

The Magic Memory Molecule with Andre Fenton
How does our brain remember things? That's what listener Fiona wants to know. In this episode, we learn that scientists are still...
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The Science of Poop with Mary Roach
From astronaut diapers to poop transplants, in this episode Lindsay and Marshall explore the very real and very gross science of poop.
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The Call of the Antarctic Dinosaur with Julia Clarke
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Julia Clarke grew up wanting to...
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The Quest of the Alien Hunter with Seth Shostak
It's one of the oldest questions that humans ask about our place in the universe: Are we alone? Or are there other intelligent beings out...
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The Sign of the Ninja Virus with Jasdave Chahal and Omar Khan
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS How do vaccines work to keep you healthy? It's like showing a "Wanted" sign with a picture of a...
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The Skull of the Ancient Primate with Chris Kirk
Who is the oldest primate, and is it our great-great-great grandfather? In this episode, we learn that our earliest ancestors didn't look...
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The Puzzle of the Flipping Cat with Greg Gbur
Ever wonder how a cat always lands on its feet? For over a hundred years this puzzle has been catnip for physicists – leaving many...
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The Case of the Whale Shark Party with Rafael de la Parra
In this episode, we explain how we adopted a whale shark! EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 5-LS2-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Systems...
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The Secret Life of Your Shower with Noah Fierer
In this episode, we explore the invisible life that dwells inside your showerhead! ​ EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 2-LS4-1,...
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The Tower of the Vomiting Robot with Anna Rothschild
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS What they found will help keep everyone safer after an infected person is sick. Ever wonder how...
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