A Problem Squared

Ever wondered how many colors are really in a rainbow? Dive into the whimsical world of light refraction and the beauty of nature. Discover the quirky process behind asteroid naming, including a hilarious personal nomination. Engage with philosophical musings on broken clocks and perception, blending humor with deep thoughts. Also, enjoy charming anecdotes from a show premiere and explore the delightful confusion of hospital navigation. This playful journey invites you to appreciate both science and absurdity in everyday life.

Dr. Lauren Eve Simonitis, a sensory biologist specializing in shark senses, dives into fascinating discussions about the impressive olfactory skills of sharks. She explains how quickly they can detect blood in the water and debunks myths surrounding shark attacks. The conversation also shifts to the math and strategy behind optimal dartboard designs, exploring how layout affects gameplay. With playful humor and intriguing insights, listeners gain a unique perspective on both sharks and darts!

Why do washing machines often lie about their cycle times? This light-hearted discussion leads to anecdotes from travels and misadventures. They hilariously ponder the value of 400 Lincoln pennies and the absurdities of financial markets. Listeners are invited to share quirky experiences, while the hosts explore whimsical proposals for enjoying a solar eclipse at a unique venue. The conversation is sprinkled with laughter, personal stories, and a sense of community that keeps everyone engaged.

On this episode... 🐍If you pooled up all the snake venom in the world would it be enough to kill all the non-immune mammals? 👢Do dogs have 2 arms? Or do we have 4 legs? 📜And we open the business briefcase.  If you want to know more about lizard sampling, do that here: ‘Hierarchical distance sampling to estimate population sizes of common lizards across a desert ecoregion’: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ece3.4780 There’s a great video by Technology Connections to turn signals and specifically syncing them up, you can find that here: https://youtu.be/2z5A-COlDPk?si=SWSE_FX3fuyLH1X0 You can find the rude praying hands here: https://www.reddit.com/r/teams/comments/xvpefh/can_we_please_talk_about_the_praying_emoji_on/ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/hand-gestures-in-microsoft-teams-free-ff2354cd-17fa-44fc-80c9-3d88c577a1ad As always, send your problems and solutions to our website: www.aproblemsquared.com. And, if you want more from A Problem Squared, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, Discord and on Patreon.

Discover the environmental impact of tire wear particles and the challenges of deciphering academic papers. Explore the formation of curved shapes with a Rubik's cube and geometric exploration of cones and hyperboloids. Learn about creative gifting ideas for a billionth second birthday and unique solutions for displaying enamel pins.

Discover if it's possible to climb every mountain and how to simulate a solar eclipse. Learn about a gravel race and peek data. Get ready for loose ends and change, along with some victory cries!

Print-artist Paul Catherall discusses the 'Folded Hands' emoji debate and gift ideas for celebrating a billion seconds. The hosts explore the history of emojis, cultural interpretations, and the challenge of giving a unique billion-themed present. They also share funny anecdotes about wooden log cakes and playful banter about dice guessing games.

The podcast discusses the challenge of collecting all commemorative €2 coins, creative ways to display enamel pins, and the strategies for completing a coin collection. They also share anecdotes about Muppet characters, international travel mishaps, and playful interactions with Patreon supporters.

The podcast explores the origins of birthday cake and the science behind car indicator synchronization. They discuss creative cake ideas for a woodland-themed party and share listener responses about dryer lint analysis. The hosts banter about problem-solving methods and tease upcoming topics.

Expert on animal consciousness, David Pena Guzman, discusses the next solar eclipse, animal dreams, and the Any Other Business briefcase. Topics include the best place to see the solar eclipse, whether animals dream, and the complexities of studying animal consciousness. The hosts also share personal cycling challenges, travel adventures, and a secretive Disney club.