Science Night: Recent Episodes
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Science is everywhere, and scientists can inspire a lifetime of curiosity and wonder. They can also make their work seem complicated and unattainable. The Science Night Podcast is a way to make scientists seem more approachable, which I hope will make the work more approachable.
This week we’re talking to chemist and tik tok star Dr. Andre Isaacs. We talked about mentorship, creating the proper learning environment, the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive STEM landscape, and much much more. Plus we have a news segment covering oceans of open data, malleable metal, and creepy crawlers. Check out links to these stories and everything Dr. Isaacs talks about at scinight.com. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Dr. Andre Isaacs is an associate professor of organic chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross. He is also a pretty incredible creator on Tik Tok, where he shows that scientists can have fun, and that educators can do some serious educating without being so serious. By creating a strong sense of community in his classroom and lab, Andre is training the next generation of students to be confident in their work, and comfortable with being their authentic selves. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
It’s Star Wars Day and we’ve gathered a plucky team to talk about the science of this beloved saga. We have four great pieces of Star Wars scicomm covering lightsabers and blasters, languages, midichlorians, and Wookie anatomy, plus so much more. Don’t forget to checkout scinight.com for links to learn more about the topics we cover in this episode. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Dr. Bill Sullivan (https://twitter.com/wjsullivan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Star Wars, and all character names, sounds, and clips are property of the Walt Disney Compay and Lucasfilm Ltd. The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we're featuring a conversation with Dr. Alma Cristal Hernandez Mondragon, a science policy advocate from Mexico City that is paving the way for a generation of science advocates in Mexico. In the news, we're talking about troubling transmissions, frog tinder, and anti-venom achievements. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Alma (https://twitter.com/AlmaCristalHM) is a pioneer in Mexico in the study, practice and design of courses in government scientific advice and scientific diplomacy. She is an enthusiast of science communication and outreach. She has been a fellow of the Mexican Academy of Sciences, the Pfizer Scientific Institute, the Mexican Council of Israeli Women and the National Council of Science and Technology. Alma is a member of the Steering Committee of the Latin American Chapter of the International Network of Government Scientific Advice (INGSA) and in 2020 she was admitted as a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA), an international Academy that brings together 200 young scientists from around the world. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s2SLVPC3Jc | Standard YouTube License Travel Light by RW Smith | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLzO7-gjUeM | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
Earth Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than bringing back our favorite climate scientist, and Vancouver City Council hopeful, Dr. Devyani Singh! We share our feelings about the modern Earth Day holiday, talk about some counter-environmental efforts by large companies, counter that with how scientists are pushing back, and finally share some things you can do to help. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Devyani Singh (https://twitter.com/kumari_devyani?lang=en) Special thanks to Windsor, VT community members: Autumn Siegler, Mike Welker, and Vi Welker for taking the time and putting in the effort to ensure that our community remains resiliant and vibrant. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we're talking to Gabe Verduzco from the UC Cooperative Extension. He's taken to social media to raise awarness about invasive beetles that could destroy native forests. Gabe also dropped some great advice for anyone that is thinking about starting their first garden, but isnt quite sure where to start. In the news we're talking tiny T-Rex arms, laternfly labels, and bendy batteries. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest: Gabe (https://twitter.com/gabev23?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) is a surfer, self-described "garden bro", and research associate that has taken it upon himself to make sure the public is aware of the affect some invasive species could have on our environment. He's been featured in the SF Chronicle, and was recently highlighted as one of the LA Times' "Plant PPL". Gabe's social media presence show the speed and voracity with which invasives can alter the environment, but also takes care to feature the natural beauty of his world to show that it's worth protecting. He's also full of great advice for gardeners at every stage, and anyone that wants to know more about the plants that make our green places beautiful. