Science Diction
What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.Podcasts
New Show: Universe of Art
Published: Aug. 7, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds
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Saying Goodbye To Science Diction
Published: April 5, 2022, 6 p.m.Duration: 3 minutes 26 seconds
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American Chestnut: Resurrecting A Forest Giant
Published: Dec. 21, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 22 minutes 4 seconds
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Vocal Fry: Why Im Not Getting A Voice Coach
Published: Dec. 7, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 18 seconds
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Juggernaut: Indian Temple Or Unstoppable Force?
Published: Nov. 23, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 18 minutes 53 seconds
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Jargon: We Love To Hate It
Published: Nov. 2, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 49 seconds
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Algebra: From Broken Bones To Twitter Feuds
Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 25 seconds
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Knock On Wood And Tsunami
Published: Sept. 14, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 42 seconds
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 3: What Is It Good For?
Published: Aug. 31, 2021, 11:30 a.m.Duration: 23 minutes 31 seconds
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 2: Isabel
Published: Aug. 24, 2021, 11:45 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 49 seconds
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The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 1: Katharine
Published: Aug. 17, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 35 seconds
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Honeymoon: A Bittersweet Beginning
Published: Aug. 3, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 26 seconds
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It'll Never Fly: When Gene Names Are TOO Fun
Published: July 7, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 25 minutes 29 seconds
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What Do You Call A Tiny Octopus Thats Cute As A Button?
Published: June 22, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 54 seconds
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Language Evolves: Its Literally Fine
Published: June 8, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 26 minutes 16 seconds
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Serendipity and Syzygy: Fortunate Accidents
Published: May 25, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 53 seconds
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Ambergris: How Constipation Becomes A Luxury Product
Published: May 11, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 22 seconds
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Orphans Delivered The World's First Vaccine
Published: April 13, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 24 seconds
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Diction Dash: You Asked, We Answer
Published: March 30, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 23 minutes 15 seconds
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Introvert: The Invention Of A Type
Published: March 16, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 27 minutes 32 seconds
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Mercury: How It Made Cats Dance
Published: March 9, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 13 seconds
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Alcohol: History's Favorite Mind-Bending Substance
Published: March 2, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 40 seconds
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Robot: Making A Mechanical Mind
Published: Feb. 23, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 45 seconds
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Lunacy: Mind Control From The Sky
Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 16 seconds
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Mesmerize: The 18th Century Medical Craze Behind the Word
Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 11 seconds
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Science Diction Returns For Season 3
Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 11 a.m.Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds
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How Do You Name A Hurricane?
Published: Nov. 24, 2020, 11 a.m.Duration: 22 minutes 11 seconds
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Hydrox: How A Cookie Got A Name So Bad
Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 11 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes
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How Did The Cosmic Crisp Apple Get Its Name?
Published: Sept. 22, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 33 minutes 25 seconds
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Restaurant: How It All Began
Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 16 seconds
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Umami: A Century Of Disbelief
Published: Aug. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 59 seconds
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Guest Episode: Communal Eating With Gastropod
Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 41 minutes 33 seconds
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Rocky Road: Why It Sounds So Dang Delicious
Published: Aug. 4, 2020, 9:26 p.m.Duration: 17 minutes 56 seconds
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Ketchup: A Fishy History
Published: July 28, 2020, 5 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 56 seconds
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Science Diction Digs Into Food
Published: July 23, 2020, 4 p.m.Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
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Science Friday Presents: Science Diction
Published: Feb. 27, 2020, 10:21 p.m.Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
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