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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast for our final show of the year. Join the boys as they take a festive approach to science exploring the past year and rambling all the way. Mitch explores where Christmas as a holiday originated along with its various traditions such as gift giving and lights in our trees. Tom looks at the neuroscience behind finding and receiving the perfect gift as well as some festive biology and finally some facts! The boys take a chill approach to the final show of the year so sit back and relax and we’ll see you all next year. Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where Tom is a lone rambling madman taking you through one of his favourite science topics: Vocal Learning. Where does language come from? Why do different places have different dialects or accents? How can we learn where language has come from through the comparative assessment of behaviour with other animals? Well you're in the right place to get all of the background information on this complex topic! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where we’re exploring the incredible: Australia! We’ve been away for a little while so we’re a bit rusty and tangents are abound in this episode (so be warned). But why does Australia host such a diverse range of species? Why do some of those species hop as their main form of locomotion and have their underdeveloped young crawl up into their puch after 30 days of pregnancy? Yes, Kangaroos are that weird. And why can everything kill you out there? Well, look no further as we have the answers! Music: HOME - AWAY
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This week on the Information Entropy Podcast, Mitchell takes the mic solo to explore the vast world of the Internet. He dives into its fascinating origins with ARPANET, traces its evolution through the rise of the World Wide Web, and examines the modern landscape shaped by social media and the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s a journey through the technology that connects us all. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation!
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In this episode, we're diving into the science of food preservation. Ever wondered how we’ve gone from food spoiling in days to some items lasting years? We’ll explore the evolution of preservation techniques, from ancient methods like salting and fermentation to the modern-day chemistry of preservatives and refrigeration. Join us as we break down how these techniques work, the science behind keeping food fresh, and what’s really happening at the molecular level to make your food last. Music: HOME - AWAY
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On this Halloween episode, we're diving into the science of fear. From the alarms set off in our brains to the psychological forces that drive our survival instincts, we’re unpacking what fear really is and why it shapes us so deeply. We’ll trace fear's roots back to our earliest ancestors, explore how it lingers in our memories, and examine why some fears are impossible to shake. Dim the lights and settle in as we take a closer look at the science lurking behind what makes us afraid. Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch are exploring how diseases evolve and their impact on humanity! So, what even is a disease anyway and how do they act on the human (or other) system? What types of diseases are there and how are they classified? How have past diseases impacted human evolution and what remnants are we still carrying around today because of them? Well, Mitch and Tom have all the answers! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch finish their exploration of space and the secrets that it holds within. What is dark energy and is this something that we can observe or measure? Mitch has the answers! Tom instead takes us down the path of the dark worlds in our solar system, exploring the largest bodies in our solar system that are not quite planets. Finally the boys explore the cosmic web, the largest structure of the universe that connects most of the galaxies to one another, and the fermi paradox! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch are exploring the secrets of space! What do we not know about up there in the great expanse? What do we think we know about but may hide secrets we are yet to uncover? Tom explores exoplanets and how we investigate their atmospheric composition from Earth. Mitch enlightens us on the topics of dark matter and dark energy what are they anyway? Between those and other topics the boys tangent their way to other exciting mysteries Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where we’re diving into chaos… literally, what is that? Tom covers a quick definition of chaos and what that means for the scientific world while exploring population dynamics and how they model these intricate systems while accounting for unpredictable variability. Mitch describes the differences between chaos and randomness and how chaos is utilised within modern cryptography and cybersecurity to protect your information! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast we’re diving into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) world of animals in science… what’s really going on? From life-saving medical research to quirky behavioral studies, we’re exploring the why, how, and what of using animals in experiments. Over 115 million animals are used in scientific research around the globe each year and play a crucial role in understanding diseases, testing treatments, and ensuring the safety of new products. Hopefully today we will give you all the information necessary for you to feel informed and make a decision about how you feel on the subject. If you already have an opinion hopefully you learn some new things and can be open to exploring others opinions, even if you disagree! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we embark on a deep dive into the theory of evolution. Starting with the basics of what evolution is, we explore how life on Earth has developed and diversified over millions of years. We break down the key mechanisms—natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow—and discuss how these forces shape entire populations. Plus, we tackle the complexities of speciation, looking at how new species emerge from common ancestors. Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are exploring the extraordinary evolution of flight in the animal kingdom! The boys tangent their way to the topic today exploring the four evolutionary origins of flight: Insects, Pterosaurs, birds, and bats. What adaptations do/did they possess that make flight possible and why have some bird species lost flight? Find out all this and more! Music: HOME - AWAY
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Welcome back to the second instalment of the debate on Nature vs. Nurture! The boys wrap up this topic with interesting discussions on exactly what it is that makes us, us! Mitch dives into mental health disorders and how much of it is a predisposition and how much is your environment. Tom looks at our all-round personality from the side of nature vs nurture, how much of your decisions and internal characteristics are you born with? From Freud to Skinner, all will be revealed! The boys end the show exploring various twin studies and their importance in this subject area. Music: HOME - AWAY
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Are you shaped by your genes, or moulded by your environment? This week we're diving deep into the age-old debate of Nature vs. Nurture! From twin studies to epigenetics, we’re exploring whether you’re a product of your DNA—or just the world around you. Tune in to find out if your quirks are wired in, or you gained them along the way! Music: HOME - AWAY
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This week Tom and Mitch investigate genetics and Inheritance! Ever wondered why you have the hair colour or type that you do? Why are there so many breeds of dogs yet they are still considered a single species? Well this is where to find out! Tom explains what genes are and how they are inherited, including dominant and recessive alleles. Mitch explains in detail Mendel’s laws of inheritance and introduces us to important genetic concepts and The Incredibles. Music: HOME - AWAY
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This week Tom and Mitch investigate Light! Because what is it really? Well Tom reveals the secrets on what light might be and whether photons are actual particles or not and how light interacts with matter. Mitch then dives deep into the electromagnetic spectrum and the doppler effect and whether light is a wave, a particle, both, or something entirely different? Music: HOME - AWAY
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This week Tom and Mitch revisit geoengineering! The boys set out defining the topic again and how that has changed since we last visited the topic… which is a lot! Mitch takes us through the main methods and technologies involved in geoengineering: solar radiation management, aimed at reflecting sunlight away and carbon dioxide removal, aimed at treating the cause of climate change. Tom then dives into ocean specific measures that we can take to combat climate change. But the biggest question of it all… is it an ethical practice? Music: HOME - AWAY
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This week Tom and Mitch are back to speak about senses! Mitch goes through the various human senses and explains how various disorders can effect the way they work and we experience the world. Tom takes a quick look at synaesthesia exploring what happens when neurological sense processes are interconnected. Mitch then rounds out the show with the much-awaited visual snow update! Music: HOME – Above AllTop of Form
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This week Tom and Mitch revisit the world of senses! A lot has changed in the last two years, so come and find out about the how we perceive the world. I this first instalment, Mitch and Tom set the background of what senses are, how are bodies utilise them, and how they interact. Tom explores the five main senses and some interesting interactions you may not know about. Mitch explores the less known senses that keep us running. And, of course, the boys tangent their way through this show.
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