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we’re highlighting another scientist that is blending art with science. Dr. Naila Kuhlmann is a Parkinson’s researcher from McGill University that has found an interesting way to include dance in her work, which led to the creation of the Piece of Mind Collective. She’s also a host of the AMiNDR (A Month in Neurodegenerative Disease Research) Podcast and co-founder of the Green Labs Initiative at McGill. In the news, we’re talking about Dr. Diem’s trip to the White House, medicinal mollusks, and pollen proliferation. It’s another instant classic just waiting for you to listen. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest: Naila (https://twitter.com/nailakuhlmann) is a postdoctoral student at McGill, co-supervised by Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes and Dr. Aliki Thomas. She obtained her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia, in which she studied the neurobiology of Parkinson's disease in a genetic mouse model. Given a particular interest in dance and circus, Naila dabbled in art-science collaborations throughout her studies, including with Vancouver-based Curiosity Collider and the Convergence Initiative in Montreal. This prompted her to start the Piece of Mind Collective with several enthusiastic, like-minded individuals back in 2018, and to pursue a postdoc in arts-based knowledge translation in 2020. Naila is also co-founder of the "Green Labs Initiative @ McGill", which aims to reduce the environmental impact of research, and a regular host on the "AMiNDR: A Month in Neurodegenerative Disease Research" podcast. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we're talking to paleontologist turned anatomist and craniofacial researcher, Dr. Richard Sherwood, from the Univ. of Missouri. He tells us all about the path that brought him to his current work, and an approach to work-life balance that we should all listen to. In the news, we solve daylight saving time. We also talk about sunken ships, de-extinction debacles, and dino disagreements. It's a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss a second of! Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Dr. Richard Sherwood (https://twitter.com/richsherw) is a biomedical scientist with a specialty in human craniofacial biology, growth and development, and quantitative genetics. He holds degrees in Anthropology (U.C. Berkeley) and Biomedical Sciences (Kent State University). He is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine. Prior to his current appointment, he held positions at Yale University, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin, and Wright State University. His NIH-funded research focuses on creation of individualized predictive models of craniofacial growth designed to assist clinicians in identification of optimal treatment timing. Dr. Sherwood has managed several NIH-Funded projects investigating the genetic and environmental influences on craniofacial form in two human populations. One NIH-Funded project in the US and one in a remote area of Nepal. Dr. Sherwood has also researched non-human primate model (baboon) for craniofacial biology. He is active in a number of studies on childhood skeletal growth, development, and bone accrual. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we are talking to climate science, Canadian Green Party political candidate, and generally incredible person Dr. Devyani Singh. We talk about potential solutions to the climate crisis and ways to make green energy work for everyone. In the news, we talk about new ways of identifying invasive species, the best-laid plans of a research team being thwarted by Australian Magpies, and a new policy that could help keep plastic out of our oceans. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Dr. Devyani Singh (https://twitter.com/Kumari_Devyani) is a Post-Doctoral Economist Fellow working on Energy and Climate policy. her inter-disciplinary research has included energy access & transitions in the Global South, air-quality (GHG emissions accounting), evaluating climate impacts of national policies, natural resource economics, environmental [carbon] finance, forest sustainability, and methane emissions from oil and gas production. As a result, Dr. SIngh has coordinated multiple research projects across sectors (industry, academia, government, Indigenous communities, and non-profits) and countries (India, Canada, US), where she led research design, research execution, and communication (via peer-reviewed papers, reports, presentations, social media etc.). Outside of academia, Devyani has consulted on carbon markets and policy for New Forests Inc., and worked with the First Nations on non-timber forest products. In the past (until 2010), she also worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for various Fortune 200 companies after obtaining an MBA in Finance. However, inspired by the magnitude and importance of global climate change, she changed career paths and obtained an M.Sc. in Environmental Science, and a Ph.D. in Energy & Climate Policy. Devyani actively promotes engagement with policy makers and the public for evidence-based decision-making. