Melhores podcasts sobre Sam Jones, PhD (2024)

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Episode 72: Ballot Cleanser (ft. Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, Dr. Justin Williams PhD & Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD) 58:54

18d ago58:54

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Come see the show THIS THURSDAY (10/17, 7pm EDT) in person in New York or via livestream from wherever you are!In this Political Science-themed episode, we were joined political scientist and author Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, historian and comedian Dr. Justin Williams PhD, and political scientist, comedian, and circus performer (!!) Dr. Andrea Jones-…

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Episode 71: The Feeding Is Mutual (ft. Dr. Kate Bredbenner, PhD & Hampton Humber) 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (9/19 7pm Eastern) in person in NYC or livestream from wherever you are! In this Symbiosis-themed episode, we were joined by Dr. Kate Bredbenner and Hampton Humber for stories about synergistic species, comedy about critters coexisting, and trivia that mite live on your head rent-free! Kate: @simplebiologist Hampton:…

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Episode 70: Our Wetter Nature (ft. Joshua Barber & Dr. Diana Li, PhD) 56:54

4M ago56:54

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In this marine biology themed episode, we were joined by fish expert Joshua Barber and squid expert Dr. Diana Li, PhD for deep dives on the deep sea, the laugh aquatic, and trivia that will show you the error of your waves.Josh: @joshbarbershop @gettingfishypodDiana: @dianateuthis.bsky.social

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Episode 69: Burrows of NYC (ft. Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD, Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD, & Sam Corbin) 47:12

5M ago47:12

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For this show about urban animals, we were joined by guest scientists Dr. Casey Lardner, PhD & Dr. Valentina Alaasam, PhD (plus guest game-master Sam Corbin!) for deep dives on our nest-door neighbors, a habitat for hilarity, and trivia about why we can’t have niche things!

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Episode 68: Know Your Earth (ft. Kristina Gustovich & Kasha Patel) 46:29

6M ago46:29

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Come see our show THIS THURSDAY (5/16) 7pm Eastern at Caveat in NYC or via livestream from wherever you are! For this Earth-themed show, we were joined by stand-up comedian & science writer Kasha Patel as well as Earth scientist, performer & educator Kristina Gustovich for deep dives on the deep interior of our planet, comedy about the climate, and…

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Episode 67: Piece of Mind (ft. Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD & Dr. Devon Collins, PhD) 48:51

7M ago48:51

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We were joined by neuroscientists Dr. Chloe Lopez-Lee, PhD and Dr. Devon Collins, PhD for deep dives on the deepest recesses of our brains, comedy about consciousness, and trivia that blew our minds!

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Episode 66: Hearts & Sciences (ft. Adam Rosenzweig & Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD) 50:25

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In this love-themed episode, we were joined by two beloved science communicators, chemist Adam Rosenzweig & neuroscientist Dr. Paula Croxson for a show full of deep dives on the deepest recesses of our hearts, comedy about commitment, and trivia you'll love at first sight! Dr. Paula Croxson Insta/TikTok/Twitter: @PaulaCroxson Adam Rosenzweig Twitte…

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Episode 65: Spacing Out (ft. Dr. Mark Popinchalk, PhD & Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD) 57:08

9M ago57:08

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In this episode, we were joined by two out-of-this-world science communicators, astrophysicist and folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD & astronomer Dr. Mark Popinchalk, PhD for a show full of deep dives on deep space, comet-y about astronomy, and trivia that made us see stars! Moiya's socials: Twitter/TikTok/Instagram: @GoAstroMo Mark's socials: Twitt…

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Episode 64: Holi-daze (ft. Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD) 1:16:20

10M ago1:16:20

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Come to our live show THURSDAY 1/25 7PM at Caveat in NYC or via livestream from wherever you are! Tickets & show info: ⁠https://www.caveat.nyc/events/facts-machine-1-25-2024⁠ Moiya's book The Milky Way Moiya's new podcast Pale Blue Pod Moiya's PBS show Fate & Fabeled Moiya's first podcast ExoLore

