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Periodic Table w/ Kit Chapman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist Kit Chapman to talk about his new book, "Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Peri…
6 years, 10 months ago
Why We Need Insects w/ Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with conservation biologist and author Dr. Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson about her new book, "Buzz, Sting, Bite: …
6 years, 11 months ago
Math and Football w/ John Urschel
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by mathematician and former NFL player, John Urschel. They talk about his passion for mathematics, incl…
6 years, 11 months ago
Chemistry w/ Molly Strausbaugh
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Molly Strausbaugh, chemist and assistant director of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). They talk…
6 years, 11 months ago
Existential Philosophy w/ Michael Ruse
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by philosopher and historian of science, Dr. Michael Ruse, to discuss his new book, "A Meaning to Life.…
6 years, 11 months ago
Consciousness w/ Annaka Harris
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Annaka Harris, science editor, consultant, and author of the new book, “Conscious: A Brief Guide to …
6 years, 11 months ago
CRISPR w/ Kevin Holden
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the Head of Science at Synthego, Dr. Kevin Holden. They talk about new advances in genetic engineeri…
7 years ago
Rare Earths w/ Alexis Pedrick
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Alexis Pedrick, the manager of public programs at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, Pen…
7 years ago
The Big One w/ Lucy Jones
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara sits down with Dr. Lucy Jones, founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society and author of the new…
7 years ago
Queers in STEM w/ Rob Ulrich
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by UCLA biogeochemistry PhD student Rob Ulrich. They talk about his work as the founding president of Q…
7 years ago