On this Halloween episode, we're diving into the science of fear. From the alarms set off in our brains to the psychological forces that drive our survival instincts, we’re unpacking what fear really is and why it shapes us so deeply. We’ll trace fear's roots back to our earliest ancestors, explore how it lingers in our memories, and examine why some fears are impossible to shake. Dim the lights and settle in as we take a closer look at the science lurking behind what makes us afraid. Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch are exploring how diseases evolve and their impact on humanity! So, what even is a disease anyway and how do they act on the human (or other) system? What types of diseases are there and how are they classified? How have past diseases impacted human evolution and what remnants are we still carrying around today because of them? Well, Mitch and Tom have all the answers! Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch finish their exploration of space and the secrets that it holds within. What is dark energy and is this something that we can observe or measure? Mitch has the answers! Tom instead takes us down the path of the dark worlds in our solar system, exploring the largest bodies in our solar system that are not quite planets. Finally the boys explore the cosmic web, the largest structure of the universe that connects most of the galaxies to one another, and the fermi paradox! Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, where today Tom and Mitch are exploring the secrets of space! What do we not know about up there in the great expanse? What do we think we know about but may hide secrets we are yet to uncover? Tom explores exoplanets and how we investigate their atmospheric composition from Earth. Mitch enlightens us on the topics of dark matter and dark energy what are they anyway? Between those and other topics the boys tangent their way to other exciting mysteries Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where we’re diving into chaos… literally, what is that? Tom covers a quick definition of chaos and what that means for the scientific world while exploring population dynamics and how they model these intricate systems while accounting for unpredictable variability. Mitch describes the differences between chaos and randomness and how chaos is utilised within modern cryptography and cybersecurity to protect your information! Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast we’re diving into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) world of animals in science… what’s really going on? From life-saving medical research to quirky behavioral studies, we’re exploring the why, how, and what of using animals in experiments. Over 115 million animals are used in scientific research around the globe each year and play a crucial role in understanding diseases, testing treatments, and ensuring the safety of new products. Hopefully today we will give you all the information necessary for you to feel informed and make a decision about how you feel on the subject. If you already have an opinion hopefully you learn some new things and can be open to exploring others opinions, even if you disagree! Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we embark on a deep dive into the theory of evolution. Starting with the basics of what evolution is, we explore how life on Earth has developed and diversified over millions of years. We break down the key mechanisms—natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow—and discuss how these forces shape entire populations. Plus, we tackle the complexities of speciation, looking at how new species emerge from common ancestors. Music: HOME - AWAY

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where today we are exploring the extraordinary evolution of flight in the animal kingdom! The boys tangent their way to the topic today exploring the four evolutionary origins of flight: Insects, Pterosaurs, birds, and bats. What adaptations do/did they possess that make flight possible and why have some bird species lost flight? Find out all this and more! Music: HOME - AWAY