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Yes, science is a joke

Not all theories in science come with a catchy name. The infinite monkey theorem' does, with a sideways glance at William Shakespeare. Here's what it claims: A monkey hitting keys at random Hence, the name The Infinite Monkey Cage' for the popular radio show on BBC4, which is back with a new season, its 19th. An expanded version goes out as a popular podcast. And just like the theorem, the programme seeks the impossible: make science fun. It does, actually. And that's down to the personalities of the anchor duo.

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