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we're talking to paleontologist, anatomist, and all-around crocophile Dr. Casey Holliday. He talks all about bringing extinct dinosaurs to life using the dinosaurs that are still alive, and how imaging and modeling can help us learn more about how dinosaurs interacted with their world. In the news, we revisit the problem with solar storms, the state of methane concentrations, and another fusion energy check-in. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Our Guest Dr. Casey Holliday (https://twitter.com/CrocHolliday), uses the fossil record, biomechanics, and experimental methods to answer questions regarding the skull of many animals, how tissues move and protect the skeleton, and feeding function, behavior, and evolution. Dr. Holliday’s lab integrates 3D-imaging and modeling applications with classical anatomy techniques. Using anatomical foundation Casey can more accurately analyze cranial function and evolution in living taxa such as lizards, crocodylians, and birds, as well as test functional hypotheses in fossil dinosaurs, crocodyliforms and stem groups. He is heavily engaged in training the next generation of scientists. Taking full advantage of his lab’s unique focus promotes and inspires inquiry among students of all ages. Dr. Holliday hosts educational classes, workshops and online modules for K-beyond groups through his Inside Dinosaurs STEM education & Outreach Program. He manages the Annual Dinosaurs & Cavemen Science Expo each Spring at Rock Bridge High School in conjunction with the Columbia Schools Planetarium. The event shares topics and research with the community through a host of activities and displays. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Our Guest Dr. Laci Brock (https://twitter.com/stellerarts) is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci uses her art to explain difficult concepts and excite the general public by capturing the beauty of the Universe through bold colors and intricate details, from galaxies to landscapes. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
2021 was a year with loads of advancement in the field of fusion energy. To mark the achievements from this incredible year, Dr. Arturo Dominguez from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is joining Steffi and James for a special episode of the podcast. We cover the major landmarks and talk about what this could mean for the future of fusion energy. Also, Steffi talks to Arturo about his work and how he engages the public to teach them more about fusion. Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Our Guest Dr. Arturo Dominguez (https://twitter.com/artdomi)is the head of Science Education at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. He is an excellent physicist and amazing science educator that looks at innovative ways to engage the public with fusion. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
This week we have a human evolution double feature. First, special guest hosts Dr. Briana Pobiner from the Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program and Ryan McRae from The George Washington University talk about the biggest discoveries from 2021 in human evolution. Next up, former guest turned returning champion Dr. Ellie McNutt returns to talk about her recent work at our favorite paleo pathway in Laetoli Tanzania. Also, be sure to check out our website, scinight.com, for tons of links to learn more about alllll the stuff covered in this episode Your Hosts] James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Briana Pobiner (https://twitter.com/BrianaPobiner) Ryan McRae (https://twitter.com/ryantmcrae) Our Guest Dr. Ellie McNutt uses comparative functional morphology and biomechanics to investigate primate evolution. Her current focus is on reconstructing and understanding the evolution of plantigrady in primates and bipedal locomotion in early hominins, in particular Australopithecus. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
This week Prof. Adam Taylor of Lancaster Univ. is talking to us about his attempts to teach the people of Britain more about their bodies, and his work on a very rare disease. In the news, we’re talking about fish cars and a check-in with our favorite autonomous submarine. Our Guest Prof. Adam Taylor is the Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre & Professor in Anatomy at Lancaster Univ. He is an anatomist with a passion for understanding how the human body is formed and how it functions in both health and disease. Your Hosts Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Mastering- Chris Goulet (https://twitter.com/gr8goulet) Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Octonauts Theme by Doug Hendley | Copyright Brown Bag Films 2010 https://www.brownbagfilms.com/work/octonauts The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family www.scinight.com
