaining discussion on intelligence. Where do different animals sit in the smartness stakes – including crows, dogs, dolphins, elephants and humans? Comedian Jeremy Corbett and scientist Dr Alex Taylor join host Dr Michelle Dickinson for an entertaining discussion on intelligence. Where do different animals sit in the smartness stakes – including crows, dogs, dolphins, elephants and humans?