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Bill Nye the Science Guy
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Antibiotics have changed the world and helped keep us healthy. But, the use of broad spectrum drugs have had some serious consequences. Bacteria and disease expert Dr. Peg Riley has some big ideas about bacteria and how to deal with these consequences. She's also here to set the record straight about how often you should be washing your hands and just how safe vaccines are.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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There are billions and billions of planets out there. What could they be like? Could any of them be alive? Exoplanet-hunter and undergraduate MIT student Charlotte Minsky is helping to vet discoveries of possible planets outside our solar system. She tells us what she finds, and how she finds them.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Nathan Myhrvold, the company's former Chief Technology Officer, has a plan to rebuild the electrical grid, re-engineer the climate, and ... make a scientifically perfect pizza.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Shopping for food is one of the few reasons we can leave the house these days. But advice has been swirling online about the risks of shopping and bringing items back into your home. Associate Professor of Global Health at Boston University Christopher Gill helps us assess the real risks when shopping and bringing food home. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Hospitalization rates, exponential growth and flattening the curve ' all these concepts are now part of our daily vocabulary. But understanding them properly takes some expertise. Bio-statistician Adam Kucharski joins Bill Nye to make sense of the data on COVID-19, and what to watch out for.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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The word 'psychopath" can be thrown around rather flippantly' but what does it really mean to be a psychopath? Psychopathy expert Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers of Yale University joins us to explain this anti-social trait a little more clearly. And answers some caller questions, including one from Nora who calls in to ask, 'Can psychopaths have real relationships?' Plus, Arielle gets 'dorky' science on us with a deep dive into the role of empathy in psychopathy. You can listen to ad-free new...
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What do you think about when you eat? When Bill Nye eats, he thinks about the science behind every bite. Expert eater and host of the Sporkful Dan Pashman joins us to talk about food and give his eater perspective to caller questions, including from Nicole who wants to know whether adding salt to water really makes it boiler faster, and from Derek who wonders what is it about ketchup that makes it a non-Newtonian fluid. Plus, Dan gives his hot take on Evan's question' what will be the next food...
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Nuclear weapons should be important to all of us because we've got to figure out how to not use them, and how to protect them. Caller Valentina wonders how a generation inundated with information can prioritize nukes as an issue, while caller Larry suggests that maybe the answer to this world problem is as simple as blasting them all into space. Science historian and nuclear weapons expert Dr. Alex Wellerstein joins us to talk history, address those concerns, and more.You can listen to ad-free...
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Maybe you've heard drinking coffee will keep you alive longer, that antioxidants will slow down the aging process, or that jogging will add 10 years to your life. But is there really a secret to living longer? Whatever the secret is, we're talking about the latest research with Dr. Nir Barzilai. He joins us to discuss his research on human lifespan and longevity, and to take your calls about the mysteries of aging!This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus...
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It feels like we're in a transitional moment. As some states begin to relax their social distancing measures, how do you know who to believe? Science Journalist for The New York Times Apoorva Mandavilli joins to talk about communicating risk responsibly, what happens if schools reopen and how to sift through conflicting information. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Last week on SR! Coronavirus Edition we talked about what it takes to end a pandemic on a global scale. In the second half of this series, we look inward. When could the economy potentially reopen and what does the U.S. look like afterward?For more on the report we reference: https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/national-coronavirus-response-a-road-map-to-reopening/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading as fast as the virus itself. NYU's Dr. Celine Gounder is back on the show, this time to dispel the most virulent myths that threaten society's efforts to flatten the curve. WHO's Myth Busting document: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-bustersSee omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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We're constantly being sold the "latest" and "best" when it comes to food, but Dr. Marion Nestle doesn't believe much has changed when it comes to what we need in our diets. She joins us to talk food production and public health, plus she answers some phone calls like this one from Samuel in Indianapolis who asks, 'Is it more important to be cutting out the bad things, or introducing healthier things into my diet?'. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules!...
