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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026

Imperfect AI physicians, and perfect pasta physics

from Lost in Science

This week, Stu looks into the accuracy of AI as a medical search tool, and finds that published studies give mixed results; and Chris expands on last year's Ig Nobel Prizes to find out more about the physics of a perfect pasta sauce, and the role of emulsifiers.

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