Listen Saying Goodbye To Science Diction Apr 5, 2022 It’s been wonderful to have you sharing in our Science Diction fun for the last 2 years. But, all good things must come to an end.
Listen American Chestnut: Resurrecting A Forest Giant Dec 21, 2021 The American Chestnut towered in forests, then disappeared. Now, it’s staging a comeback.
Listen Vocal Fry: Why I’m Not Getting A Voice Coach Dec 7, 2021 Vocal fry has been around for ages. So why are people suddenly so bothered by it?
Listen Juggernaut: Indian Temple Or Unstoppable Force? Nov 23, 2021 Jagannath Temple gave rise to the word “juggernaut.” But the ancient story of Jagannath is rather delightful.
Listen Jargon: We Love To Hate It Nov 2, 2021 Most people despise it. So why do we use it? And is all jargon bad?
Listen Algebra: From Broken Bones To Twitter Feuds Oct 19, 2021 When a high school student asked a question about algebra on TikTok, she unknowingly awoke an age-old debate in mathematics history.
Listen Knock On Wood And Tsunami Sep 14, 2021 The origin of a superstitious phrase, and a Japanese word that’s staked its place in English.
Listen The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 3: What Is It Good For? Aug 31, 2021 The Myers-Briggs has arrived, but what does it tell us?