Your weekly dose of weird science. Join neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and science enthusiast Lliana Bird as they take an irreverent look at the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of science. Science never sounded so good!
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Get It Off Your Breasts is a female-led roundtable discussion with a difference. Hosted by Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird, this weekly podcast features unfiltered conversations, tackling a diverse mix of modern day issues that get under the skin of an always-on hyper-connected society. Produced by Shola Aleje Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE COVID-19 VACCINATION SPECIAL PART 2
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Part 2 of the 3 part special episode focused on the COVID-19 Vaccinations.
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THE COVID-19 VACCINATION SPECIAL PART 1
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The team return for a COVID-19 Special 3 part episode looking into the COVID 19 Vaccines. We want to send our deepest sympathy to everyone around the world affected by the pandemic. Stay Safe.
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#23 Viv Groskop: Speaking Up, Internet Addiction & Crying Babies on Flights
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Today's guest is the author Viv Groskop who wrote the bestselling book Own The Room plus others. In this episode we discuss why women aren't speaking up at events as much as men; how to go on our phones less, and whether or not it's OK to be annoyed with a crying baby on a flight. Let us know what you think in the comments and please leave us a rat…
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#22 Jordan Stephens: Hollywood Romance, Billionaire Donations & Free Labour
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Today's guest is the brilliant Jordan Stephens who you might know from Rizzle Kicks! He is a performer, writer, podcaster and full of interesting opinions and chat! In this episode we discuss how love is depicted in Western society; whether billionaires should give to many different causes; and why getting people to work for free under the guise of…
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#21 Grace Woodward (International Women's Day Special) On The Fashion Industry + Body Image
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Today's guest is Grace Woodward for a special International Women's Day episode! In this episode we focus on one topic: the damaging nature of the fashion industry. Grace gets a few things off her breasts in this episode: body image, the fashion industry and the way in which women are constantly sold to. You can follow Grace's work via #bodyofworkp…
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#20 Comedian Sophie Duker: On the treatment of Diane Abbott, Toilet Queues and the glamourisation of true crime shows
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This week comedian and writer Sophie Duker joins Emma & Lliana to talk about Dianne Abbot’s abuse, queues for the toilet and Ted Bundy crushes. For more information on Sophie Duker, check out her twitter @sophiedukebox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#19 A Live Boob Special with guests The Slumflower, Louise O'Reilly and Liv Purvis (Sponsored By Tu)
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This special episode is a live recording from the Tu Boob Pop Up where Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird interviewed a lively panel of brilliant woman: Louise O'Reilly (@Stylemecurvy), Chidera Eggerue (@theslumflower) and Olivia Purvis (@theinsecuregirlsclub). Thank you to everyone who joined us for this recording in the audience, who enjoyed a welcome s…
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#18 Paloma Faith: On #CoupleGoals, Nappy-gate and Telling Women To Smile
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We're back! We sat down with award-winning singer and actress Paloma Faith for our first episode of Season 3. We are so excited to be back in your ears. In this episode, Emma, Lliana and producer Shola went round to Paloma's house for a gin and tonic, and to get a few things off our breasts. We discussed Paloma's dislike of hashtags especially in t…
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WE MADE IT! EPISODE 100! This is such a special episode, we're taking you back through the last 100 episodes as Birdy and Dr Jack tell us about their favourite moments and stories covered in the show over the last 4 years, you'll also get to hear them as we've dug into the archive especially! It's been incredible and there's some news on the future…
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Welcome to Episode 99 of Geek Chic's Weird Science! This week is a very special episode as Birdy and Dr Jack are looking at just one topic, SIN. This year Dr Jack released a book entitled 'The Science of Sin: Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't' so they're looking at that and delving deep. You can buy the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/…
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#98 - Milky Spiders, Design-A-Life & Brand New Animals!
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It's time for Geek Chic's Weird Science #98! Today, Birdy & Dr Jack get a bit deep and discuss the some potentially life changing gene news... yes Birdy does do a 'Jean' joke. Lots of new animals have been discovered, who's the favourite? PLUS could Dr Jack be the new Nostradamus?! We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay …
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#97 - Fish Fingers, Clever Crows & Marijuana Memories
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Welcome to Geek Chic's Weird Science #97! On today's show, Birdy & Dr Jack discuss (amongst other things) the teatime treat that's surprisingly sustainable, just how smart our feathered friends are and how you can help your brain after a dabble with the ol' waccy baccy. We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so i…
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#96 - Da Vinci's eye, bathe away your depression, and gay mice parents
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This week the team look at Da Vinci's eye, bathe away your depression, and gay mice parents
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#95 - The Octopus on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free will
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We're back! the final set of episodes has begun! this week the team look at Octopuses on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free will. Thank you all for all your continued support. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#17 World Breastfeeding Week Special with guests Clemmie Burton-Hill & Kate Quilton
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As part of World Breastfeeding Week, Lliana is joined in a one off Get It Off Your (Milky) Breasts special by fellow new mums and broadcasters Clemmie Burton-Hill & Kate Quilton to talk boobs, public shaming, attitudes towards women’s bodies and health in a no holds barred chat about their personal experiences with breastfeeding over the past few m…
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#94 - The truth about mobile phones and cancer, the purpose of dreams and whether right or left wingers are more likely to cheat
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This week the team look at The truth about mobile phones and cancer, the purpose of dreams and whether right or left wingers are more likely to cheat @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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Another edition of the podcast that looks at the weird and wonderful stories in the world of science @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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We're back! after some time away on Maternity Leave, the team reunite to have a look at some of their favourite stories of the last few months while being away from the podcast! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#16 Bryony Gordon on the notion that overweight people can't exercise, personal space and 'whataboutery'.
