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Join Mitch and Tom as they endeavour to decrease the entropy of information in our lives. From deep space and human evolution to pop culture and gaming filled tangents, the boys will take you through ... more
FAQs about The Information Entropy Podcast:How many episodes does The Information Entropy Podcast have?The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.
April 21, 2023Dreamscape Diaries: Unveiling the Science of DreamsMitch and Tom return this week to take you into the dream world and see what awaits us there! Tom takes you through the various stages of sleep and the brain activity associated with them while Mitch explains exactly what happens when you sleep. How much sleep is too much? How much is too little? Why do we even dream in the first place? Find out here! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 10minPlay
April 14, 2023Allergy Alert: Decoding the Science Behind AllergiesMitch and Tom are BACK! This week they are tackling the topic of allergies! Why is your body overreacting to things like pollen and various food items? The boys take you through the most common allergies, how allergies are acquired, how the body reacts when it detects foreign material, and how antihistamines work! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 3minPlay
March 31, 2023Beyond Earth: Exploring the Science of AstrobiologyMitch and Tom continue on their cosmic saga this week by taking a look at Astrobiology! Mitch returns to talk about the Sun and the associated weather it creates in space. How important are solar flares and coronal mass ejections and how do they impact us? Next the boys look at astrobiology and the umbrella of fields it encompasses. What is the origin of life and how is it studied and what do cosmic ecologists do?! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 2minPlay
March 24, 2023The Search For LifeMitch and Tom are back with their adventures in the cosmos! This week they are asking the question: Where are the aliens? Mitch outlines some of the most important theories to help answer this question in the form of the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox while Tom imparts theories explaining the absence of our extraterrestrial friends such as The Great Filter hypothesis. The boys explore the organisations such as METI and SETI whose job it is to find the answers! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 3minPlay
March 17, 2023Planets and The MoonJoin Mitch and Tom this week as they continue with their exploration of space! This week they are trying to understand the planets themselves! Tom takes us on a tour of the inner planets, asteroid belt, and outer planets. Mitch focuses his attention closer to home and runs through the various theories of how the moon came to be and its effect on us here on Earth! The boys round out the show astounded by scientists of the past calculating astronomical sizes correctly! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 8minPlay
March 10, 2023The SunJoin Mitch and Tom as they start a four-part cosmic adventure to help you understand everything there is to know about SPACE! In the first episode the boys keep it close to home exploring the fundamental workings of gravity, how our Sun formed and functions, and of course… CONKERS! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 2minPlay
March 03, 2023Formula 1& AerodynamicsJoin Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the science behind Formula 1! With the new season underway Tom took this as an opportunity to shoehorn his interests onto Mitch so that they can try and explain one of the most fundamental concepts in racing: Aerodynamics. Mitch gives us a tour of the F1 world before the boys dive into the fundamental concepts and measurements of aerodynamics and air flow. Mitch explains how planes gain lift from their wings while Tom explains the new aerodynamic regulations being enforced in the latest seasons. Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 4minPlay
February 24, 2023AlcoholJoin Mitch and Tom this week as they crack open a cold one and talk about alcohol! In the UK we have a weird relationship with alcohol which the boys explore here today but how unhealthy is it compared to other substances and what is alcohol in the first place? Mitch and Tom then run through how alcohol affects the body and what causes you to get drunk and why you don’t remember anything after drinking too much! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 2minPlay
February 17, 2023ParasitesJoin Mitch and Tom this week as they take a look at parasites! Some quick news about male contraceptives to start out the show before the boys quickly head into parasitic nuggets of knowledge. What are parasites then and are babies parasites to humans? Mitch explores The Last of US and how similar parasites function in ants while Tom goes through different parasitic strategies and how crabs are tricked into thinking they are pregnant. Reach out to us on our socials! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 6minPlay
February 10, 2023InsectsJoin Mitch and Tom this week as they explore the world of insects… kind of! Some random tangents are abound this week as the boys get distracted by the latest Harry Potter controversy at the top of the show and other fantasy genres at the end of the show. In between though you will find out what an insect is, honorary insects have now been added to this grouping by our very own hosts, Tom explores the reproductive methods of insects while Mitch explains why insects are so important and what might happen if they disappear! Music: EVA - 失望した...more1h 8minPlay
FAQs about The Information Entropy Podcast:How many episodes does The Information Entropy Podcast have?The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.