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BBC Radio 4: The Infinite Monkey Cage

From BBC Radio 4 comes the Infinite Monkey Cage, a "witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes." Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, this podcast features lively discussions with guests scientists about a variety of ways that our everyday lives are shaped by scientific phenomena. As of this writing, the most recent episode centers on science's "epic fails." The hosts explore erroneous aspects that were originally part of some of the most famous scientific theories, and discuss the ways that mistakes can actually be beneficial to science. Other recent episodes include an exploration of the the science behind sleeping, a panel discussion with a chemist and solar scientist about the elements necessary to create the universe, and a commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes in length; visitors can download and listen to current and past episodes on this website.
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January 27th, 2017
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January 26th, 2017 at 1:07pm
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January 26th, 2017 at 2:26pm
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