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Science without a hypothesis - the best sort! Discussing and analysing scientific studies of the past - ranging from climate change and the environment, to palaeontology, astrophysics and archaeology. Searching for big picture patterns across multiple fields, to address and explain evolutionary mysteries. Following the philosophy of the Holistic Science Agency - the scientific arm of Douglas Adams' famous Detective Agency.
Episodes
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
32 min
With Dr Lesley Van Gelder. Continuation of the discussion about how ancient DNA and genetics reveal how we left Africa, and colonised the world.
(Recorded in April 2021)
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
32 min
With Dr Lesley Van Gelder. How ancient DNA and genetics reveal how we left Africa, and colonised the world. Part I
(Recorded in April 2021 - with edit for 2022 Nobel Prize)
Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
42 min
A discussion of the scientific background that led up to the Adams Event study - with project co-leader Prof. Chris Turney.
How did we work out that a flip in the geomagnetic poles 42,000 years ago caused major global climate changes, and a series of biological impacts?
Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
48 min
How do the geomagnetic changes during the Adams Event, 42,000 years ago, spur the start of figurative Cave Art?
I talk to Dr Leslie Van Gelder, an expert in cave art about early human behaviour, caves, and red ochre sunscreen!