crisscrossing Science
Michael Crosser & Chad Tillberg
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Episode 250: Tick Borne Diseases
Chad and Mike discuss some of the diseases that can be contracted by being bitten by a tick. The most recent disease is something known as the Alpha Gal Syndrome, which is really an allergic…
Episode 249: Moonsploration
Mike and Chad talk about the recent Artemis II mission as well as the history of exploring the moon. Finally, we explore why we're planning to go back now.If you have topics that you would like to…
Episode 248: Revisiting Dark Energy
Mike and Chad are revisiting this episode from 2022 about Dark Energy. What is it and where does it come from? Astrophysicists are still trying to understand the answers to these…
Episode 247: Deep Diving Mammals
Chad tells Mike about the dangers of diving in deep water, from nitrogen narcosis to the bends. Given these problems, we then discuss how some mammals have adapted to be able to swim to the bottom…
Episode 246: Re-Saving our soils
We had this conversation with Dr. Jo Handelsman in 2023 about farming practices and how to save our soils from erosion. It's something that I've thought about off and on periodically ever since.If…
Episode 245: How's the Weather...Predicted
Mike and Chad invite meteorologist Chris McGinness into the studio to talk about how he can predict the weather and to define some terms that seem new to us.Subscribe to the podcast to get the latest…
Episode 244: Supercold computers
Mike and Chad invite Norman Birge, Professor of Physics at Michigan State University, and PhD advisor to Mike, to discuss some research into developing computers that use superconducting materials. …
Episode 243: Re Salmon chanted evening
Chad and Mike relisten to this classic episode in which Stephen McCormick tells us about the life cycle of salmon. Salmon start their lives in fresh water then move to the ocean and only return to…
Episode 242: Volcanoes
Mike and Chad discuss volcanoes. How do they form, and are they only Earthly events? If you have topics you would like us to discuss in future episodes, email us at [email protected]
Episode 241: Quorum Sensing
Chad tells Mike about how bacteria can detect when there are enough of them around so that they can change their behavior. It's a collective action that seems smart, but is just a matter of…
Episode 240: Rediscover Bat Plagues
Chad and Mike are learning more about what have been described as "Flying Puppies" by re-playing this episode with Leah Rensel.
Episode 239: Graphene
Mike and Chad finally talk about Mike's research in the material called graphene. Graphene is a two dimensional conductor that can be used as a biosensor and many other interesting…
Episode 238: Bloodtypes
In a particularly bloody episode, Chad and Mike discuss the A, B, and O blood types, as well as the Rh positive and negative. What do these designations mean? And what are some of the health…
Episode 237: Nobel Roundup 2025
Mike and Chad discuss the first three Nobel award announcements for 2025. We review the science behind the medicine, physics, and chemistry prizes that will be awarded in Stockholm later this…
Episode 236: Primordial Blackholes
Mike and Chad discuss new findings by the James Webb Space Telescope about blackholes formed at the beginning of the universe, before there were even stars.Subscribe to this podcast to have the…
Episode 235: Rerun, How to Hit a Homerun
Mike and Chad are revisiting this episode about the physics of baseball. So grab some peanuts and crackerjacks, and enjoy this classic episode.If you have science questions that you have always…
Episode 234: Carnivorous Plants
Chad and Mike discuss carnivorous plants, such as the Venus fly trap. They are surprisingly common and many species independently developed the tools needed to consume flies.If you have a topic…
Episode 233: Rediscussing the Origin of the Moon
Mike and Chad are on vacation, but still have the moon to keep us together. So enjoy this episode from the vault about where the moon came from.
Episode 232: Crisspies III
Mike and Chad invite Kevin Curry back in the studios to talk about movies and the best Science in Science Fiction for the Third Annual Crisspies. This year, we are talking about time travel, which…
Episode 231: The Final Frontier
Mike and Chad discuss some of the ongoing space missions currently in operation by NASA as well as the European Space Agency, and space agencies from India and Japan. There is a lot of research…
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