In the age of "fake news" and the "post truth", we are at a crossroads: on one hand, potential for innovative and positive change - renewable energy, international collaboration, harnessing the power of genetics and so on, on the other hand, potential for a downward spiral - of antibiotic resistant bacteria and super storms of climate change just to name a few. In the middle of all this, is science, trying to get its message out, and science communicators - be it journalists, academics, researchers, doctors, public scientists, magazine publishers, documentary film directors or responsible bloggers - who are trying to sift through the mess, find the truth, and deliver it to your social media feed. This is a tough job, and one now lightly taken on, but absolutely vital nonetheless.

To help us in our exploration of the challenges of science communication today, we have Dr. Jamie Vernon joining us today. He is the executive director and CEO of Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society, editor-in-chief of the magazine, American Scientist, as well as a myriad of other highly impressive previous jobs that we will mention during our interview.

Link to sigma xi: www.sigmaxi.org

Link to Symposium on November 10, 2017: https://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings-events/symposium-on-atmospheric-chemistry-climate-and-health

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By Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy (director/writer/producer) and Trace Sheehan (writer/producer), the movie FOOD EVOLUTION shines a light onto a brutally polarized debate marked by fear, distrust and confusion: the controversy surrounding genetic engineering of our food.

To help us find out more about all this, we are lucky enough to have both Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Trace Sheehan on the show with us today!

Should we be eating more protein? Why do we need supplements, or do we? Should we be eating more meat, protein powder or maybe new, alternative sources of protein... crickets?

Just like in the vitamins episode, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

This and much more in EP11.

  You know when you walk through the grocery store, you see all those labels on food? Free range, organic, no hormones, natural, local, humane, fair trade….    Ever stop and wonder.. what in the world do they ACTUALLY mean? Of course, as human beings we automatically assign meaning to everything - colors, images, words, and though we may think these label meanings are self explanatory, what actually stands behind them? Is it real science? Real for the lack of a better word - “goodness”, meaning these labels tell us that that product is actually healthier or better than the other.. or is it more complicated than that? I really wanted to find out so here we are.   To help us sift through all these labels and misconceptions, we have best selling author, entrepreneur, cattle breeder and advocate for global agriculture Michele Payne joining us on the show today!       --------------
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So, I'm sure you've noticed something strange while scrolling through your morning Facebook or news website feed. There is widespread confusion in terms of nutrition. Every day someone says something is good, and then the next day they say it's bad. Everything seems to cause or prevent cancer or cause and prevent heart problems. Fortunately, there are some people trying to help solve this problem. Today, we have Dr Andrew Freeman on the show to help us distinguish fad from fact.

Vitamins are necessary for our bodies to function, they are used for growth, digestion, nerve function, and many other things. So, if something is good for you, then more of that thing should be even better for you, right? Unfortunately, that's just not true when it comes to taking vitamin supplements. How is it that we came to believe this, then?

What happens if you take too many? How can we know if they are safe and effective? Find out in Episode 08.

Why is marijuana illegal, on the same list as heroin, LSD and ecstasy? What medical benefits does it have? Find out in Episode 07.

This episode is a follow up to Episode 05: a fascinating, deep exploration about the other, not scary side of GMO technology: how it helps cure illnesses, helps reduce herbicide and pesticide use, helps protect food from deadly fungi, and helps feed a growing world population..

Featuring an exclusive interview with Professor Dr Kevin Folta, professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida and active science communicator, striving for a more transparent and collaborative conversation about the pros and cons of genetic modification of crops.

Dr Folta is also a podcaster! In his podcast, Talking Biotech, he interviews agriculture scientists and experts in the fields of science and communication to discuss the genetic improvement of plants, animals, and microbes and other issues in biotechnology.

Check it out at http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/

 

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Since the first tests in the late 1980s, GMOs have become increasingly widespread and so has the distrust and fear in their use. The debate is very polarized: one extreme asserting that the technology will save the world and the other claiming the complete opposite. But though good reasons exist on both sides, there are still misconceptions and lies that plague the debate.   In this episode, we will attempt to unravel them.   -------------- I want to hear from you!

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It is the lesser well known cousin of the placebo effect, the Mr.Hyde to placebo’s Dr Jekyll, the yin and yang of clinical mysteries, the nocebo effect seems to make people actually, physically sick for no medical reason.

It is a result of the super complicated interaction between the patient, their expectations, the drug, the surrounding context, the healthcare provider, and the way the information is delivered and received. Join me as we try to unravel this mysterious phenomenon!

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