Physics professor Alan Sokal in 1997, a year after his hoax social sciences paper "Transgressing the Boundaries: Towards a Transformative Hermeneutics of Quantum Gravity" was published (Photograph: Najlah Feanny/CORBIS SABA)
This week, Alok Jha speaks to Alan Sokal, the controversial physicist who, in 1996, published an infamous paper that rocked the science world and kick-started the so-called Science Wars.
Also in the show, Ian Sample helps us locate the G-spot - yes, it really does exist. James Randerson speaks to the forensics expert who's trying to work out the precise conditions necessary for a human head to roll down a hill. Finally, Chumbawamba provide us with a song all about the life and times of Charles Darwin.
Please continue to post your comments on the blog below, but in the interests of plugging our fabulous new audio player, to listen to the podcast follow these links:
For the latest show, click here.
For Science Extra, featuring the full interview with Alan Sokal, click here.
