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Science Diction

Science Diction

43 Episodes • By Science Friday and WNYC Studios • www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci...
What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to y ...more
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New Show: Universe of Art
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Aug 7 2023 2m
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Saying Goodbye To Science Diction
Saying Goodbye To Science Diction
Apr 5 2022 3m
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American Chestnut: Resurrecting A Forest Giant
American Chestnut: Resurrecting A Forest Giant
Dec 21 2021 22m
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Vocal Fry: Why I’m Not Getting A Voice Coach
Vocal Fry: Why I’m Not Getting A Voice Coach
Dec 7 2021 16m
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Juggernaut: Indian Temple Or Unstoppable Force?
Juggernaut: Indian Temple Or Unstoppable Force?
Nov 23 2021 18m
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Jargon: We Love To Hate It
Jargon: We Love To Hate It
Nov 2 2021 20m
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Hurricane
Hurricane
Sep 28 2021 23m
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Knock On Wood And Tsunami
Knock On Wood And Tsunami
Sep 14 2021 14m
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 3: What Is It Good For?
The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 3: What Is It ... more
Aug 31 2021 23m
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 2: Isabel
The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 2: Isabel
Aug 24 2021 20m
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 1: Katharine
The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 1: Katharine
Aug 17 2021 20m
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Honeymoon: A Bittersweet Beginning
Honeymoon: A Bittersweet Beginning
Aug 3 2021 10m
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It'll Never Fly: When Gene Names Are TOO Fun
It'll Never Fly: When Gene Names Are TOO Fun
Jul 7 2021 25m
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What Do You Call A Tiny Octopus That’s Cute As A Button?
What Do You Call A Tiny Octopus That’s Cute As A But... more
Jun 22 2021 11m
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Language Evolves: It’s Literally Fine
Language Evolves: It’s Literally Fine
Jun 8 2021 26m
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Serendipity and Syzygy: Fortunate Accidents
Serendipity and Syzygy: Fortunate Accidents
May 25 2021 14m
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Ambergris: How Constipation Becomes A Luxury Product
Ambergris: How Constipation Becomes A Luxury Product
May 11 2021 13m
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Orphans Delivered The World's First Vaccine
Orphans Delivered The World's First Vaccine
Apr 13 2021 14m
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Diction Dash: You Asked, We Answer
Diction Dash: You Asked, We Answer
Mar 30 2021 23m
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Introvert: The Invention Of A Type
Introvert: The Invention Of A Type
Mar 16 2021 27m
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Mercury: How It Made Cats Dance
Mercury: How It Made Cats Dance
Mar 9 2021 16m
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Alcohol: History's Favorite Mind-Bending Substance
Alcohol: History's Favorite Mind-Bending Substance
Mar 2 2021 17m
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Robot: Making A Mechanical Mind
Robot: Making A Mechanical Mind
Feb 23 2021 15m
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Lunacy: Mind Control From The Sky
Lunacy: Mind Control From The Sky
Feb 16 2021 15m
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Mesmerize: The 18th Century Medical Craze Behind the Word
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Feb 9 2021 17m
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