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Ologies with Alie Ward

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Alie Ward

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

#347

Gustology (TASTE) with Gary Beauchamp

Sweet! Salty! Umami? What’s up with MSG? Why do you like your coffee black? Come down to flavortown and let’s talk tongues. Gustologist Dr. Gary Beauchamp is a chemosensory scientist and an expert in taste. We chat about tastebud flim-flam, celebrity grade hot wings, MSG research, excitotoxins, weaning off sugar, the worst soup on the market, what countries have salt restrictions, why you lost your taste with Covid, how much taste is smell, artificial sweeteners, acquiring a taste for foods, and how a sweet tooth may affect your booze consumption. Delicious facts, served up hot. Visit Dr. Gary Beauchamp’s [Research and Career Highlights] (https://monell.org/gkb/research-and-career-highlights/) and [ResearchGate profile] (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gary-Beauchamp-2) Donations were made to the [Monell Center] (https://monell.org/) and [Philadelphia Young Playwrights] (https://www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://alieward.com/ologies/gustology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology) , [Felinology (CATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology) , [Biogerontology (AGING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology) , [Environmental Microbiology (TESTING WASTEWATER FOR DISEASES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/environmentalmicrobiology) , [Glycobiology (CARBS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/glycobiology) , [Laryngology (VOICEBOXES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/laryngology) , [Radiology (X-RAY VISION)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/radiology) , [Indigenous Culinology (NATIVE COOKING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology) , [Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) with @BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology) , [Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology) , [Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology) , [Entomophagy Anthropology (EATING BUGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomophagy-anthropology) , [Mixology (COCKTAILS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mixology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, stickers, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

20 Sep 2023

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:25

20 Sep 2023

#346

Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 2 Encore with Katie Mack

Dr. Mack returns with a new introduction and updates on… listener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Astro Katie, AKA Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered. Visit Dr. Mack’s [website] (https://www.astrokatie.com) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/astrokatiemack) , [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/astrokatie) , [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/astrokatie) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@astrokatiemack) Buy Dr. Mack's new book: [The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-end-of-everything-astrophysically-speaking-katie-mack/15495266) [More episode sources & links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) and Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://www.maitlandaudio.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

12 Sep 2023

38 MINS

38:54

12 Sep 2023

#345

Smologies #27: MARS with Jennifer Buz

The Red Planet. A mysterious dusty orb millions of miles away. Our emergency escape bunker. Alie sits down with Dr. Jennifer Buz to talk about what Mars’s DEEEEAL is, why we send rovers there, the poetry of the moon Phobos, Martian sunsets and whether we could landscape Mars to look like a golf course. Jennifer is maybe the chillest areologist on this planet and an absolute gem. You're going to want to look at Dr. Jennifer Buz's website [JNNFR.BZ] (http://jnnfr.bz) Info on the [2020 rover workshop via JPL] (https://marsnext.jpl.nasa.gov) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) 2-part Areology episodes + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/areology) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, stickers, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

08 Sep 2023

21 MINS

21:51

08 Sep 2023

#344

Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 1 Encore with Katie Mack

Stars. Black holes. THE GAWDANG UNIVERSE. Astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr. Katie Mack (@astrokatie) re-introduces us to this 2017 episode along with some bonus updates on astrophysics, her career, and the book she’s published since we last heard from her. Katie also tells us her most embarrassing moments as a cosmologist, debunks some physicist myths and gives us the nuts + bolts of everything form particle physics to gravitational waves and existential mysteries. Walk away with cocktail party comprehension of everything from the itty-bitty quarks that make you to the neutron stars banging together across the cosmos. More than anything, get perspective about your life on this, our little pale blue dot. Visit Dr. Mack’s [website] (https://www.astrokatie.com) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/astrokatiemack) , [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/astrokatie) , [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/astrokatie) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@astrokatiemack) Buy Dr. Mack's new book: [The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-end-of-everything-astrophysically-speaking-katie-mack/15495266) [More episode sources & links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmologyencore) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) and Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://www.maitlandaudio.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

05 Sep 2023

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:40

05 Sep 2023

#343

LIFE ADVICE Encore: For anyone who is tired & needs some hacks

Alie takes a teeny tiny break from her vacation to reintroduce you to this laid back, super helpful fan favorite episode. Listen in for: Pomodoro timers! Bullet journals! Apps, tips, tricks and philosophies. Also: the most mellow episode ever, recorded late at night in a guest room. Like a cozy duvet of wisdom, this one is full of life hacks for remaining productive & healthy during distracting times. I asked Ologites their best strategies for keeping their brains less burdened and organizing everything from schedules to leftovers to sock drawers. In quick 5 chapters: Your Hot Bod Needs ThisHome is Where the Hard IsWrestling with Father TimeTricking Your Brain to Trick Your BrainEmo Stuff Whether you’re neurotypical or not, this follow up to the ADHD series is a catalogue of strategies to make future you happier. [More episode links and resources] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lifeadvice) Donations went to the [National Multiple Sclerosis Society] (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/) and [International Myeloma Foundation] (https://www.myeloma.org/) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://www.maitlandaudio.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

