Travelling Science

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the severity of insomnia and improve your sleep.

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Mindfulness Meditation Video: https://youtu.be/YTo8NJj-iz4
Melatonin Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw
CBT Video: https://youtu.be/n5SCq1oq_dY
Depression Video: https://youtu.be/z9fNVkPHZ9g

Cortisol Episode: https://youtu.be/WojVBo4Yd58
Ana Pineda Episode: https://youtu.be/w1_FNBA2elQ

2019, Insomnia Paper
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00046.2019

2012, Chronic Insomnia Paper
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)60750-2/fulltext

CBT for insomnia Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12927123/

Gender Differences in Insomnia Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16453985/

Genetics & Insomnia Paper
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780427/

Substance Abuse and Sleep Paper
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660250/

Temperature and Sleep Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22738673/

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In this episode, we talk about donating organs and tissue to save lives, working in the endocrinology laboratory of a fertility clinic and being a beer scientist, all while being in a highly successful band.

Zoe Catterall is a Biomedical Science graduate from UTS as well as the lead singer of Sydney band The Buoys. Zoe has worked in a range of fields including organ and tissue donation, fertility, and now currently works at a brewery as a quality scientist on a part-time basis, to make time for her music touring schedule.

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During this episode, a donation was made to Donate Life Australia
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How can algae be used to brew carbon negative beer? Or reduce methane emissions from livestock? Could Algae potentially capture and store carbon emissions? What about new biological plastics made from algae? Or Algal building materials? Perhaps Algae could even supply us with a sustainable source of crude oil? And most of us have probably forgotten that algae is already supplemented in various products that we use in our everyday lives. This conversation will open your eyes to the amazing world of algae, how it is already being used and how it could go on to combat climate change and improve our world in so many ways!

You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ed84SWDUsmQ

Dr. Alex Thomson is the Industry Engagement Manager for the Climate Change Cluster research institute at the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS). She is a former lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at UTS, marine ecologist, science communicator, and a Superstar of STEM!

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During this episode, a donation was made to the Coral Nurture Program at The University of Technology in Sydney:
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Links:
French Blue Beer
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/sacrebleu-french-brewers-use-algae-make-blue-beer-2022-02-03/

Sea Weed Gin
https://thenewfoundlanddistillery.com/products/newfoundland-distillery-company-seaweed-gin-1

Dugong Grass
https://www.earthtouchnews.com/oceans/oceans/watch-dugong-gorges-itself-on-sea-grass-before-taking-a-nap-on-the-ocean-floor/

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In this episode, we discuss ideas like malware, password hacking, phishing scams, sharenting, spam, scams, spam scams, smart devices, the internet of things (I.O.T) and what to do if the prince of Nigeria emails you…

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Asha Rao is a Professor of Mathematics at RMIT, a cyber security expert and a STEM enthusiast, inspiring people to get involved in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics!
You can follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AshaRaoRMIT 
or find her on LinkedIn by searching for Professor Asha Rao.

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During this episode, a donation was made to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute: https://amsi.org.au/
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Cortisol is our stress hormone, but it is extremely important, both for our health and our survival. In this episode, I will explain what Cortisol is, how Cortisol works, why Cortisol is important and I will share a few tips and tricks that you can use to master your Cortisol levels and improve your life!

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Can we develop allergies as an adult? Can we overcome our allergies? How long does it take to create a vaccine? And how does DNA work? Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson answers these questions as we talk about the science of immunology, focusing on how those concepts can be shared to a wide audience through creative expression!

You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ByyAjwC-gXA

Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson trained as an immunologist at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, and now teaches Science Communication at the University of Melbourne and is a Learning Facilitator at Scienceworks.
 
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During this episode, a donation was made to Deadly Science, a foundation that provides science resources to remote schools in Australia that are often under funded: https://deadlyscience.org.au/
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Discussing productivity, procrastination, dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, habit formation, task management, meditation and mindfulness, Ana shares the most impactful things that we can do to improve our focus and our workflow!

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Ana Pineda, PhD is a scientist and a productivity and writing coach for professionals who struggle with the ability to focus & write. Through her motivation-boosting emails, free masterclasses, and online programs, she shares a new mindful approach to academic writing and productivity.

Ana’s free class on Mindful productivity: https://www.ifocusandwrite.com/masterclass-productivity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ana_pineda_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ana.pineda.phd/

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Professor Andy Pitman is the Director of the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and he has done so much research and writing on this topic that he is the ultimate climate change expert!

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In this episode we discuss topics like electric cars, battery technologies, renewable energies, biofuels, agriculture, carbon offsets, carbon capture, deforestation, greenwashing, & Andy shares the most impactful things that we can do as individuals to reduce anthropogenic climate change!

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During this episode, a donation was made to the Rainforest Rescue foundation: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/
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In this episode, we discuss the science behind serotonin, our “Feel Good Hormone”. I talk about what Serotonin is, where it comes from and how it works.

If you have the right amount of serotonin, you feel really good…but if you don’t have enough serotonin, you might feel depressed or anxious, which is totally normal, and boosting your serotonin levels is very possible.

Today, I’m going to explain to you what serotonin does in your body, what happens when serotonin levels are imbalanced, and I will share a few techniques you can use to improve upon your serotonin levels.

Knowing how this all works will allow you to enhance your mood and mental health. It will also help you improve your sleep cycle and it can even help with your digestion and any gut problems that you might have.

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Associated Videos

How Do Antidepressants Work? https://youtu.be/Py3CSgwu3yc

How Does MDMA Work? https://youtu.be/QKn7yqXExGE

How Does Cocaine Work? https://youtu.be/6lzN6vbHauo

How Does Sunscreen Work? https://youtu.be/xyjG0pilzMo

Serotonin Supplementation: https://youtu.be/Kr3ahUJTd7Q

Research Articles

Serotonin Review
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00944.x

Serotonin Physiology
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545168/

Tryptophan and Serotonin in relation to Food and Mood
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4728667/

Sunshine and Serotonin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3779905/

Exercise and Serotonin Levels
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5928534/

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Dave Farina is a Science Communicator, public figure, author and host of the famous YouTube channel “Professor Dave Explains”. With over 2.5 Million subscribers and almost 1’400 videos on his channel, teaching everything from Chemistry to calculus, economics, Italian and more, Professor Dave is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to science literacy and education.  

https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorDaveExplains

Watch the video version of this podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/d6NolfIun8s

In this episode, we discuss online education, the future of AI, debating conspiracy theories and misinformation, books, music and science. We also touch on topics like structured water, electric universe, Joe Rogan, Carl Sagan, anti-vaxxers and flat earth.

Dave Farina’s Book, Is This Wifi Organic?: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56901916

Dave Farina’s Band, Simulated Sun: https://www.simulatedsun.com/

Obama Deep Fake Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ54GDm1eL0


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