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Episode 63: Taking A Brain Check (ft. Dr. Thiago Arzua, PhD & Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD) 1:02:12

11M ago1:02:12

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Episode 62: Seas Get Degrees (ft. Jaida Elcock, Kyle Marian, & Dr. Diana Li, PhD) 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

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Tickets for our Friday, 3/17 show "Taking A Brain Check" Welcome to Facts Marine! Noah was joined live at Caveat in NYC by guest marine biologists and science communicators Jaida Elcock and Dr. Diana Li, PhD, as well as scientist and comedian Kyle Marian! Listen as they make waves, do deep dives on the deep sea, and have a “littoral” whale of a tim…

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Episode 61: All You Need Is Lobe (ft. Leslie Sibener & Dr. Devon Collins, PhD) 1:10:06

2+ y ago1:10:06

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Tickets for our Friday, 3/17 show "Taking A Brain Check" During NYC's Brain Awareness Week, Em and Noah (and Rob in spirit!) were joined live at Caveat by guest neuroscientists and science communicators Leslie Sibener and Dr. Devon Collins, PhD, as they endeavored to get tangled up in neural nets, celebrate Dendritic Arbor Day, and fight for neurit…

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Episode 60: The Whole Tooth & Nothing But The Tooth (ft. Jaida Elcock) 1:32:11

2+ y ago1:32:11

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Tickets for our Friday, 3/17 show "Taking A Brain Check" Joined by special guest Jaida Elcock, shark scientist and grad student at MIT-WHOI, co-founder of Minorities in Shark Science (MISS), organizer of #BlackinMarineScienceWeek, and TikTok-er extraordinaire, we take a bite out of TEETH facts! Open (your ears) wide for aquatic melon ballers, the u…

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Episode 59: Dark Matters (ft. Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD) – Live at Caveat 1:04:56

2+ y ago1:04:56

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Tickets for our Friday, 3/17 show "Taking A Brain Check" Live at Caveat in NYC, just days before Halloween, we were joined by folklorist to the stars, and astrophysicist to the folks, Dr. Moiya McTier, PhD! Listen in to learn about a threatening arrangement of triangles, the ballad of the Space Bat, and an Ohio pig farmer who dreamed of two things:…

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A Bittersweet Farewell and Enthusiastic Hello: A New Science Podcast Is Headed Your Way! 4:35

3y ago4:35

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We have some bittersweet news: Orbitals is coming to a close. BUT there’s a new science podcast headed your way in 2022! It’s called Tiny Matters, and it's a show about things small in size but big in impact. Every other Wednesday, hosts Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti uncover the little stuff that makes the big stuff possible, answering questions…

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🧪 Solutions 112 | The Sweet Chemistry of Vanilla Memories 11:49

3y ago11:49

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If there’s one flavor you can always count on, it’s vanilla. Sweet, creamy, and nostalgic, it comes from a creeping orchid vine. But with increased demand, scientists are finding new ways to make it, including starting from an unexpected plant…rice! Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, Baker…

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🧪 Solutions 111 | A Walk Among the Sponges 14:52

3y ago14:52

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Think the science behind sponges must be boring? You’re so, so wrong. Shrink down to the microscopic level with us and take a walk among sponges designed to keep bacteria alive, clean with just water, and literally cut through your holiday cleaning. Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, Baker…

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Bacteria are cleaning up our toxic waste | Orbitals 410 14:57

3y ago14:57

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Bacteria often get a bad rap, which is fair—they are responsible for diseases like strep throat, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, and antibiotic resistance is a legitimate threat to humanity's existence. But some bacteria might actually save lives by cleaning up things like massive oil spills and radioactive waste. Featuring Dr. Cara Santelli.…

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🧪 Solutions 110 | What your raincoat and a hydrogen fuel cell have in common 16:21

