LuxeSci

By Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos

1 podcast + 2 scientists = 1 nerdy take on the luxury world.

LuxeSci is a podcast for the fancy nerds who are curious about the things they love. Two overly curious PhDs discover the science behind ... more

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June 07, 2024 47: Fashion - The Luster of Pearls
Hi Fancy Folks!
For all the June babies out there, this week we're revisiting our episode on your birthstone, pearls. This is a LuxeSci classic episode and feature both Dr. Lex and Dr. Dimos.
Join your favorite curious scientists as we explore the science behind pearls. We'll learn about how pearls are made, how they are used in cosmetics and what structural color is. So ditch the lab coat, grab a cocktail and come and learn with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Well...That's Interesting https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3?si=a9f2583679ce447c
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

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Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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May 31, 2024 Bonus Episode - Why LuxeSci? - Our Origin Story
Hi Fancy Folks!
We can't believe we're almost through 3 seasons of LuxeSci. It's been so much fun to share our love of nerdy luxury with you.
We wanted to share with you the reasons why we started this podcast. Our goal has always been to increase wonder and broaden curiosity by merging together two seemingly incompatible topics, science and luxury items.
We hope you enjoy this little bit of insight into our creative process and we hope you leave your lab coat behind and come and be curious with us.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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May 24, 2024 46: Fashion - Polkas, Dots and Penguins
Hi Fancy Folks!
The weather is warming up and you know what that means: itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow polka dot bikinis. Polka dots are a quintessential summer print. But how did they come about, why do we like them so much and are we the only animals drawn to this bold and graphic print?
Join your favorite curious scientist as we explore the science behind polka dots. We'll learn about how penguins use dots to identify their mates, how the cosmetic industry is taking advantage of new carbon nanodots and even take a trip down memory lane to when I was working in the field. So ditch the lab coat, grab a bold print and come and learn with us.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Strange by Nature https://strangebynaturepodcast.com/
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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11min
May 09, 2024 Green with Science - All About Emeralds

Hi Fancy Folks!
We were inspired by a Met Gala look for this episode so we're throwing it back to a Season 1 episode all about emeralds. Find out how emeralds are formed, a little about their august history, and of course so cool science surrounding this gorgeous gem.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Science Night https://www.scinight.com/
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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25min
April 26, 2024 44: Fashion - Stripes and Dr. Lex Meets Her Scientific Match
Hi Fancy Folks!
We're tackling a classic pattern this episode. It's all about stripes! Stripes have meant different things throughout the ages. Now, they symbolize anything from classic, nautical themes to something that hints of rebellion.
In this episode, we learn about why zebras have stripes, what "motion dazzle" is and Dr. Lex meets her match when trying to decipher a paper on charge stripes in graphene. Fortunately, a great explanatory article comes to the rescue.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Under the Microscope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesciencetalk.com/under-the-microscope/
If you've learned something from this episode, share it with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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15min
April 12, 2024 43 - Fashion: Ribbons and Bows and Worms?
Hi Fancy Folks!
We're back to talking about the latest fashion trends. The runways this year will filled with hyper-feminine details, including bows and ribbons. There's a lot that can be said about the resurgence of feminine fashion but we're interested in the science.
In this episode, we learn about ribbons in protein folding, the ribbons that help you see and of course, we had to have some worms included. We hope you love it and we hope you learn something along with us.

Check out our featured friend's podcast: Keep It Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitscience
If you like learning and you like luxury, please subscribe and share the show with a friend. We'd love to spread the word of that science can be luxurious and not scary.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠
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16min
March 29, 2024 42 - Fashion - Something old, something new, something lace
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. This little wedding rhyme can also sum about the quintessential fabric, lace. Lace is everything from a staple of the wedding industry to a trend in the Spring and Fall 2024 runways with the continued popularity of sheer dresses.
In this episode, we take the scientific view of lace, learning how its made, the many different types and even a bit about the views of a 1940s lace workers society. There’s some fun facts about shoe laces and new space age designs inspired by lace. We hope you love it!
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Tiny Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you listen. It's the best way to support the show.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/luxesci-podcast/?viewAsMember=true

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.erevnamedia.com ⁠⁠⁠

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17min
March 15, 2024 41: Fashion - Can a Leopard Change its Spots?
Hi Fancy Folks,
I couldn't let a fashion season go by without an episode about my absolute print, leopard print. We released this episode in Season 1 and it was so much fun to learn more about leopards and their spots that we're re-releasing it.
Join me as I explore the science behind leopards, their spots and why the print has been a mainstay of fashion.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Well...That's Interesting at ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you listen. It's the best way to support the show.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
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Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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20min
March 01, 2024 40: Fashion - How is Leather Made?
Hi Fancy Folks,

Apologies for the episode delay. Dr. Lex has been down for the count with a cold, which you can probably tell on the audio. But this episode is worth the wait!
Join Dr. Lex as she explores the world of leather, what it is, how it's made and some cool technology being used to make it more sustainable. Plus, there's even a bonus anatomy lesson.
Check out our featured friend's podcast: Strange by Nature at https://strangebynaturepodcast.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you listen. It's the best way to support the show.
LuxeSci is a production of Erevna Media LLC
Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos
Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

Follow us:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luxescipod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/luxescipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTz4WrIEalCH7NlDgkRdICQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Blog posts, Show Notes and References:
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18min
February 07, 202439: Fashion - The Secrets of Silk
Hello Fancy Folks! I (Dr. Lex) have been looking forward to this episode since we decided to explore fashion for Season 3. I was lucky to spend an extended period of time in Cambodia during grad school and I got to see silk production live and talk to the artisans that are keeping the process alive there. It was magical.

This episode we explore not only how silk is made but what is is, going down to the molecular level and of course getting into new research around innovative uses of silk, particularly in the biomedical industry.
So put on your fanciest sweats and join us for all the nerdy, fancy fun.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk

https://biddlesawyersilks.com/how-is-silk-made-a-step-by-step-guide/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780123741448000400

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidoptera

https://biddlesawyersilks.com/how-is-silk-made-a-step-by-step-guide/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5000687/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroin

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5124675/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.201800465

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10504296/pdf/41598_2023_Article_41762.pdf
Check out our featured podcast, Under the Microscope: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0joF8aDQP7VavEgsRdnCIA?si=9b8dcc224a474e68⁠
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you listen. It's the best way to support the show.

Theme music - Harlequin Mood by Burdy

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17min

FAQs about LuxeSci:

How many episodes does LuxeSci have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.