11 episodes
DnA Science Daphne Wu, Alisha Huang, and Jaewon Choi
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Ever thought about why you laugh when you’re tickled? Do you pop your knuckles and wonder whether or not that’s actually bad for you? (Surprise, it's not.) Or have you always wanted to catch up with the latest scientific breakthroughs but never found the time to do so? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
For students who used to, still do, or want to like science, DnA is for you. Don’t worry, we’re not like the typical professors and teachers; we don't talk textbook. Hosted by 3 international IB students, our podcast aims to deliver and popularize science in a fresh and dynamic way.
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All Just a Dream?
Do you ever think to yourself after waking up from a dream: why was I unable to know that I was dreaming? Tune in to this week's episode to find out more about the neuroscience behind this phenomenon!
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Early Bird vs. Night Owl
As the hackneyed saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. But what does this exactly mean from a biological perspective? From circadian rhythms to melatonin to mental health, this episode will fly right into the importance of sleep and how exactly our fascinating internal clock runs.
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Hurts so good?
Feeling sore? In this episode, we discuss why humans feel delayed soreness after exercise.
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Dropped Food
What most people would do is throw away their food when it is dropped. But... is it sometimes okay to pick it up quickly and eat it? If you’re fast and pick it up within 3 seconds… wouldn’t it be harmless? This is a myth that is widely known all over the world, and we’ve taken a scientific approach to bust this myth.
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A Taste of Vision
In this week's episode, find out why you get a strange, bitter taste in your mouth after putting in eye drops.
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The Murderous Truth Behind Evolution w/ Paul Warren
Special guest Paul Warren, a behavioral ecology expert and high school IB biology teacher, joins us for this week's episode to discuss all things evolutionary-related, including facultative siblicide or sibling murder observed in blue-footed boobies.