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Words of ScienceCatalysisWhat has the alchemist searched for all their life? What does catalysis mean in English? Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-09-2002 minWords of ScienceCarotidWhy is a heart attack commonly called a 'coronary'? Why are veins named the way they are named? Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-09-0502 min
Words of ScienceCarnivoreWhat's the difference between a carnivore, herbivore and an omnivore? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-08-2102 minWords of ScienceCarcinomaWhat's the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor? What does astrology have to do with real science? Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-08-1502 minWords of ScienceCapillarityEver wondered how trees get water higher than a 2-story building without a pump? Or why water in test tubes make a little crescent? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-08-0802 minWords of ScienceCalorieWhat's the difference between 'calorie' and 'Calorie'? What exactly is heat and how is it measured? Answers to these and more in this episode of Words of Science.
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2021-07-0702 minWords of ScienceCalendarWhere does the word 'calendar' come from? How many weeks were in a month originally? Answers to these and more await you in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-05-3102 min
Memus FractalusEpisode 13 - CORONA CLASSES - A YEAR LATERThe coronavirus pandemic has been ongoing for over a year now. This episode serves as a one-year update on the effects and experiences of Belizean students doing classes via the world wide web. Some of the same students from the previous episode on the same topic were interviewed, and some new ones were as well. Thank you for listening, and feel free to send a question or comment at mathelite501@gmail.com
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2021-05-2723 minWords of ScienceCalciumWhat does British mathematician Isaac Newton have to do with Calcium? And how is Calcium related to the earliest known mechanical device for solving arithmetical problems? Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-05-0902 minWords of ScienceCalciferolWhy is vitamin D known as the "sunshine vitamin"? Find out the answer to this and more in this episode of "Words of Science"?
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2021-04-2402 minWords of ScienceCaffeineWhere does caffeine get its name from? What is the active ingredient? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-04-1102 minWords of ScienceBromineAre elements usually named based on their smell, or on their appearance? Does our protective layer of ozone have an odor? Find out the answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-04-0302 minWords of ScienceBileWhy do we speak of a bile duct and a gall bladder when bile and gall are essentially the same thing? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-03-2702 minWords of ScienceBenzeneWhat was Benzene originally named? Who originally discovered Benzene? Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-03-1402 minWords of ScienceBaseWhat do we call a substance that is neither acid nor alkali? Are there different kinds of bases? Where does the term 'base' come from anyway? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of "Words of Science"
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2021-02-2802 minWords of ScienceBarometerWho invented the first barometer? What is the literal meaning of the word barometer? Can you suck water up a straw to the second floor? Third floor? Maybe the fourth floor and higher? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-02-2102 minWords of ScienceBallisticsWhat's the difference between a missile and a projectile? Find out the answer to that question and more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-02-1402 minWords of ScienceBacteriophageAre there organisms out there that actually eat bacteria? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-02-0702 minWords of ScienceAurora BorealisNorth - East - South - West... Who do the electrons love the best? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-02-0102 minWords of ScienceAtomA misnomer is a name that is incorrectly or unsuitably applied. A "starfish" is a misnomer because although it resembles a star it is not a fish. Find out how "atom" is a misnomer in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-01-2402 minWords of ScienceAtmosphereWhere does our atmosphere stop? Does it extend forever? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science"
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2021-01-1602 minWords of ScienceAsteroidWhat's the difference between a meteor, meteorite and a meteoroid? Is it as simple as the difference between lava and magma? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2021-01-1102 minWords of ScienceI'll Be Back ShortlyMy apologies for the prolonged absence. I'll be back shortly with new episodes of Words of Science.
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2021-01-0200 minWords of ScienceAscorbic AcidCan a bland diet get you sick? Why are British sailors called limeys? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-10-1900 minWords of ScienceArteryWhat's the history of our understanding of the human circulatory system? Learn about part of it in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-10-1000 minWords of ScienceArgonHow has the standoffishness of monarchies influenced our scientific vocabulary? Find out in this episode of 'Words of Science'.
