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Asian Carp with Eve Barrs Jul 21, 2019

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On this episode of The Show About Science, Nate visits the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago to talk about asian carp and the risks they pose to the Great Lakes.

His guest, Eve Barrs, is an aquarist with the Shedd’s quarantine team. Eve uses her knowledge of freshwater fish husbandry to provide top-quality care for a range of native Great Lakes species that find homes at Shedd.

Listen to more episodes of The Show About Science at https://theshowaboutscience.com.

Nanotechnology with Mark Hersam Jun 13, 2019

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Mark Hersam is a professor of Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering at Northwestern University. He joins Nate in The Show About Science studio to talk about nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes and how a pencil and some scotch tape led to the Nobel Prize winning discovery of graphene.

This video on graphene from The Verge Science was really helpful when researching this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/10/17548362/graphene-material-breakthrough-science-technology-hype

Learn more about Mark's work here: http://www.hersam-group.northwestern.edu/

A Tumble Extravaganza May 31, 2019

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On this episode of The Show About Science, we’re teaming up with Lindsay and Marshall, the hosts of Tumble, to listen back to some of their favorite moments from Season 4 of the show.

This episode shares the stories behind the science and features clips from Rob Dunn (“Discover the Wildlife of Your Home”), Anne Hilborn (“The Secret to Cheetahs’ Super Speed”), Erika Rader (“What Would Earth Be Like If Volcanoes Didn’t Exist?”), and Robyn Grant (“The Science of Whiskers”). To hear the FULL episodes, listen in your favorite podcast app or check out the Tumble blog at https://sciencepodcastforkids.com!

Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher).

Meet the Mesopredators with Laura Prugh May 12, 2019

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Laura Prugh is an Associate Professor of Quantitative Wildlife Sciences at the University of Washington. There, she studies the dynamics of wildlife populations and communities, with a particular interest in facilitation, trophic interactions, and indirect effects. She joins Nate on this episode of The Show About Science to talk about mesopredators, apex predators and what we can learn by studying complex food webs.

Learn more about Laura's work at http://www.prughlab.com/

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Why Are Kids Striking Against Climate Change? (Bonus Episode) Apr 29, 2019

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Hey Show About Science fans! I've been working hard on a new podcast and I want to share a few episodes with you. It's called The Show About Politics and I know you're going to love it. If you do, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

On March 15, 2019, tens of thousands of students around the world skipped school to protest their governments inaction on climate change. On this episode, Nate meets up with Joe Hanson, the host of It's Okay To Be Smart and Hot Mess on YouTube to talk about why this issue has become so divisive.

This episode is sponsored by MEL Science. Support The Show About Politics by signing up for a monthly subscription at: melscience.pxf.io/nate

Watch episodes of It's Okay To Be Smart on YouTube: www.youtube.com/itsokaytobesmart

Watch episodes of Hot Mess on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaEBhRsI6tmmz12fkSEYdw

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Talking (More Than) Politics With Jeb Bush (Bonus Episode) Apr 26, 2019

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Governor Jeb Bush is the son of former President George H. W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush. Jeb joins Nate on this episode of The Show About Politics to talk about family, service and what it was like to run for President of The United States.

This episode is sponsored by Quirk Books. Find out more at: www.quirkbooks.com

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The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks (Bonus Episode) Apr 23, 2019

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Author Cynthia Levinson joins Nate on this episode of The Show About Politics to tell the story of the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963. Cynthia published this story in 2017 in a book entitled The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks and features illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton.

Learn more about Cynthia and her books at cynthialevinson.com/

This episode is sponsored by MEL Science. Support The Show About Politics by signing up for a monthly subscription at: melscience.pxf.io/nate

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A Field Trip to the California Academy of Sciences Jan 21, 2019

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It's time for a field trip! On this episode, Nate heads out of the studio to visit three scientists who work at The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. First, Nate interviews Terry Gosliner, who studies sea slugs and the coral reefs they call home. Next, Nate chats with Lauren Esposito, a scorpion biologist whose interest in entomology started at a very early age. Then Nate visits the office of Nathalie Nagalingum to learn about living fossils. At the end of the episode, Nate joins several other students at the Ocean Heroes Panel to deliver an inspiring speech.

Do House-Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep with Ken Paller Jan 16, 2019

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"Do House-Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep?" That's the title of an exciting new article featured in Frontiers for Young Minds by Ken Paller. Ken is a professor at Northwestern University where he designs experiments that can provide insights into memory and our conscious experiences. On this episode, he visits The Show About Science Studios to talk about his article, cognitive neuroscience, memory and how sleep effects our brains.

Youth v. Climate Part 2 with Dr. Sylvia Earle (Live) Jan 02, 2019

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Nate returns to the Coal+Ice stage with his second guest, Sylvia Earle, for another live taping of The Show About Science. Dr. Earle is an oceanographer, explorer, and author working to protect the ocean and its wildlife. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Fort Mason in San Francisco on September 15, 2018. Special thanks to Tom Corwin, Marlene Saritzky, and everyone at the Coal+Ice Festival. The Coal+Ice Festival is focused on amplifying the conversation about climate change through art and ideas.

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