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Latest Episodes
Dr Michelle LaRue on Science Communication | Regret Labs Episode: 8
In this episode of Regret Labs, Dr. LaRue talks about being a science communicator and what kind of expectations people have when they think about a “scientist.” She talks about ecology, climate, ecosystems,
Our New Co-host | Regret Labs: Mini Episode
Aric and Levi are super excited to welcome in the new co-host of Regret Labs, Maggie Ryan Sandford. Maggie writes about science and researches how humans learn about science. Also, she has produced work for TV and radio and writes fiction.
Extreme Weather with Kenny Blumenfeld | Regret Labs: Episode 7
Kenny Blumenfeld is a Senior Climatologist at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He also works for Hennepin County Emergency Management, gives public scientific storytelling performances and helped make the documentary “The Story of Winter....
Pitch Perception
Musician Adam Svec of the band Camp Dark joins Aric and Levi to teach them about pitch perception and hearing. They also get to the bottom of some deep truths about Ghostbusters 2 and learn what some medical cadavers are used for.
Mirror MIR | Regret Labs: Mini Episode
Levi and Aric return after seven some months of absense! They take and discuss a short science quiz from the Mirror UK.
Foodborne Illness
Food scientist Lainey Black takes you through the world of food poisoning. Learn why you shouldn't eat sprouts, what kind of diarrhea E. coli 157 will give you, and why everyone in on a cruise ship is getting the norovirus.
Mini Episode: State of the Podcast
Levi and Aric take a look back at their podcast experiment and see how things are working so far.
Chemistry
Brad Hauser teaches us about chemistry, metal-organic frameworks, and windowless white vans. Have you ever spent time wondering how black light posters work? Or glow in the dark stickers? That and how Grey Poupon is like electrons are all discussed!
Mini Episode: Misused Scientific Words
Scientific terms have specific meanings but are misused in everyday life. Aric and Levi thought they should try defining io9's "10 Scientific Ideas That Scientists Wish You Would Stop Misusing" before reading the article.
Climate Change
Greg Laden teachs Aric and Levi about climate change. The information is equal parts terrifying and enlightening, because (spoiler alert) things dont look good. But also, we are not helpless in makin