29 Aug 2023

47 MINS

47:31

29 Aug 2023

#342

Smologies #26: POOP with Rachel Santymire

Yep. Here it is. A kid-friendly episode on… poop. Camel poop. Rhino poop. Dog poop. Cat poop. Your poop. The charming and informative Dr. Rachel Santymire -- aka Dr. Poop -- has a background in animal physiology and endocrinology and is elbow deep in dung as a research director at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Dr. Poop sits down with Alie to talk turds and why some critters like to chow down on their own (or others’), the stinkiest poopers, good smelling poop, how getting curious about poop can help save a species, and why the Lincoln Park Zoo has 17 freezers full of dookie. You’re welcome. A donation went to [Lincoln Park Zoo] (https://www.lpzoo.org/) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Scatology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scatology?rq=scatology) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

25 Aug 2023

22 MINS

22:14

25 Aug 2023

#341

Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) Encore with Helen Zaltzman

The brilliant and dazzling Helen Zaltzman pops in with some new asides in this encore episode of Ologies. Helen, host of the podcasts The Allusionist, Veronica Mars Investigations and Answer Me This, and a person who technically for a living researches the origins of language and thus is an etymologist, visits Alie's apartment to chat about various word origins, gender in language, the Bible a.k.a. The Oxford English Dictionary, origins of the filthiest slang, emoji decoding, mediocrity, step parents, babies wearing glasses, Greek kimonos, the romance of languages and the fundamental truth that language is always changing whether you want it to or not. Also tomatoes, pliable boobs, avocados, and fish trails. Follow Helen on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/helenzaltzman) & [Instagram] (http://instagram.com/helenzaltzman) Listen to episodes of [The Allusionist] (https://www.theallusionist.org/notitle) mentioned in the show: [No Title] (https://www.theallusionist.org/notitle) and [Sorry] (https://www.theallusionist.org/sorry) This week's donation was made to [POPS the Club] (https://popsclubs.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/etymology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (http://instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (http://instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Jarrett Sleeper] (http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (http://www.mindjammedia.com/) , [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) and Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://www.maitlandaudio.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

22 Aug 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:09

22 Aug 2023

#340

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 2 Encore with Mike Natter

Wrapping up our Diabetology 2 parter encore, diabetic diabetologist and wonderful person Dr. Mike Natter, MD is back with a little introduction covering some stuff that wasn't on the radar back in 2019, like what's the deal with this Ozempic stuff you've heard about, and then Natter from the past goes on to answer all of your questions about blood sugar, the cost of insulin, pancreas transplants, keto, glucagon, how exercise can save your life, his most meaningful interactions with patients, pudding theft, and the best place to cry at work. Also: why you should always keep frosting in your purse. This episode is swear-free and okay for all ages, and a bleeped version of Diabetology Part 1 can be found [at this link] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gv_ITy7mIp9JIy7YcWOyLXddl4_9hwf8/view?usp=sharing) . Follow Dr. Mike Natter on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/mike.natter/) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/mike_natter) A donation went to [JDRF] (https://www.jdrf.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Jarrett Sleeper] (http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (http://www.mindjammedia.com/) & [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

15 Aug 2023

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:37

15 Aug 2023

#339

Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 Encore with Mike Natter

Dr. Mike Natter hosts this encore episode of Ologies (hosted by Alie Ward), it's a classic 2 parter: Diabetology about the happy, moody-, sweaty-, unconscious-, and possibly even homicidal-making sugar in our blood. In this episode, Dr. Mike Natter dishes about how blood sugar works, what insulin does, and how prevalent diabetes is in all of its various forms. Also: keto vs. vegan, hypoglycemia, cyborg organs, owl hoots, gestational diabetes, type 1 vs. type 2 and ... does Gwyneth drink her own pee? Also: the emotional side of the disease and how to help those in your life who are diabetic. Next week, the doc addresses your questions, from diets to diagnoses to infuriating insulin prices. Follow Dr. Mike Natter on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/mike.natter/) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/mike_natter) A donation went to [Beyond Type 1] (https://beyondtype1.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Jarrett Sleeper] (http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (http://www.mindjammedia.com/) & [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:44

10 Aug 2023

#338

Minisode: Dadward Takes a Break

Listen, kids... give your father a break, okay? [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