This week we talk to Dr. Jen Verdolin, the host of the Wild Connection podcast, about her work studying prairie dogs and her recent visit to Glasgow in an attempt to...SAVE THE WORLD. In the news, we talk about delayed launches, solar satellites, forgotten freezer DNA, and we tease a future interview about our favorite paleo pathway. Our Guest Widely regarded animal behavior scientist, author, and science communicator, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin has been a featured guest on BBC Earth Podcast, National Public Radio, and many others. From 2014-2018 she had a recurring role as a radio personality on the nationally syndicated D.L Hughley Show, hosted by American Peabody award-winning comedian, D.L. Hughley. After the publication of her two nonfiction popular science books, Wild Connection and Raised by Animals, Jennifer has been using her expertise to contribute to the development and production of documentaries. From Animals in Love (Oxford Scientific Films) to Spy in the Wild (John Downer Productions) and Animal Social Networks (Rotating Planet Productions), Jennifer has been a scientific consultant, writer, researcher, and on-screen contributor. She also writes for Psychology Today and is an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. Aside from being sought after to contribute to media projects, Jennifer is an engaging speaker, delighting and sharing with audiences the lessons we can learn from other animals to improve our lives, relationships, and families. Her appearances have included places like the world-renowned 92nd St Y in New York City. Delivering engaging science is her specialty whether it’s in print, on the radio, on screen, or in front of a live audience. Your Hosts Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
STRESS! Everyone experiences it, and most of us aren't the greatest at dealing with it. The question our guest, Dr. Zane Thayer from Dartmouth College, is trying to learn more about stress. Mainly how a history of stress can lead to long-term health effects. You'll also learn a few tips for dealing with stress in a healthy way. The news segment will definitely build those stress levels as we talk about bees that will make you think twice about where your honey comes from and a new biological robot that will probably not herald the end to civilization as we know it. Our Guest Dr. Zane Thayer is a biological anthropologist interested in understanding how (biological mechanisms) and why (evolutionary origins) environmental experiences shape patterns of human biology and health. One important application of this interest is understanding how social inequalities create health inequalities. As such, her research has focused on evaluating how factors such as poverty, racism, and historical trauma affect health. Her overall research goal is to contribute findings of interest to both evolutionary anthropologists and public health professionals. She is strongly motivated to increase public understanding of evolution, developmental plasticity, and how the social construction of race/racism can create health inequities. Your Hosts Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
This week, our friend Bill Sullivan returns to talk about his book Pleased to Meet Me. We talk about how the world around you can cause a ripple effect down to the genetic level. In the news segment, we're talking about Martian tomatoes along with their many uses, and the chilling revelation of frog teeth. Our Guest: BILL SULLIVAN is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist. Website (https://authorbillsullivan.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/wjsullivan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Your Hosts: Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Muppet Show Theme Song by OK Go | Released on August 23, 2011| Licensing: UMG (on behalf of Hollywood Records); LatinAutor - UMPG, PEDL, ASCAP, UMPI, LatinAutorPerf, Walt Disney Music Company (Publishing), UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, CMRRA, and 8 Music Rights Societies Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
Cannabis continues to spark conversations as popular opinion shifts and its future legal status is debated. However, a long history of stigmatization that led to current federal regulations make it difficult to study. This week, we're talking to Dr. Barb Kaplan, an Associate Professor for Mississippi State University, whose research looks at how cannabis alters the immune response. In the news segment, we talk about the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) scheduling process that limits cannabis access to researchers, as well as the science of fear, and the FDA's recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in ages 5 and older. Our Guest The focus of Dr. Kaplan's lab is elucidation of the mechanisms by which drugs and chemicals alter immunity. Links to some of her work can be found on our website. Your Hosts: Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Blaze On by Phish | ℗ 2016 Phish | Released on: 2016-10-07 | Producer: Bob Ezrin, Main Artist: Phish, Composer: Tom Marshall , Composer: Trey Anastasio, Music Publisher: Who is She? Music Inc Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family www.scinight.com
