Best Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting Podcasts (2025)

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Memories 1:03:14

1d ago1:03:14

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This week, we're diving deep into the weird and wonderful world of memory — both biological and mechanical. From how your brain stores the smell of grandma’s house to how your laptop remembers where your holiday photos are, we explore what memory actually is, how it works, and why your version of events might be completely wrong. We’ll explain how …

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Music and Orchestras 1:05:49

8d ago1:05:49

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Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of music. Mitch kicks things off with some important news and clarifications for the ASD community, clearing up a few common misconceptions. Then it’s straight into the science, as Tom unpacks the origins of musical notes — where they came from, and …

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Life History Theory: Speed or Immortality? 1:03:45

15d ago1:03:45

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we are questioning why some animals live to be 500 and others less than a day! Tom starts with some out of this world news before the boys get onto the topic in a semi-reasonable time this week! The boys explore different life history strategies and the effects it has at an individual …

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Landcycling: Forests 1:04:57

22d ago1:04:57

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast we’re exploring the fascinating world of forests…. Eventually. First the boys get lost on their adventure and they talk about moving house and some life updates. Mitch explores the next steps in light-based computing technologies before the boys debate whether dire wolves are really back! Then onto fo…

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Landcycling: Plains 1:05:15

29d ago1:05:15

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are exploring the world of Plains and Grasslands! What are plains and grasslands in the first place and why are they scientifically interesting? Mitch defines them and Tom looks at how they form. The boys then explore the important ecosystem services that plains provide in the form of c…

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Vocal Learning III: Do We Control Speech? 38:42

1M ago38:42

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where Tom is back at his lone ramblings on Vocal Learning. In the previous episodes Tom explored what vocal learning is and how we categorise/define it. This week Tom is taking a look at the implications of being able to choose when to vocalise. A crucial underpinning of proper language use is our abi…

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Landcycling: Mountains 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week, we’re climbing to new heights—literally—as we take a deep dive into the science of mountains! From the violent tectonic forces that build them to the brutal conditions of the Death Zone, we break down what makes these towering giants so extreme. Why do some mountains keep growing whil…

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Landcycling: Swamps (and the Immune Response) 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are taking you on a wild and chaotic episode of Swamps! Yes, the wetlands that are smelly and gross… much like the opening half of the episode. Mitch takes us on a journey exploring the immune response to food poisoning to shed light on his week and it is fascinating as well as horrifyi…

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Landcycling: Islands 58:38

2M ago58:38

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where we are exploring islands! Islands are one of the most fascinating things for scientists to study and unveil massive amounts of information about the world around us. By looking at island formation we understand continents. By look at animal and plant dispersal methods to islands we extrapolate t…

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Invisible Forces: Part 2 (Tidal Forces, Heat, and the Casimere Effect) 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast! Today, we dive into the invisible forces that shape our world. Tom kicks things off by exploring the surprisingly misunderstood emu—are these birds really as dumb as they seem? Mitch takes us on a journey through the oceans and the cosmos to unravel the mysteries of tidal forces. What causes tides, a…

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Vocal Learning II: Who's Better? 37:35

2M ago37:35

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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 othe…

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Invisible Forces: Part 1 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we looking into the invisible forces that hold together our very existence. From gravity to magnetism, the universe is ruled by invisible forces we can’t see but feel every day. This week, Mitch breaks down the four fundamental forces of nature, exploring how they hold everything together—…

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Microplastics 59:46

3M ago59:46

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are exploring Microplastics! Microplastics are everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when they make their way inside our bodies? In this episode, we explore how microplastics enter the human system, where they accumulate, and what th…

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Can "Nothing" Exist? 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are exploring Nothing! No, really… can nothing even exist? Tom takes a look at the philosophical underpinnings of exploring nothingness and the journey some of the most famous minds in history have taken in understanding it. Mitch then takes us into a vacuum to see if these are really p…

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Why Are Plants so Strange? 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we taking a look at plants. It may seem crazy to ask, but what are plants and why are they so different to animals or fungi? Well, if you are curious then find out here! Tom looks at some crazy plant behaviours and then explains how plants will communicate to each other. Mitch on the o…

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Cognitive Biases: TikTok bans and Bias in Science 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week are diving into the world of cognitive biases! Where do they come from and how does it impact our day to day lives? Mitch looks at the current TikTok banning as a springboard to assess the reactance bias, why are we reluctant to do things that we are told to do? He then dives into cogn…

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Habits, Rules, and Resolutions 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast for our first show of the year where we will be looking at habits and resolutions! The boys explore the difference between habits and routines and the habit loop so you can understand how to best form new behaviours! Tom explores the brain and neuroscience behind habit formation while Mitch enlightens…

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The Festive Episode 1:07:07

4M ago1:07:07

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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…

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Vocal Learning: The Origin of Language 35:55

5M ago35:55

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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 othe…

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Australia 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

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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…

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Mitchell's Solo Dive: Unravelling the Internet's Past, Present, and Future 31:16

5M ago31:16

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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 te…

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Food Preservation 1:06:27

6M ago1:06:27

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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 …

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Fear! Halloween Special 1:02:10

6M ago1:02:10

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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 so…

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Disease Evolution 1:07:51

6M ago1:07:51

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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 remnan…

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The Secrets of Space II 1:05:30

7M ago1:05:30

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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…

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The Secrets of Space 1:04:36

7M ago1:04:36

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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 u…

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Chaos 1:05:51

7M ago1:05:51

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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 bet…

