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    Tiny Matters

    Science shapes every facet of our lives, but so much of its influence is overlooked or buried in the past. Tiny Matters is an award-winning science podcast about the small science of big things. From the microbes behind deadly diseases to the molecules informing our search for extraterrestrial life, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its significance both today and in the past, asking questions like, “how was IVF invented?,” “what do glaciers tell us about Earth’s ancient past?,” and “why is smallpox the only human infectious disease we’ve eradicated?”

    Tiny Matters is created by the American Chemical Society, a non-profit scientific organization based in Washington, D.C., and is produced by Multitude. New episodes every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    The Ig Nobel Prize: Levitating frogs, constipated scorpions, and other science that makes you laugh then think Dec 14, 2022
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    The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates discoveries and inventions that are unusual and imaginative. Think of it as the younger, more fun sibling of the revered Nobel Prize. Ig Nobel Prize winners are often recognized for research that might not make it into a more traditional science journal—one that doesn’t publish studies about levitating frogs or constipated scorpions. You’re in for a fun one. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    Does the microbiome deserve so much hype? Nov 30, 2022
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    The ‘microbiome’ is very trendy right now. Maybe you’ve seen supplements marketed on social media or on store shelves that supposedly “support a healthy gut microbiome.” But what exactly is a microbiome? What does it have to do with your health? And is your gut microbiome actually connected to your brain?! Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    Lava bombs, the northern lights, ancient skull surgeries, and more! It's a vacation show & tell Nov 16, 2022
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    Sam and Deboki went on vacations to Greece and Norway and (not so shockingly) found science along the way. Get ready to hear all about the northern lights, ancient skull surgery, lava bombs, and more! Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    What does it mean to 'age'? And will science ever stop us from aging? Nov 02, 2022
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    What is aging, exactly? Is it days on a calendar? The number of wrinkle lines on your forehead? And what causes aging? In this episode of Tiny Matters, Sam and Deboki tackle those questions plus if any of those ‘fountain of youth’ products on your newsfeed will actually keep you from aging, and if there will ever be a day where aging is a thing of the past. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    It's spooky season! Using science to unravel vampire myths and survive a zombie apocalypse Oct 19, 2022
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    Halloween is right around the corner, and what’s Halloween without the undead?! In this episode, Sam and Deboki cover the mythology surrounding vampires and the possible scientific and medical connections to that mythology. Plus: how you could use chemistry to survive a zombie apocalypse. Check out Monstrum: Dracula, the first modern vampire Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    The rapid evolution of lactose intolerance (or, in fact, lactose tolerance) Oct 05, 2022
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    Sam was an avid eater of greasy, cheesy pizza until her early 20s. Now, dairy has her running to the bathroom (tmi). Why is that the case for so many people all over the world? This week’s episode covers what causes lactose intolerance, why it’s not the same thing as a dairy allergy, and what might have caused a rapid shift in humans’ ability to digest lactose. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    Dreaming: Why we hallucinate while asleep (and do spiders do it too?) Sep 21, 2022
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    A recent study looking at sleeping spiders left Sam and Deboki with a lot of questions, namely, “Do spiders dream? And why do we humans dream?” In this episode of Tiny Matters, you’ll hear all about dreaming and its connection to sleep, and learn what big questions the field is still trying to answer. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    Wastewater is helping us track disease outbreaks. Could it predict a future pandemic? Sep 07, 2022
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    When you wash your dishes, take a shower, or flush a toilet you send a bunch of waste into your local sewer. But wastewater isn’t just filled with things like food scraps, soap, and feces—it also contains microbes, like viruses. During the pandemic, scientists realized how powerful a tool wastewater is for tracking many diseases, including COVID-19. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    If the Milky Way could talk, what would it tell us? Aug 24, 2022
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    Sam and Deboki chat with astrophysicist and folklorist Moiya McTier about her new book, The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy. It’s a fascinating read about our galaxy’s past and future, what scientists have uncovered about it, and what people have been inspired to create by studying it. Pick up a copy online or on bookstore shelves now. And to learn more about Moiya and the many things she’s up to, check out her website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/ Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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    Regenerating a limb (or brand new body) Aug 10, 2022
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    Regeneration is a hot topic in the sciences, and for good reason. We humans are not known for being great at regenerating, but if we could understand how other organisms do it so easily we might be able to heal a spinal cord injury or damaged organs and limbs. Or we could even slow the aging process and not suffer from diseases like Alzheimer’s. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories here and here. Episode transcripts at acs.org/tinymatters

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