Ockham’s Razor

Mar 06 2024 250 ep. 11 mins 2.4k

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Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

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If you've been wondering where we've been – Ockham's Razor is going on hiatus for a little while. But don't worry, we've got your pod needs covered with Tegan Taylor's other excellent and informative shows, Quick Smart and What's That Rash? Find more episodes of Tegan's podcasts here: Quick Smart What's That Rash? Presenter: Tegan Taylor Producer: Tegan Taylor, Rose Kerr Sou

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