How many birds would you need to replace your doctor? Paper: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141357 Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
2 Sept 2025
Ep 10 Magnetic Frogs
How much energy would it take to float a frog? And whose the only scientist to earn both and Ig Nobel Prize and a Nobel Prize?Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yncyG0A-qQ2voPuiEFNYa-fNO2RXwuQc/view?usp=drive_linkFinding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
2 Sept 2025
Ep 09 Planet Teaspoon
Where have all our teaspoons gone?Paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1322240/Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
26 Aug 2025
Bonus Episode: Treadmill Variety Hour
How many papers about bugs on treadmills could James possibly have?This episode tried a slightly new format and ultimatley had WAY more visual content then we acticipated. Not the best for a podcast! So enjoy it as a bonus episode!Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
26 Aug 2025
Ep 08 Good Work Optimism
Is change always good?Article: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/things-could-be-betterFinding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
26 Aug 2025
Ep 07 Fog Over Broadway
Why does a fog machine smell like syrup? And is it safe to breathe?Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mLA6cXF929BdUpOeiPLzO5se_1p9vFIU/view?usp=drive_linkFinding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
19 Aug 2025
Ep 06 Bug Brain Surgery
How do scientists perform brain surgery on fruit flys? And can Edie stay on topic?Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.2492Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
19 Aug 2025
Ep 05 Ghost Tree Farts
This week James teaches us about the gas emmisions from stands of dead trees.Paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10533-021-00797-5Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
12 Aug 2025
Ep 04 The DNA of Water
What DNA can be found in a few hundred liters of water?Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
12 Aug 2025
Ep 03 Fecal Forging
Can a knife be made from human fecal matter? And why is anyone asking this question? Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with. Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
5 Aug 2025
Ep 02 Spider Claw Game
Do spiders make good grabby claw machines?Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/
5 Aug 2025
Ep 01 Bee Waterboarding
Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with.
This week we learn how long it's safe to submerge your bee's in water.
4 Aug 2025
Ridiculous Research Review Preview: Fecal Forging
Can a knife be made from human fecal matter? And why is anyone asking this question?Finding the worthwhile in the weird. Podcast presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with. Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/ Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
4 Aug 2025
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A new podcast about finding the worthwhile in the weird. Presentations on some of sciences strangest experiments and the cool lessons they leave us with. Website: https://www.ridiculousresearchreview.com/ Make Funk by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.
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