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Back to SearchEpisode 47: Vision Part 3
Episode 47
In part 3 of our journey through the visual system, we discuss the structure and function of the Primary Visual Cortex, including an analysis of occu…
13 years, 1 month ago
Episode 46: Vision Part 2
Episode 46
Resuming from where we left off last time, we continue our journey through the visual system by explaining the structure and function of the bipolar …
13 years, 2 months ago
Episode 45: Vision Part 1
Episode 45
We commence our grand journey to understand the visual system by examining the eye, its anatomical structure and physiological properties. I discuss …
13 years, 2 months ago
Episode 44: Cell Division
Episode 44
A discussion of the cell cycle and cell division, beginning with an overview of chromosomes and chromosome structure, and then proceeding through a d…
13 years, 4 months ago
Episode 43: Electric Forces and Fields
Episode 43
An overview of the basics of electric charges, electric fields, and electric potential energy. I also discuss how objects become charged, how charged…
13 years, 5 months ago
Episode 42: Gases and Gas Laws
Episode 42
A discussion of the properties and behaviour of gases, focusing on the kinetic theory of gases and the ideal gas law. I also discuss the thermodynami…
13 years, 5 months ago
Episode 41: Flotation and Fluid Mechanics
Episode 41
A discussion of the behaviour of fluids, including an overview of the concepts of fluid pressure and Pascal’s Principle. I also discuss Archimedes’ p…
13 years, 5 months ago
Episode 40: Gun Control
Episode 40
A science-based discussion of the issue of gun control in the United States. After reviewing some basic statistics about crime and gun ownership, I e…
13 years, 5 months ago
Episode 39: Sovereignty and the State
Episode 39
An overview of the state as understood in political science, including a discussion of the meaning of terms like ‘state’, ‘country’ and ‘nation’, and…
13 years, 5 months ago
Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses
Episode 38
A discussion of the neuron, the fundamental cell of the brain and the nervous system, including an overview of its morphology and physiology. I also …
13 years, 6 months ago