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Science Stories

Science Stories

By: Mateo Garcia
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 Science is an endless source of fascinating stories. Facts and data are created by people with interesting anecdotes and opinions… Let’s hear them!Mateo Garcia Science
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  • Jazmin Mirabal - Field technician with amazing stories!

    Jazmin Mirabal - Field technician with amazing stories!
    Aug 20 2024

    Field technicians are awesome and Jazmin represents that perfectly: from owl nest surveys, to jaguar camera traps monitoring, to turtle collection and toad conservation, to forest firefighting and search parties for missing people, Jaz has done it all. Enjoy this amazing episode!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dr. Shawn Burke - The Science of Paddling

    Dr. Shawn Burke - The Science of Paddling
    Jul 1 2024

    Dr. Burke is a scientist, paddler, music producer and the author of ‘The Science of Paddling’. How does an aluminum canoe float? Why isn’t a tandem boat double as fast as a solo? What is the difference between friction and drag? We talked about all that plus training strategies and paddling anecdotes, don’t miss this great conversation!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dr. Farrelly - altruism, heroism and human mate choice!

    Dr. Farrelly - altruism, heroism and human mate choice!
    Apr 22 2024

    Do altruistic behaviors make you more attractive? Does pro-environmental behavior help in mate choice? Do you know the story of the hero Arland Williams Jr. aka 'The man in the water'? What about Stanislav Petrov, who avoided nuclear war? Check out this amazing conversation about mate choice, altruism and even tennis performance after marriage!

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    1 hr
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