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33: Art - Sculpture
LuxeSci
04/06/23 • 22 min
Hello!
We've have been seriously influenced this week. Not by anything on social media but by all the amazing sculpture, ancient and modern that we've been seeing around Greece. Consequently, we will be focusing on Greek sculpture. We know that there are beautiful and important sculpting traditions in many cultures and we wish we could cover them all but that wasn't possible in a roughly 20 minute podcast.
0:56: Dr Dimos discusses bronze sculpture. What makes bronze? Why was it such a good medium for sculpture? How do you "sculpt" with bronze? Was there a Greek dark ages post the bronze age?
10:45: Dr. Lex dives into the world of marble. What is marble made of? How is it made? We talk all things crystal structure, geology and even about some marble recycling. We also get to discover the connect between marble and previous podcast subjects, rubies and sapphires!
19:50 - Glossary words!
21:09 - Our favorite part - fun facts!
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Art references from this episode:
- Dancing Girl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Girl_(sculpture)
- Victorious Youth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorious_Youth
- Venus de Milo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_de_Milo
- Winged Victory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace
- Parthenon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon
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01/26/24 • 15 min
Last episode we tackled the science behind fashion trends and this week we're exploring the foundation of fashion...fabric. We were pleasantly surprised how much research involves fabric, from 3-D modeling draping to self-repairing fabric.
Join us on a journey through nerdy and fabulous world of fabric.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer
- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0143648
- https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0307160101
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7592732/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9436326/
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00253-018-8963-z
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9389669/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9389669/
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5561142/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6022104/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28819314/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/materials-science/biofilms
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03/23/23 • 28 min
This week we're stepping away from painting and into the world of clay. We're talking about ceramics. What is clay made of? What scientific processes happen when clay is shaped and heated to make ceramics? What's the difference between ceramics and pottery? And most importantly, why does the handle of some of our coffee cups get hot in the microwave?
Find out the answer to those questions and more as we dive into the world of ceramics, including a side trip into ceramics used for electric cars.
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05/26/23 • 35 min
Hello!
This week we're taking a deep dive into the shiny world of metals. Dr. Lex tries to define a metal and takes on a tour of their internal structures. Dr. Dimos talks all things iron, including why iron deposits indicate life on Mars. Join us for the all the nerdy fun!
1:31: Dr Lex introduces what smithing is and what metals are. Can you define a metal? Did you know that many elements are metals such as calcium and sodium? What in the world is grain structure? Make sure you have your periodic table with you for this segment.
10:27: Dr. Dimos dives into the world of iron. Where does iron come from? How is it found in nature? How have humans been working with iron over the centuries? How is it used by scientists to indicate life on Mars?
26:50 - Dr. Lex is back with a primer on copper. What forms does copper take? How is it extracted from the earth? What techniques are used to fashion copper into all sorts of beautiful objects? Dr. Lex also talks a little bit about the immunology behind why she has an allergic response to metals.
31:43 - Glossary words!
33:47 - Our favorite part - fun cocktail party facts
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5: Jewelry - Gold
LuxeSci
12/21/21 • 14 min
For the second in my holiday episode, we're talking things shiny and regal. Gold has become an essential holiday decor color in addition to maintaining its position at the top of the jewelry market. Come along with me as we learn about elements, nanoparticles and asteroids and how they all connect to gold.
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01/13/24 • 14 min
Ever scroll past something on Instagram or TikTok and get "influenced" to buy it.? Do you meticulously follow fashion magazines or celebrity style? Well, there may be a psychological reason for that.
We're back! Relaunching Season 3 with a deep dive into the science behind Fashion Trends. Join Dr. Lex and she discovers why we're so drawn to trends and how AI is helping the fashion industry be more eco-conscious.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion
- https://www.kraimod.com/fashiontrends
- https://nuscimagazine.com/the-psychology-behind-trends/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/social-identity-theory#:~:text=Social%20identity%20theory%20proposed%20by,racial%2Fethnic%20and%20gender%20identities.
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-dress/201202/the-psychology-fashion
- https://illumin.usc.edu/applications-of-technology-in-fashion-trend-forecasting/
- https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201434438338056.page
- https://towardsdatascience.com/network-analysis-d734cd7270f8
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17543266.2020.1799080https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/01/ai-artificial-intelligence-fashion-trend-forecasting-stylehttps://www.ibm.com/blog/supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning/
- https://www.ibm.com/blog/supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning/
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08/02/24 • 23 min
A continuation of our classic episodes inspired by our recent month long voyage through Greece. This episode is all about silver.
In Ioannina, a beautiful city in Northern Greece, there is a museum dedicated to silversmithing. This museum is housed in the old castle battlements and is a gorgeous testament to the skill and intricacy of silver work.
We hope you enjoy this episode on a useful, beautiful and fascinating metal.
Since this is an old episode, links mentioned may not accurate so see below how to find us on social media.
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
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10/18/24 • 27 min
Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.
This round is cider. What better beverage to discuss in the fall. It conjures up images of apple picking, apple cider donuts and lots, and lots of plaid.
In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to bring parasites into the discussion. Hot tip: Make sure your cider is pasteurized!
So pour a pint and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button!
And always, always, drink responsibly!
Recipe for a Cider Moscow Mule cocktail is here:
2 oz vodka
2 oz hard cider
1.5 oz fresh lime juice
3 oz ginger beer
Combine in a copper mug or glass, adding the ginger beer last. Garnish as desired.
Recipe courtesy of The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/blogs/recipes/hard-cider-mule-recipe
11: Jewelry - Silver
LuxeSci
04/04/22 • 23 min
Did you know that silver is almost everywhere? This metal's high conductivity, malleability and natural antibiotic properties make it useful in many settings. Join us for a scientific romp through the world of silver.
01/24/25 • 24 min
Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. We are feeling the fancy vibes in our recording studies so it's time for martinis.
Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us juniper berries, phenols and all sorts of gin-related science and history.
Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us.
And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.
Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis.
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How many episodes does LuxeSci have?
LuxeSci currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does LuxeSci cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on LuxeSci?
The episode title '33: Art - Sculpture' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on LuxeSci?
The average episode length on LuxeSci is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of LuxeSci released?
Episodes of LuxeSci are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of LuxeSci?
The first episode of LuxeSci was released on Oct 11, 2021.
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