April 20, 2022—
We humans eat a heck of a lot of sugar. But are we actually addicted to it?
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April 6, 2022—
Science is often used for good, but when it falls into the wrong hands it can be dangerous. This week, we’re talking about bioterrorism.
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March 23, 2022—
How do our brains form and store memories? And why do we lose them?
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March 16, 2022—
In this week’s bonus episode of Tiny Matters, get ready to learn a bit about hosts Sam and Deboki.
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March 9, 2022—
The number of typhoid fever cases is on the rise globally. So why is typhoid making a comeback? And what are scientists doing to stop it?
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February 23, 2022—
Coral reefs are being threatened by pollution, disease and climate change. Despite that, some corals are thriving, and scientists want to know why.
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February 9, 2022—
We had a vaccine for COVID-19 within a year of identifying the virus that causes it, yet still don’t have one for HIV after decades of research. Why?
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January 26, 2022—
Fossils are not only a window into the past or inspiration for movies like Jurassic Park—they’re also helping scientists predict Earth’s future.
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January 20, 2022—
Tiny Matters is a science podcast about things small in size but big in impact.
Every other Wednesday, join hosts Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti as they unpack the little things that make the big things in our world (both good and bad) possible, answering questions like, “how does our brain form memories?” and “why haven’t we terraformed Mars yet?" and “how are dinosaur fossils helping scientists predict our planet’s future?”
The first full episode drops on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
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