

#438 | Bad Science | When Scientists Got It Wrong
Jan 18, 2024
This podcast explores three instances of scientific breakthroughs that turned out to be mistakes: faster-than-light neutrinos, the cold fusion claim, and the chocolate weight loss hoax. It highlights the importance of research and the ease with which outrageous claims can be made.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Scientific Studies and Questioning Established Theories
02:39 • 3min
When Scientists Claimed Neutrinos Were Faster Than Light
05:43 • 3min
Groundbreaking Claim of Cold Fusion Turns Out to Be False
08:53 • 3min
Bad Science: Cold Fusion and Fake Chocolate Study
12:00 • 7min