Description (podcaster-provided):
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Science exploration • Listener questions • Expert insights • Humor and curiosity • Unusual phenomena • Real-world applications • Diverse topics • Engaging storytellingThis podcast, titled "Curious Cases," is co-hosted by Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain, who unravel scientific conundrums and listener inquiries using humor and expertise. The content spans a wide array of topics from natural phenomena and scientific principles to quirky scientific questions and human curiosities. Each episode typically involves thematic investigations into unusual queries, often featuring guest experts who help explore these intriguing subjects.
Listeners can expect discussions on the intricacies of natural science, such as the physics of lightning, the mechanics of nuclear fusion, and the biology of venomous creatures. The podcast also delves into scientific phenomena like cryobiology, synaesthesia, and gravitational theories, bringing scientific concepts to a general audience. In addition to exploring fundamental science questions, the hosts tackle curious listener queries, such as whether a lemon can power a spaceship or if someone can be bored to death.
Episodes often include humorous anecdotes and unexpected scientific insights, from the survival tactics of tardigrades to the slipperiness of various substances. Another key focus is the intersection of science with daily life and pop culture, discussing topics ranging from Wi-Fi technology to the phenomenon of déjà vu. The podcast serves as a means to explore how science can explain and sometimes find solutions to peculiar questions about the world around us. Engaging and lighthearted, "Curious Cases" invites listeners to join in the discovery of science’s hidden stories and surprising facts.
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13. The Fastest Fly 2025-Jan-04 29 minutes |
12. Bored to Death 2024-Dec-28 30 minutes |
11. Freeze Me When I Die 2024-Dec-21 28 minutes |
10. Night Walkers 2024-Dec-14 28 minutes |
9. A lemon-powered spaceship 2024-Dec-07 29 minutes |
8. Be More Athlete 2024-Nov-30 29 minutes |
7. Invincible Moss Piglets 2024-Nov-23 28 minutes |
6. The Shock Factor 2024-Nov-16 28 minutes |
5. The Taste of Words 2024-Nov-09 29 minutes |
4. In the Groove 2024-Nov-02 30 minutes |
3. Mirror, Mirror 2024-Oct-26 30 minutes |
2. The 5 Second Rule 2024-Oct-19 28 minutes |
1. Space Bubbles 2024-Oct-12 28 minutes |
Introducing a brand new series of Curious Cases! 2024-Oct-04 2 minutes |
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