Instant Expert Laura & Chris Mead

Laura & Chris learn about famous amputees and the science of prosthetics in this special double-length episode dedicated to Laura's dad Adrian, who lost a leg (but gained a prosthesis) last month.

Laura & Chris learn about Richard Feynman, theoretical physicist and amateur bongo player.

Laura & Chris learn about bees (a flying insect known for honey production and their role in pollination) - and, more specifically, what their brains can teach us about human society.

Laura & Chris learn about the Dunning-Kruger effect - a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. We are aware of the irony.