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Temporary Experts
by Davis Leong and Sarah Bannister
The show where two professional science communicators–Sarah Bannister and Davis Leong–investigate relevant science stories from the everyday, research the heck out of it, and discuss their findings with you!Follow us on Instagram @TemporaryExperts or on Twitter @TemporaryExpert and share your questions, corrections, and what topics you might want to see covered in future episodes!
Episodes
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Black Holes: The Gravity of the Situation
With the latest images of the Milky Way's very own black hole Sagittarius A* hitting the airwaves, join Sarah and Davis as they explore the science behind imaging black holes, and learn about that fundamental force that keeps us all glued to planet Earth... Gravity
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Genome Sweet Genome
Unlock the secrets of genetics! Join Sarah and Davis as they explore the science of genomics and the significance of sequencing the complete human genome. From the basics of DNA structure, to how our experiences can shape gene expression this episode is sure to help you 'inherit' some genetics...
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'Sup with that Language, bro?
Language, it's integral to our experience as humans, but where did it come from? What makes human language so unique among communication in the animal kingdom? How does language evolve, change, and even die out? And are computer languages anything like human ones? Explore these questions and more...
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Alcohol: A St. Paddy's Day Bonanza
Whether it be green beer, glasses in the shape of boots, or a homecoming bash, humans have created nearly endless holidays and festivals centred around imbibing one of our oldest drugs... Alcohol! Join Sarah and Davis as they embark on a St. Paddy's day special to explore the science of alcohol,...
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Fission/Fusion: The Power of the Atom
From ancient times to the stuff of science fiction join Sarah and Davis as they explore humanity's quest to better understand that fundamental building block of the universe, the atom, and harness its power. From the earliest nuclear reactors underneath squash courts, the legacy of the Manhattan...
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Love: it bonds us together
Celebrate everyone's favourite Hallmark Holiday with Sarah and Davis as they explore the science of love and attachment. Take a look at the chemicals that drive our attraction and the effect of love on the brain, the role they play in bonding between infants and caregivers, and how dating apps…
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Habits: Not so New Year's Resolutions
One month into the New Year and how are your resolutions coming along? Sarah and Davis take a look at the science of forming habits and what tricks might help us power through to our lofty goals! Learn how the psychology and neuroscience of habit forming can help us 'hack' our reward systems and...
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The James Webb Telescope: a Very NASA Christmas
Feliz NASAvidad... from SPACE! Join Sarah and Davis as they discuss recent space news from the testing of Anti-Satellite weaponry, hypersonic missiles, to NASA's mission to deflect an asteroid, and the impending launch of the much anticipated James Webb Telescope which is set to redefine our view...
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Cannabis: A Different Green Revolution
Cannabis, Marijuana, Weed. Is it really the devil's lettuce or the miracle cure for all your ailments? Join Sarah and Davis as they explore the history of hemp, cannabis, and its prohibition. Discover how cannabis affects the human body, and how legalization is changing our understanding of this...
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Alternative Energies: Bringing the Green Balance
Water, Solar, Wind, Nuclear: Together these four green energy alternatives will help pave the way towards humanities zero-emissions goals. Join Sarah and Davis as they discuss the history and science behind these technologies and the role they'll play in meeting the 2050 targets promised by...
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You don't mess with Time!
But that doesn't stop us from trying! Join Sarah and Davis as they discuss the history of timekeeping, how our living things keep time with circadian rhythm, why Daylight Savings Time exists and how it could be harmful to your health!
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The Real Truths About Volcanoes
What is volcano? Why is volcano? ... Who is volcano??? Join Sarah and Davis as they push metaphors to their limits while explaining the science behind volcanoes, types of eruptions, volcanic rocks, and some of the most famous eruptions of modern history!
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Natural Disasters: Earthquakes and Hurricanes
With hurricane season wreaking havoc on the East Coast and earthquakes shaking things up across the world, Sarah and Davis explore the science behind these natural disasters, how they happen, and how humans prepare our infrastructure to tolerate them. To support victims of Hurricane Ida and the...
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Light of my Life... and Lasers
Did cities ruin the night sky? Are gamma rays useful for more than creating Hulks? What really is a laser?! Davis and Sarah tackle these questions and more as they explore the entirety of the electromagnetic spectrum and how the many forms of light were discovered and are used throughout science...
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The Olympics: Higher, Better, Faster, Stronger... Through SCIENCE!
The Tokyo Olympics are forging ahead! Join Sarah and Davis as they take a look at the evolution of sport science since the early 1900s and how it's allowed athletes to reach higher highs. Also, take a dive into the arms race between doping and detection, and how the pursuit of cheaters has put…
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Climate Change: Life Under the Heat Dome
From heat domes, to forest fires, yeast, fungi, and jet streams, there's hardly anything that isn't affected by climate change. After the historic heat wave in western Canada and the US, Sarah and Davis discuss the growing incidents of extreme weather around the globe and why the expanding…
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Summer of Bugs: The Good, the Bad, and the Many-Legged
Well, really it's more about spring bugs, but that didn't have as nice a ring to it. Join Sarah and Davis as they discuss – Nature's Deadliest Predator – among other creepy crawlers and flyers. Take a journey through the Alberta bug-o-sphere, learn some tips on how to avoid getting eaten alive…
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Crypto: It's off the (Block)-Chain!
Bitcoin, Etherium, Doge Coin, Elon Musk, Oh My! This week Sarah and Davis dive into the complex world of cryptocurrency to understand the underlying technology that has made it all possible, blockchain. What makes this technology so special, why it has become synonymous with cryptocurrency, how…
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Space Junk: Was Chicken Little Right!?
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Well no, not really, but for a few days that was the concern as the world awaited the uncontrolled re-entry of China's Long March rocket. While ultimately it landed harmlessly in the Indian Ocean it didn't stop our imaginations from running wild, so we...
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Early Childhood Education: Childhood Brains for Longterm Gains
What do pizza, dogs, and marshmallows have to do with early childhood and brain development? Come find out as Sarah and Davis discuss the science of our developing brains from infancy to adolescence, and the value of creating a universal child care system in Canada.
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Springtime!/Swingtime!
The birds are returning, the days are lengthening, and the baseballs are flying, that must mean it's time for Spring! Join Davis and Sarah as they explore what brings about the changes of Spring for plants, animals and humans, how to set up your garden for success all season long, and we take a...
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Vaccines: Covid Vaxx Facts!
While many of us wait patiently for our Covid vaccine we thought we'd take a look back at vaccines through history, how they work, and what makes this vaccine campaign so significant. Let's explore what makes these vaccines different but equal, and how COVID fatigue is making the final stretch...
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Mars: The Lost Missions
The landing of Perseverance presents a whole new era for Mars exploration! Sarah and Davis discuss this new mission's objectives, and the failure filled history of Mars exploration! Links: First Soviet transmission from the surface of Mars NASA supercut of Perseverance touchdown
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The show where two professional science communicators–Sarah Bannister and Davis Leong–investigate relevant science stories from the everyday, research the heck out of it, and discuss their findings with you!Follow us on Instagram @TemporaryExperts or on Twitter @TemporaryExpert and share your questions, corrections, and what topics you might want to see covered in future episodes!
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The show where two professional science communicators–Sarah Bannister and Davis Leong–investigate relevant science stories from the everyday, research the heck out of it, and discuss their findings with you!Follow us on Instagram @TemporaryExperts or on Twitter @TemporaryExpert and share your...
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