State of the Pod Student Podcasters at Cornell University
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Cornell University's student-driven podcast production covering the emerging issues in science and technology.
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609: Who Wants to Live Forever?: What it Means to Age in the 21st Century
Is the fountain of youth finally in our grasp? From fictitious movies to ancient mythologies, the desire for immortality has permeated almost every facet of human society. Today, an increasingly powerful anti-aging industry has instilled the idea that growing old is undesirable. But does living longer really mean living better? Join us as we dive… Read More »609: Who Wants to Live Forever?: What it Means to Age in the 21st Century
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608: iKids: Beyond the Camera
Child and family influencers are some of the hottest channels on YouTube. But what are the risks of living your childhood on camera? We argue, child influencing is child labor, and with this comes a myriad of unethical conditions and potential childhood trauma. Tune in to explore the mechanisms that drive this industry, and how… Read More »608: iKids: Beyond the Camera
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607: Environmental Issues faced by the Shinnecock Nation
This podcast discusses the many environmental issues the Shinnecock Nation on Long Island currently faces and how they may worsen as climate change becomes more severe. It covers topics ranging from ocean acidification and shoreline erosion to cultural practices that have suffered as a result of global warming to local governments’ efforts toward mitigating these… Read More »607: Environmental Issues faced by the Shinnecock Nation
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606: Health or Hype? The Supplement Industry’s Deficiencies
Join us as we dive into the unregulated world of the vitamin and dietary supplement industry. With over 85,000 supplement products on the market and minimal FDA oversight, learn about the hidden dangers lurking in your daily pills and powders. We talk to Harvard researcher Dr. Pieter Cohen to uncover the shocking truth about supplement… Read More »606: Health or Hype? The Supplement Industry’s Deficiencies
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601: Sex Sells: But at what cost?
The portrayal of women in media is strikingly one-dimensional, often reduced to either objects of desire or figures to be fetishized. This phenomenon extends across diverse platforms—from your go-to fashion magazines to the grittiest video games, where women frequently find themselves cast as subservient and hypersexualized entities. In this episode, we dive into the pervasive… Read More »601: Sex Sells: But at what cost?
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602: Brushes of Light
One of the first concepts we learn as children is the colors of the rainbow. Color is all around us, affecting the way we feel, think, and behave. But how do we actually see color? How can our perception of light influence our emotions? During our conversation, we’ll explore the science behind visual processing, how… Read More »602: Brushes of Light
Customer Reviews
New favorite podcast!
Very informative and captivating! The antibiotic resistance episode was very interesting and had great sources.
Very Informative and Captivating Pod
I enjoyed the blend of personal experience mixed in with expert opinion on Juuling. Lots of details on the neurological effects and how they impact developing brains.
Belongs on NPR!
Excellent production by a dedicated and extremely smart team of students. Episodes sound straight out of This American Life!