When maths goes wrong in the real world , it can cost billions. Dr Karl quizzes Matt Parker on the mishaps with planes, bridges, drilling and PAC-MAN. From unboxing calculators for YouTube to why footballs should be donuts (if you believe the signs), this is Recreational Mathematics. A comedy of errors with some brilliantly told disaster stories. RPT drkarl.com  

Stand-up Mathematician, Matt Parker, on Monster Maths Mistakes

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Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution. DR kARL Dr Sirks  

Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks  (379)

There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia.  Dr Sanchez-Bayo  Dr Karl  

Neonicotinoids  with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful.  Dr Karl  Prof Krista Varady

iFasting with prof Varady (377)

Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowledge of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the history and written a book about how we got where we are.  dr Karl   A/Prof Morgan  X: @DrGMorgan   Threads: @dr.gregory.morgan   Blue Sky Social: @drgregorymorgan.bsky.social 

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When Aircraft accidents happen we investigate how and why. Dr Sonya Brown tells Dr Karl about the process of improving safety and the importance of learning from incidents.      DrKarl.com Dr Sonya Brown  

Stand-up Mathematician, Matt Parker, on Monster Maths Mistakes

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