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2020-10-0400 minWords of ScienceArcticIs it true that the sun always sets? Is it possible that you can go one full day without seeing the sun? Find out about this and more in this episode of 'Words of Science'.
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2020-09-2003 minWords of ScienceAqua RegiaSparkling Water? Tap Water? Rain Water? Is there a 'King of Waters'? Yes there is, but its not what you would think.
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2020-09-0502 minWords of ScienceAppendixIs '-itis' just something that happens to people after they eat? Or is it an actual word? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-2002 minWords of ScienceAntibodyAntigens... Antibodies... What's the difference? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-1702 minWords of ScienceAnthraciteWhat do the phrases "pin number" and "atm machine" have in common with "anthracite coal"? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-1002 minWords of ScienceAnilineHow did an experimental failure give birth to an entire industry? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-0902 minWords of ScienceAngleAcute Angles, Right Angles, Obtuse Angles... Find out the origin of these commonly known words in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-0702 minWords of ScienceAngiospermWhat is the connection between sperms and trees? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-0402 minWords of ScienceAneroidWhat is the difference between a barometer and an altimeter? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-07-0102 minWords of ScienceAmphibiousWhat do World War II reporters have to do with tadpoles? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-2902 minWords of ScienceAmmoniaIs there a link between camels and amino acids? Find out more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-2702 minWords of ScienceAmethystPeople used to believe that certain stones had magical properties. 'Amethyst' was one of those stones. Find out more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-2602 minWords of ScienceAmalgamSilver fillings are not entirely pure silver. What are they mixed with? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-2302 minWords of ScienceAlpha RaysIt's as easy as A, B, C. Discover the origin of 'Alpha Rays' in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-2202 minWords of ScienceAlmanacWhat connection is there between a human and a mayfly? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-1702 minWords of ScienceAlcoholEver wondered what the origin of the word 'alcohol' is? Ironically it comes from a culture which does not consume alcohol. Find out more in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-1602 minWords of ScienceAdsorptionIt's not a spelling error. There is a difference between absorption and adsorption. Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-1502 minWords of ScienceAcidWhere did the word 'acid' come from? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-1402 minWords of ScienceAcademyWhat are the origins of the word "Academy"? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".
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2020-06-1401 minWords of ScienceAbsolute ZeroLearn about the history of the term 'absolute zero'.
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2020-06-1202 min
Words of ScienceTrailerHi I am Orrin Omali Castillo and I am here to enrich your knowledge by blending the worlds of science and history. I share videos less than three minutes long highlighting the history of various “Words of Science” starting at ‘Absolute Zero’ and ending at ‘Zodiac’. New videos are uploaded every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please be sure to hit that subscribe button and the bell icon. Thanks!
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2020-06-1100 minMemus FractalusEpisode 12 - CORONA CLASSESWhat has the experience of online classes been like for students, and for teachers? In this episode I interview three students... Nahjah, Danielle, and Jeff... as well as three teachers... Eddie, Sherlyn, and Jenny... to get their perspective on matters related to schooling in the context of Covid-19. I also share some of my personal experiences at the end of the episode.
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2020-05-2820 minMemus FractalusEpisode 11 - The Beauty of BelizeWhere to go when quarantine is over? How about Billy Barquedier? Or Five Blues Lake? On this episode I chat with local tour guide and proprietor of bluemorpho tours, Mr. Carlos Carvajal. I ask him for his first hand take on how the coronavirus has affected the tourism industry. We also answer the question, is Victoria Peak the highest mountain in Belize?
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2020-04-1938 minMemus FractalusEpisode 10 - 5G and Covid-19Is there a relationship between 5G and the corona virus? Is there such a thing as too much internet? What should you do to minimize the spread of 'fake news' on social media? Today's guest is Mike Westby and he explains how 5G telecommunications works and any possible links with the corona virus outbreak.