07 MINS

07:25

10 Aug 2023

#337

Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH) with Nita Farahany

Machine poets. ChatGPT fails. Neurological surveillance. Brain implants that treat depression. Is it scary? Cool? Let’s firehose some questions at Duke Law professor, neuro and bioethicist, author and TED speaker Dr. Nita Farahany. She explains the history of AI, the dawn of chatbots, what’s changed recently, the potential for good, the possible perils, how different lawmakers are stepping in, and whether or not this is scary dinner party conversation. Do you have feelings about AI and brain implants? Hopefully, and we talk about why. Buy Dr. Nita Farahany’s books: [The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-battle-for-your-brain-defending-the-right-to-think-freely-in-the-age-of-neurotechnology-nita-a-farahany/18410880?ean=9781250272959) (2023) and [The Impact of Behavioral Sciences on Criminal Law] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-impact-of-behavioral-sciences-on-criminal-law-nita-farahany/9516649?ean=9780199773305) (2009) Dr. Farahany’s 2023 TED Talk: [Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech] (https://www.ted.com/talks/nita_farahany_your_right_to_mental_privacy_in_the_age_of_brain_sensing_tech?language=en) Follow Dr. Farahany on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/nitaafarahany/) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@profnita) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/NitaFarahany) A donation was made to [Human Rights Watch] (https://www.hrw.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neurotechnology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Field Trip: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wgastrike) , [Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology) , [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd) , [Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiologyencore) , [Radiology (X-RAY VISION)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/radiology) , [Futurology (THE FUTURE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/futurology) , [Gizmology (ROBOTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gizmology) , [Diabetology (DIABETES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diabetology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

02 Aug 2023

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:14

02 Aug 2023

#336

Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) with Karen Munroe

Flying squirrels. Fox squirrels. Giant squirrels. Tiny ones. Grey ones. Black ones. Fluorescent ones? Alie is losing her mind talking to dream guest and Sciuridologist, Dr. Karen Munroe. This Baldwin Wallace University professor has studied squirrels for decades and addresses where they sleep, how many babies they have, if they bite each other’s junk, how they find their acorns, Marvel movies, birdfeeder drama, imported squirrels, melanistic morphs, world domination, fistfights with birders, the rarest squirrel, the best place for squirrel tourism and more. You’ll scatter hoard so many nuggets of squirrel trivia. Enjoy. Follow Dr. Karen Munroe on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/sqrldoc/) and [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/sqrldoc/) Donations were made to: [Letters to a Pre-Scientist] (https://prescientist.org/) and [Squirrel Mapper] (https://squirrelmapper.org/index.html) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sciuridology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Thermophysiology (BODY HEAT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thermophysiology) , [Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology) , [Dendrology (TREES) with J. Casey Clapp] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau) , [Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology) , [Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fireecology) , [Indigenous Fire Ecology (GOOD FIRE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/goodfire) , [Fulminology (LIGHTNING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fulminology) , [Field Trip: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/birdsofprey) , [Entomology (INSECTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology) , [Mammalogy (MAMMALS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy) , [Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carobology) , [Felinology (CATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oreamnology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson. Co-Produced by Mercedes Maitland and Susan Hale. Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

26 Jul 2023

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:50

26 Jul 2023

#335

Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) Encore with Crystal Dilworth

Hi! I’ve been in the hospital with pneumonia! But enjoy this banger of an encore about: Serotonin! Dopamine! Norepinephrine! Neurotransmitters: what's their deal? Dr. Crystal Dilworth, aka Dr. Brain, stops by to have a spirited discussion about how chemical messengers change our moods and behaviors. We chat about depression, anxiety, what chemicals drive us to get off the couch, how antidepressants work, ADHD, addiction, the microbiome, new habits, quitting smoking, starting meditation, Oreos vs. cocaine, SSRIs vs. SNRIs, what it's like to hold a human brain in your hands and if she would donate hers to science. Also: what's up with "lizard brains?" Visit Dr. Dilworth's [website] (http://www.crystaldilworth.com) Follow Dr. Dilworth on [Instagram] (http://www.instagram.com/polycrystalhd) & [Twitter] (http://www.twitter.com/polycrystalhd) A donation went to The Geena Davis Institute: [seejane.org] (https://seejane.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 with Dr. Russell Barkley] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd) , [Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd2) , [LIFE ADVICE: For anyone who needs some hacks] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lifeadvice) , [Dolorology (PAIN), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology) [Eudemonology (HAPPINESS),] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology) [Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS) Encore + 2023 Updates, ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chronobiologyencore) [FIELD TRIP: An Airport Full of Neuroscientists] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripairport) , [Oneirology (DREAMS), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oneirology) [Thanatology - NEW Interview (DEATH, GRIEF & MOURNING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/thano2022) , [Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS),] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology) [Molecular Biology (PROTEINS + SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularbiology) , [Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology) , [Oikology (DECLUTTERING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oikology) , [Philematology (KISSING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/philematology) , [Traumatology (PTSD)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/traumatology) , [Victimology (CRIME VICTIMS), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/victimology) [Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology) , [Somnology (SLEEP),] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/somnology) [Fearology (FEAR) Pt. 1,] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology-pt-1) [Fearology (FEAR) Pt. 2,] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fearology-pt-2) [Sports & Performance Psychology (ANXIETY & CONFIDENCE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sports-performance-psychology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions,] (http://maitlandaudio.com/) [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media,] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

