Great Moments In Science

Great Moments In Science episodes

January 05, 2021 Carrington Event
What was the mysterious Carrington Event of 1859? And why did it affect telegraph systems?
7 min
December 29, 2020 Palaeolithic Dieting
Is it true that our bodies would prefer the 'Paleo diet'?
7 min
December 29, 2020 Palaeolithic Dieting
Is it true that our bodies would prefer the 'Paleo diet'?
7 min
December 22, 2020 Ribbon Curling
What twisted trickery causes ribbons to curl?
7 min
December 22, 2020 Ribbon Curling
What twisted trickery causes ribbons to curl?
7 min
December 15, 2020 Hot Dog Eating
What's the maximum number of hot dogs someone could eat in 10 minutes?
9 min
December 15, 2020 Hot Dog Eating
What's the maximum number of hot dogs someone could eat in 10 minutes?
9 min
December 08, 2020 Dust
Where does the world's dust come from? And how does it constantly fill up our homes!?
8 min
December 08, 2020 Dust
Where does the world's dust come from? And how does it constantly fill up our homes!?
8 min
December 01, 2020 Carbon Footprints
Are discussions about your individual 'carbon footprint' really a distraction, shifting blame onto everyday citizens?
10 min

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From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.