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We sat down with bestselling author and award-winning mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon and spoke to her about her topic she wanted to #GetOffHerBreasts which was the notion that overweight people can't exercise. We also discuss people who invade your personal space and 'whataboutery'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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#15 Shazia Mirza On Customer Service, 'Cancelling' People & Free Stuff
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Join us in conversation with comedian Shazia Mirza on discussing incessant customer service feedback, 'cancelling' people on social media and whether it's OK that we constantly want free stuff online. Shazia is now ON TOUR, get your ticket here: https://www.shazia-mirza.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#14 Lolly Adefope: Being Offended, Clothes-sizing and Email Ettiquette
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We sat down with comedian and actor Lolly Adefope and discussing being offended in the context of comedy, clothes sizing for women on the high street and email etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#13 Clemency Burton-Hill on pay gaps, culture snobs and "empowerment"
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We went round to author and breakfast radio DJ Clemmie Burton-Hill's house to discuss the gender pay gaps exposed in the media, who decides what's best when it comes to culture and asking why do brands love to hijack (and ruin) words such as "empowerment"? Don't forget to comment, rate and review - we'd love to hear your thoughts. Hosted on Acast. …
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#12 Grace Campbell on pubic hair, the art vs the artist and celebrity politicians
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We sat down with documentary maker, activist and co-founder of The Pink Protest Grace Campbell on whether pubic hair is a feminist issue (to wax or not to wax?); whether art can be separated from the artist (can you still go watch a film if the actor or director is problematic?) and the pros and cons of celebrities getting political. Grace's prank …
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#91 - Platypus milk, Titan’s crystals, how to relive your dreams and RIP Stephen Hawking
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Geek Chic’s last episode before going on maternity leave explores the powers of platypus milk, discusses whether Titans crystal could spell alien life, reveals how to relive your dreams whilst awake and bids farewell to the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking. We’ll be back in around 6 weeks, in the meantime please do enjoy our archive of past epis…
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#11 Sadie Frost on growing old gracefully vs. disgracefully, checking your partner’s phone and nuance in TV debates
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Film maker, actress and mother of four Sadie Frost shares her thoughts and personal experiences of the pressures on women to grow old gracefully vs disgracefully. Meanwhile Lliana asks whether it’s ever ok to check your partners phone, and Emma muses over the lack of nuance in TV debates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#10 Special International Women’s Day Live episode with Megan “bodyposipanda” Crabbe & Paris Lees
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Recorded on International Women's Day in front of a live audience at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in London, Lliana & Emma are joined by trans awareness campaigner and journalist Paris Lees and author and body positive activist Megan Jayne Crabbe @bodyposipanda. We also open the conversation to the audience to see what they wanted to get off their breasts!…
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#90 - Booze Or Weed? which is worse for the brain? Black Mirror, We're the Monkees
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Episode 90 - A special announcement from the team plus - Booze Or Weed? which is worse for the brain? Black Mirror, We're the Monkees @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#9 Stella Creasy on men’s role in feminism, teens fight for gun control & attitudes towards the elderly
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We are excited to be kicking off Season 2 with a bang with Stella Creasy, the Labour MP for Walthamstow. She sat down with Lliana Bird, Emma Gannon and producer Shola Aleje to talk about men’s role in feminism with ties in nicely with International Women's Day this week. We also discuss the teens online and offline fight for gun control and attitud…
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#89 - Cheddar Man, Transgender Breastfeed And Ants tending to the wounded
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This week the team look at Cheddar Man, Transgender Breastfeed And Ants tending to the wounded. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#88 - Talking killer whales, reef disease, monkey clone and are friends on the same wave length?
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Happy belated new year!!! the first episode of 2018 looks at Talking killer whales, reef disease, monkey clone and are friends on the same wave length? @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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The Geek Chic team take a look back at some of their favourite stories of 2017! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the Geek Chic team! Thank you for all your support. See You In 2018! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#86 - Pepsi Lobsters, Bonafide Man-Flu and Injecting Instructions into brains
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This week the team look at Pepsi Lobsters, Bonafide Man-Flu and Injecting Instructions into brains @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#85 - Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee!
