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Hosted by an Archaeologist, a Stand-Up Comedian, and a rotating Guest Scientist, Science Faction looks at the scientific articles published every week through the filter of cheap dick jokes.
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The guys discuss the newest evidence regarding the Covid Lab-Leak Hypothesis, Neanderthals who kept it all in the family, and which science podcasters you should never anger.
SF702: Coldest Case

SF702: Coldest Case

2024-07-2029:51

The guys discuss what happened to Neanderthals, a surprising cause of death for Ice-Age Scandinavians, and the secret math genius that was right underneath our noses.
In this special, extended episode, the guys discuss what you as an individual can do to fight climate change.
This is a huge episode beginning a series on how you can personally impact climate change and how you can make a big difference in the world around you, in ways you probably never considered.
The guys discuss how science is changing our understanding of how the pyramids were built, what caused the transmission of the Black Death, and how to accidentally end up on the show "Ancient Aliens".
The guys discuss an amazing new development in creating a new universal donor blood, why we may be taking coma patients off of life support too soon, and what happens to hippie vampires.
The guys discuss an ill-advised jack, the real cause of CP, and a potential Universal Flu Vaccine that could save millions of lives.
SF696: Irish Bonobos

SF696: Irish Bonobos

2024-04-2234:32

The guys discuss the origins of Parkinson's Disease, how so much of what we know about bonobos is a myth, and why you should never go to Reno.
The guys discuss one of the biggest mysteries in science, how being autistic can actually help you in certain ways, and how teachers handled kids with special needs in the 90s.
The guys revisit a not so controversial scientific "controversy", the surprisingly early spread of chocolate, and who should or shouldn't play football. Re reference an earlier episode on the same topic that you can hear here: https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/
The guys discuss a vaccine that does more than it intended, a secret history of India finally discovered in the blood of its people, and the biggest "Bro" at MIT.
SFPatreon142

SFPatreon142

2024-03-0722:02

Due to unforeseen recording delays, we couldn't tape a new episode this week and we wanted to give you a taste of the Patreon with last week's episode.  If you like his episode, you can listen to the Patreon every week at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction
The guys discuss dogs that might save your life, an unexpected cause of a common disease, and how to make pets and grandparents compete for your love.
The guys talk about how viruses gave us our big brains, how a possible new death clock has been discovered, and why you shouldn't anger a Football coach turned History teacher.
The guys discuss the new biggest small story, why you should definitely be using a condom, and how to tell if the dogs you're hanging out with are cool.
SF689: Try Not to Die

SF689: Try Not to Die

2024-01-2733:37

The guys discuss the least publicized mass die-off, how an already dangerous disease is worse than we thought, and why we now need boats to get to work.
The guys discuss an unexpected benefit of smoking cigarettes, what happened to Covid's cousins, and how to be a real life Willy Wonka.
The guys discuss an exciting (and deadly) new treatment for PTSD, why Florida is a hub of scientific discovery, and how to stop procrastinating (eventually).
The guys discuss an amazing thing AI has just done, how algae may save the world, and why good science news is important too.
SFPatreon136

SFPatreon136

2024-01-0326:38

We continue our Free Patreon preview for the beginning of 2024!
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Comments (3)

Andrew Parker

Called it

Jan 12th
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Andrew Parker

Start from the carbon dating thing

Jan 12th
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Andrew Parker

Where was the bit about bone marrow transplant?

Mar 3rd
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