3y ago16:21

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Polymer membranes make everything from rain jackets to medical devices. But they’re also integral parts of hydrogen fuel cells, powering cars that give off nothing but water vapor. How do fuel cells work, and why aren’t you driving one yet? Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, Baker Hughes, …

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Episode 58: Food for Thought (ft. Kyle Marian) – Live At Caveat 1:05:54

3y ago1:05:54

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Science Friday engagement producer, comedian, and inclusive science communicator extraordinaire Kyle Marian joins us for a gastronomical live show at Caveat all about FOOD. In a variety show of storytelling, audience challenges, and unrepentant culinary goofiness, we chew the fat, spill the beans, go bananas, and satisfy even the most voracious of …

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The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 | Orbitals 409 12:52

3y ago12:52

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When you hear the word “molasses” you probably imagine super slow-moving, brown-colored sweet stuff that you add to a cookie recipe. And that is what molasses usually looks like, but under certain conditions and in large enough quantities, molasses can be dangerous. Just over a century ago, the North End of Boston learned just *how* dangerous. Feat…

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Episode 57: Pigments of Our Imagination (ft. Dr. Latasha Wright, PhD) 1:21:21

3y ago1:21:21

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Accompanied by special guest Dr. Latasha Wright, chief scientific officer at BioBus and Rob’s bio-boss, we finally share all the facts we’ve been dyeing to tell you! Tune in to learn all about the art, science, and history behind pigments and dyes—we hope it all soaks in!

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🧪 Solutions 109 | No 5G Without Chemistry 14:16

3y ago14:16

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5G is coming… but can your phone handle it? Surprisingly, a lot of that comes down to the chemistry inside! Let’s crack open your phone to figure out how chemistry is making it smaller, faster, and a little more sticky! Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, Baker Hughes, BASF, Dow, DuPont, Pr…

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Sweat: The Taboo Fluid That Keeps Us Alive | Orbitals 408 17:20

3y ago17:20

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Sweat is this thing that many of us seem to loathe, but also pay a lot of money to do while being yelled at by professionals. So what is sweat? And why do we do it? And why are we often so embarrassed by it? This episode features writer Sarah Everts, who recently wrote a book called The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration.…

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🧪 Solutions 108 | Antiviral Fabric: From Less-Smelly Socks to Life-Saving Masks 14:17

3y ago14:17

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A team of researchers making workout gear that never stinks realized that their invention could actually have a bigger impact fighting a global pandemic. It all starts with a high-performance fabric found in your closet and a common mineral in your breakfast cereal. Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance…

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It's Raining PLASTIC?! | Orbitals 407 15:42

3y ago15:42

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In 2020, researchers discovered that more than 1,000 tons of plastic—that’s over 100 million plastic water bottles worth—rains down on National Parks and wilderness in the western U.S. every year. How is that possible? This week's episode features microplastics researcher Imari Walker. Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/cha…

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🧪 Solutions 107 | How Wood is Making Sunscreen More Effective 16:15

3+ y ago16:15

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Many of us slather sunscreen on in the summer to keep sunburns at bay. But new materials can improve sunscreens without adding more of the sticky, greasy compounds we all hate. The surprising origin of those new ingredients? Wood! Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, Baker Hughes, BASF, Dow,…

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Episode 56: The Nerds & The Bees (ft. Dr. Carly York, PhD) 1:10:04

3+ y ago1:10:04

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Our guest today is biology professor, science communicator, and co-owner of an animal sanctuary (!) Dr. Carly York, who joins us for a (lightly NSFW) episode about romantic relationships in the animal world. Tune in and keep an eye out for Carly’s upcoming book on romance in the wild!

