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Science is all around you !
by Alessio Guarino
Unlock the mysteries of science in a fun, accessible way! Join us as we break down everyday phenomena and explore strange, fascinating facts from the world of science. No jargon, just curious conversations that everyone can enjoy. Made with Gemini help.
Episodes
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S1E15: Teaching Physics, Turning Smartphones into Mini Physics-Laboratories
In this episode of Science is All Around You, we delve into the fascinating world of physics education using the one device almost everyone carries: a smartphone. Highlighting the untapped potential of these powerful tools, we explore how their built-in sensors and features can transform them…
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S1E18: The Science Beyond Water and Ice. And why Why Shower Curtains cling to You?
This episode focuses on Ice and Water. The conversation covers density, comparing various materials; calculating the speed of water from a faucet using a simple physics formula; and explaining why ice floats using molecular models. Further topics include Bernoulli's equation to determine air…
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S1E17: The Formative Years: Albert Einstein's First Years
In this episode of Science is All Around You, we dive into the lesser-known story of Albert Einstein’s early life, uncovering the experiences that shaped the mind of one of history’s greatest physicists.
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S1E16: The Science of Persuasion
This episode explores the science of influence, breaking down the psychological principles that drive persuasion and offering actionable strategies to increase your success in getting others to say "yes."
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E1S14 : Climate Change: Navigating a Sea of Misinformation ... and a Quiz
This episode delves into the intersection of scientific diplomacy, climate change, and misinformation. It highlights ultracrepidarianism—people giving opinions outside their expertise—and its link to the Dunning-Kruger effect, where individuals with low competence overestimate their abilities....
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S1E13 : History and physics of Lasers
Summary This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, and technological development of lasers, from their theoretical foundations laid by Einstein to the most recent advancements in attosecond pulse generation and inertial confinement fusion. The podcast covers key…
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S1E11 : The universe is written in the language of mathematics.
In this episode, we delve into the use of quantitative methods in social science and education research. Starting with Galileo's emphasis on mathematics, we explore the strengths and limits of quantitative research, techniques for data collection and analysis, and common statistical tests for...
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S1E12 : The birth of Quantum Physics
In this episode, we explore the birth of quantum physics. We trace its historical development, from the discovery of the photoelectric effect to the foundational contributions of Max Planck and Albert Einstein. The episode highlights the shift from classical physics' idea of continuous energy to...
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S1E10 : Opinion dynamics in human groups
The episode explores mathematical models of opinion dynamics, focusing on how individual opinions and social influences interact. One study examines the impact of periodic propaganda in the Continuous Opinions with Threshold (COT) model, revealing that strategic timing can be more effective than...
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S1E9 : The Power of Heart Coherence Breathing in Schools
In this episode, we delve into the transformative potential of heart coherence breathing exercises in school classrooms. Our discussion is based on a compelling research study conducted in La Réunion, where both teachers and students engaged in an eight-week heart coherence breathing programme.…
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S1E8 : An easy experiment to show apparent weightlessness in free fall
This podcast describes a simple experiment that can be performed in a classroom to demonstrate the concept of apparent weightlessness in free fall. The author proposes using a transparent plastic container with toys and a feather to recreate the conditions of a weightless environment. The...
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S1E7 : Post-quantum cryptography
This episode discuss the increasing threat posed to current encryption methods by the development of quantum computers. The first source, from France-Science in USA, explains the White House’s efforts to combat this threat by transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for sensitive...
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S1E6 : Simpson's paradox
In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of Simpson's paradox, a statistical phenomenon that reveals how trends in an overall population can reverse when broken into subgroups. We explore how this paradox, more common than previously thought, can lead to misleading conclusions…
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S1E5 : What Scientists Can Learn From Alien Hunters ?
The episode explores the history of the search for extraterrestrial life and examines the division between scientists and non-scientists in this field. It discusses how the "boundary work" performed by scientists to separate legitimate research from fringe perspectives can inadvertently alienate...
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S1E4 : The physics of dancing peanuts in beer
This episode is about the phenomenon of "dancing peanuts" in beer, where peanuts move up and down in a glass due to the formation and detachment of bubbles on their surfaces. https://blog.univ-reunion.fr/alessioguarino/2023/06/15/the-physics-of-dancing-peanuts-in-beer/
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S1E3 : Understanding Projectile Motion: Beyond the Parabolic Approximation
This episode explores the often-overlooked fact that the true trajectory of a projectile on Earth is an ellipse, not a parabola, due to the Earth's spheroidal shape and the direction of gravitational acceleration....
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S1E2 : How to fairly share a watermelon ?
In this episode, we explore a fascinating and practical application of mathematics—using integral calculus to solve the everyday problem of fairly sharing a watermelon. Based on a recent research article, this discussion highlights how mathematical concepts can be applied to real-world scenarios,...
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S1E1 : Collective Intelligence: When Groups Perform Better Than Teammates
In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating concept of collective intelligence, drawn from recent research on how groups can outperform individual members in solving complex problems. The study presents a mathematical model that explains how collective intelligence arises from the...
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Unlock the mysteries of science in a fun, accessible way! Join us as we break down everyday phenomena and explore strange, fascinating facts from the world of science. No jargon, just curious conversations that everyone can enjoy. Made with Gemini help.
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Alessio Guarino
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Unlock the mysteries of science in a fun, accessible way! Join us as we break down everyday phenomena and explore strange, fascinating facts from the world of science. No jargon, just curious conversations that everyone can enjoy. Made with Gemini help.
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