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The Information Junkie
Arunima Srivastav
14 episodes
5 days ago
A podcast about math and science in the real world, tune in every week for a short episode on something new! I hope you enjoy! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Castbox and PocketCasts. Please like, comment and subscribe to this show. I would really appreciate that! Additionally, you can send in voice messages on https://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message !
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A podcast about math and science in the real world, tune in every week for a short episode on something new! I hope you enjoy! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Castbox and PocketCasts. Please like, comment and subscribe to this show. I would really appreciate that! Additionally, you can send in voice messages on https://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message !
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Episodes (14/14)
The Information Junkie
Unraveling the Mystery of Aging

Hello friends!

Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie. This week we are discussing aging! We talk about what aging is, the theories and causes of aging, aging at a biological level, cancer and aging, Alzheimer's and aging, as well as a few other topics. Stay tuned to find out more!

Sources

  • Xia X, Jiang Q, McDermott J, Han J‐ DJ. Aging and Alzheimer’s disease: Comparison and associations from molecular to system level. Aging Cell. 2018;17:e12802. https://doi.org/10.1111/acel.12802 


  • Article about the reptile we mentioned


Support The Show

Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day!

If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link.

You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, we post updates and we are planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well!

What is this?

This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. Arousha and I are incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, we try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, we even do book reviews or key points from science-y books!

Thank You & See You Next Week!

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4 years ago
28 minutes 36 seconds

The Information Junkie
Gems of STEM : Hidden FIgures in STEM

Hello friends!

Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie. This week we have a lot of new & exciting changes : a new co-host and a new format, listen to the episode to find out more! We will also be discussing some hidden figures in STEM : so people from the past & present you might have missed.

Sources

  • Link to BBC Article
  • Link to UNESCO study
  • Link to Forbes Article

Support The Show

Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day!

If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link.

You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well!

What is this?

This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. Arousha and I are incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, we try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, we even do book reviews or key points from science-y books!

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4 years ago
26 minutes 12 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Confusing Concept of Infinity

Hello!

This episode is about the concept of Infinity - where it came from and what exactly it is. Tune in to find out more! 

Sources : Go to this video to learn more about the sizes of Infinity.

Support The Show

Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day!

If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link.

You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well!

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What is this?

This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. I am incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, I try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, I'll even do book reviews or key points from science-y books!

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Thanks for listening! See you next week!

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4 years ago
9 minutes 8 seconds

The Information Junkie
Blackholes - Magical Objects in Space?

Hello!

This episode is about our blackholes - what they are and how they form. Tune in to find out more!

Support The Show

Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day!

If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link.

You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well!

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What is this?

This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. I am incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, I try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, I'll even do book reviews or key points from science-y books!

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Thanks for listening! See you next week!

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5 years ago
9 minutes 46 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Moon And Its Specialities

Hello! 

This episode is about our own moon - its origin and its specialties - as well as other fascinating moons across our solar system. Tune in to find out more!.  

If you like this episode and the podcast, please share and comment! As always, feel free to leave suggestions or recommendations! Thank You for listening!

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5 years ago
20 minutes 48 seconds

The Information Junkie
Can Galaxies Eat Each Other - Galactic Cannibalism
Hello! This episode is about Galactic Cannibalism - a process in which galaxies interact with one another. Tune in to find out more about this strange and exciting phenomenon.  If you like this episode and the podcast, please share and comment! As always, feel free to leave suggestions or recommendations! Thank You for listening!
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5 years ago
5 minutes 49 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Placebo Effect - An Unexplained Phenomenon

Hello friends!

Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie! This week I talk about the mysterious and unexplained Placebo Effect! Tune in to find out more about what the effect is and how it is impacting us!

If you liked this episode and enjoy the podcast, please leave comments and share the podcast!

See you next week!

Sources/Extra Information : 

  • Expectation and Conditioning Link
  • Pavlov’s Experiment Link
  • Antidepressants & Placebos Link
  • Placebos & Painkillers Link


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5 years ago
9 minutes 6 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Life Cycle of Stars - How They Are Born & How They Die

Hello friends!

Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie! This week I talk about the mysterious balls of gas and dust in the Universe. Tune in to find out how stars live their lives!

If you liked this episode and enjoy the podcast, please leave comments and share the podcast! 

See you next week!

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5 years ago
5 minutes 33 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Art of Choosing - Book Review and Insights - Part 2

Hello everyone!


