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The Science of Everything Podcast

The Science of Everything Podcast

By: James Fodor
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I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.Copyright © 2010-2026 James Fodor. All rights reserved. Natural History Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences
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  • Episode 158: Quantum Electodynamics Part 1

    Episode 158: Quantum Electodynamics Part 1
    Mar 1 2026

    A detailed look into the physics and mathematics of quantum electrodynamics, the theory of how light and matter interact. We discuss the generalisation of the Schrodinger equation to the Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, and howw these describe the propogation of light and fermions respectively. We then consider the process of computing transition probabilities between quantum states, including the S matrix and perturbation theory, and Wick's theorem. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 85: Introduction to Quantum Field Theory.

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    51 mins
  • Episode 157: The Geologic Time Scale

    Episode 157: The Geologic Time Scale
    Jan 17 2026

    A survey of the Earth's history through the lens of the geologic timescale. We begin with a discussion of the terminology of geochronologic units and how they are specified using 'golden spikes'. We then review the development of Earth's atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere through the Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic eons. We cover many topics including the supercontinent cycle, the great oxidation event, the evolution of eukaryotes, the Cambrian explosion, and mass extinctions. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 156: Fossils and Dating Methods.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 156: Fossils and Dating Methods

    Episode 156: Fossils and Dating Methods
    Nov 30 2025

    An introduction to the techniques used to study the history and ages of geological speciments. We begin with an overview of chronostratigraphy, covering principles of relative dating, way up indicators, and biostratigraphy. We then discuss geochronology, including a review of early attempts to determine the age of the Earth, the principles and assumptions of radiometric dating, and the radioisotopes most commonly used for dating. Finally, we discuss processes and mechanisms of fossilisation, and review some of the most important classes of index fossils. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 74: Minerals and Rocks, and Episode 77: Nuclear Physics.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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