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Science Diction
What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.
Episodes: 42
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Mercury: How It Made Cats Dance
Duration: 16 min
Alcohol: History's Favorite Mind-Bending Substance
Duration: 18 min
Robot: Making A Mechanical Mind
Duration: 16 min
Lunacy: Mind Control From The Sky
Duration: 15 min
Mesmerize: The 18th Century Medical Craze Behind the Word
Duration: 17 min
Science Diction Returns For Season 3
Duration: 2 min
How Do You Name A Hurricane?
Duration: 22 min
Hydrox: How A Cookie Got A Name So Bad
Duration: 20 min
How Did The ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apple Get Its Name?
Duration: 33 min
Restaurant: How It All Began
Duration: 17 min