Each episode we take a dive into a scientific topic and find the strange events and people that discovered it. From alien conspiracy theories to the complexity of conservation, we try to find the weird in the science we see on a daily basis.
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Nick and Ellie wrap up season 2 talking about the chemistry and history of explosives, from gunpowder to nuclear weapons, along with the proliferation of dynamite from Looney Tunes to Nobel Prizes. Th...
Tides (00:33:09)
Ever wondered how the moon creates the tides? Nick and Ellie discuss tidal force, Avatar the Last Airbender, and create an accidental tourism ad for the Bay of Fundy.
Tidal force explanation with pi...
Algal Blooms (00:24:46)
Need a new thing to be concerned about that's not really new at all? Nick and Ellie talk about harmful algal blooms and ways to prevent poisoning from them.
Resources for harmful algal blooms includ...
Internet Algorithms (00:40:00)
Most websites that involve 'decision-making,' like social media, search engines, and shops, use algorithms to predict what we want. Nick and Ellie talk about the algorithms that drive how you experien...
Quick hiatus (00:00:40)
Hi everyone! We're not releasing an episode today, but we'll be back with the rest of season 2 starting in two weeks with our regular release schedule. Thanks for your patience!
Living Fossils and Caviar Crime (00:39:46)
Ellie and Nick talk about organized caviar crime, film science, and 'living fossil' species in a more miscellaneous episode.
Like our podcast? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell your friends a...
Greenhouse Gasses (00:34:05)
The atmosphere of Venus is mostly carbon dioxide, which is one of the reasons why it's over 400 degrees Fahreinheit on the surface. The climate on Earth is heavily influenced by the makeup of our atmo...
Apples (00:28:24)
A FBI agent, retired from a life of investigating corrupt politicians and tax evaders, now spends his time hunting down lost apple trees from 19th century apple orchards. Nick and Ellie discuss how ne...
Calendars (00:29:44)
How do we measure time? The Gregorian calendar is used around the world, but it's far from the only calendar in use. Ellie and Nick talk about how different calendars work, and how we measure time usi...
Season 2 return on March 12th! (00:03:03)
Hi everyone! We've been taking a little break in the middle of season 2, but we wanted to let you know that we'll be back with our regular scheduled episodes starting on March 12th. We have episodes f...
Is Pluto a Planet? (00:47:14)
This episode, Nick and Ellie answer one of the most important questions of our childhood: is Pluto a planet or not? To resolve this debate, Issac Ward is back to explain how Pluto was discovered and h...
Environmental DNA (00:41:06)
This episode, Nick and Ellie talking about one of conservation biology's newest and coolest topics: environmental DNA! Learn about how biologists use DNA left in the water or the ground to identify th...
Cicadas (00:23:12)
If you've ever been in the Eastern half of the United States in the early summer, you know that the trees scream. The reason is cicadas! Nick and Ellie discuss why 2021 was a big year for cicadas, why...
Storm Formation (00:59:39)
Have you ever wondered why some hurricanes are stronger than others, how to prepare for a tornado, or what storm chips are? Nick and Ellie discuss storms and localized disaster preparedness, including...
The Curies (00:43:14)
The Curies have a unique family business: winning Nobel Prizes in science. Nick and Ellie discuss the lives and accomplishments of Marie Curie, one of the world's most celebrated scientists (for a rea...
Oil Spills (00:35:35)
This week, Nick and Ellie discuss a subject close to the hearts of people and ducks alike: oil spills. Learn about how oil spill clean up occurs, common causes of oil spills, and ultimately what needs...
Tardigrades (00:16:30)
Nick and Ellie are back with a new season, and a new episode on cute, microscopic, industrial water bears: the tardigrades. Learn about how tardigrades adapt to all kinds of environments, and how they...
Bonus: Billionaires in Space (00:20:55)
An Everyday Dissection is on hiatus until August 28th, 2021 but by the end of July two billionaires will have 'gone to space' and we had to talk about it. In this bonus episode, Nick and Ellie discuss...
Season 2 Teaser (00:05:36)
We've been on hiatus for a few weeks but we're coming back for season 2 on August 28th! We'll have episodes on topics ranging from tardigrades to storm formations to Jack Parsons. In the meantime enjo...
Black Holes (00:44:38)
Nick and Ellie welcome astrophysicist Isaac Ward to talk about the elusive science behind black holes, Steven Hawking's scientific wagers, and Albert Einstein's hatred of quantum physics.
An Everyda...
GMOs and Agriculture (00:38:02)
What if we told you that there are both way more GMOs and way less GMO products on our shelves than most people think there are? Nick and Ellie dive into the different types of genetic modification in...
Bonus: Interview with the Enraged Podcast! (00:45:46)
Nick and Ellie visit Hannah and Katelyn of the Enraged podcast to talk about Rosalind Franklin and other stories of research scooped by white men, known as the "Matilda effect." This episode is also a...
Humans in Space (00:44:39)
How did we get a rocket to the moon in 1969? Why can't we get back to the moon in 2021? And whatever happened to space shuttles? This week, Nick and Ellie discuss the past, present and future of human...
Immortality ft. Crustaceans (00:35:26)
Nick and Ellie discuss potential breakthroughs in anti-aging technologies from the biology of giant clams, opossums, and lobsters. We discuss the work and life of former lion tamer and current profess...
The Double Helix (00:40:13)
Nick and Ellie discuss the unsung heroes of DNA discovery, including Freidrich Meisner, Erwin Chargaff, and Rosalind Franklin. We also discuss the Emperor Palpatine of genetics James Watson, James Wat...
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