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- 64. The Ingredients of Life
This 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.
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1 hr 33 min - 63. The Gray Areas of Life: Misconceptions and Discoveries
Tom unpacks the complex definitions of life and challenges common misconceptions about living organisms, from mules and parasites to viruses. Listeners gain insights into the key characteristics that define life while exploring philosophical questions surrounding it.
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31 min - 63. Clearing up a few misconceptions about life.
I clear up a few common misconceptions, from a biologist's perspective as to why parasites and mules are alive and whether AI are alive or not. I explain adaptation from a the view of physics and biology.
31 min - 62. Themes in Science: From Emergent Properties to Evolution
This is Chapter 2 of my textbook, Biology for Health Sciences, a college freshman course for students entering nursing, nutrition, exercise science, environmental science, or other careers in the health field. Topics include; what is life, the hierarchy of life, emergent properties, ecology, and evolution
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1 hr 22 min - 61. A Biologists Looks at 50: Reflections from 30 years of doing science
A look back on my life in science, birds, fish, invasive species, streams, dams, and climate change and sleeping lizards.
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1 hr 3 min - 60. The Fermi paradox, aliens, biology, evolution
Where is every one? Why haven't we been visited by alien races, made contact with aliens, or even discovered a hint of an alien race? Ever since Fermi asked this simple question, people have been coming up with answers as to why we don't see aliens. Some solutions are scary, but I think a potential answer could be found by looking at our own solar system.
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1 hr - 59. Why we should colonize the solar system
I believe humans are special and improve our chances of surviving as a species, I explain why we should colonize the solar system and beyond.
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38 min - 58. The Silurian Hypothesis, evolution, civilizations, aliens, and the legacy of humanity.
I explore how the Silurian Hypothesis provides insight into what it takes for a planet to host or evolve a civilization, how we might detect them, and the legacy of humans on Earth.
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46 min - 57. Life, aliens, opinions, and other things I've been thinking about lately
After 6 months, I'm back! I talk about how some of my views have changed to become more nuanced and how my own biases shape the way I think about astrobiology.
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41 min - 56. Do the laws of nature make life likely to occur and evolution progressive?
In researching astrobiology for my up coming book, I've started to view the evolution of life and civilizations in a paradigm shifting way that challenges the very basics of our understanding of evolution. Listen in as I explain why I think evolution is progressive.
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About Tom's SciCast
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Let's explore the universe while pushing the limits of what we know with our imaginations, some speculation, and philosophy. A podcast about all things science. Stay Curious!