Synopsis
Nature Boy is a general science show hosted by four PhD graduate students studying plant biology at UC Riverside. Join Marvelous Michael, Mad Marschall, Jaunty Jess and Jon 'The J Bomb' the first Sunday of each month as research from varied fields is discussed, made digestible, and often criticized. An irreverent look at the often overly revered field of scientific research.Nature Boy is also broadcast as a radio show in China Town (Los Angeles) over the prestigious AM bandwidth. More information can be found at kchungradio.org. DJ Michael, the Nature Boy himself, will be spinning hot wax and dropping mad science throughout episodes.
Episodes
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Episode 6: Climate Change
03/02/2015 Duration: 01h03minAlways tackling the tough issues, today your intrepid Nature Boy Adventure Squad discusses perhaps the hottest topic in contemporary policy: climate change. Michael, Marschal and Jon will settle some arguments, discuss potential solutions, and with any luck, save the world.
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Episode 5: Infectious Disease
02/12/2014 Duration: 01h02minWith fears of ebola on everyone's mind, the Nature Boy gang tackles the topic of infectious diseases. We'll discuss just what qualifies as a disease, and open your eyes to a myriad of new and horrible methods of demise to keep you up at night. So listen close, before your organs liquify.
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Episode 4: Organic Agriculture
15/10/2014 Duration: 56minFour this episode (pun, not a typo), Nature Boy and his steadfast sidekicks the Nature Lads discuss the current state of organic agriculture. They discuss some of the pros and cons, myths, and issues surrounding organic foods, and like public enemy before them, urge you to not believe the hype.
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Episode 3: GMOs
08/09/2014 Duration: 56minIn the third installment of Nature Boy Radio, Michael's guests run a little late but arrive in time to discuss technologies, myths, and issues surrounding genetic modification. Grab a strawberry the size of a watermelon and enjoy!
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Nature Boy Episode 2: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
13/08/2014 Duration: 58minIn the second episode of Nature Boy we discuss the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. We will touch on aspects of art, biology, and the basic question of what makes something by definition "Alive". Beep boop!
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Nature Boy Episode 1: Introductions
13/08/2014 Duration: 59minNature boy is a science-based radio show hosted by a group of graduate students at UC Riverside. This episode introduces the Nature Boy radio show as well as your 3 hosts. Michael, Jon, and Marschall will discuss their research and some current work from other scientific fields.