20 Jul 2023

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:35

20 Jul 2023

#334

Smologies #25: LIGHTNING with Chris Giesige

It’s a kid-friendly episode on … thunder and lightning: very, very frighteningly interesting! Wildfire researcher and lightning scientist Chris Giesige answers questions about thunderclaps and lightning flashes in a laid back way that will put him at the top of your Fulminologist list. He explains everything from clouds to positive and negative charges, the link between lightning scientists and firefighters, volcanic lightning, ice particle mosh pits, how many gigawatts in a lightning strike, and how to enjoy a storm without getting zapped. Follow Chris on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/cgiesige39?lang=en) and [Instagram] (http://instagram.com/chrisgiesige) A donation went to International Relief Teams: [ irteams.org] (https://www.irteams.org/) [Full-length (*not*G-rated) Fulminology episode + tons of science links ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fulminology) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

19 Jul 2023

22 MINS

22:24

19 Jul 2023

#333

Curiology (EMOJI) Part 2 with Various Emoji Experts

The thrilling conclusion of all-things-emoji! Eggplants, peaches, jumping ska dudes, gray hearts, family emojis, what NOT to text your Southern Italian friends, yellow hands, red hair, the birth of the smiley face and how to celebrate World Emoji Day on July 17 with Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge, designer Jennifer Daniel, and the world’s first emoji translator (and current Emojipedia editor-in-chief) Keith Broni. Listen to Part 1 first, of course. 📙 [Emojipedia] (https://emojipedia.org/) 🎉 [#WorldEmojiDay 7/17/23] (https://worldemojiday.com/) 🍳 [Emoji Kitchen] (https://twitter.com/emojikitchen) Visit Jeremy Burge’s [website] (https://jeremyburge.com/) and follow him on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jeremyburge/) , [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/jeremyburge) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@burgielicious) Visit Keith Broni’s [blog] (https://blog.emojipedia.org/author/keithbroni/) and follow him on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/keithbroni) Subscribe to Jennifer Daniel’s [Substack] (https://jenniferdaniel.substack.com/) and follow them on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jenniferxdaniel/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/jenniferdaniel) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@xjenniferxdanielx) A donation went to: [Unicode] (https://home.unicode.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/curiology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Etymology (WORD ORIGINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/etymology) , [Phonology (LINGUISTICS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology) , [Deltiology (POSTCARDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/6/18/36-deltiology-with-donna-braden) , [Enigmatology (WORD PUZZLES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enigmatology) , [Proptology (THEATER & FILM PROPS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/proptology) , [Fanthropology (FANDOM)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology) , [Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/screamology) , [Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP) with Hank Green] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/tiktokology) , [Speech Pathology (TALKING DOGS... AND PEOPLE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology) , [Medusology (JELLYFISH)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology) , [Teuthology (SQUIDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

12 Jul 2023

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:47

12 Jul 2023

#332

Curiology (EMOJI) Part 1 with Various Emoji Experts

Thumbs up? Thumbs down. Skulls of joy. And so many expressions of pain and comfort. This, my babies, is the -ology that sparked this whole podcast. Curiology means “writing with pictures” but will certified emoji experts agree that they are curiologists? Listen in for behind-the-scenes drama, origin stories, stats on usage, trends and global context with Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge, designer Jennifer Daniel, and the world’s first emoji translator (and current Emojipedia editor-in-chief) Keith Broni. And get ready to celebrate World Emoji Day on July 17. 📙 [Emojipedia] (https://emojipedia.org/) 🎉 [#WorldEmojiDay 7/17/23] (https://worldemojiday.com/) 🍳 [Emoji Kitchen] (https://twitter.com/emojikitchen) Visit Jeremy Burge’s [website] (https://jeremyburge.com/) and follow him on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jeremyburge/) , [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/jeremyburge) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@burgielicious) Visit Keith Broni’s [blog] (https://blog.emojipedia.org/author/keithbroni/) and follow him on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/keithbroni) Subscribe to Jennifer Daniel’s [Substack] (https://jenniferdaniel.substack.com/) and follow them on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jenniferxdaniel/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/jenniferdaniel) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@xjenniferxdanielx) A donation went to: [Unicode] (https://home.unicode.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/curiology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Etymology (WORD ORIGINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/etymology) , [Phonology (LINGUISTICS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/phonology) , [Deltiology (POSTCARDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/6/18/36-deltiology-with-donna-braden) , [Enigmatology (WORD PUZZLES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enigmatology) , [Proptology (THEATER & FILM PROPS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/proptology) , [Fanthropology (FANDOM)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fanthropology) , [Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/screamology) , [Tiktokology (THE TIKTOK APP) with Hank Green] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/tiktokology) , [Speech Pathology (TALKING DOGS... AND PEOPLE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/speechpathology) , [Medusology (JELLYFISH)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology) , [Teuthology (SQUIDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

