In this episode of Something About Science, our hosts discuss space-based entertainment, as well as the link between the gut microbiota and neurological conditions, and a science of happiness course for students. Whilst on the topic of mental health and wellbeing, our hosts reflect on their own thoughts and experiences around the most intangible of emotions, happiness. 

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Content Mentioned

·        Man-Made Shooting Stars On Our Horizon (AZoQuantum)

·        How does the Gut Microbiome Influence Mental Health? (AZoLifeSciences)

·        How the science of happiness is helping student mental health (News Medical)

Music Credits

Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience

Chimerical – Old Fashion Jingle

Setuniman – Vintage Jingle

Adi Goldstein – Ambient Theme

Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In this episode, our hosts delve deeper into some under-explored topics, including the application of standard laboratory equipment in the analysis of ancient texts, the relationship between AI and open access science, and the role of citizen science and public engagement in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

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Content Mentioned

•       BioInfect: Bringing the best brains to the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (News Medical)
•       World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022: The Antibiotic Footprint of Farming (News Medical)
•       Microscopy and Magnetic Characterization Analyzes London Underground Air Quality (AZoOptics)
•       The Relationship Between Open Access Science and AI (AZoRobotics)
•       Combining Microscopy and Spectroscopy to Analyze Ancient Egyptian Papyrus (AZoOptics)

Music Credits

Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience

Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In a special International Women's Day episode, Danielle, Skyla, and Megan discuss their relationship with science and the most inspiring women they have interviewed as Scientific Editors at AzoNetwork, before introducing Megan's interview with Meganne Christian, astronaut in reserve for the European Space Agency. Meganne takes us through her journey from a Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry to her role in the ESA, as well as touching on her involvement with the Graphene Flagship over the years. 

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Music Credits

Eva Wav – 111

IG: @eva.wav.music

Resilient Kid - Galaxy Meditation

IG: @libby_meredith

Izzy Odelola - Graduated

Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience

Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In this bonus episode, Megan hits the road to visit University of Manchester spin-out Watercycle Technologies at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) to learn about their membrane technology that is hoping to sustainably localize the UK's lithium supply chain. 

Alongside a run-down of current lithium extraction methods and how their technology works, Co-Founders Dr. Seb Leaper and Dr. Ahmed Abdelkarim interweave stories of their journey from friends to colleagues and discuss how sustainability continues to shape their careers.

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You can read the full written interview on AZoNano.com.

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Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In this episode, our hosts feed their curiosity and try to find answers to some important questions, not only for human health but also for the origin of life; where did Earth’s water come from? How does cancer spread? Is a male contraceptive pill scientifically possible? Too deep? The editors also discuss how sensors can keep your coffee in check and how a novel CRISPR system has been found to cut RNA.

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Content Mentioned

·        Analyzing Coffee Beans (AZoSensors)

·        Nanoplastics in Water: Removal Techniques (AZoNano)

·        Newly discovered CRISPR immune system shuts down infected cells to thwart infection (News Medical)

·        Metastatic Melanoma: key protein identified that aids the spread of skin cancer (News Medical)

·        The Male Contraceptive Pill: is it possible? (News Medical)

·        Papertronics: Disposable Electronics on a Single Sheet of Paper (AZoMaterials)

·        Has the Winchcombe Meteorite Unlocked the Mystery of Earth’s Oceans? (AZoQuantum)

·        The Curiosity Rover Discovers Water-Rich Opal on Mars (AZoQuantum)

Music

Dokkodo Sounds – Like Water (Ambient Mix)

℗ Pretty Decent Music

Dpsht – Tokyo Bounce

℗ pvmm

Of Truth – Of skies

Intro & News Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In this episode, our three sci-comm editors delve into another discussion of a variety of the latest science stories. From ground-breaking satellite technology monitoring forest degradation to pioneering ocean-degradable bioplastics and new discoveries into the human genome evolution – there will be something for every science aficionado!

We also had the privilege to include a segment of a fascinating interview on the search of life beyond our solar system with Sascha Quanz, Head of the Exoplanets & Habitability Research Group at ETH Zurich.

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Content Mentioned

·        Oxytocin heart regeneration - How the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin may have heart-healing

properties (News Medical)

·        Producing Biofilms with Additive Manufacturing (AZoMaterials)

·        Weighing Earth's Forests Using a Space Umbrella (AZoCleantech)

·        New insight into human genome evolution (News Medical)

·        Can ETH Zurich’s New Centre Tell Us Whether Life Exists Beyond Earth? (AZoQuantum)

·        MuscleRehab: A Sensor-Based Suit For Autonomous Physical Rehabilitation (AZoSensors)

·        Gout: Disease of Kings now a 21st Century Epidemic (News Medical)

Music Credits

Erokia – Ambient Wave 41

Mansores – I lost myself along the way

Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience

Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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In our first episode, editors Danielle, Megan, and Skyla discuss tantalizing topics across the scientific disciplines – whether it be Neanderthal brains, batteries made from sand, or 3D printing with Martian rock- there will be something about science that you find fascinating!

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Content Mentioned

·        Researchers reveal key developmental difference between the brains of modern humans and Neandertals (AZoLifeSciences)

·        Role of the transketolase-like 1 gene in the development of the modern human brain (News Medical)

·        Scientists solve how RNA molecules reach their targets (AZoLifeSciences)

·        Using Machine Learning to Get the Most Out of Electric Vehicle Batteries (AZoRobotics)

·        Improving Dolutegravir Delivery For Pediatric HIV Patients (AZoRobotics)

·        3D Printing on Mars Possible with Martian Rock-Metal (AZoMaterials)

·        What are Sand Batteries and Can They Solve the Sustainable Energy Crisis? (AZoMaterials)

·        How Can We Use Mask Waste for Carbon Capture? (AZoMaterials)

Music & Sonification Credits

NASA. (2022, May 4). Data Sonification: Black Hole at the Center of the Perseus Galaxy Cluster (X-ray) [Video]. YouTube.

Valery Vermeulen. (2021, Oct 13). Mikromedas AdS/CFT 001 (Preview) (X-ray) [Video]. YouTube.

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). (2022, Aug 31) Webb Telescope Data, Translated to Sound — Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula. Youtube.

Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience

Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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Welcome to Something About Science, the podcast where three science editors and enthusiasts curate a selection of the latest science stories that are making the news, breaking boundaries [or just a bit unusual]. Join us for a monthly chat and geek out along with us as we get passionate discussing something about science.

You’ll be able to listen to the podcast on all your favourite platforms, so make sure you follow the show and leave a review on your podcast provider if you enjoy the upcoming episodes! Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.

Hosts: Danielle Ellis, Skyla Baily, Megan Craig

Production: Aimee Molineux, Will Soutter, João Pinto

Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn)

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