For The Curious

Mar 17 2024

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Welcome to For The Curious! From biology to psychology, come join us as we delve into the inner workings of the world in our endeavor to gain knowledge and information! Each new episode will cover a different topic in the field of science and will provide information, lots of chaotic ranting, and all around fun times. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for episode topics at [email protected]

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Consciousness: the key to all your questions about yourself

Mar 17 2024 68 mins

Ever wanted to know a little bit more about how and why consciousness works? Well same here so if you happen to find out please let us know. In this episode we will be doing a broad overview of the science of consciousness and the wide range of theories that attempt to describe and understand the elusive topic. So if you're in the mood for lots of conjecture and theoretical p

The Black Death: When a boo-boo gets dark

Sep 14 2023 56 mins

In this episode we will go over one of the most devastating diseases in the history of the world. Killing over 200 million people over the course of its occurrence in humans, this bacteria has a super scary and horrendously amazing track record. So get excited because this episode will be a doozy, let's get a learnin!

Cancer and Cryotherapy: Ice Water and Crabs

Aug 18 2023 48 mins

In this episode of science unscripted, we will be discussing the potential benefits of cold exposures related to cancer and seeing if it stacks up to the post some random dude wrote that my dad sent me.

The RAAS System: Yes I said system twice

Aug 07 2023 55 mins

Today is a very special episode because we'll be talking about a very special organ, the kidneys! Tune in for a special look at the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone system to get an idea of one of the amazing ways in which the kidneys mess around with the inner workings of our body. Such cheeky little devils.

Ergot: Is It a Holy Sign Or Just a Fungal Infection

Jul 23 2023 34 mins

In this episode we dive into the new realm of fungi! So get excited because we are going to be learning about ergotism and its many cool if not slightly terrifying features.

Ötzi The Iceman: The Coolest Guy You'll Ever Meet

Jul 18 2023 29 mins

Ever wondered what people wore and ate during the copper ages, yeah me neither but we're still going to learn about it in this episode. Get ready to delve into the amazing discovery that is Ötzi the iceman!!

Special episode: Animal Curiosities

Jul 14 2023 17 mins

From fainting goats to blood squirting lizards we are going to talk about two of the strangest animal behaviors in the animal kingdom. Prepare to be amazed and thoroughly confused.

Myocardial Infarction: when you're heart pumps gas instead of blood

Jun 25 2023 39 mins

In this episode, Sophie goes over the concept of myocardial infarctions aka heart attacks in a rather chaotic way.

Prions: the mysterious maddening

Jun 08 2023 81 mins

Ever wondered how a protein could kill you? Well, you're in the right place! In this episode, we will be talking about Prions, the mysterious infectious particle that has been plaguing the history of humans as well as the minds of scientists and doctors today. Come join in as we break down what a prion is and how it can cause things to go awry in the human body.

Cotards Syndrome: Am I or am I not

May 26 2023 25 mins

We're going a little spooky with this episode as Sophie goes over the fascinating Cotards Syndrome, aka Walking Corpse Syndrome.