2Scientists

2Scientists

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2Scientists episodes

  • Dr Schaumberg (or how I learned to stop worrying and love the pill)
    Mia Schaumberg always loved science, but she also loves exercise, so it
    would seem natural that she would end up as an exercise physiologist.
    Having received her doctorate she works as a lecturer at the University of
    the Sunshine Coast, whilst researching links between exercise and brain
    health in the ageing brain. During her PhD, though, she focused on how the
    contraceptive pill might affect athletic performance.
    39 min
  • Addiction and attachment in monogamous mammals
    Part III of our Stanford Special.
    Dr. Natalie Nevárez is first generation Mexican, the first in her family to
    go to college, but only the second to receive a scholarship from Pornhub
    (yes you read that right), and she’s proud of all of these things! She
    talked to us about her past and present research looking at how animals
    form attachments, and the importance of social networks in tackling
    problems like addiction. Natalie also talked to us about struggling through
    grad school, getting therapy and her love for community colleges. You can
    follow her fighting the good fight on twitter.
    31 min
  • When brain meets machine
    Part II of our Stanford Special.
    No one wants someone poking around in their head and neither does your
    brain. This is a puzzle for scientists like Dr. Marc Ferro, who are
    interested in bioelectronics. He’s trying to develop brain implants to help
    in conditions like Parkinson’s disease, but how to do that when the brain
    wants to reject them?
    24 min
  • The protein folding biologist: Marie Kondo of the cell
    Part I of our Stanford Special.
    Dr. João Rodrigues decided early on that as much as he loved biology, he
    didn’t want to get his hands too dirty, so now he studies the shapes that
    proteins make by using computer models. He works with biologists and
    chemists to look at the way the proteins in our cells go from being like
    beaded necklaces to more complex structures to help them do what they need
    to do.
    29 min
  • The queen of oxytocin
    Oxytocin is often touted as the “love hormone”, but it’s also the focus of
    neuroscientist Dr. Bianca Jones Marlin. Bianca sat down to tell us about
    her work on how trauma can be inherited, and how oxytocin helps the brain
    to adapt to caring for a newborn. Join us to hear about her experiences
    growing up in a unique family, how they inspired her research career and
    her own personal love story.
    Now she’s a scientist, educator and communicator, and she’s shared her work
    in many venues, including taste of science in NYC. You can keep up with her
    appearances on twitter.
    34 min
  • The storytelling geneticist
    Dr. Kat Arney has studied genetics, written many books, recorded podcasts
    and now is helping other people to tell their stories through her
    organization First Create the Media. We chatted to her about epigenetics,
    our personal genomes and sharing that information with others. We talk
    about genetic manipulation through CRISPR, a subject Kat discussed as part
    of her tenure with the Naked Scientists. Just listen out for our “Uh oh”
    moment as we’re talking about it towards the end of this episode!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Wait wait...Earth isn't doomed!
    Howdy friends! We’re back with Season 6 of our podcast, but this episode is
    a little bit different. taste of science DC partnered with the wonderful
    Kasha Patel of DC Science Comedy to cover the serious subject of our
    planetary demise…or not! Join Kasha and her special guests Haywood
    Turnipseed Jr., Jessie Deichmann, Tom Di Liberto and Julie Speers as they
    quiz and laugh their way through all manner of questions earthy.
    #EarthOptimism
    1 hr 25 min
  • The bird man
    Chris Whelan is the bird man. From a small boy to an experienced scientist
    his interest hasn’t faltered. What would a world without birds look like?
    (A clue - think of the vultures.) Is climate change affecting how birds
    behave? We ask Chris all this and more, so join us to learn all about our
    feathered friends.
    46 min
  • The archeology of a "good year"
    Davide Tanasi is a native Sicilian and specialist in specialist in
    Mediterranean archaeology. He reconstructs ancient villas with drones and
    the latest in computer imaging, and battles the odds to find that perfect
    vintage. The older wine is the better it is right? So a 6000 year old
    bottle has to be amaaaaazing! Listen in to find out all about this
    discovery and more.
    You can find his work at the USF Institute for Digital Exploration on their
    Facebook page where you can explore castles in Spain or the Ringling Museum
    in Sarasota, all from the comfort of your own home.
    45 min
  • The running scientist
    John Brewer is a runner who works in science, and a scientist who studies
    running. We hear stories about the right kind of shoes, diet, hydration and
    technology but what's the evidence underlying the hype? John talks about
    how our bodies respond to heat, food and running barefoot, and how runners
    probably deserve that extra piece of pie during the holidays.
    We were like kids in a candy store (or rather runners in a shoe store) for
    this one, so forgive us the indulgence!
    1 hr 11 min

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