#438 | Bad Science | When Scientists Got It Wrong

 

Millions worldwide dedicate their lives to research, striving for medical breakthroughs and enhancing our understanding of the human body. But occasionally, they make mistakes.

 

In this episode, we'll explore three instances where scientific breakthroughs were announced but later proven to be mistakes.

 

• Scientific Studies in Media
• Case 1: Faster Than Light Neutrinos
• 2012 CERN press conference: Einstein was wrong
• Investigation reveals a fault in the fibre optic cable
• Case 2: Cold Fusion Fiasco
• 1989 claim of "cold fusion" by electrochemists Fleischmann and Pons
• Experiment flaws exposed; Fleischmann and Pons discredited
• Case 3: Chocolate and Weight Loss Hoax
• 2015 false claim: Eating chocolate aids low-carb diet weight loss
• Researcher John Bohannon exposes the ease of making outrageous claims

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bad-science

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