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Episode 244: Supercold computers

Posted January 26, 202600:31:34

Mike and Chad invite Norman Birge, Professor of Physics at Michigan State University, and PhD advisor to Mike, to discuss some research into developing...

Episode 243: Re Salmon chanted evening

Posted January 6, 202600:31:08

Chad and Mike relisten to this classic episode in which Stephen McCormick tells us about the life cycle of salmon. Salmon start their lives in fresh...

Episode 242: Volcanoes

Posted December 22, 202500:31:51

Mike and Chad discuss volcanoes. How do they form, and are they only Earthly events?


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Episode 241: Quorum Sensing

Posted December 9, 202500:30:18

Chad tells Mike about how bacteria can detect when there are enough of them around so that they can change their behavior. It's a collective action...

Episode 240: Rediscover Bat Plagues

Posted November 24, 202500:30:58

Chad and Mike are learning more about what have been described as "Flying Puppies" by re-playing this episode with Leah Rensel.