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Science is often intrinsically linked to quantification; the ability to report accurate data to peers and colleagues provides the basis for reproducibility. What are some simple ways that we think about measurements and error? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Scientists support their ideas with data, but it can become challenging to explain data when you're not familiar with the field or it is presented in a confusing way. Are there other ways that one can show data and support their arguments? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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The formal title doctor can refer to a variety of different research or professional degrees. To achieve one is a huge accomplishment; but is there a utility to having two? What kind of doctorates are there? What are the benefits or consequences of having more than one? 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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If one completes a college degree but doesn't have a fully solidified next step, it can look to the casual observer that the logical place to go is a research or professional degree. How are these degrees dissimilar from a bachelor's degree? What are some common complaints and issues for graduate students today? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Repel! I'm a cell. The word may be a bit nebulous, but cells are the smallest unit of life that we can define, and all living things are made up of cells. Today, we'll discuss using human cells as models for research and how those "cells-in-dishes" are different than the cells in our very own bodies. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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This show has previously discussed the concept of evolution, but it's time to put it into practice with our own species. Humankind as we understand it only developed a few hundred thousand years ago and was surrounded by "cousin" hominids from genetic ancestors. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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A common way to learn is seek higher education, which today is often provided by universities across the world. Most learn to thank their professors, teachers, and mentors, but it may be unclear how important it is to have a dedicated administration at those same educational institutions. Today, we'll discuss a journey from a bachelor degree to being a university president. Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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In the United States, the fourth of July is commonly associated with fireworks, but the technology of gunpowder came from much earlier. What is the chemistry of the firework, and what is the historical basis? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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Some topics are short and sweet, but do not warrant an entire episode of conversation. There have been many requests for smaller topics to be discussed: thusly, establishment of the grab bag is a proper solution. Today we'll discuss ethics in science and the case study of head transplants; similarities and dissimilarities of diversity and race; and how overcoming adversity allows us to be scientifically conversational.

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