American Scientist Podcast

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**American Scientist Podcast**

Periodic audiocasts from American Scientist, a publication of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Honor Society.

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Family-Friendly Science Communication Apr 01, 2020

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All-ages programming is a challenge, but Tinkercast's "WOW in the World" is popular among both parents and children.

Detecting Gerrymandering Mar 02, 2020

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Detecting gerrymandering is an active research field, particularly given new voting methods such as ranked-choice voting, but ending the practice takes more than mathematical know-how.

The Hardest Tissue Feb 03, 2020

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New imaging reveals the hidden structure that makes enamel in human teeth so tough, inspiring researchers to use the knowledge to create tougher synthetic materials.

Using Pop Culture to Teach Science Jan 02, 2020

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An interview with high school teacher Matt Brady -- author of "The Science of Rick and Morty: The Unofficial Guide to Earth's Stupidest Show" -- on his use of pop culture in the science classroom.

Microsized Architecture Dec 02, 2019

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An interview with University of Maryland engineer Ryan Sochol, whose team has developed a technique to do three-dimensional printing at capillary sizes, for better modeling of living systems.

Laser Pulses Examine Water Surface Chemistry Nov 01, 2019

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An interview with Geraldine L. Richmond, Presidential Chair in Science and professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, and the current President of Sigma Xi, the organization that publishes American Scientist magazine.

Water Quality versus Water Quantity Oct 01, 2019

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Coal-ash spills and water quality: an interview with Avner Vengosh, a geochemist at Duke University, on his latest research.

Dying for a Drink Sep 03, 2019

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Overuse, population growth, and climate change are turning water into a powerful tool for conflict in many parts of the world.

Air Quality Trade-Offs Aug 01, 2019

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Modern life is costing us months of our lives.

Seeing the Sixth Sense Jul 01, 2019

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Live imaging of body-sensing neurons required both new techniques and new technology.