Science Night

By Riverpower Podcast Mill

Science! What is it? Who does it? Why does it matter? At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news ... more

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The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.

Science Night episodes:

December 28, 2022We Have Ignition
This week, we're closing out 2022 with a scicomm roundup. First, we're talking about the new hot supergroup that's taking the Tree of Life by storm, next, we crown new science royalty, and finally, we ignite a conversation about the future of energy. Also, be sure to check out our social media accounts so you don't miss our top 5 countdown of our most downloaded episodes in 2022.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
End of the Line by The Traveling Wilburys | (C) 2007 T. Wilbury Limited
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
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25min
December 14, 2022A Fireside Chat with Kate Miller
This week we’re looking at three bits of science news with special guest Kate Miller. First we ask, “do we really need an ai diarrhea detector”? Then we watch a light show 8.2 billion years in the making. In the second half, we gather round the fire to talk about a new discovery from the Rising Star in South Africa.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guest
Kate is a PhD student at Dartmouth College, where she studies the shape and orientation of the bones that allow us, and our hominid ancestors, to walk upright.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Fire by Ohio Players | Property of Phonagram Inc.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
38min
November 30, 2022How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love AI, Featuring: Rufus Cochran
This week, Rufus Cochran from Indiana Sciences stops in to talk about AI, deep learning, and how it probably won't lead to the end of civilization as we know it. In the news, we're talking about the loss of the leap second and Meta's AI malarky. Be sure to follow Indiana Sciences on social media so you'll never miss out on their content.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guest
Rufus is a computer engineer and co-chair of Indiana Sciences. his scicomm focuses on mentorship and engaging with the public to show the fun side of science, with a variety of year-round programming.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
-We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn | Property of Decca Music Group Ltd.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
58min
November 16, 2022A Scicomm Roundup Featuring: Dr. Yasmeen Mezil
This week Dr. Yasmeen Mezil makes her triumphant return to the show! She joins James, Jason, and Steffi to talk about three scicomm stories. Join us as we cover a new Pew Research poll, a bash at the Biosphere, and a new sciart exhibition.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guest
Yasmeen is a scientist, educator, and illustrator. She teaches anatomy and physiology to students at McMaster University focusing on finding ways to make learning interactive and collaborative. Her artwork focuses on making complex concepts simple, informative, and beautiful.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats | (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Spaceship Earth by Bruce Broughton | Property of The Walt Disney Music Company
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
42min
October 28, 2022 The 2022 Science Night Halloween Spectacular!
This week, we're bringing you our annual Halloween Spectacular! Our intrepid hosts begin by talking about the cryptids! Specifically what they are, how they work, and their purpose in society. We then go in-depth with our favorite friend from the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil. In the second half, we bring you a chilling tale from Pulp! From Beyond the Veil's own Cody Sullivan.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
"The Tale of the Eagle's Bluff Tapper"- Written by C.A. Sullivan
Voice Cast:
Cody Sullivan
Credits
Editing and Mastering-James Reed & Cody Sullivan
Music:
Intro -
Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA | Standard YouTube License
Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds-
Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Sound Effects | YouTube Audio Library | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
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44min
October 12, 2022Informal Education with Dr. Kelly Salmon & Alyson Michael
This week we're talking to two instructors from the New Hampshire Academy of Science about informal STEM education and inspiring the future of science. In the news, we're talking about dynamic droplets and chaotic cetaceans.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guests
Kelly Salmon has a background in biochemistry and cell biology. She also has a long history of developing and coordinating STEM outreach. Dr. Salmon began working with the NHAS teaching a summer session in 2017 before joining full-time as Senior Scientist in 2018. She now leads summer programs, after school programs, professional development for teachers, and outreach to local schools. She is looking forward to continuing to teach students new techniques and fostering excitement in the scientific process.
Alyson Michael is a chemist with a focus on material chemistry. Since joining the NHAS full time in 2020, Alyson has created programs that implement new equipment and placed on emphasis on integrating quantitative methods into student experiments.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
52min
September 28, 2022SciNight Classics Presents: The Life & Work of Mary Leakey (Remastered)
This week we're looking back to the early days of the podcast. This remastered classic focuses on the life and work of the queen of paleoanthropology Mary Leakey. If you love this style of scicomm and want to hear more, let us know!
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_0wo4-HTk | Standard YouTube License
Arid Foothills by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az4NMyhTodM | Standard YouTube License
Artifact by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvy-8bzPNEk | Standard YouTube License
Earth Prelude by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvIBeA883yc
Midsummer Sky by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULlCeyxw7Rg | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
33min
September 14, 2022Brain Games with Drs. Mikaela Stiver & Zach London
This week we're talking to the team behind the creation of a new card game about cranial nerves and the boney openings that love them, Foramina! Mikaela Stiver and Zach London stop by to tell us what inspired the game and how they went about creating it. In the news, we're talking about doppelganger DNA & a spiderweb of misinformation.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guests
Mikaela Stiver is Faculty Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. In her free time she enjoys creating anatomy-themed artwork, solving crosswords, running, cycling, bouldering, singing at the top of my lungs, and baking delicious cookies.
Zach London is a Professor in the University of Michigan Medical School, who's research focuses on interactive educational tools. In addition to Foramina, he's created several other neuro-focused games. Follow the links on our website for all of his work.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
53min
September 07, 2022The Art & Science of Beer with Sun King Brewing
This week we're finishing up our GenCon journey with a little help from our friends at Sun King Brewing. Join us as we learn about the blend of art and science that go into brewing beer.
Visit our friends at Sun King Brewing at https://www.sunkingbrewing.com/ to learn more about their beer, and where to find them.
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
59min
August 31, 2022The Relaunch Era Turns One!
It's been a year since the Science Night podcast transformed into the show you've come to know and love. To celebrate we're looking back at our favorite moments from the relaunch era.
Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
Our Guests
Over the past year we've been lucky enough to have talked to some amazing scientists and science communicators. We were so lucky that the list is too long to list here. Check out the pages from our past episodes at scinight.com for links to every article and person we've featured on the podcast
Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed
Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Rewind by Ofshane | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34Wh4ysdP50H-ThbZFFfsA | Standard YouTube License
Terrible Lie (Instrumental) by Nine Inch Nails | Music by Trent Reznor | ℗ 1989 TVT/ Interscope Records
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family
[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)
...more
54min

FAQs about Science Night:

How many episodes does Science Night have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.