Science – SciTech Culture

Steve and Ben discuss how fast food chain Burger King is being sued for false advertising over the size of its flagship product, the Whopper. Steve and Ben also discuss the widespread use of group chats and how they have become the new digital exclusive clubs for people to connect. Listen to the audio version […]

Steve and Ben discuss the significant impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall on the east coast of Australia through south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, as well as the disturbing trend of individuals posting AI generated fake videos about the cyclone and its impacts. Listen to the audio version of this episode at […]

Steve and Ben discuss the upcoming end date of May 5 for Skype, with Microsoft killing the software in favour of Microsoft Teams. Steve and Ben also discuss how ageing may not be as progressive as one might think, with two ageing spurts occurring at mid-40s and early-60s. Listen to the audio version of this […]

Steve and Ben discuss the immense size of the universe and how contemplating its vastness can bring a new perspective to our smaller sized issues as human beings, especially in light of cosmic events such as the Andromeda Milky Way galaxy collision. Steve and Ben also discuss how a new iPhone is about to be […]

Steve and Ben discuss the prevalence of health advice on the internet, navigating the topics of the pros and cons of alcohol and improving brain health, as well as healthier eating habits, while reviewing videos from the Glucose Revolution channel. Listen to the audio version of this episode at this link: MP3 Audio (RSS)

Steve and Ben discuss the impact of the impending bankruptcy of DNA ancestry test company 23andMe and what will happen to the DNA data of over 15 million people who used their service to learn of their DNA lineage. Steve and Ben also discuss how file and folder structures are concepts newer generations find foreign, […]

Steve and Ben discuss a list of the top ten countries for sugar consumption and how sugar is in so many foods that we eat, even the ones we do not suspect. Steve and Ben also discuss the internet archive being hacked, and how Apple may be moving away from an annual release cycle for […]

Steve and Ben discuss how experts have described the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths, and two health studies suggesting that cutting back imperial pints of beer to two thirds size can reduce consumption and improve health outcomes, and that a half hour of moderate to intense physical activity can offset ten hours of sitting down. […]

Steve and Ben discuss the reaction to Apple’s Glowtime event with the sentiment being that it was the most dull iPhone event Apple has presented. Steve and Ben also discuss Kamala Harris’ social media team trolling the Trump campaign, and the first ever private space walk conducted by SpaceX. Listen to the audio version of […]

Steve and Ben discuss the amusing story of social media comment chatbots being called out online by responding with instructions to provide non-related comments which they proceeded to do. Steve and Ben also discuss how astronomers have discovered more about the dawn of the universe thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as […]