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Sarcastic Multi-dimensional Octopus

MP3 download Sarcasm detector invented, Touchable 3-D audio-visual display by Ian Woolf, From 2008: Patrick Rubie looks at the nice and the nasty side of mistletoe. Victoria Bond and Jaime Leclerc quiz you on infectious diseases. Ian Woolf tells a...

Posted by Ian Woolf on December 6, 2021 3:57 PM

Glow worm quiz immunity

MP3 download Vaccines can protect against more than their targets, Wind farms dispatched by Ian Woolf, From 2006: Lindsey Gray illuminates Glow worms, From 2009: Celine Steinfeld hosts a science quiz with Jacqui Hayes and Sarah Wood, Produced and hosted...

Posted by Ian Woolf on May 10, 2021 4:38 PM

The 2005 science trivia special fresh from Alaska

download MP3 The ghost of Diffusions Xmas past! Listen to a classic from the vaults: the 2005 Christmas special! It was an eventful time - we were served a "Cease and Desist order" from using the name "Discovery", and we...

Posted by Ian Woolf on December 26, 2011 6:49 PM

Sexy Smells and parasite overlords

download MP3 Martin Faccini reports on the dopamine brain control mechanisms of our parasite overlords, Patrick Rubie reports on the science of sexy perfumes, News by Ian Woolf: - test tube artificial brain passes quiz - Airdrop brings water from...

Posted by Ian Woolf on November 14, 2011 8:11 PM

Green contraception, Fifth grade science

MP3 When getting cosy with your partner of choice, have you ever wondered what form of contraception is better for the environment? Sarah Wood has, and the answer will surprise you. Plus, Caitlin Howlett has a brain-busting quiz covering your...

Posted by Ian Woolf on February 2, 2009 6:30 PM

2008 Kisses, tantrums and infections

MP3 It’s the last show of 2008 so there’s plenty of love, tears and infection spreading! Patrick Rubie looks at the nice and the nasty side of mistletoe. Victoria Bond and Jaime Leclerc quiz you on infectious diseases. Ian Woolf...

Posted by Ian Woolf on December 29, 2008 6:33 PM

Diffusion Christmas Quiz 2006

Play Now The Diffusion Christmas Quiz: Schrodinger's Cats vs Pavlov's Dogs in a Winner-Takes-All contest. Hosted by Chris Stewart, with Tilly Boleyn, Vanessa Gardos, Shona Blair, Catherine Beehag, Celine Steinfeld, Jacqui Pfeffer, Jacqui Hayes, Ian Woolf, Darren Osbourne, Derek...

Posted by Diffusion on December 21, 2006 12:00 AM

A Very Disco Xmas

Play Now the annual Christmas Science Quiz. Quiz master Chris Stewart plays the Schroedinger Cats against the Pavlov's dogs, with everything to win in a game of science trivia. Playing are: Ian Woolf, Noel Hannah, Natalie Staib, Matt Clarke,...

Posted by Ian Woolf on December 22, 2005 9:00 AM

Laterality and Left Handedness - By Adam Mark

Pop Quiz: What do Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Bill Clinton, have in common? Apart from having the same superannuation policies, all three ex-presidents are left handed. In fact they join the 13% of the population that prefers to...

Posted by Ian Woolf on March 1, 2004 12:40 PM