Episode 68: Superorganisms
Large groups of related organisms occasionally behave in ways similar to single multicellular organisms. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in in...
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Nature Boy is a general science show hosted by four PhD graduate students studying plant biology at UC Riverside. Join Michael, Marschal, Jon, and Jess the first Sunday of each month as research from varied fields is discussed, made digestible, and often criticized. An irreverent look at the often over revered field of scientific research.
Episode 67: Fad Diets
Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels, except for candy, ice cream, butter, steak, onion rings, french fries, beer, bacon, pie, cake, bagels with ...
Episode 66: Genomics
The Nature Boy crew assembles sans-Marschal for a discussion of genomics. Not to be confused with gnomics, or the study of gnomes. Link to video versi...
Episode 65: Insects (Pollinators)
Jess misses this one as she completes her PhD program and officially becomes Dr. Toth! Please send all gifts to Jonathan Montgomery, cash is preferred...
Episode 64: Vaccines
Following a string of episodes relating to current events, the Nature Boy crew snatches at the low-hanging fruit that is 'vaccines' for this episode's...
Episode 63: Death
The Nature Boy crew keeps it light with a discussion of death. Everyone does it, but what makes it so popular? Tune in and find out! Link to video: ht...
Episode 62: 2020 Wrap-up
The Nature Boy crew assembles once again to discuss a real bummer of a year. Science news is reviewed, hearts are broken, and as always, hair and teet...
Episode 61: Competition
The Nature Boy crew goes head to head to head in this one! Who will win the ultimate showdown of current science news and peer-reviewed articles? Whoe...
Episode 60: Video Games
What's up you epic gamers out there! This week the Nature Boy crew discusses video games, their impact on cognition, and has a wonderful time in gener...
Episode 59: New Plant Science
Three plant biologists finally speak about plant biology! Video of this podcast can be found at this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/D5e5yujYp_I