Episode 0: The Origins Story

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Episode 0: The Origins Story

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Nov 15, 2017

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Welcome to The Biology of Superheroes Podcast! In this intro we give you a brief taste of who were are and what we're about: comic books, science fiction and forefront of the scientific frontier. I hope you enjoy the preview! Stay Tuned for Episode 1 on December 1st....

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Nov 15, 2017

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Superheroes and science fiction meet the cutting edge of biological sciences in this podcast. Where does the science meet the fiction? Listen and find out! If you have suggestions for a topic or would like to be a featured guest, please contact biologyofsuperheroes@gmail.com

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Episode 0: The Origins Story: Welcome to The Biology of Superheroes Podcast! In this intro we give you a brief taste of who were are and what we're about: comic books, science fiction and forefront of the scientific frontier. I hope you enjoy the preview! Stay Tuned for Episode 1 on ... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
10 min listen
Episode 1: Spiderman (Part 1)- Bioprospecting and the Biology of Silk: In this episode we discuss the limits of form and function when it comes to Spiderman's webs. I sit down with Dr. Todd Blackledge, who studies the behavior and biomechanics of web building in spiders. What exactly is spider silk? How strong is it? Where ... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 3: The Flash of Two Worlds - Fate, Chance and Evolution in the Multiverse: Earth 1's Barry Allen meets Earth 2's Jay Garrick in a classic showdown of speedsters! How did evolution play out on their respective worlds to get such similar results? We talk with Dr. Jonathan Losos, evolutionary biologist and author of Improbable Des... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 2: Spiderman (Part 2)- Engineering The Web Slinger's Webs: In this episode we explore Peter Parker as an engineer and try to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific tools he would need to master to become Spiderman. I interview Dr. Jonathan Kluge, Director of Research and Development at Vaxess Tecnologies,... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 10: The Immortal Iron Fist - Biology of a Living Weapon: In this episode, we explore the biology of Danny Rand, AKA The Immortal Iron Fist! We dig into biomechanics of extreme movement, compensating for extreme forces and evolutionary tradeoffs of extreme performance. We chat with Dr. Sheila Patek of Duke Univ... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 8: Venom - The Biology of Extremophiles and Symbiosis: In this episode we take a look at Spiderman's longtime nemesis, Venom. We explore the character's origins, what it would take to survive on an asteroid headed towards earth and the amazing biological phenomena that can result from symbiotic relationships... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 6: Jurassic Park (Part 2) - The Biology of Ancient Communication: We're back!!! In this episode we sit down with Dr. Evan Kingsley, a developmental biologist at Harvard Medical School, to chat about dinosaur sounds. What did dinosaurs sound like and how can we learn about animal sounds from millions of years ago? Take ... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 4: Jurassic Park (Part 1) - The Biology of De-extinction: In this episode we talk about Jurassic Park and the science of de-extinction. We chat with evolutionary biologist and MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Beth Shapiro. She tells us all about the possibilities, complications and ethical dilemmas of bringing back ancien... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 9: Evolution and Genetics in the Star Trek Universe: In this episode, we take a look at the Star Trek Universe! We explore evolution, genetics, the search for intelligent alien life and interspecies boot-knocking. We chat with Dr. Mohamed Noor of Duke University, an evolutionary geneticist and author of Li... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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The Biology of Superheroes Podcast Season 2 Promo: WE'RE BACK. Take a listen to get a sneak peak at what's in store for The Biology of Superheroes Podcast Season 2! by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 11: Game of Thrones - The Biology of Dragons: NO LAST SEASON SPOILERS! In this episode, we explore the biology of the dragons of Game of Thrones. We interview Dr. Bret Tobalske, Director of the University of Montana Flight Laboratory. We chat about the evolution and biomechanics of flight, the physi... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 12: The Black Panther - Bio-Inspired Engineering and Genetics of Wakanda: In the Season 2 premiere we explore Black Panther and the world of Wakanda live at the 2019 International Wildlife Film Festival. Billy Almon and Dr. Sebastian Alvarado join in to chat about bio-inspiration, sustainability and explore the roles of cultur... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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TBOSP Minisode 2: November 2019: In this minisode we wrap up November 2019 chatting about the latest and greatest in the world of comic books and science, shout out some listener comments AND answer some burning questions straight from you!!! by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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TBOSP Minisode 1: October 2019: Shane and Arien catchup on what's new in the worlds of comic books and science, share reviews, and answer comic book queries directly from YOU! by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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Episode 13: The Incredible Hulk (Part 1) - The Physiology of Stress: In the first part of this month's episode we explore Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk through the lens of physiological stress. We chat with stress physiologist Dr. Michelle Rensel to explore what our bodies go through when we are stressed and how ex... by The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
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