# Karen Ho
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karen ho is an American anthropologist. She contributed to anthropological research in Wall Street culture. Ho is a Marshall Scholar.
Would you raise the baby that devoured your siblings? - Francesca Barbero
Explore how the offspring of parasitic butterflies trick their way into ant colonies for food and protection.--You might not guess it, but Alcon blue butterflies are just one of over 200 parasitic butterfly species, all of which target ants. And their offspring live highly unusual lives, tricking t…
These animals can sense everything - Jakob Christensen-Dalsgaard
Explore the extraordinary auditory adaptations in the animal kingdom, and find out which creature has the best hearing.--The world is always abuzz with sounds, many of which human ears simply can’t hear. However, other species have extraordinary adaptations that grant them access to realms of sonic…
Why is it so risky to tread on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.--In the 5th century, a ship master was suffering from a nasty infection that caused his jaws to press together, his teeth to lock up, and the muscles in his neck and spine …
One of the most disputed medical procedures in history - Jenell Johnson
Uncover the history of the lobotomy, and find out why it's considered one of the most controversial procedures of the 20th century.--In 1935, researchers found that after removing the frontal lobes of two chimps, they no longer experienced frustration or anxiety. Neurologist Egas Moniz believed tha…
The fix for our energy challenges is … a toaster - Rachel Yang
Dig into the science of thermal batteries, and how this technology can generate heat more efficiently than fossil fuels.--Industrial manufacturers spend a huge amount of energy generating heat to make everyday materials and objects, like cement, steel, and paper. And since most companies use fossil…
What should you do if you accidentally sever your finger? - Jason Hoellwarth
Dig into what circumstances allow for an accidentally amputated limb to be reattached, and what options you have when it can't be.--In order to reattach a severed limb after an accident, a number of things need to go right— and quickly. A clean cut, properly preserving the limb, and getting it to a…
The fable of Dionysus' inebriated retribution - Iseult Gillespie
Dig into the Greek myth of Dionysus, the god of winemaking and excess, and his journey to his ancestral home in Thebes.--Acoetes of Maeonia had been roped into serving as the navigator for a band of pirates. And now the pirates had kidnapped a sleeping youth. As they laid their victim’s body on the…
How to use emergency contraception correctly - Alison Edelman
Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation.--In a 2021 study, researchers asked over 500 participants to explain how the morning-after pill worked. Despite these pills’ widespread use, 60% answered incorrectly. Emergency contr…
The intriguing reason you cherished peek-a-boo
Dig into how the simple game of peek-a-boo contributes to babies developing their cognitive, motor, and social skills.--In Italy, it’s called il gioco del cucù. Palestinians say ba' 'éno. And in Japan, it’s inaīnaibā! Peek-a-boo is a near universal source of laughter and connection for infants and …
E12: Busting ‘Interdisciplinarity’ with Eamonn Murphy
This episode features the term ‘Interdisciplinarity’.
In this episode, we sit down with Eamonn Murphy, who, at the time of recording, was about to complete his studies at the University of Sydney and be awarded the prestigious University Medal for his Honours thesis. He graduated with a Bachelor of…
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