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011: Fossils and Rocks with Duncan Findlay
In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate talks to geologist Duncan Findlay. Duncan has a PhD in reconstructing the palaeoenvironment using geochemistry, sedimentaology, macropalaeontology and modern analogues and an MSc degree in micropalaeontology. What exactly does all of that mean? You’ve got to listen to find out! You can find out more about…
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010: Bees, Mosquitoes and Dragons with Joe Hanson
In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate interviews Joe Hanson, the creator/host/writer of PBS Digital Studios’ It’s Okay To Be Smart. Nate talks to Joe about woolly mammoths, bees, mosquitoes and the science behind HBO’s Game of Thrones. Make sure to check out all of Joe’s amazing science videos on the It’s Okay…
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009: Cells and Viruses with The Amoeba Sisters
When I was 2, one of the first science videos I ever watched was by the Amoeba Sisters – two amorphous amoebas that teach science. I think the topic of that video was viruses. I played it over and over and over. Then I watched the next one. Fast forward 3 years and here I…
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008: How to Become an Astronaut with Mike Mongo
Mike Mongo dreamed of becoming an astronaut when he was young, but making those dreams a reality can be challenging. Now Mike is an astronaut instructor who encourages kids to follow their interstellar dreams. In this episode of The Show About Science, Mike tells Nate that “when he grows up, he can live, work and…
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007: Chemistry with Ian and Greg from Stop. Think. Science!
In this episode, Ian and Greg, the hosts of Stop. Think. Science! join Nate to talk about molecules, chemical compounds and dangerous chemical reactions. Later in the program, Nate talks about his favorite TED-Ed videos and the one he just can’t bring himself to like. Stop. Think. Science! currently has just over 25 episodes on…
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006: Santa Science and the Physics of Christmas
In this very exciting episode of The Show About Science, Nate talks to Santa Claus about the science behind his workshop and what happens when kids send drawings of new toys for Santa to produce in his present factory. Santa than suggests that Nate talk to Roger, his Head of Research and Development. Roger gives…
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005: Punk Rock Medicine with Dr. Daryl
In this episode of the Show About Science, Nate talks to Dr. Daryl. Dr. Daryl is an emergency medicine doctor who also fronts Chicago’s famed punk rock band, The Bollweevils. Nate and Daryl talk about fractures, broken bones, blood pressure and the “elephant” that sent Nate’s mom to the emergency room.
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004: Gross Science with Anna Rothschild
On this episode of The Show About Science, Nate interviews Anna Rothschild, the host of Nova’s Gross Science. Nate asks Anna what she knows about cow and kangaroo burps, ribbon worms, and infections. He also gets more information on everyone’s favorite topic, cheese mites. You can find episodes of Gross Science at https://www.youtube.com/user/grossscienceshow. Ewwww!