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Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science

Julija Cubins

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It's hard to keep up with research going on in the world. Is that article you see on your newsfeed legit? Or is it just click bait? Every other Thursday, join Julija Cubins, a doctoral student and life-long lover of science, as she interviews expert guests who are conducting interesting and impactful research. Whether you're already hooked on science or you just want something to talk about at lunch tomorrow, this is the podcast for you.
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Top 10 Hooked on Science Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hooked on Science episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hooked on Science for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hooked on Science episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Hooked on Science - Weed Science with Ethan Ley
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12/09/21 • 45 min

In this episode, Julija talks with Ethan Ley, a Master's student studying Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota, about his weed science research (not THAT kind of weed). They chat about the importance of managing weeds in agricultural systems, what happens to herbicides over time, and some of the innovations that have come about because of weeds!

Listen to Episode 10: Winter Oilseed Breeding with Dr. Katherine Frels to learn more about camelina

Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!)

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Hooked on Science - Tornadoes with Alyssa Reynolds
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02/25/21 • 44 min

In this episode, Julija talks with Alyssa Reynolds about her research on tornadoes. They touch on personal experiences with tornadoes and when using the internet on your phone was forbidden... and in some cases doing it anyway!

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Hooked on Science - Chronotype and Depression with Dustin Haraden
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03/10/21 • 41 min

In this episode, Julija talks with Dustin Haraden about his research on teenagers, chronotype, and depression. Learn about how we were (probably) all teenagers at some point, the connection between potatoes and social media, revenge bedtime procrastination, and other random things that Julija learned about on the internet.

You can learn more about Dustin’s research on his website dustin-haraden.netlify.app or check out his podcast, You Can Grad School!

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Hooked on Science - Octopus Behavior with Meghan Holst
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10/28/21 • 57 min

In this episode, Julija chats with Meghan Holst, a PhD student studying sharks and octopuses. They settles the debate over whether its octopuses or octopi, chat about what octopuses do with all those arms, and the some of the challenges of studying animals.

Check out Meghan on Twitter or Instagram

Listen to Sharkpedia on Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Hooked on Science - Bonus: Cryoseismology with Celeste Labedz
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09/24/21 • 17 min

In this episode, Julija revisits her conversation with Celeste Labedz, a PhD candidate studying geophysics at the California Institute of Technology. Julija and Celeste chat about cryoseismology, how you can learn more about glaciers from seismic data, and how that data can be used to further knowledge of other glaciers!

Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!!)

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Check out Celeste's first Hooked on Science episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where you get your podcasts!

Listen to Julija's Planthropology episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where you get your podcasts!

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Hooked on Science - Alzheimer's Disease with Mica Colmenarez
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10/21/20 • 26 min

Health technology is rapidly evolving and becoming more personalized every year, and diseases of the brain are no exception to this. In this episode, Julija talks with Mica Colmenarez to learn more about her research on identifying genes that increase risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease in Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites. To learn more about Mica’s research, visit her website.

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Hooked on Science - Deep Winter Greenhouses

Deep Winter Greenhouses

Hooked on Science

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11/18/20 • 49 min

Ever wonder how people can grow food when the temps are frigid? In this episode, Julija talks with Daniel Handeen, Greg Schweser, and Carol Ford about their work on deep winter greenhouses. Learn about the challenges of building a passive solar design and all about the possibilities of growing crops year round!

Learn more about Deep Winter Greenhouses on the Extension webpage

Check out the Deep Winter Producers Facebook page

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Hooked on Science - Multiscreening with Dr. Claire Segijn
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02/11/21 • 29 min

Ever wonder how all those screens affect the way you process information? In this episode, Julija talks with Dr. Claire Segijn about her research on multitasking, multiscreening, and advertising. Learn how to optimize your information processing or how companies are using our automatic responses to make sure we're seeing their products!

For more information about Claire's research visit her website or follow her on Twitter!

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You should probably eat more cabbage (and kale and brussels sprouts and broccoli), but why? In this episode Julija talks with Dr. Ilse Renner about her PhD research on glucobrassicin in cabbage and how it's affected by sunlight quality. Tune in and you'll learn what glucobrassicin is, why it's good for you, and how farmers might be able to make their plants produce more of it.

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Hooked on Science - Salamander Habitat with Meghan Ward
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12/03/20 • 35 min

In this episode, Julija talks with Meghan Ward, a master's student at Laurentian University. They talk about how to identify a salamander, what it's like being known as the salamander people, and how you can create a new salamander habitat!

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How many episodes does Hooked on Science have?

Hooked on Science currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does Hooked on Science cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Hooked on Science?

The episode title 'Weed Science with Ethan Ley' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hooked on Science?

The average episode length on Hooked on Science is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hooked on Science released?

Episodes of Hooked on Science are typically released every 14 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of Hooked on Science?

The first episode of Hooked on Science was released on Feb 3, 2020.

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