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The Haiku Pond3.06: A Grateful GoodbyeDear Listener,
It is with a heavy heart that I publish this episode. As you can probably guess from the episode title this will be the last episode of The Haiku Pond. I've decided to extend my hiatus indefinitely, but I wanted to leave you with a final episode to say goodbye and thank you. This podcast grew into something much larger than I expected and I'm very grateful for that. As I explained in this final episode my priorities and energies are currently pointed in other directions—which makes producing episodes difficult.
In this fi...
2023-01-2203 minThe Haiku Pond3.05: A Tiny Speck of DustThe theme for this episode is 'earth'. For show notes and web links for the featured haiku poets, click here.
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2022-11-2716 minThe Haiku Pond3.04: Flashing Your Colors in a Sea of DarknessThe theme for this episode is ‘fire’. For show notes and web links for the featured poets, click here.
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2022-10-3012 minThe Haiku Pond3.03 Dancing with the WindThe theme for this episode is ‘wind’. For show notes and web links for the featured poets, click here.
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2022-08-2813 minThe Haiku Pond3.02 A Waterfall's PurposeThe theme for this episode is ‘water’. For show notes and web links for the featured poets, click here.
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2022-08-1417 minThe Haiku Pond3.01 Spirits of Ancient StardustThe theme for this episode is ‘spirits’. For show notes and web links for the featured poets, click here.
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NEXT THEME: Water
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2022-07-2914 min
The Haiku PondSeason 3 Premieres July 16, 2022 - Listen to learn how to submit your haikuSeason 3 of the podcast will return on July 16, 2022 and this season includes some new changes! Listen to this trailer episode to learn about new changes for this season and how to submit your haiku. Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. For show notes, click here.
NEXT THEME: Spirits
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The theme for first episode is ‘Spirits’. You may submit one haiku for this theme. It c...
2022-06-2605 minThe Haiku Pond2.10 BeginningsThe theme for this episode is Beginnings. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From Melody Wang on TW & IG as MelodyOfMusings: to nurture dim light to comfort fragile seedlings, what thing(s) must you drown?
From Foal Poetry on IG as foalpoetry: Life enters the world In the same building it leaves Always occurring
From Mark Hitri on TW as HitriMark & on IG as the_cellopoet: it takes...
2022-02-0609 minThe Haiku Pond2.09 SeasonsThe theme for this episode is Seasons. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From Melody Wang on TW & IG as MelodyOfMusings: slight wind shakes the oak, insistent invitation nearly forgotten
From Foal Poetry on IG as foalpoetry: Leaves change, weather cools Mind stuck in the summertime Pandemic time warp
From Linda M. Crate on Twitter as thysilverdoe & on IG as authorlindamcrate: as a flower dies white diamonds falling...
2022-01-3010 minThe Haiku Pond2.08 StigmaThe theme for this episode is X. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From Melody Wang on TW & IG as MelodyOfMusings: discharged from the ward, I view the world with new eyes seeking what I've lost
From Linda M. Crate on Twitter as thysilverdoe & on IG as authorlindamcrate: when shamed for something you cannot control or stop becomes exhausting.
From Mark Hitri on TW as HitriMark & on IG...
2022-01-2306 minThe Haiku Pond2.07 ShameThe theme for this episode is Shame. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From Mona Bedi: first day of school the boy brings home an extra pencil
From Melody Wang on TW & IG as MelodyOfMusings: those attempts to wound the fabric of my soul gave me more room to breathe
From Linda M. Crate on Twitter as thysilverdoe & on IG as authorlindamcrate: someone is angry another won't admit...
2022-01-1607 minThe Haiku Pond2.06 DreamsThe theme for this episode is Dreams. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From Mona Bedi: dark night the morning glory and I dreaming
From Lisbeth Ho on Facebook as Elisabeth Holidaya: a boy is dreaming dragon swallowing the sun pizza's aroma
From Staci b on IG as staciinyourpocket: Desire. Imagine. Believe your own fairytale. Dreams turn into life.
From huwanahoy on IG & TW as huwanahoy...
2022-01-0907 minThe Haiku Pond2.05 ConnectionsThe theme for this episode is Connections. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From David Thorndale on IG as davidthorndale: forgotten iPod — the rest of my afternoon listening to waves
From Mona Bedi: maternal instinct the surrogate refuses to give up the baby
From Lisbeth Ho on Facebook as Elisabeth Holidaya: the scent of perfume in my pashmina shawl mom's last smile
From huwanahoy on IG & TW...