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The Icepick Surgeon | Orbitals 406 18:02

3+ y ago18:02

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Sam Kean's latest book, The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science, dropped earlier this week. It’s about when knowledge becomes everything—the only thing. At whatever the cost. You'll hear about what made Sam want to write the book, and about a couple of the characters within …

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🧪 Solutions 106 | Fermenting Pheromones and Phytases 15:08

3+ y ago15:08

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How do you keep moths from munching on apples? By confusing them with a field full of mating pheromones brewed in a lab. The same fermentation strategy can also make enzymes to help chickens digest their feed and keep their farmyards a little less… sticky. Today we’ll talk about the biochemistry that helps food make it from the field to your fridge…

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Episode 55: The Extremo-Files (ft. Dr. André Pineda, PhD) 1:34:36

3+ y ago1:34:36

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Science comedian, neuroscience PhD, and “guardian of knowledge” Dr. André Pineda makes his second Facts Machine appearance on an episode in homage to organisms that live on the edge, thrive in the unsurvivable, and take that “grow where you are planted” proverb that gets embroidered on pillows as a personal challenge: extremophiles.…

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Pretzel Perfume, Egg Foam, and the Number of Bubbles in Beer: Pub Chemistry | Orbitals 405 20:02

3+ y ago20:02

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A lot has happened in the last year (understatement of the millennium), so we wanted to bring our listeners something a bit sillier than usual. In this episode we’re talking food and drink chemistry—just fun bits of trivia that you can take with you as you venture back out to bars and restaurants this summer. Sam's joined by Orbitals executive prod…

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🧪 Solutions 105 | The New Molecules Making Vaccines More Effective 17:37

3+ y ago17:37

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Vaccines help our immune system to learn to recognize invading pathogens before we ever get infected. But some vaccines include molecules that act like an extra alarm system, alerting our immune cells to pay attention! These molecules are called adjuvants, and scientists are working on creating new ones that could help create vaccines against pande…

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Episode 54: Now You're Speaking Our Language (ft. Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, PhD) 1:25:25

3+ y ago1:25:25

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This week we’re joined by data science professor, standup comedian, and circus performer, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy to articulate, communicate, enunciate, extrapolate, debate, formulate…where was I going with this? OH RIGHT we’re talking about language. Word.

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Why Are Doctors Still Prescribing Opioids? | Orbitals 404 14:56

3+ y ago14:56

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Over half a million people in the US have died from an opioid overdose over the last 20 years, and a lot of the time they were prescribed those opioids by a doctor. So what makes these drugs so dangerous? And if we know they can be this dangerous, why are they still prescribed? This month’s episode is about opioids—their history, their use, and the…

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🧪 Solutions 104 | How Omega-3s from Algae Could Help Save Our Oceans 16:29

3+ y ago16:29

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In this episode of Solutions, we’re going to travel from mangrove coasts to outer space, to the middle of Nebraska, and even to Norway to answer the question of how microscopic algae could help save our oceans from overfishing by making literal tonnes of omega-3 fatty acids. Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Pe…

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Episode 53: Museum To Our Ears (ft. Dustin Growick) 1:21:15

3+ y ago1:21:15

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Dino 101 host, science communicator, and dinosaur whisperer Dustin Growick is our guest for an episode NOT about dinosaurs (but don’t tell them, we’re sworn to secrecy). Instead, we put favorite museums on display and exhibit our finest trivia that has nothing to do with dinosaurs. Who needs ‘em, anyway?* *jk, dinosaurs. We love you, dinosaurs.…

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Combating The Climate Crisis: From Blackout Curtains to Feeding Cows Seaweed | Orbitals 403 17:45

3+ y ago17:45

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April 22nd is Earth Day, so this month’s episode is all about our warming planet--what the data are telling us about our planet's future, how scientists are working to find solutions to deal with it, and how you the listener can actually make a difference.Por American Chemical Society

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Episode 52: Stop, Communicate, and Listen (ft. Dr. Sarah McAnulty, PhD) 1:10:53

3+ y ago1:10:53

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Skype a Scientist founder, cephalopod expert, and all around kickass science communicator Dr. Sarah McAnulty joins the Facts Machinists for an episode all about “communication”. Turns out we had a lot to say!

