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Six Degrees of Rumination

Nina Reno and Michael

Join hosts Nina and Reno as they humorously navigate the World of Science with their smartass producer, Mike.

science & medicine

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01:25:08

Episode 54 11/12/15: Big bangin' dicks in space

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2015/11/12

Is there sound in space? Do religiously raised children view altruism differently than the children of atheists? What IS producer Mike's political affiliation? Do women's Fallopian tubes implode in space? All these questions and more are answered in episode 54, just in time for your Thanksgiving drive.

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01:04:06

episode 53 10/28/15 "Six Degrees of Refrigeration for...

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2015/10/30

Phil Collins is coming out of retirement! And in SCIENCE news, Sweden considers employing new technology that would allow them to get rid of cash, a refrigerator keeps food cold....without electricity, and crows are proven to be even smarter than we previously

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01:24:40

episode 52 10/24/15 "Tower Strike Twin Pines Terror...

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2015/10/30

As we near the end of October 2015, we celebrate that all important date from Back to the Future! Learn about a conspiracy theory that connects the classic movie to--you guessed it--9/11, a disease that makes the brain perceive faces as dragons, and NASA's 3 step plan for getting humans to

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01:18:58

Episode 51 9/24/15 with special guest Benjamin Abel...

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2015/10/30

Benjamin Abel knows more about aliens than he thinks he does, and we know less. Good thing Ben is here! Learn about alien classification, how the Vatican feels about aliens, and how a new instrument improves the search for extraterrestrial

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01:28:11

Episode 50: 8/19/15 "Shit talking gorillas and...

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2015/10/29

Find out how a dolphin can kill you, why coffee and bowel movements have a causal relationship, and what kind of new device can target and kill blood clots. Also, Reno brings up the unspeakable act connected to Dave Matthews

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01:07:02

Episode 49: 7/29/15 "A Golden Ticket to Super Laser...

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2015/08/08

Despite the fact that our first article has been debunked by Snopes (and a number of other sites) it remains an invaluable example of how glorious the human race can be. In other news, the dangers of AI are a serious concern in this day and age, so maybe we should just put the kibosh on technology for awhile and instead of enhancing our bodies with lasers and robotics, we should use our hands to see without glasses, and partner with nature to improve our

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Episode 48: 7/22/15 "50 First Double Dicks"

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2015/07/25

In episode 48, you'll learn how a short term memory of 90 minutes can affect your life, why more sex won't make you happy, and how depression damages your brain--but the Immortality Bus trumps all of the

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01:17:35

Episode 47 - 07/08/15 "I was late because a dying...

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2015/07/10

Join Six Degrees and their favorite Sacramentan, Benjamin Abel, as they discuss everything from dolphin attacks to the psychology of lateness. Also analyzed are the issues of DMT being responsible for near death experiences, the truth about aphrodisiacs, and what would happen if the entire world suddenly went

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01:15:46

Episode 46: 07/01/15 If you don't get enough sleep,...

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2015/07/02

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01:06:04

Episode 45: 6/17/15 Moist Eggs in Space

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2015/06/20

Thanks to Evi, from the audience of last week's live podcast, for this first article! Get a new take on the afterlife, hear why "moist" is one of the most disgusting words ever, and discover what new feat might take place in space. Looking to get married? 3D printers may assist in making that engagement ring. Also learn whether psychosis and creativity are connected, and what might make a trip from San Francisco to LA

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01:47:40

Episode 44 6/10/15 Mother F&^%ing LIVE

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2015/06/18

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Episode 43: 6/3/15 Gravitational Robotic Hippie...

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2015/06/04

Robots could be coming for your jobs! In other news, shocks to the brain previously shown to increase performance on tests have now been proven to diminish IQ scores over time…and diminish racial prejudice. When should new mothers clamp the umbilical cord? The difference between seconds and minutes could affect social and fine motor skills. Oh, and unplug your lamps. A new model operates off of pure

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Episode 42 - Non-Human people, neonicotinoid-adDICted...

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2015/04/23

Chimps’ rights come up again, nicotine-like substances add to the mystery of declining bee populations, and we find out a surprising fact about Mt. Everest. Join Reno, Nina, and producer Mike in their 42nd episode celebrating Earth Day and the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and

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57:02

Episode 41 - Earth is going to hell, but the...

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2015/04/18

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Episode 40 - April is for fools.

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2015/04/02

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Episode 39 - Super Rich Sport Flying D*ckheads

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2015/03/26

Take a moment to celebrate, everyone--penis transplants are no longer a far off dream. Jokes aside, a 21 year old man, who lost his penis 3 years ago due to a botched ritual circumcision, can now lead a normal sex life. Also in this episode, find out how your DNA is not completely human, what technology from The Jetsons may be mass produced within 2 years, and whether cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Most importantly, however, discover what treasures may be lurking in

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01:26:41

Episode 38 - Proof Of Heaven? (With guest Annie...

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2015/03/12

Ponder the 15 answers to things you've always wondered about, learn which myths about psychedelic drugs have been dispelled, and find out why those pesky teens are hiding in your bushes. Also, debate the mysteries of out of body experiences and hear Nina and Annie rant about a man's suspect dating

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01:18:02

Episode 37 - Go Stem Cell F**k Yourself (with guest...

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2015/03/05

Join Reno, Nina, and producer Mike with guest podcaster Jennavev van Huuksloot as they discuss how stem cells have changed reproduction, what could happen if you want a new head, and why babies in Iceland may be hardier than babies anywhere. Oh, and what contributed to the Black Plague in the Middle Ages

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01:00:07

Episode 36 - No one can hear you be a smart ass in...

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2015/02/19

Want to avoid wrinkles? You can always stop smiling for 40 years. No, we're not being sarcastic. But if we were, just listening to that remark could improve your brain activity--sarcasm is also learned at a young age, and learned better if both parents employ it. Yet another reason to be sarcastic to children! Meanwhile, in the world of technology, developers dazzle us again, this time with contact lenses that magnify whatever you look at up to three times the original size

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01:17:51

Episode 35 - 2/4/15 - I Gave a Sh*t.

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2015/02/05

Find out how to win at rock paper scissors. That's basically the most important article in this episode. If, for some reason, that doesn't interest you, also listen in about common scientific misconceptions, how to break habits, and why some people appear more trustworthy than others. Also included is the effect of psychedelics on tech giants in Silicon Valley, how bees use math, and why selling something you make every day (sometimes more than once a day) to OpenBiome could

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