Is the big bang soon to be superseded?

2021-03-24

Further Research Needed

0:00

1:20:27

Which scientific theories do you know, that are no longer accepted today? Academic consensus is changing slower than any of us could really notice. Sometimes it's a good idea to look back at the theories we left behind over the centuries; and this is exactly what we do in this episode. We each bring one superseded theory to the table, and discuss them with respect to past and current scientific consensus. The natural conclusion follows: which theory is next?

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Fler avsnitt från "Further Research Needed"

Do we need to worry about extinction level events?
2021-12-01
40:13
This week we are discussing disaster on the highest level. Do we have to prepare for extinction events that would kill all of humanity? And if yes, which ones are the ones we should focus on? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Beyond the double helix
2021-11-17
37:17
The double helix structure of DNA is probably the most famous biomolecular structure out there. In this episode, we are exploring other structures that our genetic code is forming, and what role they might be playing in the processes of life beyond mere sequencing information. Be prepared to dive into the many shapes of DNA. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Missa inte ett avsnitt av “Further Research Needed” och prenumerera på det i GetPodcast-appen.
Is scientism anti science?
2021-11-03
37:34
Is scientism on the rise? Today we are discussing what exactly we understand under the term scientism, and how it affects the public perception of both scientific findings and the academic community.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
The FRN origin story, and how we go from here
2021-10-20
14:56
After we had a longer summer break, we're introducing the new season, our slightly modified approach to the podcast and tell the story how we got here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Transhumanism - Is it okay to change our own genes?
2021-06-23
45:04
In the second part of our transhumanism feature, we look permanent germline modifications. Is anyone allowed to change their share in the human genepool, and do we have a wider responsibility than only our own offspring? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Transhumanism - Is it inevitable?
2021-06-02
51:16
This week on Further Research Needed we tackle Transhumanism! We discuss how we understand the term and get into the weeds on how feasible it is. Join us to see if Transhumanism might already be here or whether it is just around the corner. As always, further research is definitely needed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Why should we measure scientific quality?
2021-05-19
57:35
Part of academic publishing is the prestige of the journal, measured by previous citations. We are diving into this system, why we have it and what the future of quality assessment of academic publishing could look like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Can scientists have opinions?
2021-05-05
43:57
On this week's episode of Further Research Needed we discuss: Can scientists have opinions? Scientists are being trained to report data without intermingling their personal opinion. However, voicing one's opinion and having the freedom to talk freely is as valuable in science as it is everywhere else. Today we critically look at the available outlets, that are available for opinion pieces - from journals to Twitter. Join us for a quick rant about "peer-reviewed" opinions and some constructive criticism. Though as always, further research is definitely needed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Engineering vs Science
2021-04-22
47:53
Is science just engineering? or vice versa? In this episode we pick apart the two and try and work out if it's a problem that they are so intertwined.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message
Are universities businesses?
2021-04-07
1:05:01
This week on Further Research Needed we tackle the question: Are universities businesses? Changes in how universities behave will have far-reaching consequences for education, research and public services. We discuss if unis are getting more commercial than in the past and why they would want to in the first place.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message