Short Wave This Holiday, Dig Into Some Of The Hilarious Science Of Christmas BMJs Past
Dec 25, 2023
Ever wondered if you'd make it as a doctor in The Sims 4? Or how much free food you can snag from a public sample station before it turns greedy? This lively discussion dives into the humorous side of academic research, featuring quirky studies from holiday editions of the BMJ. Discover how Big Ben's silence impacts sleep and the intriguing balance of laughter and science in medical publishing. Join in for a festive blend of amusing insights and light-hearted analysis that will leave you chuckling!
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Lego Poopy Head Study
- Scientists wrote a paper about whether kids need to go to the hospital after swallowing a Lego.
- This "Lego poopy head" research aimed for the Christmas BMJ, a special, humorous issue.
Peppa Pig Doctor Evaluation
- One Christmas BMJ paper evaluated Dr. Brown Bear from Peppa Pig.
- It critiqued his frequent, possibly unnecessary house calls, like visiting a fox who coughed thrice.
Christmas BMJ Prestige
- Getting published in the Christmas BMJ is prestigious for researchers.
- Though topics can be lighthearted, the underlying science must be rigorous.