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BEER REVIEW: End of the World Midnight Wheat

I promised in Episode 166 that I’d review this beer with a bit more detail than my usual quick spiel on the show, so allow me to present: End of the World Midnight Wheat! An ale brewed with “midnight wheat, … Continue reading

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A Contest of the Flyer Variety

Guess what?! Charlie decided to institute another round of the epic Flyer Contest! Here’s how it works in 5 easy steps… Related Media: Contest Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Propellers

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REVIEW: Answers for Aristotle by Massimo Pigliucci

My grandpa was no philosopher (in fact, he was an engineer, which might be considered the exact opposite) but he used to say, “There’s always room for improvement.” Upon reflection, this may have been relevant to engineering, but I remember … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice Gift Guide 2012!

Not sure how to help your loved one’s through the dark days of winter? Use this handy gift guide brought to you by the Paleopals of Science… sort of! Continue reading

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Update on the Intermittency of New Episodes

Hey Paleoposse, You’ve probably noticed that this summer our release schedule has been sporadic. I want to apologize for that, I hate not getting shows out regularly and on time, and I think at this point you all deserve an … Continue reading

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Science Apps for the Classroom

Class A apps for a Class A room. Continue reading

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REVIEW: Space Chronicles

Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier Written by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson $26.95 / Hardcover / 384 pages Published by W. W. Norton & Company If I had to use one word to describe Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (other than the obvious … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Gov. Bill Haslam of Tennessee

Ryan writes to an elected representative. Continue reading

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Where the science (conversation) happens [Video]

If you’ve listened to Episode 121 already, you may remember that I mentioned a video with Abe and myself filmed at a beer festival here in Nashville last December. There was a guy going around with a camera who took … Continue reading

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How exactly does the world’s largest emerald form?

That Titanic diamond ain’t got nothing on this! Continue reading

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