LOL science

Episodes

1. 9

   Fission and Fusion

   In this episode we discuss the key differences between nuclear fission and fusion; what they are, how they work and the current issues that we face regarding nuclear energy. Later LOL Science talks about 'Brane theory' - a leading idea in physics that could explain the origin of the big bang and...

   Aug 1, 2012

   27m
2. 8

   Series 4 - Update Podcast

   In this update podcast we outline the changes that will be made for Series 4 of LOL Science, whilst outlining when the episodes are planned to be released.

   Jul 20, 2012

   30m
3. 7

   Higgs Boson Special

   This is the final episode of series 3 and in this episode we discuss the elusive Higgs Boson; how it was discovered, how it works and how without it everything we see around us would fail to exist. Enjoy this one off special devoted to the recently discovered 'God Particle'.

   Jul 12, 2012

   25m
4. 6

   This is LOL science - BONUS

   A quick thing that the LOL science team pulled together, we're quite busy at the moment but we expect content will resume as normal by July, thank you.

   Apr 27, 2012

   1m
5. 5

   Perception of Risk - a LOL science special

   In this episode we discuss a new breed of Nuclear Power station, this type of power station could in theory operate for hundreds of years and even use its own nuclear waste as fuel. Nuclear Power is a controversial issue and many perceive associated risks to be higher than the reality, so in this...

   Apr 13, 2012

   18m
6. 4

   How clean is green energy?

   In this week's episode we talk about the waste heat effect of using energy, and how ultimately we may need to at least reconsider what energy sources we plan to use in the future. We also discuss a recent scientific breakthrough, nerve cells can now be repaired in a matter of weeks. How does this...

   Mar 4, 2012

   14m
7. 3

   Dark and Anti-matter (improved edition)

   This is an improved and revamped version of our original podcast. In this episode we talk about the differences between Dark Matter and Anti-Matter, discussing what they are and if/how they were discovered. In addition to this we also discuss the HS2 (High-Speed 2) rail network that has been...

   Feb 21, 2012

   21m
8. 2

   TB superbug; are we safe?

   In this episode we discuss the implications of a totally drug resistant form of tuberculosis that has begun the spread in India. We also talk about the many uses of Graphene (a form of carbon just one atom thick). And we finish off with an rare exo-planet sighting, a body of rock that has been...

   Feb 10, 2012

   14m
9. 1

   Dark and Anti-matter

   In this episode we talk about the differences between Dark Matter and Anti-Matter, discussing what they are and if/how they were discovered. In addition to this we also discuss the HS2 (High-Speed 2) rail network that has been planned by the UK government.

   Jan 28, 2012

   22m