A few weeks ago, we had the amazing physicist, science writer, and communicator Laurie Winkless on the podcast. She was so great, one episode wasn’t enough... so she’s back to do some mythbusting!In this episode we talk about:If glass is really a liquidA bunch of physics myths that have been debunkedWhat 5G actually is and whether 5G towers kill or control peopleHow microwaves work and if they are safeWhether you can use your mobile phone at petrol stationsIf you really need to turn off your phone on a planeWhether a plane toilet could suck your innards out (yes, really)If you are safe in a car during a lightning stormWhat would happen if you dropped a coin from a building... would it slice through someone?And even what happens if you stick toast to a catQuotes from the episode:“People want simple answers, and the reality is that few things are simple.”“The less you know, the more arrogant you are about the little bit you know.”More about LaurieFind her via her ⁠website ⁠or on social media.You can get involved with the podcast online too of course.Find our full podcast via the website here: ⁠https://www.nowthatwhatsicall.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen⁠You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/⁠For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: ⁠https://incrediballs.com/⁠

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