Episode 165: Gene Technologies
An introduction to the technologies and methods used in the study and manipulation of DNA and genes. We begin with an overview of basic meth...
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In this podcast I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
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20 of 173 episodesEpisode 164: Gauge Theory and the Higgs Boson
We conclude our series on the standard model with an introduction to gauge theory. We discuss how the requirement of local gauge invariance...
Episode 163: The Standard Model of Particle Physics
An introduction to the particles and forces that constitute the standard model of particle physics. After some historical background, we int...
Episode 162: Human Evolution
Beginning with primitive Cynodonts in the late Permian, we our evolutionary development through Mesozoic mammaliaforms, the divergence of mo...
Episode 161: Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Reptiles
A survey of extinct animal species from the Permian through the Cretaceous periods. We discuss important differences between anapsids, synap...
Episode 160: The Evolution of Animals
A journey through the evolutionary history of animals, beginning with the split of the metazoans from protists about 760 million years ago a...
Episode 159: Quantum Electrodynamics Part 2
Continuing from quantum electrodynamics part 1, here we explore the mathematical machinery used to compute interactions between particles, i...
Episode 158: Quantum Electodynamics Part 1
A detailed look into the physics and mathematics of quantum electrodynamics, the theory of how light and matter interact. We discuss the gen...
Episode 157: The Geologic Time Scale
A survey of the Earth's history through the lens of the geologic timescale. We begin with a discussion of the terminology of geochronologic...
Episode 156: Fossils and Dating Methods
An introduction to the techniques used to study the history and ages of geological speciments. We begin with an overview of chronostratigrap...
Episode 155: Embryology and Development
An introduction to the process of development, beginning with fertilisation and covering the stages of blastocyst formation, implantation in...
Episode 154: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
An overview of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), beginning from the basic physics of nuclear magnetic resonance, and covering the use of rad...
Episode 153: Low Carb Diets
A review of the carbohydrate insulin model of obesity and the related proposal that low carbohydrate diets are superior to traditional low f...
Special Episode: Brain Preservation and Abolishing Death
An interview with Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston, author of the book 'The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death'. We begin by dis...
Episode 152: Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension
A review of the science between the metabolic syndrome, including discussion of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. We disc...
Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition
An introduction to human nutrition, in which we discuss the nutritional importance and role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and...
Episode 150: How Home Appliances Work
An exploration into the exciting world of home appliances and devices. We begin with a journey through the kitchen, discussing the design an...
Episode 149: The Psychology of Personality
An introduction to the psychological study of personality, beginning with a definition of what is and is not personality and a brief history...
Episode 148: Control of Gene Expression
An introduction to the processes by which cells control which genes are expressed. We begin with an overview of why genetic regulation is ne...
Episode 147: Genetic Mutation and Repair
Here we survey of the causes and consequences of genetic mutation, including a discussion of mechanisms of endogenous and induced mutations,...