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Animals in Science (Legislation and History) 1:07:56

7M ago1:07:56

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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 r…

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Evolution (Revisited) 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

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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 ho…

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Flight (Animals) 1:02:25

8M ago1:02:25

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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 s…

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Nature vs Nurture II 1:06:38

8M ago1:06:38

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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 …

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Nature vs Nurture 1:06:24

8M ago1:06:24

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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 -…

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Genetics and Inheritance 1:06:49

9M ago1:06:49

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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 exp…

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Light 1:05:27

9M ago1:05:27

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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 enti…

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Geoengineering (Revisited) 1:00:40

9M ago1:00:40

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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 tr…

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Senses (Revisited II) 1:03:27

9M ago1:03:27

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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 m…

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Senses (Revisited) 1:02:14

10M ago1:02:14

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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 …

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Sports Science 1:07:06

10M ago1:07:06

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This week Tom and Mitch hit the ground running with sports science! Mitch dives right into what happens to our bodies when we exercise. From the muscle activity and build-up of lactic acid to kinetics and how we move. Tom takes a scientific approach looking at the underpinnings of biomechanics and sport psychology. How can we study the movements we…

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Biohacking and Bioengineering 1:06:21

10M ago1:06:21

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This week Tom and Mitch dive deep into the fascinating world of biohacking and bioengineering! Tom kicks things off with a discussion on the ISS and Neanderthals, then explores the intriguing realm of biohacking, including how to optimize vitamin uptake. Meanwhile, Mitch introduces us to the groundbreaking innovation of xenobots and the exciting fi…

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Multiversal Madness 1:08:06

10M ago1:08:06

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Join us as we dive into the mind-blowing concept of the multiverse! Tom breaks down the basics of what the universe even is and explores the different levels of the multiverse, from bubble universes to parallel worlds. Mitch delves into the origins of multiverse theory, the intriguing bubble universe hypothesis, and the thought-provoking anthropic …

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Extremophiles 1:00:53

11M ago1:00:53

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Join us as we explore the fascinating world of extremophiles – the extraordinary organisms that thrive in the most inhospitable places on Earth. From the scorching hot springs to the icy depths of the Antarctic, these resilient creatures will blow your mind! What are extremophiles and why do they matter? What unique adaptations do they have and how…

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Mysterious Mycology 1:05:46

11M ago1:05:46

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Get ready to dive into the mysterious and marvellous world of Mycology (fungi) on this week's episode of The Information Entropy Podcast! Ever wondered what those mushrooms in your garden are really up to? Or how a slime mould could map the Tokyo subway system? Join us as we uncover the hidden secrets of fungi, from the incredible mycelium networks…

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Morality 1:09:19

11M ago1:09:19

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Morality! What is it? Where does it come from? And do we all have the same morals? Find out this week as the boys explore this deeply personal and subjective topic. Mitch defines morality for us and the key aspects that underpin it in the scientific community. Tom then explores four key areas of philosophical thought on morality: Kantian, Utilitari…

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Conservation 1:05:58

11M ago1:05:58

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This week the boys are talking about Conservation! Mitch defines it for us and gives us knowledge on bees! Should we still care about them or are they doing well? Tom takes us on a tour of the IUCN and it’s red list of threatened species. How do we help species on the brink of extinction and what about those species that might go extinct before we …

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Episode 100: A Review 1:02:46

11M ago1:02:46

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Welcome one and all to episode 100! We made it! On this weeks extra special episode the boys take time out to thank all of you amazing listeners who make this worthwhile. Mitch and Tom take a look back at some of their favourite moments, episodes, and topics. They provide some interesting updates to some old stories and tangent where their hearts d…

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The Science of Stories: Why do we tell them? 1:01:44

12M ago1:01:44

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Storytelling! Why do we read books? Why do we tell each other stories of the past? Why is this, uniquely human behaviour, ubiquitous across the human race and prevalent in every single culture? Well, sit back and relax this week as we aim to explore just that! Tom explores the evolution of storytelling, was this a relatively new human tradition or …

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Genetic Enieering: Should We Edit Our Genome? 1:05:45

12M ago1:05:45

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GENETIC ENGINEERING! This week on the show Mitch and Tom explore how our DNA makes us who we are and the incredible ways in which scientists are able to hack into that system and edit our genes. To start the show Tom explores what genes are in the first place and how they are expressed before Mitch moves onto exploring the various methods of geneti…

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Dinosaurs and Fossils 1:05:43

1y ago1:05:43

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DINOSAURS AND FOSSILS! This week on the show Mitch and Tom travel back to when reptiles held dominion over Earth. Tom explores the Mesozoic era and how flight developed in pterosaurs while Mitch explores how these beasts became things we find in the ground. The boys both explore their favourite dinosaurs and of course tangent along the way. Music: …

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Ancient Civilisations: Japan II 54:53

1y ago54:53

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Mitch and Tom return to where honour and tradition rules above all else, of course… it is Japan! What scientific innovations and technologies did the Japanese culture produce and how did they do it? Mitch looks at their time keeping system and production of intricate water clocks while Tom investigates the making of fabrics and the development of r…

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Ancient Civilisations: Japan 1:01:39

1y ago1:01:39

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This week your hosts take you back in time to where a sword on your hip decided your fate, where the art of calligraphy passed laws, and where tea ceremonies were the norm… Historic Japan! Tom explains why we do not refer to historic Japan as “ancient” before the boys launch into their research. Mitch reveals the impressive metallurgy skills develo…

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