Beware dear listener, this episode of the Science Night podcast is much spookier than our typical offering. We begin our descent into the strange by talking about the scientific origins of the lore of our favorite monsters with special guest, Bill Sullivan (https://authorbillsullivan.com/). Later, the bravest among you can stay tuned for a dramatic reading of "Bit" from the twisted mind of Cody Sullivan (https://twitter.com/codyasullivan), host of fellow Riverpower Podcast Mill show, Pulp: From Beyond the Veil (https://www.pulpfrombeyond.com/). Special Guest: BILL SULLIVAN (https://authorbillsullivan.com/) is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist. "Bit"- Written by C.A. Sullivan Voice Cast: Nick- Cody Sullivan, EBS Announcer- James Reed, Additional Voices- Cody Sullivan Music: Tormented Souls (Horror Soundscape) by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Maleficus by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Hosts: Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing and Mastering-James Reed & Cody Sullivan Music: Intro - Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA | Standard YouTube License Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Sound Effects | YouTube Audio Library | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
Science isn't political. But that doesn’t mean that scientists don’t have influence in politics. Join us for our conversation with Dr. Naomi Charalambakis, Associate Director of Science Policy at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, to learn about how animal research informs human health and why it’s important for scientists to advocate for increased federal funding for science. Plus, is greener air travel on the horizon? And can photosynthesis be harnessed to restore nerve function? - these topics are covered in our news segment. Our Guest: Naomi Charalambakis, PhD, is a Senior Science Policy Analyst for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), a coalition of 29 scientific societies collectively representing over 130,000 individual biological and biomedical researchers. In this role, she leads efforts of FASEB’s Animals in Research and Education working group, developing policy statements, tracking congressional legislation and agency directives related to animal use in federal research, and creating resources for the lab animal community. This includes preparing comments to federal Requests for Information. Additionally, Dr. Charalambakis serves as the staff liaison for the FASEB Shared Research Resources Task Force, coordinating with volunteers across the country to guide policy discussions pertaining to core facilities. Dr. Charalambakis launched her policy career at FASEB in November 2018, after graduating with her doctorate in Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology from the University of Louisville School of Medicine where she utilized mouse transgenics to evaluate the role of retinal input on inhibitory interneurons in the visual thalamus. As a PhD Candidate, Dr. Charalambakis spent the summer of 2015 as a science policy intern at Research!America, and co-founded and served as Director of the first science policy University of Louisville student organization. Your Hosts: Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
There are plenty of stories about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division. This week we’re taking a different approach and highlighting someone that is doing some great science communication on social media. Combining her passion for art with a talent for explaining science, Dr. Jen Ma (https://www.jenma.co/) has created Gentle Facts (https://www.gentlefacts.com/). This week, we talk to Jen about her work and her journey to compassionate science communication. We also talk about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division…and CRISPR! Your Hosts: Steffie Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week we're talking about all the ways humans express themselves including a stories about a recent find that may be the world's most ancient, and how the things we use to read affect our comprehension. The highlight is a conversation with David J. Peterson, a language creator that has helped build the languages that made the world your favorite shows and movies inhabit feel richer and more vibrant. The list of projects he has worked on is too long to list completely, but some of the highlights include the 2021 remake of Dune, Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, HBO's Game of Thrones, Freeform's Motherland: Fort Salem, SyFy's Defiance, and many many many more. Special Thanks: A huge thank you to David J. Peterson for taking time out of his day to talk with us. be sure to follow him so you'll know which future projects will be enhanced by David. Website (https://artoflanguageinvention.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/dedalvs) LangTime Studio (https://www.youtube.com/c/LangTimeStudio) Your Hosts: Chris Goulet (https://twitter.com/gr8goulet?lang=en) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