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There are teeny-tiny organisms living at the depths of our oceans, which can tell us a lot about the possibility of life beyond Earth. Real life deep sea explorer Dr. Julie Huber from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution joins us to talk about the clues the deep water gives us about alien life. And as usual, we go to the phones to answer your questions, like one from Patrick, who asks, "how close to an alien environment are our oceans near the underwater volcanic vents?"You can...
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You'd never fall for a conspiracy theory, right? Yeah, keep telling yourself that. Psychologist Rob Brotherton explores the history of conspiracy theories ' including a famous fake-news scare that was itself fake news ' and explains why it's so hard to avoid them.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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As the world changes, we've got some big things to consider. But, where do we begin as individuals? Bioethicist Travis Rieder is confronting some big questions himself, including whether we should procreate in the age of climate change. He joins us to talk about that and takes your phone calls! Listen to ad-free episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener...
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Dr. Celine Gounder returns with wisdom gained from four months behind her personal protective equipment.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Erich Jarvis studies songbirds to understand how humans evolved speech. Along the way, he's made discoveries about why we stutter, which animals can dance, and how to thrive as an underrepresented minority scientist. His research can be seen in the Netflix docuseries Babies.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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David Wallace-Wells has rung the alarm about climate change in the pages of New York Magazine and his book, The Uninhabitable Earth. Now he's trained his sights on our latest all-encompassing challenge, covid19. Wallace-Wells tells us why climate change and pandemics are related, and he'll examine humanity's ability to solve existential crises.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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This year's unprecedented Australian bushfires are barely out, but the news has moved on. Now is the time to take a serious look at how fires are related to climate change, and the warning they carry for California, and beyond. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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If we want to achieve herd immunity to COVID-19, is the shortcut just to mingle without wearing masks, get a lot of us sick ' and let a lot of people die?See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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It's the most famous mass extinction of all time, but we're only just starting to understand the impact that killed the (ancient) dinosaurs. Geophysicist Joanna Morgan takes us to the crater to imagine the day the asteroid hit and the nightmarish aftermath.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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How we can help bring about the best-case scenario for the future of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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How do you measure immunity with the novel coronavirus? Antibody tests are supposed to tackle this question- but it seems they might have fallen short of expectation. James Hamblin is a journalist who joins to talk about the false promise of these tests, why some people get sick and why.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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In most cases, the danger of transmitting COVID-19 makes avoiding large gatherings a no-brainer. Could the social changes the protestors are demanding lead to long-term health benefits that are worth the short-term risks?See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Even geniuses have blind spots. This week, author of Proving Einstein Right, Dr Jim Gates, joins Bill and Corey to wrestle with Einstein's work and legacy. Plus, the next frontier in understanding the mechanics of the universe: string theory. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Octopuses are clever, playful and full of surprises. They're also endangered in many places. Biodiversity scientist Dr Samantha Cheng explains why these creatures ' often depicted in mythology and popular culture ' are such a source of fascination. And, why they're worth protecting. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener...
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Who should wear masks? Do they even work? Epidemiologist Dr Celine Gounder returns to Science Rules to take questions from Bill Nye's listener mailbox, and to share her experience from the frontline at Bellevue Hospital in New York.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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She's famous for her science fiction movies (the 'Star Wars' prequels, Thor, Annihilation), but hard science runs through Natalie Portman's veins. We discuss her early research in chemistry and psychology, her environmental activism, and her strategies to keep her kids' curiosity alive during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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If we're going to embrace nuclear energy, we want to understand the effects of radiation and how to handle them. And that's just the sort of work Dr. Lauren Jackson does! She joins us to talk about how radiation affects people, and what steps are being taken to protect the public in the event of a nuclear incident. Plus, she answers some caller questions, including one from Tiffany in Detroit who wonders: Should I be as scared of nuclear radiation as I am!? You can listen to ad-free new...