06 Jul 2023

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:17

06 Jul 2023

#331

Field Trip: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts

Grab your stuff and hop in our van full of weirdos to check out Boise Idaho’s finest attraction: a 580 acre preserve of land that is absolutely flush with raptors who could eat your eyeballs. We’re back with another field trip episode, this time visiting The Peregrine Fund’s World Center For Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho. We got a tour from Vice President of the Peregrine Fund Dr. Chris McClure to meet so many birds including California Condors, Harpy Eagles, American Kestrels, Barred Owls, Bald Eagles, and of course the Peregrine Falcon. Also: industrial sized easter eggs, puppet parents, commuting with flesh eating dinosaurs, and the sexiest hat you’ve ever seen. [The World Center For Birds of Prey] (https://www.peregrinefund.org/visit) in Boise, Idaho Follow the center on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/peregrinefund/) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/peregrinefund) , Chris McLure’s [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/CJWMcClure) A donation went to [The Peregrine Fund] (https://www.peregrinefund.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/birdsofprey) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [P-22: The Life & Death of an L.A. Cougar] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/p22) , [Oology (EGGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology2) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wildlifeecology) , [Condorology (CONDORS & VULTURES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/condorology) , [Pelicanology (PELICANS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pelicanology) , [Plumology (FEATHERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology) , [Ornithology (BIRDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley) , [FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripnhm) , [FIELD TRIP: An Airport Full of Neuroscientists] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripairport) , [FIELD TRIP: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/colonoscopy) , [FIELD TRIP: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/wgastrike) , [Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carnivoreecology) , [Cervidology (DEER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cervidology) , [Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [ Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

29 Jun 2023

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:56

29 Jun 2023

#330

Smologies #24: SHIPWRECKS with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos

Ahoy matey, we’ve we’ve brought ye another ensmol’d episode of Ologies (which just means cleaned of filth and cut for brevity) this time on: Shipwrecks. We get to talk with maritime archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos about her experiences with Shipwrecks, treasure, carbon dating, admirals worth admiring, ancient technology recovered from the depths of history, The Bermuda Triangle, and generally life as an underwater wreck detective. Follow Chanelle on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/sharksandwrecks) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/sharksandwrecks/) A donation went to [Diving with a Purpose] (https://divingwithapurpose.org/) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Maritime Archaeology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/maritimearchaeology?rq=shipwrecks) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

26 Jun 2023

25 MINS

25:08

26 Jun 2023

#329

Native Melittology (INDIGENOUS BEES) with Krystle Hickman

Honeybees get all the attention, but native bees are the underbugs to root for. Photographer, author, and National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman shows us the wonders of indigenous bees through her lens focused on conservation of bees and their habitats. She covers their lifecycles, tunnels, turrets, fuzzy butts, frat house cuddling, and sexual dimorphism. We also chat about taxonomic fisticuffs, bee hotels, the mustard blight, monocultures, the teeniest livestock, and how to appreciate and photograph all of the marvels you’ve been overlooking. So grab a sunhat, order her deck of native bee flashcards, fill up your water bottle, and let's stare into the bushes to meet some tiny new friends. Get Krystle Hickman’s gorgeous native bee flashcards, [Native Bees of the Western United States, Volume 1] (https://beeflashcards.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders) [Links to Krystle’s work] (https://linktr.ee/BeeSip) Follow Krystle Hickman on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/beesip/) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/beesiponline) A donation went to [No Canyon Hills] (https://nocanyonhills.org/) Sign the petition for [No Canyon Hills] (https://www.change.org/p/no-canyon-hills-protect-verdugo-mts-from-200-home-gated-development-in-wildlife-area?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=98c6c2d0-aa28-11ed-bee8-d70230e8995d) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenousmelittology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy:, [Aperiology (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/aperiology) , [Melittology (BEES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology) , [Spheksology (WASPS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spheksology) , [Kinetic Salticidology (DANCING SPIDERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dancingspiders) , [Entomology (INSECTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology) , [FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fieldtripnhm) , [Delphinology (DOLPHINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/delphinology) , [Xylology (LUMBER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/xylology) , [P-22: The Life & Death of an L.A. Cougar] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/p22) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Acaropathology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/acaropathology) , [Diplopodology (MILLIPEDES & CENTIPEDES), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diplopodology) [Dipterology (FLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dipterology) , [Myrmecology (ANTS) Encore] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/myrmecologyencore) , [Sparklebuttology (FIREFLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sparklebuttology) , [Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology) [Scorpiology (SCORPIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology) , [Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

22 Jun 2023

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:51

22 Jun 2023

#328

Pectinidology (SCALLOPS) with Samantha Lynch

They clap. They swim. They have dozens of eyes and 2 million babies. They are scallops. Pectinidologist Dr. Samantha Lynch climbs aboard to share stories of theft on the brackish seas, gossip about scallops vs. oysters, ponderings on Disney bras, months without Rs, bay scallops, sea scallops, filter feeders, shellfish volunteering, curious baby bivalves, seagrass, red tides, and free buffets. We also check in with James Beard Award-nominated chef Miles Thompson who offers cooking tips (with a fair warning for vegetarians.) Also: a 507 year old bivalve and Alie’s TMI endocrinology odyssey. A real whopper of an episode! Follow Dr. Samantha Lynch on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/sammig428/?hl=en) Follow [Miles Thompson] (https://www.instagram.com/milescooks/?hl=en) of [Baby Bistro] (https://www.instagram.com/baby_bistro_/) A donation went to [ReClam the Bay] (https://reclamthebay.org) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pectinidology) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) Other episodes you may enjoy: [ ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology) [Oceanology (THE OCEAN)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology2) , [Biomineralogy (SHELLS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy) , [Cnidariology (CORAL)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology) , [Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/echinology) , [Teuthology (SQUIDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthologyencore) , [Ichthyology (FISHES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology) , [Delphinology (DOLPHINS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/delphinology) , [Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE + CULTURE)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology) , [Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology) , [Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology) , [Chickenology (HENS & ROOSTERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chickenology) , [Oology (EGGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oology) , [Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/environmentaltoxicology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

