Curioscity

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Curioscity episodes

  • 85 - The Supposed "Biogenetic Law" (w/ Kshitij Sharma!)

    Today is a discussion of biological history and a famous, controversial naturalist. Just what is biogenetic law? Does ontogeny recapitulate phylogeny? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    38 min
  • 84 - FAQ I (w/ Rachel Kruger!)

    This podcast has been running for nearly two years, and over its tenure we've acquired some questions about the program and the participants. Today, we take some time to discuss frequently asked questions about Curioscity. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    37 min
  • 83 - Horseshoe Crabs (w/ Adele Musicant!)

    You may have been walking upon a beach and noticed a horseshoe crab. Their appearance can be severe, but they provide important contributions to their ecosystems. Today, we will discuss these arthropods and some of their unique characteristics. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    46 min
  • 82 - Mitosis and Meiosis (w/ Carolyn Turcotte!)

    A long promised episode! Somehow, cells must become more cells. What are the processes required for reproduction? How are mitosis and meiosis different? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    39 min
  • 81 - Radioactivity (w/ Roger Sit!)

    Radiation brings along images of post-apocalyptic landscapes and mutant ghouls, but there are also aspects of radioactivity that directly contribute to scientific research. Today, we'll discuss radioactivity. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    42 min
  • 80 - Chikungunya and Togaviruses (w/ Jenny Loome!)

    RNA viruses can appear in global pandemics suddenly and without warning (as we know from a recent, rude example). Today, we discuss the viral family Togaviridae and Alphavirus genus members like chikungunya. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    39 min
  • 79 - Major Spotlight: Pseudo Major (w/ Noah Jager!)

    How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a biological science degree and how broad (or useless) it can be. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    46 min
  • 78 - Major Spotlight: Organismal Biology (w/ Kyla Garten!)

    How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a biological science degree and how broad (or specific) it can be. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    40 min
  • 77 - Cancer Primer (w/ Pat Faughnan!)

    In 2020, approximately 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States alone. The disease is so infamous that some scientists say that merely uttering its name leads to a better chance of grant funding, and so challenging to treat that it has become commonplace to embolden new generations of scientists by saying they will "cure cancer". Today, we will discuss some of the introductory themes of cancer. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    41 min
  • 76 - Major Spotlight: Computer Science (w/ Archer Harmony!)

    How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a computer science degree and how broad (or specific) it can be. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

    For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

    38 min

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Curioscity: informal, informative, for everyone. Learn alongside Calvin Yeager and many other science-enthusiasts as we delve into topics including viruses, chemistry, biology, technology, and…

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