I went in on science rabbit holes all week, so join me for a cup of coffee while I lore dump on how life reshapes the planet, how stars are born, the existential fear of knowing our star is going to blow up, and that we have discovered over 5,500 exoplanets so far!

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Earth is more than a planet with life on it. It's a "living planet"

Some stars explode as they die. We look at their life cycle

Our Sun: Facts

Fifty-five hundred worlds and counting: The astonishing diversity of exoplanets

The Different Kinds of Exoplanets You Meet in the Milky Way

Exoplanets, worlds orbiting other stars

What is a Gas Giant?

How We Search for Exoplanets Infographic

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What happened to those abandoned homes? Why were they left behind? Is there a godfather to the modern highway rest stop? What makes a good farmers market?

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How to Acquire Abandoned Property
How to Find a Vacant Property Owner
REST AREA HISTORY.ORG
Astoria Market
Growth in the number of U.S. farmers markets slows in recent years
Public markets differ from farmers markets

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The Barnyard (2006 film) soundtrack and podcasts on unwinding, why we get bored, and questioning almost everything.

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How to Unwind by Doing Mindful Yard Work
Why we become bored with our lives (and how to find joy again)
Question (Almost) Everything

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This episode explores the themes, choices, and narrative of Mass Effect 3, the final chapter in Commander Shepard's epic journey as well the Mass Effect trilogy as a whole.

This is everything I love about this series.

Game Journal Episodes
Game Journal: Mass Effect 1 

Game Journal: Mass Effect 2

Check Out These Mass Effect Videos

Mass Effect (Trilogy) Tribute - Running Up That Hill

Mass Effect lines I think about at 4am

Michael Scott resolves conflicts in Mass Effect

Michael Scott in Mass Effect

Mass Effect Trilogy Funny Moments

Mass Effect Trilogy: Best of Wrex and Funny Moments

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0:00 Intro
02:36 The Weight of the Past
06:59 Scars and Sacrifices
10:47 The Price of Unity
16:53 Echoes of the Protheans
20:28 Facing the Reaper Tide
28:32 Conclusion
30:035 Legacy and Looking Forward

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My moms and I sat down to reflect and follow up on the childhood stuff and mom episodes! We talk about values, childhood struggles, mental health, striving to be better, therapy, and so much more on this special Sunday Morning Coffee episode.

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Childhood Stuff
The Mom Episode

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Grab your coffee and join me in talking about my favorite movies, garbage, enjoying single-player games again already, and wedding planning!

I'm drinking Clearwater Roasting Company, Ethiopia Blend today.

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The Mummy (1999) - Wiki
Your Name - Wiki
Buckaroo Bonzai - Wiki
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Every Announcement and Reveal
Summer Game Fest
Clearwater Roasting Company

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Ever wondered why barns are almost always depicted as red? We quickly explore the history and reasons behind this iconic image.

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Poem: "Old Red Barn" by Fran Haley

Why Are Barns Red? 

A Closer Look: Why Barns Are Red

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Satuday Morning Coffee with grandma and grandpa, talking about how Weiser has changed since 1979, mahjong club, brewing beer at home, and beavers!

We're drinking Harry & David Breakfast Blend this morning.

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Backyard Vegetable Garden: Getting Started

Play Mahjong here

The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1 < Stuff To Blow Your Mind, podcast episode

The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2 < Stuff To Blow Your Mind, podcast episode

World’s Largest Beaver Dam < News Article

Castoreum < Wiki Article

Beaver Info < Smithsonian Information Dump

Stick Display < Academic Article

Wood You Believe It? Beaver’s Remarkable Teeth for Building Ecosystems < article

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Welcome back to Alcove! Today, we're exploring the chaos of Mass Effect 2, the dark and gritty middle chapter of BioWare's legendary trilogy.

This episode dives into what makes Mass Effect 2 such a compelling experience, we'll explore the atmosphere of distrust and the desperate scramble for survival.

Here's what you can expect:

• A Crew Forged in Fire: The loyalty missions are a core element of Mass Effect 2. We'll delve into why these missions are so crucial and how they build camaraderie within Shepard's ragtag crew.
• Unveiling the Secrets: The DLC for Mass Effect 2 offers a wealth of additional stories and lore. We'll explore some of the standout DLC missions and how they enrich the overall experience.

Join us as we explore the dark corners of Mass Effect 2, assemble a team of unforgettable companions, and face down an impossible threat.

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0:00 Intro
02:13 The Plot
3:48 The Team
29:36 DLC
31:53 Conclusion

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Our first Saturday coffee guest, Dr. Martinet, joins us to talk about 3D printed homes, the sperm whale alphabet, bee vaccines, ranking scientists, Project Hastur, and fluctuated selection in ecological communities.

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3D Printing Homes

• Article: U of I Team Aims to Revolutionize Affordable Housing With 3D-Printed Wood Waste
• Podcast: Episode 7.8: Constructing Sustainable Houses

Sperm Whale Alphabet

• Article: Scientists Find an ‘Alphabet’ in Whale Songs
• Podcast: Whales Have an Alphabet

A vaccine for bees has an unexpected effect

Research.com's "top 100 best scientists": 

Project Hastur on Steam

Anole fitness landscape paper

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