2022-01-0209 minThe Haiku Pond2.04 Life on EarthThe theme for this episode is Life on Earth. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From David Thorndale on IG as davidthorndale: quiet temple rain — contemplating a haiku along side a snail
From Mona Bedi: summer sun a puppy shrinks into the shade of a leaf
From Lisbeth Ho on Facebook as Elisabeth Holidaya: yellow lantanas veiled in golden dawn white butterfly
From huwanahoy on IG & TW...
2021-12-2608 minThe Haiku Pond2.03 JoyThe theme for this episode is Joy. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From David Thorndale on IG as davidthorndale: yellow umbrella discovering so many wonderful puddle
From Zahra Mughis on TW as ZahraScribbles & IG as instalogbyzahra: retro beats remembering how we laughed
From Mona Bedi: reunion the way you touch my scars
From Lisbeth Ho on Facebook as Elisabeth Holidaya: sit at mom's lap gazing at the full m...
2021-12-1908 minThe Haiku Pond2.02 UncertaintyThe theme for this episode is uncertainty. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From David Thorndale on IG as davidthorndale: in Yamagata which is farther — my lover or the Milky Way
From Zahra Mughis on on TW as ZahraScribbles & IG as instalogbyzahra: ticking clock crowd's eyes on last year's hero
From Mona Bedi: lightning now I see you now I don’t
From Lisbeth Ho on FB as Elisabeth Holid...
2021-12-1211 minThe Haiku Pond2.01 EndingsThe theme for this episode is Endings. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
FEATURED HAIKU & POETS
From David Thorndale on Instagram at davidthorndale: a perfect birthday — the flavor of autumn wind in a slice of cake
From Zahra Mughis on Twitter at ZahraScribbles & Instagram at instalogbyzahra: waning moon a lone kitten counts the dead oak's rings
From Mona Bedi: autumn the way the leaves hide our footprints
From Lisbeth Ho on F...
2021-12-0512 min
The Haiku PondThe Haiku Pond returns December 6, 2021The second season will include 10 episodes released weekly on Monday starting December 6, 2021. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at thehaikupond.com.
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FEATURED POETS: Melody Wang, FoaL Poetry, Linda M. Crate, Mark Hitri, Michele Wong, Charlotte Reynolds, Christina Chin, Ryan Gibbs, Charissa Hooyman, Tristan Woodington, Linda Hawkins, Robert Fael, Linda Sacco, Haiku Nocturnal, Mallory Rowe, Kati Mohr, huwanahoy, Staci b, Lisbeth Ho, Mona Bedi, Zahra Mughis, David Thorndale, and...
2021-11-2103 min
Blinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceNanfito Space Updates for October 2021For monthly updates delivered to your inbox, sign-up for free with your email address at http://anthonynanfito.com/join.
This bonus episode was originally a vlog video sent to my newsletter. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/MunEPREZpLM.
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Personal Updates
I moved into a new apartment and I love it!
Effective Nov 5, 2021 I will no longer be teaching on VIPKID
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2021-10-2916 min
The Haiku PondNanfito Space Updates for October 2021For monthly updates delivered to your inbox, sign-up for free with your email address at http://anthonynanfito.com/join.
This bonus episode was originally a vlog video sent to my newsletter. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/MunEPREZpLM.
BULLET POINT SUMMARY
Personal Updates
I moved into a new apartment and I love it!
Effective Nov 5, 2021 I will no longer be teaching on VIPKID
If you or someone you know is looking for a voice over artist, I would be grateful to work with them. More info...
2021-10-2916 min
Blinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceNew Instagram Handle: @bbs_podThe podcast has a new Instagram handle. It's now @bbs_pod. In case of any broken links, please contact me via the podcast website or send an email to blindedbysciencepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
Episode notes: https://blindedbysciencepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/08/20/new-instagram-handle/
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2021-08-2000 minThe Haiku PondSeason 2 Themes for The Haiku PondSeason 2 themes are here! Listen to learn how to submit your haiku. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Thanks for listening. See you on your next visit to the pond.
Episode notes: https://anthonynanfito.com/2021/08/13/season-2-themes-for-the-haiku-pond/
SEASON 2 THEMES:
Endings
Uncertainty
Joy
Life on Earth
Connections
Dreams
Shame
Stigma
Seasons
Beginnings
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2021-08-1303 minThe Haiku PondTRAILER: Story Time with Fifi: Science fiction short stories and other tales from writer Anthony NanfitoLinks mentioned in this trailer:
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Transcript:
Hello listeners! It’s Anthony here with a quick announcement.
I have a new podcast! It’s called Story Time with Fifi and features science fiction short stories and other tales written by yours truly. Each week features a new part of a short story I’ve written. You can listen...
2021-06-1401 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceTRAILER: Story Time with Fifi: Science fiction short stories and other tales from writer Anthony NanfitoLinks mentioned in this trailer:
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- Support: buymeacoffee.com/wordsbyfifi
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Transcript:
Hello listeners! It’s Anthony here with a quick announcement.
