Irena Fischer-Hwang – goggles optional: Recent Episodes
Irena Fischer-Hwang – goggles optional
This week we rebroadcast episode 199, where Natalie explains why we should fear an ancient otter, Derrick shares first steps towards liquid metal robots, and Chelsea answers some listener mail about quantum computing in the workplace.
Nicole, Amanda, and Nora discuss the moral decisions that self-driving vehicles may have to make and the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining.
Greg, Jonathan and Amanda discuss the role of microglia in the connection between obesity and memory loss, naturally inspired artificial photosynthesis, and the latest in the tale of Pluto's planetary status.
Nicole, Greg, Irena, and new host Emily talk about trends in physician burnout, how our eyes track objects when we're imagining vs (lucid) dreaming, and the role of soil in global carbon cycling!
Irena, Derrick and Amanda talk about determining the make-up of our universe, how our retinas process images to send to our brain, and finding our passions.
In this episode, Greg explains how diet can extend the lifespan of a fruit fly, Nicole tells us how brain responds to different tastes, and Nora discusses a new brain imaging technique.
Irena talks memory-swapping slugs, Emily covers the role of cosmic forces in the Earth’s climate, and Nicole shares a Creature Corner on (extra)terrestrial octopus.
Nicole discusses the return of the predators; Irena tells us how sound can hack our phones; Nora saves marriages by robotically assembling ikea furniture
In honor of National DNA Day, Abhijit, Irena, Emily and new host Greg discuss the genetics of roses, the implications of the DNA evidence used in the Golden State Killer case, and finally a recent FDA decision about genetic testing.
Marina, Amanda and Abhijit talk about hexagonal rock formations, tracing yeast back to China, and sleep myths.