crisscrossing Science

Recent Episodes

crisscrossing Science - Episode XI

Posted December 6, 2016 • 00:34:05

In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the differences between AC and DC voltage, as well as the historical 'debate' about which is better to use....

Cyanobacteria: the unsung heroes of photosynthesis

Posted November 21, 2016 • 00:34:00

In today's episode, Mike and Chris discuss the role of cyanobacteria in the process of photosynthesis in plants. Cyanobacteria are bacteria that are...

crisscrossing Science - Not the center of the universe

Posted November 7, 2016 • 00:29:09

In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the logic behind a centuries long debate about whether the Sun orbits the Earth or the Earth orbits the Sun....

crisscrossing Science - Naked mole-rats

Posted October 24, 2016 • 00:34:07

In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the fascinating qualities of the naked mole-rat, including its eusociality, long lifespan, and resistance to...

crisscrossing Science - Doing the Timewarp

Posted October 10, 2016 • 00:29:26

In this episode, Mike and Chris delve into the topic of gravity waves, as discovered last year by the research lab LIGO. We will discuss Einstein's...