I am joined this week by my friend Abeer to discuss the amazing and incredibly insightful book The Art of Choosing. We have discussed Chapter 3 in this episode.

I am aware that these episodes are rather long, but I have really enjoyed discussing the book in detail. I will also be uploading shorter episodes in between these longer book discussions.

You can find us wherever you listen to podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts and many others!


Thanks again,

The Information Junkie

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5 years ago
39 minutes 43 seconds

The Information Junkie
The Art of Choosing - Book Review and Insights - Part 1

Hello Everyone!


I am joined this week by my friend Abeer to discuss the amazing and incredibly insightful book The Art of Choosing. We have discussed Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 in this episode. 


I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast! Please like, share, comment and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed the episode. We are available on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Castbox. 


I also want to thank everyone who listened to the podcast as we hit 103 views recently!


Thanks!

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5 years ago
31 minutes 9 seconds

The Information Junkie
Vedic Maths ... a shortcut for long arithmetic questions?

Hello Friends & welcome to another episode! 

In this episode, I discuss what vedic maths is & some of the techniques(sutras) that you can use to make long form arithmetic problems simple. Honestly, I think techniques such as these are super useful for any students who are in a time crunch or just for anybody who needs to do some multiplication in the grocery store! I hope you enjoy this episode and get something useful out of it!

As always, please subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform. The podcast is on Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts and many other platforms! Also, please follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. Additionally, please send me voice messages (through the anchor link) or suggestions/recommendations you have to make this show better!

Show Notes:

  • Sutra 1 (Pt 1): Video on First Sutra
  • Sutra 1 (Pt 2) : Video on First Sutra (Part 2)
  • Sutra 3 : Video on Second Sutra
  • Sutra 3 : Video on the Third Sutra
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5 years ago
10 minutes 49 seconds

The Information Junkie
Are we alone ... or is there someone there?

Hello! 

This episode discusses the possibility of Alien life. It talks about the probability of such life existing and why we haven't found aliens yet. It is centered on the Fermi Paradox and solutions to it. I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Shout out to Amandi for this amazing artwork.

Please follow me on Instagram @theinformationjunkie. Please do send in voice messages (through Anchor), comments and feedback! Thank You!!

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5 years ago
10 minutes 20 seconds

The Information Junkie
Reading Science Books - Astrophysics For People In A Hurry

Hello friends!

In this episode, my friend, Rhea, and I talk about Neil deGrasse Tyson’s books ‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ and ‘Astrophysics for Young People In A Hurry’. We talk about the books and what we love and what we would change. We talk about making education accessible and where we find resources to further one’s knowledge. We discuss the age-old dilemma about paper books versus the kindle vs the iPad vs audio-books. And also, stick to the end to find out what music we love and want to share!

Shout out to Rhea for the Episode Artwork!!

Please excuse the faint audio at points - we’re trying out a new setup!

Show Notes

  • Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - http://tiny.cc/fp2qmz  (Amazon Link )
  • Astrophysics for Young People In a Hurry - http://tiny.cc/5q2qmz (Amazon Link )
  • Kindle eReader / Kindle eReader
  • Notability/Goodnotes (on AppStore)
  • Ali Abdaal Youtube - http://tiny.cc/xy2qmz
  • Notion Link Resonance Calendar - http://tiny.cc/hw2qmz
  • OpenStax - http://tiny.cc/openstax
  • Khan Academy - http://tiny.cc/g12qmz
  • Beyond The 5 Website - https://beyondthefive.com/
  • Stephen Hawking - A Brief History Of Time - http://tiny.cc/zk3qmz
  • Simon Clark YouTube - http://tiny.cc/sn3qmz
  • Crash Course Youtube - http://tiny.cc/sq3qmz
  • Vox Borders - http://tiny.cc/ht3qmz
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5 years ago
19 minutes 17 seconds

The Information Junkie
Space Junk

Is there something else orbiting Earth? Junk - you say! Tune in to find out what lurks just beyond our atmosphere and what we're doing about it.

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5 years ago
6 minutes 23 seconds

The Information Junkie
A podcast about math and science in the real world, tune in every week for a short episode on something new! I hope you enjoy! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Castbox and PocketCasts. Please like, comment and subscribe to this show. I would really appreciate that! Additionally, you can send in voice messages on https://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message !