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Let's explore the universe while pushing the limits of what we know with our imaginations, some speculation, philosophy, and science fiction. A podcast about all things science. Stay Curious!... more
FAQs about Tom's SciCast:How many episodes does Tom's SciCast have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
June 27, 202573. The Modern Synthesis of EvolutionI explain how the Modern Synthesis led to our current understanding of evolution. I also discuss the current issues in evolution including epigenetics, horizontal gene transfer, and abiogenesis and the need for a unified theory of life. Send us a text...more46minPlay
June 24, 202572. Sex, Sexual Reproduction, and Sexual SelectionA continuation on the mechanisms of evolution with a focus on sexual selection. I also define, sexual reproduction, two sexes, sexual selection, and provide examples of sexual selection. Send us a text...more55minPlay
June 22, 202571. Mechanisms of Evolution II: genetic drift, recombination, mutationsI focus on the mechanisms of random evolution and how mutations and recombination not only cause evolution but are important sources of variation. Send us a text...more55minPlay
June 22, 202570. Mechanisms of Evolution I: Natural selectionIn this podcast, I explain the different types of natural selection including directional selection, stabilizing selection, disruptive selection, balancing selection, and a brief introduction to sexual selection. Send us a text...more42minPlay
June 21, 202569. What is a species?I explain why defining species is difficult and describe four species concepts including morphological, biological, polyphasic, and phylogenetic species concept. Send us a text...more36minPlay
May 16, 202568. Cellular respirationThis is Chapter 7 of my Bio for Health Sciences text book. I cover cellular respiration, including why it's important, the four stages of respiration, and finally a quick ending with fermentation. Send us a text...more1h 41minPlay
April 16, 202567. Energy, Membranes, Transport, and MetabolismThis is Chapter 6 of my bio for health sciences text book. In this chapter, I cover a variety of related topics including: The structure and function of cell membranes, cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport), Energy, Redox reactions, and enzymes. Send us a text...more2h 6minPlay
April 11, 202566. Cells are the Basic Unit of LifeThis is Chapter 5 of my Bio for Health Sciences text book. It covers the similarities of all cells due to common ancestry, introduces prokaryotic diversity, eukaryotic diversity, the endomembrane system, and the cytoskeleton. Send us a text...more1h 42minPlay
April 08, 202565. The Chemistry of LifeThis podcast is Chapter 4 of my book Biology for Health Sciences. Life is based on chemistry and it helps to know a little to help us in our everyday lives, like why some fats are good while others are bad or why glucose and fructose are both real sugar. In this chapter, I cover metabolism, the four macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids) and other vitamins and organic moleculesSend us a text...more1h 40minPlay
April 06, 202564. The Ingredients of LifeThis podcast is the 3rd chapter of my text book, Biology for Health Sciences. I cover the structure of atoms, the origins of the elements, chemical bonding, why carbon is the element of life, water, Ph, and the why this matters in our daily lives.Send us a text...more1h 33minPlay
FAQs about Tom's SciCast:How many episodes does Tom's SciCast have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.