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Science is an endless source of fascinating stories. Facts and data are created by people with interesting anecdotes and opinions… Let’s hear them!
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Field technicians are awesome and Jazmin represents that
perfectly: from owl nest surveys, to jaguar camera traps monitoring, to turtle collection and toad conservation, to forest firefighting and search parties for missing
people, Jaz has done it all. Enjoy this amazing episode!
Wes specializes in wildlife disease systems and community dynamics: what should you do if you encounter a snake? Is there a negative Steve Irwin legacy? Are rattlesnakes starting to lose their rattle? Do people actually see water moccasins or do they think they do? Is the scientific community open to gay scientists?
Dr. Burke is a scientist, paddler, music producer and the
author of ‘The Science of Paddling’. How does an aluminum canoe float? Why isn’t a tandem boat double as fast as a solo? What is the difference between friction
and drag? We talked about all that plus training strategies and paddling anecdotes, don’t miss this great conversation!
Dr Mateus Contar Adolfi is an expert in sex determination: we talked about hermaphroditism, sex determining genes and Marxism! (Because scientists are political beings too!)
Do altruistic behaviors make you more attractive? Does pro-environmental behavior help in mate choice? Do you know the story of the hero Arland Williams Jr. aka 'The man in the water'? What about Stanislav Petrov, who avoided nuclear war? Check out this amazing conversation about mate choice, altruism and even tennis performance after marriage!
Dr. Monroe recently published a really paradigm-shifting article: mutations might not be as random (regarding their fitness consequences) as we thought they were! We also talked about Vivaldi's Four Seasons violin concerto and talked about Grey's first experiences as a professor!
Dr. Barbero sends plants to space to study how their genome is affected by spatial exposure. Before that, he was a professional soccer goalkeeper, a DJ and just now a brand new father! Enjoy this amazing conversation about telomere research!
I know this is a science podcast but I want to share with you this amazing conversation I had! Please enjoy!
I had a great conversation about Guanacos, invasive beavers, using viruses to control invasive rabbits and feral dogs! We also talked about Dr. Schiavini's adventures with Leonardo Di Caprio and an Argentinian president. Enjoy the great music too!
Dr. Tancredi is responsible for reclassifying Pluto as a "dwarf planet" and also used the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission of NASA to study how impact ejecta evolve into a tail. He also shared how he missed discovering the "asteroid of the century" and that once he had a talk advertised using smoke signals. Check out this amazing episode!!
Dr. Nuria Negrao, a former cell biologist turned adept science writer, shares her unique perspective on science communication, discussing the challenges of translating complex topics for both scientists and the general public. Dive into her insights on artificial intelligence in science, her podcast addiction, and the Mozambican cultural richness she brings to the world of scientific journalism. Tune in for a fascinating conversation with Nuria!
Completely different episode: buckle up! Mateo unveils the beauty of scientific articles written in poetic prose. Then he shares his own poetic presentation of research results at a conference. And also: discover the unexpected twist as his conference video catches the attention of renowned artist Jorge Drexler!
From archery and fly fishing to his unique musical choices, Dr. Varga (and his infectious sense of humor) shares his groundbreaking research, career shifts, and the challenges he's overcome!
In this episode, we sit down with an Australian trapeze artist who has a deep passion for science. We delve into his journey into the science world and discuss his thoughts on various scientific topics. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a unique perspective on science!
Dr. Sarah Bodenstein shares her expertise on oyster mortality and cryopreservation, as well as the industrial engineering behind the cryopreservation pathway. Dr. Bodenstein also talks about her passions outside of the lab, including her love for rugby, skating, and her pet rabbits.
Desiree tells us about her research monitoring E. coli bacteria in Texas rivers plus all her work involving citizen scientists! Super cool!
Romi talks about her research with Daphnia, invasive snails and environmental DNA. She also shares her journey as a chocolate educator! Enjoy!
Really nice conversation about microscopy, podcasting and lifting with Dr. Stephens!
How does venom kill? What is the difference between venom and poison? How can we use venom to develop drugs and cancer cures? Dr. Holford explains it to us plus sharing amazing stories about her sampling around the world, her science diplomacy activities and all her amazing outreach programs! Enjoy!!
Being lost in the jungle or finding himself surrounded by elephants won't stop Dr. Smart from doing his fieldwork! Snakes, forensics and Dr. Smart's own music!
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