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#438 | Bad Science | When Scientists Got It Wrong
#438 | Bad Science | When Scientists Got It Wrong
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Millions worldwide dedicate their lives to research, striving for medical breakthroughs and enhancing our understanding of the human body. But occasionally, they make mistakes.
In this episode, we'll explore three instances where scientific breakthroughs were announced but later proven to be mistakes.
Scientific Studies in Media
Case 1: Faster Than Light Neutrinos
2012 CERN press conference: Einstein was wrong
Investigation reveals a fault in the fibre optic cable
Case 2: Cold Fusion Fiasco
1989 claim of "cold fusion" by electrochemists Fleischmann and Pons
Experiment flaws exposed; Fleischmann and Pons discredited
Case 3: Chocolate and Weight Loss Hoax
2015 false claim: Eating chocolate aids low-carb diet weight loss
Researcher John Bohannon exposes the ease of making outrageous claims
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bad-science
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In this episode, we'll explore three instances where scientific breakthroughs were announced but later proven to be mistakes.
Scientific Studies in Media
Case 1: Faster Than Light Neutrinos
2012 CERN press conference: Einstein was wrong
Investigation reveals a fault in the fibre optic cable
Case 2: Cold Fusion Fiasco
1989 claim of "cold fusion" by electrochemists Fleischmann and Pons
Experiment flaws exposed; Fleischmann and Pons discredited
Case 3: Chocolate and Weight Loss Hoax
2015 false claim: Eating chocolate aids low-carb diet weight loss
Researcher John Bohannon exposes the ease of making outrageous claims
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bad-science
---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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