I have a new podcast! It’s called Story Time with Fifi and features science fiction short stories and other tales written by yours truly. Each week features a new part of a short story I’ve written. You can listen...
2021-06-1401 minThe Haiku PondS1E11 One Final HaikuThanks so much for listening, submitting your haiku, and sharing this journey with me. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
Featured Poets & Haiku (Google Doc Link): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYHnNEFCMI1HHqCxARJhtFzdeJ76mL8FvwyNySvyasc/edit?usp=sharing
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In the season finale episode of The Haiku Pond, I present my fi...
2021-06-0706 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science07. Numbers Don't Lie (book review)Did you know cars are older than bicycles? That’s just on the surprising facts we discuss on today’s episode where I share my impressions of Vaclav Smil’s book “Numbers Don’t Lie.” For show notes, visit the podcast's website at https://blindedbysciencepodcast.wordpress.com
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2021-06-0421 minThe Haiku PondS1E10 Give & Forgive Part 2The theme for this episode is give & forgive featuring haiku submitted by other poets. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-06-0204 minThe Haiku PondS1E09 Give & Forgive Part 1The theme for this episode is give & forgive. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-3103 minThe Haiku PondS1E08 Love & Loss Part 2The theme for this episode is love & loss featuring haiku submitted by other poets. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. To support me and the show, you can buy me a coffee at: http://buymeacoffee.com/wordsbyfifi.
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2021-05-2606 minThe Haiku PondS1E07 Love & Loss Part 1The theme for this episode is love & loss. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-2403 minThe Haiku PondSeason Two is coming! Get notified by joining the mailing listClick HERE to join the mailing list for The Haiku pond or visit http://haikupond.ck.page/subscribe.
I’ll use this mailing list to update subscribers when the new season launches. Thanks so much for listening and keep writing haiku.
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2021-05-2001 minThe Haiku PondS1E06 Gratitude Part 2The theme for this episode is gratitude featuring haiku submitted by other poets. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-1904 minThe Haiku PondS1E05 Gratitude Part 1The theme for this episode is gratitude. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-1704 minThe Haiku PondS1E04 Compassion Part 2The theme for this episode is compassion featuring haiku submitted by other poets. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-1204 minThe Haiku PondS1E03 Compassion Part 1The theme for this episode is compassion. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-1004 minThe Haiku PondS1E02 Mindfulness Part 2The theme for this episode is mindfulness featuring haiku submitted by other poets. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend.
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2021-05-0505 minThe Haiku PondS1E01 Mindfulness Part 1The theme for this episode is mindfulness. Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard, share it with a friend. Read the show notes here.
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2021-05-0302 minThe Haiku PondBONUS: A poem dedicated to the Apollo Astronaut Michael CollinsIn honor of Astronaut Michael Collins’ passing this week, I’m reposting this poem, Cosmic Duet, and dedicating it to him. I originally posted the poem on July 24, 2019 on my personal instagram account (formerly thehangryfifi, now haikubyfifi). At the time, I was delighted, humbled, and honored that he viewed and liked the video from his account.
Like all the other astronauts of the world, Michael Collins was inspiration to me. His insights about the fragility of our blue and white marble world seem more important now than ever. Us “land dwellers” interact with the world eve...
2021-05-0101 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceBONUS: A poem dedicated to the Apollo Astronaut Michael CollinsIn honor of Astronaut Michael Collins’ passing this week, I’m reposting this poem, Cosmic Duet, and dedicating it to him. I originally posted the poem on July 24, 2019 on my personal instagram account (formerly thehangryfifi, now haikubyfifi). At the time, I was delighted, humbled, and honored that he viewed and liked the video from his account.
Like all the other astronauts of the world, Michael Collins was inspiration to me. His insights about the fragility of our blue and white marble world seem more important now than ever. Us “land dwellers” interact with the world every day and we b...
2021-05-0101 minThe Haiku PondBONUS: Who am I and why haiku?An introduction to the host of The Haiku Pond: Anthony Nanfito. Thanks for listening.
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2021-04-0508 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceOn Hiatus until MayHey 👋🏼 Listeners! I’m taking a break from producing science episodes during the month of April, but you can still keep up with the pod on Social Media. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BBSPod and on Instagram @blindedbysciencepodcast. Thanks for listening and “see” you in May. And remember, stay curious.
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2021-04-0400 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science06. Science of Sound: From Earth to MarsThis week on Blinded by Science we appreciate sound and hear some recording from Mars. Thanks for listening.
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2021-03-1921 min
Blinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceTRAILER: The Haiku Pond (New Podcast Coming Soon!)Hello friends. Welcome to The Haiku Pond. A place to ponder life through haiku.
