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The Science Pit

The Science Pit

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A science-humor podcast where three scientists dive into hilarious, messy, and surprisingly human lab stories, exploring the real life behind research. From lab fails to brilliant discoveries, we mix stories, games, and a little chaos to reveal what science really feels like behind the bench. Welcome to The Science Pit!

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  • #8 — From Nobel to Ig Nobel: The Weirdest Science That Actually Won a Prize

    #8 — From Nobel to Ig Nobel: The Weirdest Science That Actually Won a Prize
    Jan 20 2026

    We are back from holiday break! And in this episode, we dive into the Ig Nobel Prizes: the awards that celebrate research that first makes you laugh, and then makes you think.

    From bizarre experiments to surprisingly insightful studies, we play a game where we guess the Ig Nobel prize winners and discuss why “weird science” still matters.

    Proof that curiosity doesn’t always look serious and that science can be funny and brilliant.
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    40 mins
  • #7 — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Best Christmas Gifts From a Supervisor

    #7 — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Best Christmas Gifts From a Supervisor
    Dec 16 2025

    It’s our Christmas special! 🎄 In this episode, we ask the most important holiday question of all: What would actually be the best Christmas gift a PI could give their lab members?

    From realistic wishes (time off, funding, equipment) to completely unhinged dream gifts, we break down what scientists really want under the lab tree.

    Grab a mug of something warm and join us for festive lab chaos!

    We will be off during the holidays, and will return after New Years. Happy Holidays everyone!
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    46 mins
  • #6 — Being a Scientist Through the Ages: How Would It Be?

    #6 — Being a Scientist Through the Ages: How Would It Be?
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode we time-travel through history to see what being a scientist actually would’ve been like. Ancient Greece? The Enlightenment? 19th–20th century? Spoiler: we wouldn’t survive any of it.
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    48 mins
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