I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
167 episodes transcribedAn overview of the structure and function of proteins. Beginning with a discussion of some key research methods for studying proteins, including colum...
Concluding the brief exploration of language begun last time, this episode examines semantics, including the distinction between sense and reference a...
In this first of a two-part episode, I discuss the phenomenon of language. Here we consider phonetics, how sounds are produced and articulated, phonol...
An introduction to the concept of money, including its uses, purpose, and a brief account of its history. I discuss the notion of money as a medium of...
A look at how we understand and think about semantic knowledge. I discuss semantic and propositional networks, the spreading activation model, present...
An overview of the structure and function of the nervous system, including a discussion of the autonomic and somatic divisions of the peripheral nervo...
An overview of organic chemistry, beginning with a discussion of the nature of organic compounds, the history of vitalism and its influence on the dev...
A discussion of the basic concepts of magnetism, including magnetic fields, magnetic poles, and electromagnets. I also discuss the ultimate subatomic...
An analysis of memory, including a discussion of the different types of memory, the capacity of short term memory, how environment and depth of proces...
A analysis of the sense of smell, beginning with the nose, the olfactory epithelium and the different types of receptor proteins, and progressing thro...
A discussion of how our sense of taste works, including an overview of the basic anatomy of the tongue and relevant brain circuits, a discussion of t...
We begin with a discussion of basic electrical phenomena such as current, voltage, resistance and power, before applying these ideas to the analysis...
A discussion of the notion of trade and exchange, including the purpose of these activities, the gains from trade, and the role of comparative advant...
Continuing on from the previous episode, I discuss some of the biological determinants of gender differences, including hormonal effects on interests...
In this first of our two part series on sex and gender, I discuss the scientific evidence regarding some of the major behavioral and social difference...
We begin with a discussion of the essential nature of sound as pressure waves in air, discussing matters such as the speed of sound, harmonic frequenc...
We begin by discussing some of the basic principles of image formation in lenses and mirrors, including reflection in flat mirrors and curved mirrors,...
A discussion of acids and basis, including a definition and description of the concepts of acidity and basicity, a look at the relationship between th...
In this special episode we examine a number of popular myths, misconceptions, and faulty understandings that are widely held about various scientific...
A discussion of the effect of market outcomes on firm behavior, consumer welfare, and market outcomes. I examine perfect competition, monopoly, oligop...