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2020-04-141h 09Memus FractalusEpisode 9 - Cognitive Care in the Time of QuarantineWhat's the difference between Anxiety and Depression? How will Covid-19 affect your mental health? What can you do to keep your mental health intact during times of social isolation? What did scientific genius Isaac Newton do to pass the time in the quarantine period of the Bubonic plague? Answers to all these questions and more can be found in this timely episode where I talk to high school counselor Khristal Jones.
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2020-04-0359 minMemus FractalusEpisode 8 - The Curious Case of CoronaWhere does the Corona virus get its name? How concerned should we be about an outbreak in Belize? How easily is the virus transmitted and what can we do to protect ourselves from it? Dr. Michelle West answers these questions and more on this episode about the corona virus pandemic.
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2020-03-1824 minMemus FractalusEpisode 7 - From Barranco to the BordersEdison "O G" Ogaldez is a former member of the Belize Defense Force (B.D.F.) and a current high school history teacher. In this episode we talk about his observations of the Belizean landscape as it relates to the effects of global warming, the borders between Belize and Guatemala, and his opinion on the use of technology in education.
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2020-03-0915 minMemus FractalusEpisode 6 - Plan Your Work and Work Your PlanIs Belize City technically a series of islands? What is the difference between the P.S.E. and the B.N.S.E? How did Hattieville get its name? What is it like studying in Taiwan? Answers to these questions and more can be found in this episode where I have a conversation with Ms. Keisha Rodriguez who is a member of the Belize Association of Planners.
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2020-02-2943 minMemus FractalusEpisode 5 - The Joy of ConservationIn this special episode I have a conversation with the governor of the Central Bank. Mrs. Joy Grant was the first C.E.O. of the n.g.o. Programme for Belize and was instrumental in establishing the Rio Bravo Conservation Area. In this episode we talk about the La Milpa station in the Rio Bravo area and Belize's leading position among other countries in terms of its dependency on renewable energy. Also included are a couple of interviews with 4th form SCA science students while on a trip to the La Milpa station.
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2020-02-2223 minMemus FractalusEpisode 4 - She Can Do BothRecently at Saint Catherine Academy in Belize City a series of workshops were held with the intention of equipping the young women of Belize with the skills necessary to thrive in everyday life after school is completed. SCA prides itself on being a center of Excellence and Innovation and as such the school has pioneered teaching young women with high academic standards; and now these same young women have hands-on, practical tools in many situations that were typically male fields. A day will soon come when a graduate of SCA will no longer be a 'damsel in distress'. Yes, you...
2020-02-1514 minMemus FractalusEpisode 3 - Wavemakers to the RescueIn this episode students from SCA's Wavemakers club are interviewed about a recent beach clean-up that was conducted to save the breeding habitats of some turtles on the island of San Pedro. Wavemakers is an environmental club that strives to promote good practices that will ensure the survival of all animal and plant species on planet Earth. The club was founded by Zazie Mckenzie, a former student of SCA, when she was a 2nd form student (sophomore). The club has grown and is thriving to the point where the beach clean-ups and other undertakings of the sort are an ann...
2020-01-2710 minMemus FractalusEpisode 2 - Sowing Seeds of BeliefIn this episode I have a conversation with my mother about the early days of Islam in Belize, as well as the state of the education system past and present. This is the first of five conversations with my mother giving her first-hand account of her experiences in our beloved Belize.
https://uakron.edu/cpspe/agpa-k12outreach/professional-development-modules/pdf/float_your_boat_archimedes.pdf
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2020-01-1420 minMemus FractalusEpisode 1 - From Newton to Tesla with LoveIn the introductory episode of memus.fractalus I interview Alejandro Bautista, an accomplished Belizean civil engineer. Our conversation ranged from unacknowledged physicists to what should be taught in school and everything in between. If you would like to know more about what was said, visit these links:
https://interestingengineering.com/nikola-teslas-greatest-achievements
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_energy
https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaac-newton
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2020-01-0415 minMemus FractalusMemus Fractalus (Trailer)What is Memus Fractalus about exactly? Find out by listening to this trailer. If you like what you hear, please share it with your friends. #belize #belizean #belizepodcasts
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