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Why are viruses so good at what they do?

Why are viruses so good at what they do?

FromTai Asks Why


Why are viruses so good at what they do?

FromTai Asks Why

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you ever feel alone, you shouldn’t, because you are actually surrounded by viruses. They’re in you, they’re on you and, in fact, there are more viruses in the world than there are stars in the sky. So why aren’t we sick all the time? In this episode Tai looks at how viruses work, how they travel, and the ways in which they shape our lives—both bad and good.

This week Tai spoke with:
- Seema Yasmin, physician, writer and science communicator based at Stanford University
- Lena Ciric, environmental engineer and lecturer at University College London
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (46)

Fifteen-year-old Tai Poole won’t rest until he’s uncovered the mysteries of the universe, one probing question at a time. In Season 4 of his Webby-winning podcast, Tai talks to everyone from NASA scientists to stand-up comedians to his equally curious little brother Kien. If you’ve ever wondered why nothing feels as good as a deep belly laugh or why it’s impossible not to finish a bag of Doritos, Tai has you covered.