Science happens, and so do mistakes

Science happens, and so do mistakes

April 1, 2026 · 14 min · Season 4 · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode revisits unforgettable lab mishaps recounted by past guests.

Every scientist has a lab fail they’ll never forget. In this Science Snapshot “best of” episode, Absolute Gene-ius revisits unforgettable lab mishaps recounted by past guests. From explosive chemistry to PCR mix-ups, and the hard-won lessons that come with them.

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Hosts: Jordan Ruggieri, Lisa Crawford

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