Tom's SciCast
Tom Kennedy
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1. What is Science?
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02/24/20 • 69 min
Welcome to my new podcast! Most of us have had science classes, but what exactly is science? Why is it important? Listen in as I discuss how science begins with curiosity, needs imagination, how we do science, and the limitations of science.
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48. Can we Move Beyond the Kardashev Scale?
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12/01/22 • 63 min
Can one number be used to rank a civilization's advancement? I discuss the Kardashev Scale and how we might expand upon it by looking at other measures of advancement beyond energy use.
36. What is the science of biology?
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01/22/22 • 56 min
Biology is more than just memorizing the parts of cell or dissecting some poor animal in lab, it's a broad field driven by curiosity and imagination grounded in the scientific method.
40. What Would Alien Life Look Like?
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09/30/22 • 41 min
Could alien life resemble life on Earth, or, would it completely different? Join me as I discuss the importance of convergent evolution and introduce a new concept of biological determinism to speculate about what life might look like from simple microbes to intelligent beings.
39. What's the future of humanity?
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03/07/22 • 39 min
What does the future hold for humanity? Join me as I speculate about the prospects of our survival into the future along with the obstacles we must overcome to ensure our survival. There's a lot of fun speculation in this podcast, I'd love to hear your comments!
02/28/22 • 62 min
Cellular membranes separate life from the outside world. I take a look into the world of membranes explaining how forming a barrier lets cells use their membranes to do many things from storing energy to sending signals.
42. What is life?
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10/12/22 • 30 min
Surprisingly, defining life is hard. Listen in as Tom Kennedy takes a broader look at what makes something living.
11/25/21 • 52 min
How would finding alien life, whether microbes or advanced civilizations, change how we think about ourselves in the universe? Would it matter if alien life looked like us or radically different?
11/18/21 • 43 min
Is the universe teaming with life, or is life on the Earth unique? Join me as I discuss the possibility of life from microbes to intelligent life in the universe along with the current limits of our knowledge.
61. A Biologists Looks at 50
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04/05/24 • 62 min
A look back on my life in science, birds, fish, invasive species, streams, dams, and climate change and sleeping lizards.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tom's SciCast have?
Tom's SciCast currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Tom's SciCast cover?
The podcast is about Evolution, Ecology, Astronomy, Natural Sciences, Climate Change, Podcasts, Education, Science and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Tom's SciCast?
The episode title '1. What is Science?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tom's SciCast?
The average episode length on Tom's SciCast is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tom's SciCast released?
Episodes of Tom's SciCast are typically released every 11 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Tom's SciCast?
The first episode of Tom's SciCast was released on Feb 24, 2020.
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