Calendars
How do we measure time? The Gregorian calendar is used around the world, but it's far from the only calendar in use. Ellie and Nick talk about how different calendars work, and how we measure time usi...
12 Mar 202229min
Season 2 return on March 12th!
Hi everyone! We've been taking a little break in the middle of season 2, but we wanted to let you know that we'll be back with our regular scheduled episodes starting on March 12th. We have episodes f...
13 Feb 20223min
Is Pluto a Planet?
This episode, Nick and Ellie answer one of the most important questions of our childhood: is Pluto a planet or not? To resolve this debate, Issac Ward is back to explain how Pluto was discovered and h...
20 Nov 202147min
Environmental DNA
This episode, Nick and Ellie talking about one of conservation biology's newest and coolest topics: environmental DNA! Learn about how biologists use DNA left in the water or the ground to identify th...
6 Nov 202141min
Cicadas
If you've ever been in the Eastern half of the United States in the early summer, you know that the trees scream. The reason is cicadas! Nick and Ellie discuss why 2021 was a big year for cicadas, why...
23 Okt 202123min
Storm Formation
Have you ever wondered why some hurricanes are stronger than others, how to prepare for a tornado, or what storm chips are? Nick and Ellie discuss storms and localized disaster preparedness, including...
10 Okt 202159min
The Curies
The Curies have a unique family business: winning Nobel Prizes in science. Nick and Ellie discuss the lives and accomplishments of Marie Curie, one of the world's most celebrated scientists (for a rea...
25 Sep 202143min
Oil Spills
This week, Nick and Ellie discuss a subject close to the hearts of people and ducks alike: oil spills. Learn about how oil spill clean up occurs, common causes of oil spills, and ultimately what needs...
11 Sep 202135min