14 Jun 2023

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:52

14 Jun 2023

#327

Smologies #23: MAMMALS with Danielle N. Lee

Here we are with the smol (shorter, cleaner, kid-friendly) version of another Ologies classic, in this case: Mammals. You’re one. Your dog is one. So are giant rats. What do we have in common? I promise you’ll find out the answer from the incredible Southern Illinois University professor, researcher, science communicator and mammalogist Dr. Danielle N. Lee as she joins us to chat about everything from nature’s parenting styles, mysteries of the platypus, how the dinosaurs affected mammal evolution, the origin of the word mom, and how we’re all in this together. Follow Dr. Danielle N. Lee on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/DNLee5) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dnlee5) A donation went to [Science Engineering Mathematics Link] (https://semsuccess.org/) Follow SEM Link on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/semlink) [Full-length (*not* G-rated) Mammology episode + tons of science links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy) [More kid-friendly Smologies episodes!] (https://www.alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Sound editing by [Steven Ray Morris] (https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris) , [Mercedes Maitland] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) of [Maitland Audio] (https://www.maitlandaudio.com/) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm ... Read more

13 Jun 2023

24 MINS

24:02

13 Jun 2023

#326

Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES & INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT) Mega Encore with Gavin Jones & Amy Christianso...

Once again: the world is on fire. As wildfires burn across Canada and their smoke pours down the continent, we thought it would be a good time to encore these Fire Ecology episodes. First, Dr. Gavin Jones brings the heat talking about what fire is, how hot it burns, fire trends, tinderboxes, lots and lots of forest fire flim-flam, tolerant wombats, Angelina Jolie movies, cunning pine cones, thick bark, Indigenous fire stewardship and more. Then, join co-host of the podcast Good Fire, Dr. Amy Christianson, to learn about how cultural burns and prescribed blazes can create healthy forests. She also discusses Indigenous history, collaborations between Western science & First Nations elders, Aboriginal thoughts on cultural burns, more flim-flam, evacuations, snowmelt, hunting strategies, land stewardship, happy trees, climate strategies, and the social science behind wildfire education. Also learning from Native wildfire fighters. Huge thanks to her and Matt Kristoff -- who also hosts the Your Forest Podcast -- for allowing us to use excerpts from their interview to launch Good Fire. Subscribe to both podcasts to get more ecological knowledge in your ears. [CDC Advisory on Wildfire Smoke] (https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/smoke.html) Follow Dr. Gavin Jones on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/ecologyofgavin) Follow Dr. Amy Christianson on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/christiansonamy) Donations were made to [The Common Good Community Foundation] (https://www.commongoodplumas.org/) and [Indigenous Residential School Survivors] (https://www.irsss.ca/) Listen to the [“Good Fire” podcast] (https://yourforestpodcast.com/good-fire-podcast) Also great: [Your Forest podcast] (https://www.yourforestpodcast.com) Other episodes you may like: [Dendrology (TREES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2018/5/7/wdppyiv1wrcs8gchoslvhhuuboanau) , [Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology) , [Xylology (LUMBER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/xylology?rq=xylology) , [Pyrotechnology (CAMPFIRES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pyrotechnology?rq=pyrotechnology) , [Environmental Toxicology (POISONS + TRAIN DERAILMENT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/environmentaltoxicology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

08 Jun 2023

2 HR 22 MINS

2:22:53

08 Jun 2023

#325

Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE) with Psyche Williams-Forson

What’s the difference between Southern cooking and “soul food?” Is there a correct type of mac and cheese? And whose business is it what you eat? (Hint: no one’s). Culinary historian, scholar of African American life and culture critic Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson is a professor at University of Maryland College Park and department chair in the Department of American Studies. She also authored the books “Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America” and “Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power.” We chat about everything from oral traditions to “soul food” in popular culture, gendered roles in cooking, hyperlocal produce, systemic oppression and why someone would make chicken without seasoning it. On national television. Visit Dr. Psyche Williams-Torson’s [website] (https://psychewilliamsforson.com/) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/buildinghouses9) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/pwilliamsforson) Buy Dr. Williams-Torson’s books: [Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/eating-while-black-food-shaming-and-race-in-america-psyche-a-williams-forson/17847915?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKvpVSH3XCUt9d2BHRmLH3-34XPvvcLR0mv-XYzcSNNBcm1wsavB_jsaAk8aEALw_wcB) and [Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power] (https://www.amazon.com/Building-Houses-out-Chicken-Legs/dp/080785686X) A donation went to: [Cultivate Charlottesville] (https://cultivatecharlottesville.org/) More episode sources and links: Other episodes you may enjoy: [Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS) with @BlackForager Alexis Nelson)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/foragingecology) [Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology) , [Food Anthropology (FEASTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology) , [Bisonology (BUFFALO)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/bisonology) , [Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology) , [Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melaninology) , [Black AF in STEM] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackafinstem) , [Genealogy (FAMILY TREES), ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genealogy) [Glycobiology (CARBS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/glycobiology) , [Microbiology (GUT BIOME)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/microbiology-gut-biome) , [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

