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PODCAST

The Information Entropy Podcast

Dr. Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting

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 a whole host of scientific topics with guests joining them along the way. The IE Podcast makes science interesting, funny, and accessible for all! Join us for new content every week and find us on our socials to join in the conversation!

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All Episodes

01:03:19

The Elements: Water

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/06/16

Mitch and Tom get their heads wet this week as they try and understand water! Water has to be one of the most interesting substances in the universe, but what makes it so special? How does it give rise to life? Why can other liquids not replace it? Find out all this and more! Music: EVA - 失望した

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The Elements: Fire

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Mitch and Tom get heated this week as they start their journey looking at the elements! We are all very used to fire… but what actually is it? How does a fire sustain itself and spread in different conditions? Why does invisible fire exist?! Music: EVA - 失望した

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01:00:17

Unlocking the Quantum Realm: Exploring the Mysteries...

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/06/02

Join Mitch and Tom as they delve into the enigmatic Quantum Realm this week! Discover why the world of small-scale science holds the key to groundbreaking discoveries. What's shaping the future of physics? Brace yourself for mind-bending discussions on quantum entanglement, mind-boggling superpositions, cutting-edge computing, and much more! Music: EVA - 失望した

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01:13:29

Toxic Tales II: Exploring the Science of Toxins and...

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Dive into the world of toxins with Mitch and Tom as they unravel the mysteries this week! Tom will take you on a journey through the inner workings of toxins, exploring their effects on different areas of the body. Meanwhile, Mitch delves into the fascinating evolutionary origins of toxins. Plus, stay tuned for our exciting first-ever live listener answer! Don't miss out on this episode packed with knowledge and insights.

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01:07:26

Toxic Tales: Unveiling Venom & Poison

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Mitch and Tom get toxic this week on the Information Entropy Podcast! Join us as we dive into the captivating world of toxins. What exactly are toxins? How do we differentiate between poison and venom? Explore their mechanisms of action within the body and discover crucial steps to take if you ever find yourself bitten. Tune in now and empower yourself with essential information. Let's unravel the mysteries together! Music: EVA - 失望した. Remember to subscribe and stay tuned for more exciting

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01:07:26

Science Unraveled: Debunking Myths and Bad Science

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Mitch and Tom inspect bad science this week! What are some examples of misconceptions that people have about scientific research and how did it arise? How does “bad” science get published and what are the mechanisms in place to stop it from happening again in the future? Music: EVA - 失望した

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01:07:09

Taste of Science: Exploring Food and Nutrition

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/05/05

Mitch and Tom take their love of food under the microscope this week! How do we get the things we need to live from food? Mitch takes us through taste and how we perceive different flavours while Tom leads the way on the digestive process. We rarely consider the cultural impact that food technology has on human history but today that gets changed! Music: EVA - 失望した

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01:06:56

Fear Factor: Unmasking the Science Behind Fear

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/04/28

Mitch and Tom turn to look fear right in the eyes this week! What is fear and where does it come from? Is it deep-rooted and innate or is it something we come to learn? Tom takes us through past experiments on fear while Mitch updates us on the fight or flight response and how it impacts our body and minds! Music: EVA - 失望した

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01:09:31

Dreamscape Diaries: Unveiling the Science of Dreams

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Mitch 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

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01:02:47

Allergy Alert: Decoding the Science Behind Allergies

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Mitch 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

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01:01:13

Beyond Earth: Exploring the Science of Astrobiology

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Mitch 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

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01:02:17

The Search For Life

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Mitch 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

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01:07:12

Planets and The Moon

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Join 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

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01:01:27

The Sun

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Join 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

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01:03:47

Formula 1& Aerodynamics

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/03/03

Join 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

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01:01:34

Alcohol

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Join 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

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01:05:13

Parasites

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Join 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

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01:07:46

Insects

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/02/10

Join 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

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01:02:54

Drugs II

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/02/03

Join Mitch and Tom this week as they return to the topic of drugs! The boys quickly recap what drugs really are and the various methods of administration before moving onto new content! What is the ethics of bringing dinosaurs back to life is the first tangent! Back on topic, recreational drugs! How are they different to medicinal drugs and what is the best way to help people who might be suffering from addiction? Tom breaks down how the brain works and how recreational drugs then deal with that and

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Drugs

The Information Entropy Podcast ·

2023/01/27

Join Mitch and Tom this week as they take a look at drugs so you don’t have to! What even counts as a drug in the first place and how is it that they affect you in the way that they do? Mitch and Tom tangent slightly about their experiences in hospital as they explore the different methodologies of how medicinal drugs are administered. If you or someone you know is a user and you want to talk to someone about it then please do so! US: americanaddictioncenters.org; UK:

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