This show looks at funny and innovative ways to communicate science. Science and comedy may seem like an odd pairing, but with the right approach they bond better than adenine and thymine. With almost a decade of stand-up experience, science comedian Kasha Patel highlights funny science shows, comedy research, and anything and everything that might make Marie Curie laugh. Join Kasha for new science jokes and insight about how to make the STEM field more accessible for everyone.
Science Comedy Paradox
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This show looks at funny and innovative ways to communicate science. Science and comedy may seem like an odd pairing, but with the right approach they bond better than adenine and thymine. With almost a decade of stand-up experience, science comedian Kasha Patel highlights funny science shows, comedy research, and anything and everything that might make Marie Curie laugh. Join Kasha for new science jokes and insight about how to make the STEM field more accessible for everyone.
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May 11, 2021
Can memes treat depression and anxiety?
<p>Memes make us laugh, but they also help us feel better according to recent research. Kasha chats with meme researchers and experts to discuss how memes can affect our mental health.</p> <p>Relevant links:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Exploratory study on the role of emotion regulation in perceived valence, humour, and beneficial use of depressive internet memes in depression: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-57953-4">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-57953-4</a></p> <p>Internet memes related to the COVID-19 pandemic as a potential coping mechanism for anxiety: <a href="https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-384283/v1 ">https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-384283/v1 </a></p> <p>Know Your Meme: <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/">https://knowyourmeme.com/</a></p> <p>COVID’s mental-health toll: how scientists are tracking a surge in depression: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00175-z">https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00175-z</a></p>
May 3, 2021
Benefits of Good-Natured Climate Comedy
<p>Can comedy help prevent climate burnout? Host Kasha Patel speaks with a professor who may have some promising insights.</p> <p>Professor Beth Osnes, a theater and environmental professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a director of Inside the Greenhouse and helps creates funny climate change-related projects with students. In a 2019 study, Osnes and colleagues found that students involved in creating comedic sketches felt more hopeful and motivated to act on climate change. Rate us on iTunes if you enjoyed this episode.</p> <p>Relevant links:</p> <p>Inside the Greenhouse Earth Day comedy show: https://insidethegreenhouse.org/node/5078</p> <p>Good-natured comedy to enrich climate communication: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/2040610X.2019.1623513">https://doi.org/10.1080/2040610X.2019.1623513</a></p> <p>The Emotional Toll of Climate Change on Science Professionals: https://eos.org/features/the-emotional-toll-of-climate-change-on-science-professionals</p> <p>Follow DC Science Comedy on Facebook for upcoming virtual shows and comedy workshops: https://www.facebook.com/DCsciencecomedy/</p>
April 30, 2020
Cartoons and Climate Change
<p>In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, host Kasha Patel interviews a scientist who is using cartoons to combat misinformation about climate change. With over a decade of research into climate change communication, Dr. John Cook has learned how parallel thinking--basically using analogies--is an effective way to address the logic behind many climate change misconceptions. Cook has recently released his cartoon book called Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change, which is available on <a href="https://crankyuncle.com/">his website</a> along with video versions of the cartoons.</p> <p>This episode also features clips from Kasha's Virtually Sustainable Earth Day Comedy Show, which can be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxbbWEnSdlU">viewed here</a> on her YouTube channel. It also features <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gDdl2n9L8c&list=PLiZxWe0ejyv8CSMylrxb6Nx4Ii2RHbu_j&index=32">a clip</a> from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to illustrate how parallel thinking is often used by late-night talk show hosts. </p>
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