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Curiosity

Curiosity

Written by: Michael McNeil
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Science. Made simple. Dive into the fascinating worlds of biology, chemistry, physics, and the social sciences—without the headache. Each episode breaks down complex topics into bite-sized, easy-to-digest insights. Whether you’re powering through high school, prepping for the MCAT, catching up on Psych 101, or just feeding your curiosity, Curiosity has you covered. Hosted by Michael McNeil.Michael McNeil Science
Episodes
  • Biology: Eukaryotic Cells
    Jan 13 2026

    What's it like to dive into a cell? In Part 2 of our exploration of eukaryotes, we get up close and personal.


    Hosted by Michael McNeil.


    Guest voices: Tiffany Aleman, Deja Fleming, Adrianna Graulau, Josee Ishimwe, Grace Odondi, and Jordan Reid.


    Cover art: "Chloroplast, 2011" by David S. Goodsell. doi: 10.2210/rcsb_pdb/goodsell-gallery-010


    To explore the cell even more, check out the work of the Allen Institute at https://alleninstitute.org/division/cell-science/. View David Goodsell's illustrations at https://pdb101.rcsb.org/sci-art/goodsell-gallery.


    Follow Curiosity on Instagram (www.instagram.com/newwaytowonder) and YouTube (youtube.com/@curiosityeducation) and share your thoughts and burning science questions with our host by emailing contact@mdmcneil.com.


    0:00 - Part 0: Introduction


    1:14 - Part 1: The Nucleus, Nucleolus, and Nuclear Bodies


    5:28 - Part 2: Ribosomes and Ribosome Biogenesis


    8:26 - Part 3: The Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticula, Golgi Bodies, Lysosomes, Vesicles, and Vacuoles)


    31:22 - Part 4: The Cytoskeleton (Microtubules, Microfilaments, Intermediate Filaments, Centrosomes, and Transport Proteins)


    46:15 - Part 5: Peroxisomes and Reactive Oxygen Species


    48:53 - Part 6: Chloroplasts, Mitochondria, and the Endosymbiotic Theory

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Minisode: Biological Macromolecules
    Jul 23 2025

    Welcome to Curiosity Minisodes—where we tackle high-order questions from high-yield topics in 10 minutes or less.

    Today, we’re exploring a few features of the four classes of biomolecules.


    Hosted by Michael McNeil.


    Follow Curiosity on Instagram (www.instagram.com/newwaytowonder) and YouTube (youtube.com/@curiosityeducation) and share your thoughts and burning science questions with our host by emailing contact@mdmcneil.com.

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    10 mins
  • Minisode: Elements of Life
    Jul 20 2025

    Welcome to Curiosity Minisodes—where we tackle high-order questions from high-yield topics in 10 minutes or less.

    Today, we’re digging into basic biological functional groups.


    Hosted by Michael McNeil.


    Follow Curiosity on Instagram (www.instagram.com/newwaytowonder) and YouTube (youtube.com/@curiosityeducation) and share your thoughts and burning science questions with our host by emailing contact@mdmcneil.com.

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    10 mins
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