Science Diction

Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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.

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Top 10 Science Diction Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Science Diction episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Science Diction 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 Science Diction episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Science Diction have?

Science Diction currently has 44 episodes available.

What topics does Science Diction cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Language, Word, History, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Science Diction?

The episode title 'Umami: A Century Of Disbelief' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Science Diction?

The average episode length on Science Diction is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of Science Diction released?

Episodes of Science Diction are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Science Diction?

The first episode of Science Diction was released on Feb 27, 2020.

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