My name is Anthony Nanfito and I’ve enjoyed writing haiku for a long time, but the challenges of 2020 made me truly appreciate this form of short poetry. It helped me stay mindful in a fast-paced and chaotic world, appreciate the simple things, and practice compassion.
I want to share this and more with you in Season 1 of The Haiku Pond. The themes for the first season are: Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude, Love & Loss, and Give & Forgive.
If yo...
2021-02-2801 minThe Haiku PondIntroducing: The Haiku PondHello friends. Welcome to The Haiku Pond. A place to ponder life through haiku.
My name is Anthony Nanfito and I’ve enjoyed writing haiku for a long time, but the challenges of 2020 made me truly appreciate this form of short poetry. It helped me stay mindful in a fast-paced and chaotic world, appreciate the simple things, and practice compassion.
I want to share this and more with you in Season 1 of The Haiku Pond. The themes for the first season are: Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude, Love & Loss, and Give & Forgive.
If you have a hai...
2021-02-2401 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceBONUS: Perseverance has landed on Mars!Bonus episode to celebrate the successful landing of Perseverance on Mars. Thanks for listening.
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- Entry, Descent, Landing: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/landing/entry-descent-landing/
- Mars Mission Home Page: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
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2021-02-2107 min
Humanizing HistoryRichard PryorEpisode 20
Richard Pryor
Show notes
On episode 20 we cover the life of Richard Pryor, from his terrible upbringing, to his many wives and children, to his passions, to his failures, his health, death, and finally some very interesting facts.
Links for this show
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65852/8-fascinating-facts-about-richard-pryor
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1394824
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23724276
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2021-02-021h 01Blinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceBONUS: Science did what?? (Extended Edition)BONUS Episode: Extended Edition of Science did what??
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2021-01-2813 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science05. The 4,000 year old invention that can help slow a global pandemicThis week on Blinded by Science we appreciate virus annihilating and bacteria busting ability of soap. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.
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- Vox’s video: “How soap kills the coronavirus” https://youtu.be/-LKVUarhtvE
- “Video reveals why woodpeckers don’t get stuck to trees” https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/video-reveals-why-woodpeckers-don-t-get-stuck-trees
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- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/health/soap-coronavirus-handwashing-germs.html
- How soaps work: ht...
2021-01-1514 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science04. 20 Years of ISS ResearchThis week on Blinded by Science we appreciate 20 years of research conducted aboard the International Space Station. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.
NOTES
Website mentioned in this episode:
- NASA Images https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html
SOURCES
- 20 Breakthroughs from 20 Years of Science aboard the International Space Station https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/iss-20-years-20-breakthroughs
- History and Timeline of the ISS https://www.issnationallab.org/about/iss-timeline
- International Cooperation https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/cooperation/index.html
- 20 Years of Human Lif...
2021-01-0824 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science03. The Amazing Science of 2020This week on Blinded by Science we appreciate the amazing things science has brought us in 2020. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.
SOURCES
- https://www.sciencenews.org/article/how-flying-snakes-stay-aloft
- https://www.sciencenews.org/article/water-beetle-frog-eaten-alive-escape-death-butt-excretion
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whole-genome-synthesis-will-transform-cell-engineering/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/microneedles-could-enable-painless-injections-and-blood-draws/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/quantum-sensors-could-let-autonomous-cars-see-around-corners/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/report/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-20202/
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2021-01-0113 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science02. DNAThis week on Blinded by Science we appreciate DNA.
Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.
SOURCES
- How to pronounce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) https://youtu.be/6zt9WLR41V8
- What is DNA? https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/basics/dna/
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Deoxyribonucleic-Acid
- “Metal-Breathing Bacteria Synthesize High-Tech Material” by Karen Kwon, Scientific American,
https://www.scient...
2020-12-1813 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things Science01. What is science?In this inaugural episode of Blinded by Science, we appreciate science itself; the process of science, how it works, and why it’s important. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.
NOTES
- According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, science is defined as, “knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.”
- ScienceCouncil.org describes science as, “ the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the nat...
2020-12-1115 minBlinded by Science: An Appreciation of All Things ScienceWelcome to Blinded by ScienceBlinded by Science is a weekly podcast hosted by Anthony Nanfito—sci-fi writer and teacher. This podcast is a weekly appreciation of all things science. It covers a range of scientific topics from astronomy to zoology. For weekly episodes, subscribe to the YouTube Channel Nanfito Space or subscribe to Blinded by Science on Anchor Podcasts. Theme Music: Crimson Fly by Huma-Huma. You can follow Anthony on Twitter @wordsbyfifi and on Instagram @haikubyfifi.
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