Science that was Wrong… Your Shortcut
Leave a reviewPeople once believed the Earth was flat. That illnesses were caused by bad smells. And that bleeding a patient with leeches could cure almost anything. In this Shortcut, released for National Science Week, we dig into some of the biggest scientific ideas that turned out to be wrong. We’ll explore how science corrects itself through experiments, evidence, and peer review, and why admitting mistakes is what makes it so powerful. Plus, we uncover the myth that caused real-world harm before the facts set the record straight. So, pop on your safety goggles, it’s time to investigate!
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|Season: 6 |Episode: 1307 |
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Episode One: Monday, December 12 – Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.
This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.
Full Episode description
People once believed the Earth was flat. That illnesses were caused by bad smells. And that bleeding a patient with leeches could cure almost anything. In this Shortcut, released for National Science Week, we dig into some of the biggest scientific ideas that turned out to be wrong. We’ll explore how science corrects itself through experiments, evidence, and peer review, and why admitting mistakes is what makes it so powerful. Plus, we uncover the myth that caused real-world harm before the facts set the record straight. So, pop on your safety goggles, it’s time to investigate!
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Sciencey Shortcut Archive
SpaceThe Space Race – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-space-race/The Webb Deep Space Telescope – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-webb-deep-space-telescope/Mars – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/mars/
EnvironmentThe Great Barrier Reef – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-great-barrier-reef/The Deep Sea – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/Water – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/water/Climate Change – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/climate-change-cop28-shortcut/
BodyVanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-vanquished-viruses-and-banished-bacteria/Blood – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/blood/The History of Vaccines – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-history-of-vaccines/
Natural PhenomenaEarthquakes and Volcanoes – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-cyclones-hurricanes-and-typhoons/Bushfires – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/bushfires_shortcut/The Secret World of Maths – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-secret-world-of-maths/The Theory of Evolution – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-theory-of-evolution/
AnimalsGalapagos Islands – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-galapagos-islands/Invasive Species – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/Sharks – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-sharks/World’s Toughest Animals – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-worlds-toughest-animals/Clever Critters – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/clever-critters/
OtherSugar – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/sugar/Aussie Inventions That Changed The World – https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/aussie-inventions-that-changed-the-world/
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