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Episode 51: This Is Your Brain On Brains (ft. Dr. Paula Croxson, PhD) – Live(streamed) at Caveat 58:35

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🧪 Solutions 103 | Boats Floating on Air and Solar Panel Crystal Balls: Lessons from Nature 18:50

3+ y ago18:50

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We humans are pretty smart, but sometimes our best solutions to big problems are inspired by nature! We’re talking to scientists about how deep-sea diatoms can inspire more efficient solar panels and how tiny marine plants can lead to boats that float on air… literally. Solutions is made with funding and featuring scientists from 3M, Ascend Perform…

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Episode 50: Guest Who's Back? (ft. Moiya McTier, Anthony Antonelli, Rich Fisler, Diana Montano, and Sam Corbin) 1:07:25

3+ y ago1:07:25

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It's our third birthday and fiftieth episode! We're joined by some familiar voices for a special anniversary episode!

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Does Life Exist Beyond Earth? How Would We Know? | Orbitals 402 15:21

3+ y ago15:21

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about life. What it is, how it started here on Earth, and how we’re trying to find it in other parts of the universe. Featuring NASA astrobiologist Dr. Jason Dworkin and MIT astrophysicist Dr. Sara Seager.Por American Chemical Society

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Scicomm: Making science for everyone | STEMpod210 35:46

3+ y ago35:46

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Niba Nirmal is a multimedia science communicator based in San Francisco, who explores the science in cosmetics, fashion, and skincare through YouTube and Instagram as @NotesByNiba. Prior to this, she researched the genetics of plant stem cells. As a visible and invisible minority, Niba strives to be inclusive of all minority statuses. Learn more ab…

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Never underestimate the power of a pretty fluorescent image | STEMpod209 38:06

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Dr. Marina Venero Galanternik is a developmental biologist studying the membranes that encase your brain and spinal cord and protect your nervous system. Marina got her science start "taking care of" earthworms as a young kid in Russia, but really credits a few incredible mentors and 8 months of living in a nunnery for getting her to where she is t…

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Episode 49: Bloopers, Outtakes, & Shenanigans II 23:31

3+ y ago23:31

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Hi everyone!! COMING SOON: new episodes, new guests, new facts, same old puns! For now, please enjoy this episode of all the stuff that was too weird to put in a normal episode.

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🧪 Solutions 102 | Natural Plant Extracts: From Imposters to Invaluable Ingredients 17:30

3+ y ago17:30

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Natural extracts are in everything from food to medicine to beauty products. But how do we know which molecules from the natural world have benefits? And how can we verify that the ingredients advertised on the outside of the bottle are actually what’s on the inside? We’ll talk with three scientists who answer those questions with an unlikely case …

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Science can be funny | STEMpod208 26:37

3+ y ago26:37

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Dr. Shannon Odell is a neuroscientist, comedian, and science communicator based in Brooklyn, NY. Shannon shares with us her research studying memory, how she got into stand-up and improv as a graduate student, and how, as a science communicator, she's combining her love of the brain and comedy. You can find Shannon on Twitter @shodell. Check out he…

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Making fashion more sustainable | STEMpod207 17:34

3+ y ago17:34

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Cindy Cordoba Arroyo is a PhD student at Cornell studying apparel design and sustainability. Her research focuses on what textiles make clothes easier to reuse and recycle, and how we can improve them. You can find Cindy on Instagram @circular.fashion and on Twitter at @CirculrFashion. And, if you speak Spanish, be sure to check out Cindy's podcast…

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Can We Make Baby Formula As Good As Breast Milk? | Orbitals 401 11:27

3+ y ago11:27

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Dr. Steven Townsend is a professor of Organic Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, studying the chemistry of breast milk—what makes it so good for babies, and why that’s so hard to replicate in infant formula. Dr. Townsend’s interest in the field came from a personal experience he had almost a decade ago, walking around New York City with his pregna…

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