The Information Entropy Podcast

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we start with Beavers and end up with Aristotle? Confused? You haven’t event listened yet! Following the release of Hoppers we start by exploring ecosystem management, dive into the science of animal communication, exploring how researchers decode animal vocalisations and even attempt to speak back. Finally, we ask a bigger question: what would it actually mean to copy our brains and implant them in another being? Human or Beaver!

The deep ocean covers most of our planet, yet it remains one of Earth’s least explored environments. In this episode we descend through the layers of the ocean to understand the deep, and how life survives in a world without sunlight. We explore the nutrient cycles that power deep-sea ecosystems, from sinking organic matter to whale falls and hydrothermal vents, before looking at the extraordinary adaptations and mating strategies organisms use to survive in darkness and crushing pressure. The deep sea may feel alien — but it plays a fundamental role in the life of our planet.

Exercise isn’t just burning calories — it’s a fascinating biological process that challenges your muscles, heart, and metabolism at every level. In this episode, we explore how your body generates energy, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic effort, and why muscles get stronger when stressed. We also unpack VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and the “afterburn” effect, showing how different types of exercise remodel your physiology. Whether you’re a casual walker, weekend warrior, or dedicated lifter, this episode reveals the science behind every move you make.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are turning our heads to the ever-impressive Winter Olympic Games! While exploring the science and mechanics behind the flight of ski jumpers and the twists and turns of figure skating the boys also explore the scandals that have come out of this years games: Penis-gate (fact or fiction), the Canadians double touch curling, and much more!

Should you trust your own memory? Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week we are returnign to memory to understand how recall actually works, why amnesic patients can still learn, how trauma reshapes childhood memory, and what ADHD and autism reveal about how differently brains store the past.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are exploring our past through the form of memories… what are memories in the first place and how do they biologically function? Are they as accurate as you think or is your episodic memory filled with false reconstructions? How it possible for two people observing the same event to have two dramatically different recollections? Why is nostalgia such a positive feeling: Is it just rose tinted glasses or a longing for times gone by? Join Mitch and Tom as they break it down for you.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week we are returning to the world of supplements and exploring, are they fact or fiction? I will not lie… this is quite an off-topic episode, the boys explore concentration and focus supplements (ironic I know) as well as heavy metal contamination in our food. Mitch and Tom recount their uni days and reminisce about the unhealthy quality of  childhood food.

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast, this week we ask: Are supplements actually doing anything — or are we just very expensive placebo machines?We dig into vitamins, minerals, and the booming world of supplements. We break down what vitamins actually are, how they were discovered (and why some mysteriously skipped letters), whether taking certain supplements together really improves absorption, and what the science says about popular calm, sleep, and focus aids — from magnesium to mushroom extracts.

Welcome back to The Information Entropy Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the sticky, smelly, and utterly essential world of oil. We start underground, exploring how ancient fossils turn into crude oil, and follow it all the way through fractional distillation and chemical refining—yes, cracking, reforming, and hydrotreating are actually real things that chemists do every day. We’ll talk about the environmental impact of fossil fuels, from spills to climate change, and then look forward to modern alternatives like biofuels, algae-based oils, and synthetic e-fuels. Finally, we ask the big question: how long until these sustainable fuels can really take over? It’s a journey from deep time to your gas tank, and everything in between.

Welcome back to the first Information Entropy Podcast of the year! In this episode, we are looking at new facts, new beginnings, and how you can make the most out of your new years resolutions! We introduce our new intro and outro for the year – yes it is ridiculous… but what’s a laugh eh? Mitch explores why the new year is a good time to set resolutions and how you can be SMART about making and sticking to them. Tom on the other hand looks at why January became the first month of the year in the first place and asks the simple yet unintuitive question of… how old is the water in your cup?