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The team look at the weird and wonderful news from the world of science. This week looks at Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#84 - The brand new orangutan, asteroids curing cancer and how your brain changes in space
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This week the team look at The brand new orangutan, asteroids curing cancer and how your brain changes in space @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#8 Angela Scanlon on Americanisms, burn-out and the term "mansplaining"
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In this episode TV presenter Angela Scanlon gets the topic of 'Americanisms' off her breasts, while we also discuss including men in feminist conversation, the term "mansplaining" and tips for self-care and avoiding burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#7 Munroe Bergdorf on racism, the idea of "chivalry" and #BoysWillBeBoys meme
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Model and Activist Munroe Berdorf hit the headlines a few months ago when L’Oreal cut ties with her for speaking out about the protests in Charlottesville. Now she is working with beauty brand Illamasqua and featuring in the Huffington Post’s new online documentary series, New Activists. By being unafraid to speak loudly about issues she cares abou…
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#83 Halloween Special: The Science Of Vampires
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Noel Fielding, Carla Valentine & Prof Of Goth join us for a live Halloween Special: The Science Of Vampires @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#6 Sara Pascoe on sexual predators, fake followers and #prayfor
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We went round to have a cup of tea with brilliant comedian and author Sara Pascoe. We talk about sexual predators, fake followers (and why people buy them) and the #prayfor hashtag as well as the social media etiquette in general around a tragic event. We hope you enjoy this SIXTH episode of our roundtable podcast Get It Off Your Breasts and please…
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#5 Konnie Huq on sleep-shaming, snowflakes and trophy wives
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In this episode we talk to the legendary Konnie Huq! We talk about sleep-shaming, sleep-deprivation, the word "snowflakes" and the idea of trophy wives.We hope you enjoy this third episode of our roundtable podcast Get It Off Your Breasts and please remember to rate and review us on iTunes. See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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#82 - Growing drugs in chicken eggs, policing pollution from the skies, and why you're less likely to die if your surgeon is female.
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this week the team discuss Growing drugs in chicken eggs, policing pollution from the skies, and why you're less likely to die if your surgeon is female. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#4 Gemma Cairney & Brigitte Aphrodite on manners, narcissism and the word "hipster"
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In this episode we talk to the lovely Gemma Cairney and Brigitte Aphrodite. Gemma is currently exec-producing the brilliant stage production My Beautiful Black Dog which Brigitte created and stars in. It is a gig meets theatre meets a tidal wave of glitter. In this episode we talk about manners and how we treat the service industry; narcissism and …
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#81 - Music for psychopaths, Moon living, two-faced cats and continents under the sea
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This week the team look at Music for psychopaths, Moon living, two-faced cats and continents under the sea. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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#3 Shappi Khorsandi on the stigma of being single (plus "sharenting" and celeb break-ups)
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In this exclusive episode we talk to hilarious comedian Shappi Khorsandi about the stigma of single life (why are people so shocked when you actively chose to be single as woman?) We also discuss "sharenting" (i.e. oversharing pics of your kids) and why people are obsessed with celebrity break-ups. We hope you enjoy this third episode of our roundt…
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#2 Dawn O'Porter on celeb-shaming (plus money guilt & genderisation of clothing)
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In this exclusive episode we talk to bestselling author Dawn O'Porter about her thoughts on celebrity-shaming (why do we blame celebrities for *so* many things?). We also discuss money guilt (is it OK to make money doing something you love?) and the genderisation of kids' clothing and toys. We hope you enjoy this second episode of our brand new rou…
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#1 Gizzi Erskine on clean eating (plus "influencers" and the psychology of infidelity)
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In this exclusive episode we talk to award-winning chef and author Gizzi Erskine about her thoughts on the "clean-eating" trend, Emma Gannon discusses the word "influencer" and Lliana Bird brings up a very interest study around the psychology of infidelity. We hope you enjoy this first EVER episode of our brand new roundtable podcast Get It Off You…
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Episode 80: How Social Media Might Be Changing Our Brains Part 2
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The concluding part of how social media might be changing our brains featuring Special Guest Ellen Helsper. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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Trailer - Introducing Get It Off Your Breasts, the Podcast!
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Get It Off Your Breasts is a brand new podcast hosted by Lliana Bird & Emma Gannon. First episode will be released Monday 18th September - stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 79: How Social Media Might Be Changing Our Brains Part 1
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In the first of a two part episode, the team are joined by Special Guest Ellen Helsper to look into how social media might be changing our brains. @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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Episode 78: The Science Of Game Of Thrones
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In this very special episode, the team are joined by Helen Keen as they look into the science of one of the biggest TV shows in the world, Game Of Thrones @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience
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This special live episode is from WOMAD 2017, the team are joined by special guests and look into the stories of the latest breakthroughs on SETI's search for E.T., 20 million mosquitos released by Google, the Bermuda Triangle, and Tiny Swimming Robots! @GCWeirdScience #GeekChicWeirdScience #GEEKCHICLIVE…
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