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Back to SearchEpisode 9: Matter and Molecules
Episode 9
An introduction to the nature, phases, and atomic composition of matter, along with a look at elements, ions, isotopes and the periodic table. The ep…
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 8: The Atom
Season 1 Episode 8
An examination of the atom, beginning with the origin of the concept in ancient Greece, and its subsequent development as a truly scientific idea in …
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 7: The Introspection Illusion
Episode 7
A look into the fascinating psychological phenomenon of the introspection illusion. We explore the research behind this phenomenon, and the many impl…
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 6: Thermodynamics
Episode 6
An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, including a look at temperature and heat, the laws of thermodynamics, perpetual motion, methods …
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 5: Corporate Conspiracies
Episode 5
An analysis of corporate conspiracy theories, including the alleged suppression of the cure for cancer and sabotage of the electric car. Using econom…
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 4: The Origin of Life
Episode 4
An overview of current theories about how life arose from non-living matter, including an overview of the conditions on early earth, definitions of l…
15 years, 8 months ago
Episode 3: Organic Agriculture Part 2
Episode 3
An examination of the perceived advantages of organic food in terms of safety, nutrition and taste, followed by a comparison of the costs and yield e…
16 years ago
Episode 2: Organic Agriculture Part 1
Episode 2
A discussion of the history of organic agriculture, the philosophy behind it, and the main methods used. Also includes a look at the environmental be…
16 years ago
Episode 1: Explaining Gravity
Episode 1
A discussion of gravity, beginning with a history of the concept from the ancient Greeks though to Newton. Also includes an explain Newton’s universa…
16 years ago