Published Oct 21, 2019
Randall Munroe's Absurd Science For Real-World Problems
Delve into Randall Munroe's exploration of absurd scientific scenarios that reveal surprising truths, from Cold War nuclear tests on soda to the quirky parenting practices of 1990s chickenpox parties, all while fostering a deep curiosity about the world's inherent weirdness.
Topics covered
Popular Clips
Episode Highlights
Related Episodes
The Complete Guide To Absolutely Everything (Abridged)
Answers 383 questions
Happy Science Fiction Week, Earthlings!
Answers 383 questions
Micro Wave: Scientists Discover GINORMOUS Bacteria
Answers 383 questions
A New Year's Mad Lib!
Answers 383 questionsWhat Science Fiction Gets Wrong About Space Travel
Answers 383 questions
Time Is So Much Weirder Than It Seems
Answers 383 questionsAnti-Racist Science Education
Answers 383 questions
Micro Wave: How 'Bout Dem Apple...Seeds
Answers 383 questionsWhat Do We Do With Radioactive Wastewater?
Answers 383 questionsThe Math And Science Powering 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'
Answers 383 questions
Micro Wave: The Science Of Microwave Ovens + Listener Mail
Answers 383 questions
The Disordered Cosmos
Answers 383 questions
Science Is For Everyone — Until It's Not
Answers 383 questionsHow To Brew Amazing Coffee With Science
Answers 383 questionsWhy Do We Laugh?
Answers 383 questions