31 May 2023

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:57

31 May 2023

#324

Field Trip: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line

Jump in, we’re going to the Valley to talk to cool, funny screenwriters about ... Artificial intelligence-drafted scripts! Trillion-dollar companies pretending they’re broke! Emmy-nominated writers with side hustles! Teamster bosses dropping mics! What an exciting time to gossip about Hollywood… labor unions! Listen, we all love watching our Programs and laughing, learning and loving. But things are getting WEIRD behind the scenes, and the Writers Guild of America is on strike, showing up in picket lines in front of movie and TV studios. Sometimes in costume. Sometimes with live mariachi bands. And always with the wittiest signs in showbiz, baby. I heard from the writers themselves about why this strike is so important in a rise in labor awareness all over the world. I meant for this episode to be 20 minutes long, but turns out – it’s pretty juicy. [WGA On Strike] (https://www.wgacontract2023.org/) A donation went to the [Entertainment Community Fund] (https://entertainmentcommunity.org/) and the new [Choreographers Guild] (https://choreographersguild.org/) ( [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/Choreo_Guild) / [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/choreographersguild/?hl=en) ) More about the strikers: WGA Board Member Dailyn Rodriguez - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1335519/) / [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/dailynrod/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/dailynrod) Teagan Wall - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8403899/) / [website] (http://www.teaganwall.com/) / [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/teagwall) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/teagwall) WGA Negotiating Committee Member Danielle Sanchez-Witzel - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1294678/) / [Bio] (https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/meet-the-negotiating-committee-danielle-sanchez-witzel) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/WritersOnStrike) [La Lista] (https://lalistatv.com/) Stephen Langford - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0486405/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/SLangfordScare) WGA Captain Judalina Neira - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3422127/) / [website] (http://www.judalina.com/) / [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thejudalina) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/TheJudalina) Omar Ponce - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4110074/) / [website] (https://www.omarponce.com/) Erica Harrell - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1725055/) Flaco Navaja - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1500029/) / [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/flaconavaja/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/Flaconavaja) WGA Captain Jimmy Clabots - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2071929/) / [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jimmychanges/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/JimmyClabots) Elle Lipson - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3935841/) / [website] (https://ellelipson.com/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ellelipson) Annie Mebane - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2350699/) / [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/anniemebane) Sam Laybourne - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2023989/) And choreographer Kathryn Burns - [IMDB] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3080896/) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [ Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

26 May 2023

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:05

26 May 2023

#323

Acaropathology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE) Updated Mega Encore with Neeta Pardanani Connally & Andrea Swe...

It’s 2-for-1! Ticks AND Lyme: together in one helpful, disgusting, gossipy, empowering episode. This pair of episodes is about tiny, thirsty ticks and the diseases they spit into you is wall to wall wisdom from Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally of the West Connecticut State University Tick Lab and Dr. Andrea Swei of SFSU’s Swei Lab cover how to remove a tick, if you should spray your yard and with what, how landscaping affects tick exposure, why Lyme Disease is spreading, the Lone Star Tick rolling into town, how to protect your pets and why the CC ruined poppyseed muffins. Also: Powassan virus, meat allergies, paralysis ticks, and twin princesses Borrelia and Babesia. Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally and Dr. Andrea Swei will charm their way into your heart like a hypostome under your skin. Dr. Neeta Pardanani Connally’s [videos] (http://spraysafeplaysafe.org) , [website] (https://www.wcsuticklab.com/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ticklab) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/TickLab/) Follow [Dr. Andrea Swei] (https://twitter.com/Andeswei) and her lab [SweiLab] (https://twitter.com/SweiLab) on Twitter Donations were made to [TickEncounter] (https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/) , [Union of Concerned Scientists] (https://www.ucsusa.org) , and [826 Valencia] (https://826valencia.org) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/acaropathology) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Opossumology (O/POSSUMS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/opossumology) , [Scorpiology (SCORPIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/scorpiology2) , [Epidemiology (DISEASES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/epidemiology) , [Cervidology (DEER)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cervidology) , [Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/forestentomology) , [Planariology (VERY COOL WORMS, I PROMISE] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/planariology) , [Dipterology (FLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dipterology) , [Kinetic Salticidology (DANCING SPIDERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dancingspiders) , [Diplopodology (MILLIPEDES & CENTIPEDES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/diplopodology) , [Myrmecology (ANTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/myrmecologyencore) , [Sparklebuttology (FIREFLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sparklebuttology) , [Spheksology (WASPS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spheksology) , [Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology) , [Melittology (BEES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology) , [Entomology (INSECTS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/entomology) , [Urban Rodentology (SEWER RATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/urbanrodentology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Steven Ray Morris, Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) , and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

