Katie Steckles
Mathematician, broadcaster and science communicator, summarising recent mathematical results and their wider relevance in the episode.
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May 24, 2024 • 45min
85: Pyromaniac novelties
Comedian Stuart Goldsmith, actress Sophie Ward, and mathematician Katie Steckles discuss helpful hangers, location lines, cohabiting coordination, Laser Jesus, fire-starting water bottles, historical wrecker tactics, and cedar wood clothes hangers on the 'Lateral with Tom Scott' podcast.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 28min
What’s the highest a human could possibly pole vault?
Join Steve Haake, a sports engineering professor, as he delves into the physics behind pole vaulting, explaining how Armand Duplantis achieves record heights with technique and equipment. Neuroscientist James Ainge reveals groundbreaking work on brain cells that track distance, sharing insights from experiments with rats and humans. Mathematician Katie Steckles introduces exciting new mathematical discoveries and their implications, including recent findings in knot theory and the geometry of shapes. It's a fascinating blend of sports, neuroscience, and mathematics!
May 9, 2025 • 47min
135: Thumbs down? Good!
In this lively discussion, mathematician Katie Steckles, transport enthusiast Geoff Marshall, and wine columnist Hannah Crosbie tackle quirky yet fascinating topics. They delve into the amusing implications of hand gestures, from thumbs up to thumbs down, and share hilarious anecdotes about historical firefighting methods. The trio also debates iconic designs like the 'I ❤ NY' logo and recounts the absurdities of coffee shop orders. With playful banter and brainy insights, they keep the conversation entertaining and enlightening.
