Inside The Onion

By Anjali Punn & Joseph Clerke

Hello and welcome to Inside the Onion, the podcast where we peel back the layers surrounding a given topic each episode within science, society and culture. We will be consulting a variety of guests f... more

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Inside The Onion episodes:

January 13, 2025 Episode 3 - Fossils: A journey into prehistoric Scotland
We invite Palaeontologist Holly Young on to the show to discuss all things fossils! Listen to find out about dinosaur discos in Skye and ancient tropical coal forests in the Firth of Forth. We also discuss how fossil records of previous extinction events can inform our understanding of the current climate crisis and give advice for novice fossil hunters.
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50min
November 05, 2024 Episode 2 - Cephalopods: Aliens of the ocean?
Despite enormous evolutionary distance between ourselves and cephalopods such as squids and octopuses, these creatures posses complex intelligence and 'human-like' behavioural traits and personalities. In this episode we discuss the many wonders of cephalopods with marine biologist Laura McBride and take a deep dive into her research on the feeding ecology of the Deep Sea Squid.
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52min
September 04, 2024 Episode 1 - Onions
Anj and Joe unpeel the many layers of onions - the most ubiquitous food in the world - in this first episode. We discuss their basic biology, recount their historical trade from ancient Egypt through to the 'onion johnnies' who would transport them by bike and delve into their use in folklore, magic and medicine. Are onions truly among the great unifying forces on this planet?
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46min
July 23, 2024 Inside the Onion - Trailer
Welcome to Inside The Onion, the podcast where we peel away the layers surrounding topics covering science, society, and culture, consulting a variety of guests from different backgrounds and walks of life.

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FAQs about Inside The Onion:

How many episodes does Inside The Onion have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.