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By reprogramming your body's cells, medical engineers may soon be able to heal a diseased heart or kidney. Biologist and pioneer in the science of aging, Dr. Michael West, discusses the potential for regrowing lost limbs, and even reversing the aging process. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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You've probably heard someone say, "She takes after her father." But what does that really mean? How do we inherit certain traits and characteristics? Writer Carl Zimmer joins us to answer your calls about what heredity means, how it plays out, and whether you should consider taking a DNA test. His book, She Has Her Mother's Laugh, is now available in paperback.This episode is sponsored by Turo, KiwiCo (www.kiwico.com/SCIENCERULES), and MagellanTV (www.magellantv.com/sciencerules).See...
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) often gets a bad rap, but farmers have been using them for decades to feed the world. Former CTO of Monsanto Dr. Robb Fraley who helped develop the very first genetically modified seeds joins us to discuss the science behind GMOs and he answers questions from listeners, including one from Emma who asks, 'Do GMOs have the ability to alter the DNA of the organisms that consume them?'. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher...
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We use energy in its various forms everyday. But what is it? This week, it's back to basics. Bill and Corey teach us about the fundamentals of energy and answer caller questions including one from Renee from Kansas, who asks, "How much energy is being wasted when my kids leave the lights on?"You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See...
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Microbial ecologist Peg Riley of University of Massachusetts Amherst returns to Science Rules to counsel listeners on their relationship with their microbiome. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Changing the world requires breaking down the persistent barriers between researchers and the public. Science communicator and beloved television personality Alan Alda shares his advice and experiences on reaching people to connect science to everyday life, and challenge mindsets. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com [stitcherpremium.com] and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Memory expert and Professor of Psychology at Penn, Dr. Michael Kahana doesn't think we forget anything. He thinks there are just some memories we can't access. He joins us to talk about his memory research and take your questions about the mysteries of remembering. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SCIENCE.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy...
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Randall Munroe, creator of the sciency webcomic, offers ridiculously complex ways to do simple things and indulges all our scientific 'what-ifs.'See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Everyone you'll ever meet knows something you don't. Especially if you meet John Hodgman' he's an expert in expertise. John, Bill and Corey give expert advice to callers, including Kevin, who wants to know how he should propose to his girlfriend, and to Laurel calling from Ms. Cann's 10th grade class, who wants an idea for her science project. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and...
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The world is going to need billions and billions of vaccines. Who will make them, and where will they come from?See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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When there's a deadly virus to worry about, how do you also look after your mental health? Queensland University of Technology mental health researcher Dr Olivia Fisher explains what's really driving the anxiety we're feeling through the pandemic, and how to respond to it.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Are we in a recession? What does this stimulus package actually mean? Annie Lowrey, who writes about politics and economics for The Atlantic, talks about the government's response to this pandemic and what financial recovery could look like.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Researchers are moving at unprecedented speed, but they're still struggling to understand this pandemic. What does the novel coronavirus do to our bodies? Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen answers questions about what happens when we get COVID-19, the role immunity and how small scientific discoveries will be the key to understanding this disease. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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More than 99 percent of people who get COVID-19 recover. But many unknown chronic effects may await those people all the same.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Psychologist Angela Duckworth studies the ways some people muster grit ' passion and perseverance ' to overcome adversity. She joins Bill and Corey to answer your questions about how the same psychological techniques could change your own behavior ... for good.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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What's intelligence? Ashley Llorens, Chief of the Intelligent Systems Center at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, has a good idea. He joins us to talk about intelligence of the human-type and the machine-type, and what it will take for machines to get up to speed. We'll take some caller questions, including one from Ahmed, who wants to know: will AI eventually take away our motivation to learn? Plus, Ashley talks about the connection between being a hip hop artist and a machine learning...
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Evolution doesn't want anything. You just have to be good enough to survive! Geologist, paleontologist, and author Dr. Don Prothero joins us to talk evolution, creationism and Big Foot! Plus, he gives listener Jacob some tactics to respectfully talk with creationists about evolution, and he answers Stephanie's burning question: Could mermaids have ever existed?You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to...
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It's not just the development of a COVID-19 vaccine that the world needs. There are also huge manufacturing and delivery challenges to plan for. Until we can immunize against it, we need alternatives to fight the virus: drugs and therapies. President of global immunization at the Sabin Vaccine Institute, Dr Bruce Gellin, walks us through it all.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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