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The Strange Case of the Illegal Ear Candle

The Body of Evidence Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Multimedia
Did you know that ear candles are essentially illegal in the USA and Canada? So how was I able to buy not just one, but many? Jonathan Jarry, from The Body of Evidence podcast, investigates the claims that ear candling can remove ear wax and cleanse you of "toxins". On his journey, he tests the vacuuming power of a lit candle in the laboratory, reveals that the system that declared these devices to be illegal…

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The Strange Case of the Illegal Ear Candle

The Body of Evidence Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Multimedia
Did you know that ear candles are essentially illegal in the USA and Canada? So how was I able to buy not just one, but many? Jonathan Jarry, from The Body of Evidence podcast, investigates the claims that ear candling can remove ear wax and cleanse you of "toxins". On his journey, he tests the vacuuming power of a lit candle in the laboratory, reveals that the system that declared these devices to be illegal…

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#533 Breaking the Rodent Glass Ceiling

Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia
When a new science finding is published about animal research, you might assume that scientists are trying to find out things that are useful for human health. They are, but it might not be so useful to all humans. Why? Because most biomedical research studies done in mice and rats are done only in male animals. Females were seen as too variable. The surging hormones, the emotions! The rodent show cravings, amirite? Well, not anymore.…

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A scientist’s guide to making presentations

pineapplesandwhales Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Multimedia
We love making posters and presentations, but apparently that’s not the case for everyone. (Weird, right?!) We made a guide to share our enthusiasm for the visual side of science. And now we’re posting it here! Hope it’s useful! A Scientist’s Guide to Making Presentations (PDF) Update: need poster-specific tips? See the second installation of our Scientist’s Guides here!

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Sketching ageless distortions

Glendon Mellow General Science, Multimedia
Illustrating a fossil skeleton correctly and clearly is an enticing paleoart puzzle. It takes deep knowledge of morphology, anatomy, and taxonomy. Sketching the fossils as they are is inviting yourself into their mystery and grandeur. The agelessness and distortions of deep time, understandable only as math and not experience. I love sketching fossils as they appear, distortions and all. A little part of the mystery. Sketch of the smaller Stenopterygius quadriscissus. Recently, illustrators Liz Butler and Pat…

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#532 A Class Conversation

Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia
This week we take a look at the sociology of class. What factors create and impact class? How do we try and study it? How does class play out differently in different countries like the US and the UK? How does it impact the political system? We talk with Daniel Laurison, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Swarthmore College and coauthor of the book "The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged", about class and…

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Special – The Healthcare System

The Body of Evidence Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Multimedia
Chris and Jonathan discuss "the" healthcare system and how medicine is being practiced, with all its flaws and needs for improvement. Chris quickly starts going into too many details, but fear not: Jonathan pulls him back. This conversation will be of particular interest to Canadians, but we welcome anyone with open hearts (especially if you bring food). 01:29  There is no Canadian healthcare system04:24  How do doctors get paid08:16  Who decides how many patients a…

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Special – The Healthcare System

The Body of Evidence Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Multimedia
Chris and Jonathan discuss "the" healthcare system and how medicine is being practiced, with all its flaws and needs for improvement. Chris quickly starts going into too many details, but fear not: Jonathan pulls him back. This conversation will be of particular interest to Canadians, but we welcome anyone with open hearts (especially if you bring food). 01:29  There is no Canadian healthcare system 04:24  How do doctors get paid 08:16  Who decides how many…

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#SB2 2019 Science Birthday Minisode: Mary Golda Ross

Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia
Our second annual Science Birthday is here, and this year we celebrate the wonderful Mary Golda Ross, born 9 August 1908. She died in 2008 at age 99, but left a lasting mark on the science of rocketry and space exploration as an early woman in engineering, and one of the first Native Americans in engineering. Join Rachelle and Bethany for this very special birthday minisode celebrating Mary and her achievements. Thanks to our Patreons…

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