Here's a quick bonus episode brought to you by our friends at Indiana Sciences (https://indianasciences.org/)! James talked about cryptids for the 2021 Science of Science Fiction panel from Gen Con. If you want to hear more (and you definitely do) check out the Indiana Sciences (https://indianasciences.org/) site to hear the rest. Also, be sure to support them by checking out all there other great content. Special Thanks: Indiana Sciences for all the hard work you do to make science more accesible to Hoosiers. Check them out at their Website (https://indianasciences.org/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/IndianaSciences) YouTube (https://www.twitch.tv/indianasciences) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/indianasciences) Credits Editing and Mastering-James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Flow (Sting) by MK2 | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
Science news has been hot over the last couple of weeks, with announcements of major advances in fusion energy, a green alternative to fossil fuel energy. On this episode we sit down with Dr. Steffi Diem, a plasma physicist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and director of the Pegasus III (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a1ef09de926642909d08c1b315372456) a fusion energy and plasma science experiment, to learn about the latest in fusion energy research and how she forged her own path in science. She’s also a dog agility trainer… you don’t want to miss this! Links to the articles we talked about in this episode can be found at https://www.scinight.com/ Special thanks to: Dr. Steffi Diem. Follow her on twitter @SteffiDiem, check out her website (www.steffidiem.com) to learn more about her work, and visit her YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/AtomicCityKleeKai) to watch some amazing dog agility videos. Your Hosts: Chris Goulet (https://twitter.com/gr8goulet?lang=en) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License Flow (Sting) by MK2 | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
Science Night, reimagined. Season 3 debuts a new format for your favorite podcast where we focus on the coolest science the stories behind it: past, present, and future! Episode 1 features the latest science developments from protein folding to time crystals, a brief history of 19th Century evolutionary theorist Alfred Russell Wallace, and an attempt to answer the question, “What is Science?” We hope you enjoy the new look and sound of Science Night! Be sure to check out the rest of the Alfred Wallace episode produced by our friends at the History's B-Side podcast (https://anchor.fm/historysbside). Links to the articles we talked about in this episode can be found at https://www.scinight.com/ Special thanks for attempting to answer the question “What is Science?”: Anne Burrows Craig Byron Steffi Diem Jen Ma Jon Marks Brian Shearer Ben Valentine Your Hosts: Chris Goulet (https://twitter.com/gr8goulet?lang=en) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- Chris Goulet Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family
This week I'm on my own and talking about the Rosetta Stone. Not the overpriced software but the large slab of granite from which the software gets its name. I'll talk about why the stone was made in the first place and it's role in our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture. I'll also talk about why should be returned to Egypt by the British Museum. Credits Edited and Mastered by James Reed Music AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7dhvLKwbjg Standard YouTube License Arid Foothills by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeH-toc9pJg Standard YouTube License Desert Caravan by Aaron Kenny | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAggfwI4hnkA2WO6-xC06Q Standard YouTube License Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRZuQ5ampehni5RYpJlYOw Standard YouTube License Happy Mistake by RKVC | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowgKeMGXKY038qwuf3yYlw Standard YouTube License The Throne Room by Sir Cubworth | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3edSSIDJPTZmBM-m9_G3Nw Standard YouTube License www.scinight.com
What does it mean to be bipedal? How do we know what we know about this process in our own human lineage? How important is the continued reevaluation of fossil remains, and old hypotheses? To help answer these questions, we have the author of the new book First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human, Jeremy DeSilva Credits Edited and Mastered: James Reed Excerpt from First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human By: Jeremy DeSilva Published By: Harper Collins Publishers, New York 2021 Music Earth Prelude by Kevin MacCleod | https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured Standard YouTube License Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube License Outlaw’s Farewell (Part I) by Reed Mathis | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lHxFyHL96NPhdU9XyXnPQ Standard YouTube License www.scinight.com
