crisscrossing Science

<p>Mike and Chad talk about the recent Artemis II mission as well as the history of exploring the moon. Finally, we explore why we're planning to go back now.</p><p></p><p>If you have topics that you would like to hear...

<p>Mike and Chad are revisiting this episode from 2022 about Dark Energy. What is it and where does it come from? Astrophysicists are still trying to understand the answers to these questions.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to...

<p>Chad tells Mike about the dangers of diving in deep water, from nitrogen narcosis to the bends. Given these problems, we then discuss how some mammals have adapted to be able to swim to the bottom of the ocean...

<p>We had this conversation with Dr. Jo Handelsman in 2023 about farming practices and how to save our soils from erosion. It's something that I've thought about off and on periodically ever since.</p><p></p><p>If you...

<p>Mike and Chad invite meteorologist Chris McGinness into the studio to talk about how he can predict the weather and to define some terms that seem new to us.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to the podcast to get the latest...

<p>Mike and Chad invite Norman Birge, Professor of Physics at Michigan State University, and PhD advisor to Mike, to discuss some research into developing computers that use superconducting materials. Superconducting...

<p>Chad and Mike relisten to this classic episode in which Stephen McCormick tells us about the life cycle of salmon. Salmon start their lives in fresh water then move to the ocean and only return to fresh water again...

<p>Mike and Chad discuss volcanoes. How do they form, and are they only Earthly events? </p><p></p><p>If you have topics you would like us to discuss in future episodes, email us at crisscrossingsci@gmail.com</p>

<p>Chad tells Mike about how bacteria can detect when there are enough of them around so that they can change their behavior. It's a collective action that seems smart, but is just a matter of responding to the...

<p>Chad and Mike are learning more about what have been described as "Flying Puppies" by re-playing this episode with Leah Rensel. </p>

<p>Mike and Chad finally talk about Mike's research in the material called graphene. Graphene is a two dimensional conductor that can be used as a biosensor and many other interesting applications.</p><p></p><p>Follow...

<p>In a particularly bloody episode, Chad and Mike discuss the A, B, and O blood types, as well as the Rh positive and negative. What do these designations mean? And what are some of the health consequences of these...

<p>Mike and Chad discuss the first three Nobel award announcements for 2025. We review the science behind the medicine, physics, and chemistry prizes that will be awarded in Stockholm later this year.</p><p></p><p>If...

<p>Mike and Chad discuss new findings by the James Webb Space Telescope about blackholes formed at the beginning of the universe, before there were even stars.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to this podcast to have the latest...

<p>Mike and Chad are revisiting this episode about the physics of baseball. So grab some peanuts and crackerjacks, and enjoy this classic episode.</p><p></p><p>If you have science questions that you have always wondered...