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

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In times of significance, it seems like everyone is a certified virologist… even those who purport factually incorrect information. Today, we'll discuss some common myths of COVID-19 and scientific literacy. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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I hope everyone stays safe, uses their time to educate others or themselves, and can overcome apathy. This is a point in time that will soon be referred as "history". I urge everyone to be on the right side of it.

This show has talked about biodiversity, but we haven't been the best at pointing the magnifying glass at ourselves. How do growth of non-essential crops like coffee impact biodiversity across the globe? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Everyone listening has a unique combination of nucleic acids that make up their genome: a blueprint of you. We humans have over 3 billion nucleotides of DNA, but how does this vary for other organisms? Are there benefits or consequences to these differences? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Let's sink our teeth into some pepper lore. It's gonna be a spicy episode, we're gonna warm up and listen to Under the Bridge (despite being a little chili), we're gonna talk about whether or not we believe in ghost peppers, we're gonna feel hot hot hot. Capsaicin. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Just what is this seventh element on the periodic table? Why is nitrogen so important to life? Why do plants require a long-term relationship with microorganisms to enjoy nitrogen? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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There are many different ways to treat disease, but this show has not yet discussed gene therapy. What is a gene? What is gene therapy? What kind of diseases could be impacted by gene therapy? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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It is common to be exposed to topics involving science in school, but this rarely is made as exciting as watching a sci-fi film. What creative liberties do filmmakers take to make their masterpiece, and what do they get right? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Fundamental physical properties govern our lives and how our world operates. Today, we will discuss simple machines and how they have contributed to human advancement. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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