Monday Science

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Stay Up-to-Date with Monday Science: Your Weekly Guide to the Latest Developments in Science, Health & Tech with award-winning host Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham.

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March 06, 2023 Consent in the Metaverse
Please note that this episode includes a trigger warning for discussions about consent, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
Join us as Dr. Raimi-Abraham speaks with Dr. Douglas Zytko, (an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University) about Consent in the Metaverse.

About the episode
The episode explores the growing popularity of virtual reality dating experiences, and how they compare to traditional, in-person dating. It also examines consent in virtual reality dating.
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February 27, 2023 Love in the Metaverse
Please note that this episode includes a trigger warning for discussions about consent, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
Join us as Dr. Raimi-Abraham speaks with Dr. Douglas Zytko, (an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University) about Love in the Metaverse. delves into the world of virtual reality and how it is impacting dating and relationships.
About the episode
The episode explores the growing popularity of virtual reality dating experiences, and how they compare to traditional, in-person dating. It also examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of virtual reality dating, including the impact on social skills and the ability to form genuine connections. The episode also looks at the future of virtual reality technology and its potential impact on dating and relationships. It will also discusses if virtual reality could replace real-life connections or enhance them.
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February 20, 2023 Dating in a Post-Pandemic World: Navigating the New Normal
Join Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham in this concluding episode as she speaks with Dr Lucas Youngvorst (Assistant Professor of communication in the Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho) about virtual dating during the pandemic.
About the episode
"Dating in a Post-Pandemic World: Navigating the New Normal" explores how dating and relationships will look like post-pandemic. The episode examines how the pandemic has changed the dating landscape and how it will continue to shape it even in the future. It also explores the shifts in people's priorities, values and how it will impact on their dating experiences. The episode also considers the potential long-term effects of the pandemic on the way we date, and how we can navigate the new normal. It will offer listeners a glimpse into the possible future of dating and how to navigate it.
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February 13, 2023 Love in a Time of Social Distancing: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on virtual Dating
Join Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham as she speaks with Dr Lucas Youngvorst (Assistant Professor of communication in the Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho) about virtual dating during the pandemic.
About the episode
"Love in a Time of Social Distancing: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Virtual Dating" delves into the unique challenges and opportunities of dating during the pandemic. The episode examines how the pandemic has affected dating, including the increased use of virtual methods, and its psychological impact on relationships. It also explores how people are finding new ways to connect while physically separated. This episode will offer a deeper understanding of the pandemic's impact on dating and human connections.
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February 06, 2023 Swipe Right, Click Love: Navigating the World of Digital Dating
Get Ready to Swipe Right into Love - Join Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham on a Journey Through the Digital Dating World!
About the series - "Love in the Digital Age"
Unlock the secrets of love in the digital age with "Love in the Digital Age" podcast series! From the world of online dating to virtual relationships during COVID-19, host Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham and guests takes you on a journey of love in the digital world. Swipe right, click love, and navigate the impact of technology on relationships. With episodes on post-pandemic dating and virtual reality, discover if virtual connections will replace real-life ones. Get ready to delve into the pros and cons of finding love online - listen now!
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December 05, 2022 Episode 160: Should I freeze my eggs?
In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham talks about single women's fertility and egg freezing with Dr Zeynep Gurtin a Lecturer in Women’s Health at the Institute for Women’s Health at University College London (UCL), and holds an Affiliate Lectureship at the University of Cambridge Sociology Department.

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November 28, 2022Episode 159: Are clinical trials conducted in pregnancy?
In this episode...Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham speaks with Professor Anna David (Consultant in obstetrics and maternal/fetal medicine at University College London Hospital (UCLH)) her development of the world's first "Standard Maternal and Fetal Adverse Event Terminology".
Additional Information
Spencer, RN, Hecher, K, Norman, G, et al. Development of standard definitions and grading for Maternal and Fetal Adverse Event Terminology. Prenat Diagn. 2021
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Barrett, D. W., David, A. L., Thrasivoulou, C., Mata, A., Becker, D. L., Engels, A. C., Deprest, J. A., and Chowdhury, T. T. (2016) Connexin 43 is overexpressed in human fetal membrane defects after fetoscopic surgery. Prenat Diagn, 36: 942– 952. doi: 10.1002/pd.4917.
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28min
November 21, 2022Episode 157: What was it like speaking with fake medicines criminals?
18 to 24 November is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)! In today's episode, Dr Bahijja discusses the link between fake medicines and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is then followed by an interview with Hannah Gelbart, BBC Producer for the BBC series on fake medicines!
Episode Photo by Anna Tarazevich
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BBC - Why are fake medicines a problem in Africa?

BBC - How do you spot fake medicines?

BBC - Who are the victims of Africa's fake medicine crisis?

BBC - Spotting fake medicines with your mobile phone
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29min
November 14, 2022Episode 156: 1 in 5 People Saved by CPR Recall 'Lucid Dying'
In this episode...Dr Bahijja talks about a recent finding that 1 in 5 people saved by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recalled "lucid dying".
🛑 Trigger warning - today’s episode contains discussions about death which some people find disturing 🛑
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NYU Langone Health Press Release - https://nyulangone.org/news/lucid-dying-patients-recall-death-experiences-during-cpr

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November 07, 2022Episode 155: Why are yawns contagious?
In this episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham has taken a suggestion from a group of pharmacy students who are currently conducting their socialisation placement with Monday Science.
The topic being ‘why are yawns so contagious’, Dr Raimi-Abraham’s research delves into the realms of chasmology (the scientific study of yawning), which unlocks peculiar reasons for yawning and then she goes on to try to understand why they can be contagious…

Warning - this episode briefly contains discussion about sexual arousal and activities
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Yawning and its physiological significance

The Hidden Sexuality of the Yawn and the Future of Chasmology
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FAQs about Monday Science:

How many episodes does Monday Science have?

The podcast currently has 267 episodes available.