Podcasts by Not a Buffalo
When headlines focus so much on tragedy, it can be easy to miss the kernels of hope. Two friends, Jack and Ben delve beyond the doom and gloom to discuss the science and technology stories you may have missed. From medical breakthroughs to wacky gizmos to just plain awesome science, this podcast will give you the perfect response to the next person who says the world is going mad.
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025 Peanut Butter, Jam and LIGO from 2021-05-30T19:36:03
Episode 25 is our series 2 finale as Jack and Ben take a much needed break to enjoy the reopening of the world and their respective summers or winters. Ben kicks the episode off with a biologica...
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024 The Adventures of Jack Segue from 2021-04-25T18:24:04
Sometimes it can feel like you’re beset on all sides, whether it’s work, the pandemic or mutant crayfish clones. Luckily, Not A Buffalo brings you the science and technology stories you need to ste...
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023 A Swirlon Matter from 2021-03-28T16:55:56
We have an abundance of breakthroughs for you in episode 23 of Not a Buffalo. Jack and Ben discuss the first ever sound recorded on Mar by Perseverance and a new use of the Doppler effect that's...
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022 Gingerbread Blueprints from 2021-02-28T19:46:03
Welcome to episode 022 of Not a Buffalo where our discussion ranges from elemental discoveries from the 1950s all the way to the possible future habitation of a planet not too far away. ...
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021 Bowie is my Tesla from 2021-01-31T16:24:07
With the year 2021 comes episode 21 of Not a Buffalo, your favourite podcast about the science and technology that provides the ray of hope and sunshine during gloomy January days. In this episode,...
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020 Life in a Wok from 2020-12-27T14:57:28
Our last episode of 2020 is jam packed with stories from the discovery of a very large volcano to some unusual but apparently delicious beer. A discussion about returning spacecraft leads into a de...
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019 Tomographical Endowment from 2020-11-29T17:10:32
Episode 19 covers a little bit of everything, from octopus-inspired skin graft technology to the power of the mind during the dark winter months. Ben also talks about yeast engineering and the i...
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018 Ig Nobel Prizes from 2020-10-25T17:46:23
It’s that time again! The ig-nobel prizes have been released, so it’s time for Jack and Ben to run through their favourite picks from this year’s nominations. We’ve got screaming alligators, narcis...
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017: Season 2 Debut from 2020-09-27T13:11:19
Hello fellow science fans, we're back! Not a Buffalo returns for Season 2 with a whole host of new stories about the science and technology that will save the world. 2020 has been a strange year an...
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016 Non-Newtonian Pranks from 2020-05-31T17:38:59
Episode 16 marks the final episode of this season of Not A Buffalo, we'll be taking a break over the summer and returning in September 2020 but fear not, we're leaving you with some wonderful scien...
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015 Saturn is a Toaster from 2020-04-26T14:17:42
It's the second episode from lockdown, guess which of our hosts has gone crazy first? After we establish the new metric system involving freedoms and potatoes, we did into some fascinating stori...
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014 Everything's Better in 2-D from 2020-03-29T16:28:09
The world is going into lockdown from covid-19 but Not a Buffalo is here to give you a little glimmer of hope in these dark times. Jack and Ben discuss the benefits of being infected by zombie-maki...
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013 Discovering Paradise...Twice from 2020-03-02T10:19:35
In this episode, Jack and Ben explore science all over the spectrum from the discovery of a brand new species of bird to the molecular creation breakthrough that is offers a promising path to bette...
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012 Never Release Your Worms from 2020-01-29T18:41:42
In the first episode of the new decade, Jack and Ben discuss what they would do to get into space; taking cuttlefish to the cinema and how we're all becoming a little bit cooler. They also discuss ...
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011 It's Christmas from 2019-12-29T20:58:52
And a myriad of other festive occasions and what better way to celebrate than the final podcast of the year. In this episode, Jack and Ben keep up the holiday theme about talking about the benefits...
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010 Space Cookies from 2019-11-24T20:38:24
This week we received the excellent news that Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will finally be able to have freshly baked cookies, meaning that travelling 27,600 km/h around the Ea...
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009 What About a Bull? from 2019-10-27T21:53:01
Can colours indicate your culture? Are monkeys better problem solvers than humans? What is the cutest tiny photo? Ben and Jack ramble about these questions and more in our latest episode.
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008 Ig Nobel Prize Special from 2019-10-01T20:08:01
It's that special time of year where scientists are recognised for their research that makes you laugh and then makes you think. We go through our favourite Ig Nobel prize winners of 2019 as well a...
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007 Penguin: Dino Killer from 2019-09-01T17:09:02
In this episode, Jack displays his great affection for penguins, we discuss India's potential Tiger related Guinness World Record and come up with a new theory for what actually wiped out the di...
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006 Don Juan in Space from 2019-07-29T06:38:33
20th July 2019 was the the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the first time that a human walked on the moon. In celebration of that, Jack and Ben look at some space stories including a gra...
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005 Mantis Shrimp: The Movie from 2019-06-30T13:30:43
We have a great mix of interesting science and technology that will save the world in this celebrity rich episode. We discuss the evolution of Godzilla, the return of Boaty McBoatface and the lates...
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004 Army vs Carp from 2019-06-09T14:30:40
In this episode the discussion resolves around the Army's near-billion dollar plan to fight fish, recognising panda faces and a breakthrough in AI that could have a big impact on the way we use it.
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003 Don't Go Bacon My Heart from 2019-05-19T20:12:50
In episode 3, Ben and Jack talk about NASA's plans to return to the moon, the solving of a 600 year old manuscript and a brand new technology that could be a massive boon in the fight against clima...
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002 Get your Freedom Dividend from 2019-05-05T17:13:34
In this episode, Jack and Ben discuss some American political candidates with some science savvy; Japanese otter mascots and the 19th century duel that all of Lichtenstein was talking about.
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001 Black Holes and Lichtenstein from 2019-04-21T18:01:39
Ben & Jack discuss the big science and technology stories of the last couple of weeks as well as Lichtenstein, Yogi Bear and satellites.
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