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Science, Nerdy, and Geeky Gift Ideas: 2019 Edition
December 07, 2019
Rachelle Saunders and Bethany Brookshire are back in 2019 with our hand-picked selection of geek gifts that will speak to the scientist IRL and also the scientists at heart. This is a companion blog to the 7 December 2019 episode Give a Nerd a Gift: below is a list of the products discussed during this year's episode. Note: this page uses javascript to give you Amazon links appropriate for the country your IP resolves to. We don't store or track your IP: the javascript just checks it to build an Amazon link for the store most relevant to you. If some of the below links aren't working, make sure you don't have javascript blocked. Honey Bee Shirt from CognitiveSurplus on...
Read More2019 Science Birthday Deadline
July 18, 2019
Once a year, for Patreon supporters donating $5 per month or higher, we'll send you a card celebrating an important – but lesser known – scientist on their birthday. This lovely birthday card will include custom commissioned artwork and a delightful write up about the scientist's life and achievements. Every year we'll pick a different scientist whose birthday we're celebrating: this year, if you want to be guaranteed to receive your own scientist birthday card, you'll need to sign up to donate $5/month on Patreon by no later than July 31. $10/month patreons will also get a Science Birthday magnet in addition to the birthday card, so they can be reminded of a brilliant scientist every time they open their...
Read MoreBest Science Books of 2018
November 30, 2018
This year we welcome back John Dupuis and Joanne Manaster for another conversation about what we loved reading this year. This is a companion blog to the November 30 episode Nerd Gift Extravaganza: below is a list of the science books discussed during our discussion. Enjoy! Joanne Manaster The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World by Adam Tooze Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by...
Read MoreScience, Nerdy, and Geeky Gift Ideas: 2018 Edition
November 30, 2018
Looking for the nerdiest of nerdy science gifts to give this holiday season? Bethany Brookshire and Rachelle Saunders have got you covered with our hand-picked selection of geek gifts that will speak to the scientist at heart. This is a companion blog to the November 30 episode Nerd Gift Extravaganza: below is a list of the products discussed during this year's episode, plus a few more we also love but didn't have time to squee over in detail. Christmas HoHoHo Card from NewtonAndTheApple on Etsy Freudian Sips Coffee Mug Geologic Time Mug Research Definition Science Mug Shit Just Got Real Coffee Mug Fisher Scientific Caffeine Chemical Label Mug Periodic Tableware Laboratory Beaker Wine Glass Space Masher Potato Masher The Nessie...
Read MoreShakin' Up Our Patreon Rewards!
April 05, 2018
A few years ago, to help offset our out-of-pocket costs for running the show, we started up a Patreon so listeners who love us and wanted to help keep the show running could give us a few dollars a month. We love our Patreons! They've kept us going and made the show affordable for this dedicated group of volunteer podcasters to keep running. So in thanks to our existing Patreons – and in hopes of encouraging more of our listeners to add us to their Patreon donate list – we've changed up our Patreon reward tiers! Celebrating Science Birthdays! Photo from Jonathan Once a year, for Patreon supporters donating $5 per month or higher, we'll send you a card celebrating...
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