A Dash of Science

This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the second half  (of three halves) of this special science bio, we talk about his battle with Edison, his work in wireless light and power, and his World Wireless System

Episode 22

The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2

Recorded: June 24th 2018

Links from the show:

Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/

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A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I get into the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the first half of this special science bio, we talk about his birth, childhood and school, and his initial move to America. We discuss some of his weird personality traits and his initial meeting with several important figures in his life and of course Thomas Edison.

Episode 21

The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 1

Recorded: June 17th 2018

Links from the show:

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Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. This episode was produced, mixed and mastered by Infinite Melodix. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week I chat with Dr. Carol Curchoe about biological energy, CRISPR, why Gattaca is freaking awesome – and as usual with genetics, we can’t not talk about superheroes and dinosaurs!

Episode 20

Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR

Recorded: June 10th 2018

Links from the show:

Sea Turtles temperature sensitive genes

Risks and Riddles from Science News Magazine

Oxford Genetic Debate (Start)

Oxford Genetic Debate (Dr. Curchoe)

Dr. Curchoe Wikipedia Bio

Top 10 Crispiest CRISPR Applications that are NOT Gene Editing

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Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science (c) 2017

Join me this week as I have a discussion with the Executive Director of Voices for Vaccines, Karen Ernst as we discuss the fight against the anti-vax movement and the common arguments used to discredit vaccinations.

Episode 19

Anti-Vax Movement and Those who Fight It

Recorded: May 27th 2018

Links from the show:

Voices for Vaccines

Vax Talk Podcast

Tasty Minstrel Games

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Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week I dig up an old unaired episode with Conspiracy Hobbyist Derek Ruff from Bald Guy Tv. We talk about common misconceptions, facebook memes, and try and figure out who actually invented the lightbulb!

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This week Carrie Dykes and I stray a bit off the science path and juggle some history (successful!) and geography (Not so much!) as we discuss Mothers day history and traditions around the world!

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This week I speak CEO and President Joe Snyder and CTO Chris Brown from Lannister Holdings about what blockchain technology is, how it works, what the future may be and other related things. I also ask about the name of their company, but you’ll have to wait until the end of the show to find out!

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This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, about spiders in space, robotic bees, and then we may have gotten a little sidetracked discussing space movies!

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This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, who has been living with a Huntington’s diagnosis for almost a decade. Hear what this is like from those most directly affected by it as we take a break from our traditional method of gathering science experts.

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This week I speak with Dr. Anna Dornhaus about ants, bees and the evolution of intelligence and what that might mean for our search for extraterrestrial life.

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