Is the zombie apocalypse really possible? Worse yet, has it already started? Dr. Athena Aktipis stopped by to answer these questions and more. Athena Aktipis is a psychology professor at Arizona State University that studies cooperation in ways ranging from its evolution in human societies and all the way down to the cellular level with her work in researching how we think about cancer and potential new ways to treat it. She’s also really into the zombie apocalypse and zombification which is the topic of this show, so grab your go bag and head to your bunkers as we talk zombification with Athena Aktipis. Credits Edited & Mastered: James Reed Music & Effects Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube License Late Night Drive by Nat Keefe and BeatMower | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1hW0rMwhUGBPne6FYdyIQ Standard YouTube License The Zombified Podcast- The Infopocalypse: Kristy Roschke | Athena Aktipis and Dave Lundberg Kenrick Produced by ASU and Zombie Apocalypse Medicine www.scinight.com
Who owns the past? Why should we care about this question? How annoyed can James make a guest by comparing them to Indiana Jones or Lara Croft? In this episode I talked with Gypsy Price, a bioarchaeologist, about a lot of things. Topics range from her work in Greece, cultural resource management, what to do with a degree in archaeology, and why Britain should return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Learn more about the people that support Gypsy’s work in Greece at https://nemeacenter.berkeley.edu/ Credits Edited and Mastered by James Reed Music Checkmate by Nathan Moore |https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0rSKiGRyxcuMOyQZUUuIA Standard YouTube License Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube License www.scinight.com
Why are painted turtles painted? What role does pigmentation play in biology? How little does our host know about this topic? Beth Reinke, an evolutionary ecologist at Northeastern Illinois Univ., stopped by to answer these questions and more on the newest episode of the podcast. Edited and Mastered: James Reed Music: Ditch Diggin’ by Jingle Punks | jinglepunks.com Standard YouTube License Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube License Turtleneck by TrackTribe| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA Standard YouTube License
Sponsored in part by www.wildcatridgecoffee.com Visit our website at scinight.com Edited and Mastered: James Reed Music: Bug Catching by Emily A. Sprague | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6KAGjiD7QOQD_ZqLdEUeQ Standard YouTube License Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube License Outlaw’s Farewell (part II) by Reed Mathis | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lHxFyHL96NPhdU9XyXnPQ Standard YouTube License
In the final episode of season 1, I sat down with Ben Valentine to talk about fundraising and some of the limitations of academia. Edited and Mastered: James Reed Music: Germ Warfare by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI Standard YouTube licencse
For the spookiest of seasons, we put together a special episode talking about death, body snatching, and being buried alive. Listen to the end for a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's "Premature Burial". Performances by: Chris Goulet, Davis McGraw, James Reed, and Cody Sullivan Editing and Mastering by: James Reed and Cody Sullivan Music Credit: Computations In A Snowstorm by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Jokers Lair by Coyote Hearing Studio | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8cr5jzteStl_1C3t1ie0wQ/ YouTube Audio Library License Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA/ YouTube Audio Library License Uncertainty by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US www.scinight.com
Ellie is a biological anthropologist that studies bipedalism in humans and an anatomy instructor at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She's also a good friend that I've been excited to introduce you all to!
Join us as we talk about miasma theory, the heroes of sanitation, and the development of medical masks. This is a clip from a live event that took place in the spring...when we were sure the pandemic would be over any minute.
Patrick Glauthier is a classicist that studies the development of scientific writing in ancient Rome. While this differs from our normal episode in the sense that Patrick is not a scientist, it's always good to look back at how we got to this point.
Talking binocular vision in an audio only format is not the easiest task, but I tried my best. This is an extremely brief overview of the human visual system, specifically the part that gives us great depth perception. Head on over to scinight.com for lots of links to help you visualize the visual system.
This is the audio from the Thursday 7/30 "Science of Science Fiction" panel. For video and the full Q&A make sure to check out the Indiana Sciences YouTube, and follow all of their social media.
Today's episode is a conversation with Emily Cooper. Emily is a neuroscientist that studies vision at UCal Berkeley. She also gets to implement her work into AR and VR technology.
Are the evolutionary lineages of apples and humans inescanbley linked? Find out how in this episode of Science Night!
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