HeyJaredBiopedia
Biology is a fascinating subject which is well worth exploring. Its scope stretches from individual DNA strands and viruses to blue whales, metapopulations and the biosphere. We will shine the spotlight on a different biological concept in every episode.
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- Aug 30, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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130- Photosynthesis (opens the original)
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It's long overdue, but we're finally tackling photosynthesis on the podcast! In a process which divides into the light-dependent and light-independent reactions, autotrophs convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, oxygen and energy. Sources for this episode: TBA
129- The Most Generations at Once (opens the original)
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What is the record for the most generations that have been alive at the same time in a family? Let's introduce Augusta Pagel (1879-1989) to the stage. Before she died, she managed to become a great-great-great-great-grandmother! Sources for this episode: TBA
128- Can Dolphins Detect Pregnancy? (opens the original)
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Following another request, today we examine whether it is possible for dolphins- using their ultrasonic communication- to detect human pregnancy. The answer might be more ambiguous than you think... Sources for this episode: TBA
Announcement- I've written a book! (opens the original)
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Vince here- I've written a historical fiction book set in Constantinople in 1081! Well, kind of. The first draft of the manuscript is complete at about 59,000 words across 34 chapters. I am planning to to do a reading of the prologue as it currently stands on this feed, and after that prepare the book for publication as an eBook. So, what I am here to ask you is- is this something you would be interested in? Please let me know at the show's email address. I would love to hear your feedback.
127- Life Expectancy of Hobbits (opens the original)
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A bit of a silly topic today. What is the average life expectancy of hobbits in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium? Along the way, we will learn something about current and historic human life expectancy. Sources for this episode: TBA Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay
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