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How long have we been human? (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon)
Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. Scott Solomon about ancient hominid species, and how we learn about them.
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Published on 1 month ago
Listener Questions #22
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about interstellar comets, evolution of parasitoids, and the nature of scientific theories.
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Published on 1 month ago
Can we engineer the sun?
Daniel and Kelly exercise their optimism and explore engineering solutions to the Sun's projected overheating and demise.
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How to make sense of quantum entanglement
Daniel and Kelly talk about the confusing aspects of quantum entanglement, and try to untangle the concepts.
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How do parasites evade our immune system? (featuring Dr. John Hawdon)
Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. John Hawdon about how parasites like hookworm, malaria, and schistosomes hide from our immune system.
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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Listener Questions #21 featuring Cat Bohannan
Daniel and Kelly are joined by Cat Bohannan, who answers questions about whether we can shorten gestation, superhuman feats of strength, and whether viruses are ever good for us.
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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Andy Warner
Daniel and Kelly are joined by Andy Warner, the co-author and illustrator of Daniel's new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics, and talk about how we might chat about science with aliens.
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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How was the polio vaccine developed?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the development of the polio vaccine.
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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Listener Questions #20
Daniel and Kelly answer questions from listeners about aliens, archaea and the speed of light.
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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is physics discovered or invented?
Daniel and Kelly get concrete about whether physics is the map or the territory, the topic of Daniel's new book "Do Aliens Speak Physics?"
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Published on 2 months ago