17 May 2023

2 HR 32 MINS

2:32:48

17 May 2023

#322

Invisible Photology (INVISIBILITY CLOAKS) with Greg Gbur

Invisibility cloaks. Transparent frogs. Stealth bombers. Gorilla mischief. Theoretical optical physicist and Invisible Photologist Dr. Greg Gbur joins Alie to chat about light, illusions, secret technology, science fiction inspiration, terrible camouflage, great movies, historical mishaps, and even a few great household life hacks – and why you should go read a book on your porch. Perhaps his book, Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not To Be Seen. Visit Dr. Greg Gbur’s blogs, [Skulls in the Stars] (https://skullsinthestars.com/) and [Science Chamber of Horrors] (https://sciencehorrors.tumblr.com/) , and follow him on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/drskyskull) , [Mastodon] (https://mastodon.social/@drskyskull) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/drskyskull/) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@drskyskull) Buy Dr. Gbur’s book, Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not To Be Seen, on [Bookshop.org] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/invisibility-the-history-and-science-of-how-not-to-be-seen-gregory-j-gbur/18722859) or [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Invisibility-History-Science-How-Seen/dp/0300250428) His 2019 book, Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics, is also available on [Bookshop.org] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/falling-felines-and-fundamental-physics-gregory-j-gbur/8512684?ean=9780300231298) and [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Felines-Fundamental-Physics-Gregory-ebook/dp/B07YLQNRHW?ref_=ast_author_dp) A donation went to [Doctors Without Borders] (https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/invisiblephotology) Other episodes you may enjoy: [ ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/knees) [Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology) , [ Ophthalmology (EYES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology) , [ ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology) [Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology) , [ ] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/glycobiology) [Teuthology (SQUIDS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology) , [Cosmetology (GLAM/GROOMING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmetology) , [Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/quantumontology) , [Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Parts 1 & 2] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cosmology) , [Plumology (FEATHERS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/plumology) , [Medusology (JELLYFISH)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

10 May 2023

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:14

10 May 2023

#321

Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS) with “Science Sam” aka Samantha Yammine

How do our bodies build our bodies? What does a stem cell look like? How do they know what to do? What diseases could stem cells cure? And why is Canada such a hot place for research? Dr. Samantha Yammine – known by many as Science Sam – is a stem cell biologist and science communicator and takes us back to the discovery of stem cells, chats ethical questions, spotting scams, cloning, gene-edited babies, helping your body heal faster and what advancements are being made, albeit by slowly growing in a dish. Visit Dr. Samantha Yammine’s [website] (https://www.samanthayammine.com/) , [links] (https://www.samanthayammine.com/links/) and follow her on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/science.sam/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/heysciencesam) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@science.sam) Donations went to [A Closer Look at Stem Cells] (https://www.closerlookatstemcells.org/) and [The Marsha P. Johnson Institute] (https://marshap.org/donate/) [More episode sources and links] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/stemcellbiology) Other episodes you may enjoy: [Genicular Traumatology (BAD KNEES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/knees) , [Dolorology (PAIN)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dolorology) , [Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology) , [Ophthalmology (EYES)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ophthalmology) , [Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuropathology) , [Bovine Neuropathology (HEADBUTTING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/headbutts) , [Oreamnology (MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE NOT GOATS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oreamnology) , [Malacology (SLUGS & SNAILS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/malacology) , [Glycobiology (CARBS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/glycobiology) [Biogerontology (AGING)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology) , [Microbiology (GUT BIOME)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/microbiology-gut-biome) , [Systems Biology (MEDICAL MATHEMATICS)] (https://www.alieward.com/ologies/systemsbiology) [Sponsors of Ologies] (https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors) [Transcripts and bleeped episodes] (https://alieward.com/ologies-extras) [Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes] (https://alieward.com/smologies) [Become a patron of Ologies] (https://www.patreon.com/ologies) for as little as a buck a month [OlogiesMerch.com] (https://www.ologiesmerch.com/) has hats, shirts, masks, totes! Follow @Ologies on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/ologies) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ologies) Follow @AlieWard on [Twitter] (https://www.twitter.com/alieward) and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/alieward) Editing by Mercedes Maitland of [Maitland Audio Productions] (http://maitlandaudio.com) and [Jarrett Sleeper] (https://www.jarrettsleeper.com/) of [MindJam Media] (https://www.mindjammedia.com/) and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of [The Wordary] (https://www.thewordary.com/) Website by [Kelly R. Dwyer] (https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo) Theme song by Nick Thorburn ... Read more

03 May 2023

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:45

03 May 2023

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