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Curioscity

Curioscity: informal, informative, for everyone. Learn alongside Calvin Yeager and many other science-enthusiasts as we delve into topics including viruses, chemistry, biology, technology, and methodology (but ironically, not Scientology).

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36:38

95 - Local Government Public Health (w/ Pam Hemminger!)

Curioscity ·

2020/11/05

The show has previously spoken with elected officials, but never during a time of a public health crisis. Today, we discuss Chapel Hill’s response to COVID19. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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37:47

94 - Governmental Funding for Science in the US (w/...

Curioscity ·

2020/10/29

Scientific progress costs cold, hard cash. For US governmental agencies, many of which not-for-profit, this money comes from the taxpayer. How does this process work? Is one party more likely to support scientific progress? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. Also, go vote. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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46:32

93 - Household Predators (w/ Kyla Garten!)

Curioscity ·

2020/10/22

You don’t have to be the big cat to be the top dog. Today, we’ll discuss how our feline friends impact the world and natural world around us. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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44:07

92 - Non-Mendelian Genetics (w/ Nate Diehl!)

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2020/10/15

We’ve discussed the concept of the genome and the individual genes that make it up, but this show hasn’t yet delved into how that blueprint expresses you. Today, we discuss exceptions to what Gregor Mendel discovered. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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47:31

91 - Mendelian Genetics (w/ Spencer Nystrom!)

Curioscity ·

2020/10/08

We’ve discussed the concept of the genome and the individual genes that make it up, but this show hasn’t yet delved into how that blueprint expresses you. Today, we discuss genetics and the early scientist Gregor Mendel. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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90 - Science in Movies IV (w/ Allison Williams and TJ...

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2020/10/01

It is common to be exposed to topics involving science in school, but this rarely is made as exciting as watching a sci-fi film. What creative liberties do filmmakers take to make their masterpiece, and what do they get right? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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44:33

89 - Arthropod Vectors (w/ Helen Lazear!)

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2020/09/24

Ticks and mosquitos, everyone’s favorite arthropods. Why do these organisms tend to have a bad rap to humanity? Why are they potential disease-carrying vectors? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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01:24:12

88 - Book Club I (w/ Molly Rathbun!)

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2020/09/17

Yet another long promised episode! Curioscity’s inaugural book club starts with an important piece of literature: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. Who was Henrietta Lacks, and how does she outweigh hundreds of millions of people today in mass? How did she contribute to the discussion of body autonomy and medical rights? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate

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44:08

87 - Computer Guts (w/ Archer Harmony!)

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2020/09/10

Just what the heck makes my computer do computey stuff? Is there anything inside of the box responsible for loading my Friendster and Myspace pages? Does this episode justify having a laptop on the season 2 artwork? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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86 - The Kidneys (w/ Zachary Billman!)

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2020/09/03

The kidneys: indispensable for life as animals know it. What are organs? Why do we need them? What are kidneys? How are they different than kidney beans? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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85 - The Supposed "Biogenetic Law" (w/ Kshitij Sharma!)

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2020/08/27

Today is a discussion of biological history and a famous, controversial naturalist. Just what is biogenetic law? Does ontogeny recapitulate phylogeny? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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84 - FAQ I (w/ Rachel Kruger!)

Curioscity ·

2020/08/20

This podcast has been running for nearly two years, and over its tenure we’ve acquired some questions about the program and the participants. Today, we take some time to discuss frequently asked questions about Curioscity. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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45:38

83 - Horseshoe Crabs (w/ Adele Musicant!)

Curioscity ·

2020/08/13

You may have been walking upon a beach and noticed a horseshoe crab. Their appearance can be severe, but they provide important contributions to their ecosystems. Today, we will discuss these arthropods and some of their unique characteristics. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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39:00

82 - Mitosis and Meiosis (w/ Carolyn Turcotte!)

Curioscity ·

2020/08/06

A long promised episode! Somehow, cells must become more cells. What are the processes required for reproduction? How are mitosis and meiosis different? Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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81 - Radioactivity (w/ Roger Sit!)

Curioscity ·

2020/07/30

Radiation brings along images of post-apocalyptic landscapes and mutant ghouls, but there are also aspects of radioactivity that directly contribute to scientific research. Today, we’ll discuss radioactivity. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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80 - Chikungunya and Togaviruses (w/ Jenny Loome!)

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2020/07/23

RNA viruses can appear in global pandemics suddenly and without warning (as we know from a recent, rude example). Today, we discuss the viral family Togaviridae and Alphavirus genus members like chikungunya. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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45:17

79 - Major Spotlight: Pseudo Major (w/ Noah Jager!)

Curioscity ·

2020/07/16

How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a biological science degree and how broad (or useless) it can be. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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78 - Major Spotlight: Organismal Biology (w/ Kyla...

Curioscity ·

2020/07/09

How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a biological science degree and how broad (or specific) it can be. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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77 - Cancer Primer (w/ Pat Faughnan!)

Curioscity ·

2020/07/02

In 2020, approximately 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States alone. The disease is so infamous that some scientists say that merely uttering its name leads to a better chance of grant funding, and so challenging to treat that it has become commonplace to embolden new generations of scientists by saying they will “cure cancer”. Today, we will discuss some of the introductory themes of cancer. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational.

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76 - Major Spotlight: Computer Science (w/ Archer...

Curioscity ·

2020/06/25

How diverse are degrees from University? What are some of the most striking parts of those fields of study? Today, we discuss a computer science degree and how broad (or specific) it can be. Let’s learn to be scientifically conversational. For all references and supplemental information, you can navigate to ascienceshow.com.

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