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Behavioural Sciences
Latest SciPods from the behavioural science communities
Understanding Brain Function, Cognition, and Emotion in Psychopathology- Professor Christine Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA406 Share Episode About this episodeMental health conditions such as anxiety disorders significantly impact on the quality of life of sufferers, their physical health and psycho-social functioning....
The Health-e Babies App for Socially Disadvantaged Women: Embracing Technology to Improve Health Literacy
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194337 Share Episode About this episode Over the past few years, there has been an explosion in the number of applications – more commonly known as apps – that can be used on mobile phones....
The Brain, The Body And Mathematics – Dr Korbinian Moeller, Leibniz – Institut Für Wissensmedien
Original Article Reference: https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA389 Share Episode About this episodeDr Korbinian Moeller and a team of researchers at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien are endeavouring to identify the cognitive and neuronal processes...
A New Model for Developing Students’ Deep-Learning Skills – Dr Yianna Vovides, Georgetown University
Original article reference: This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Elusive learning – using learning analytics to support reflective sensemaking of Ill-Structured ethical problems: A learner-managed dashboard solution’, from Future Internet....
Biology
Top SciPods from the bio-science communities
Are Amyloid Peptides Potential Therapeutics for Sepsis?
Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘An amyloidogenic hexapeptide derived from amylin attenuates inflammation and acute lung injury in murine sepsis’ published in the open access journal PLoS One:...
Illuminating Insect Chemical Ecology for Effective Pest Control – Dr Robert K. Vander Meer, USDA
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA440 Share Episode About this episodeBecause of growing international trade, increasing numbers of invasive pest insects are being transported throughout the world. If they become established,...
Understanding Cancer Development in Humans and Their Companion Animals – Dr Jaime Modiano, University of Minnesota
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA425 Share Episode About this episodeDogs are renowned for their status as man’s best friend. Based first at the University of Colorado and now at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, Dr...
Driving Forward Training and Research in Psychiatry – Dr Susan Voglmaier, University of California
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA426 Share Episode About this episodeIn recent years, dramatic advances have been made in brain science and molecular genetics. However, there is currently a shortage of psychiatrists with the...
Earth and Environment
Popular SciPods from earth and environmental sciences
Saving Primates We Need to Act Before It’s Too Late – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber
Original article reference: ‘Impending extinction crisis of the world’s primates: Why primates matter’, from Science Advances https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1600946 Share Episode About this episodeNonhuman primates (prosimians, monkeys, and apes) are our...
Four Countries Hold the Key to Primate Conservation – Drs Alejandro Estrada and Paul A Garber
Original article reference: This SciPod is a summary of the papers ‘Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Tree Fruit Crops: Methods, Progress, and Challenges’, from Frontiers in Plant Science, and ‘Production and characterization of transgenic Citrus plants...
Harnessing Genetics for Sustainable Fruit Production – Dr Vladimir Orbovic, University of Florida
Original article reference: This SciPod is a summary of the papers ‘Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Tree Fruit Crops: Methods, Progress, and Challenges’, from Frontiers in Plant Science, and ‘Production and characterization of transgenic Citrus plants...
Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy
Original article reference: This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Monitoring of microbially mediated corrosion and scaling processes using redox potential measurements’ in Bioelectrochemistry 97, 137 144.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2013.11.004 Share Episode...
STEM Education
Informative SciPods in STEM Education
Transforming How Life Science Is Taught – The PULSE Working Group
Original article reference: https://doi.org/10.https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA39533548/SCIENTIA401 Share Episode About this episode Science education is critical to prepare students for the world and jobs of the future, yet many institutions in the United...
The Brain, The Body And Mathematics – Dr Korbinian Moeller, Leibniz – Institut Für Wissensmedien
Original Article Reference: https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA389 Share Episode About this episodeDr Korbinian Moeller and a team of researchers at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien are endeavouring to identify the cognitive and neuronal processes...
It’s Full STEM Ahead in After-School Programs – Dr Jerrod A. Henderson and Mr Ricky P. Greer, University of Houston
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA347 Share Episode About this episodeUnderrepresented is not often the thought that comes to mind when describing males in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, there are...
From Coast to Coast Building Capacity in Ocean Science – Dr Edward R. Urban, University of Delaware
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA365 Share Episode About this episodeThe ocean plays a central role in regulating the Earth’s climate and is at the front line in the battle against climate change. However, there are still many...
Engineering and Technology
New SciPods in engineering and technology
Flood Prediction Using Remote Sensing Technology – Dr Guy J – P Schumann
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA444 Share Episode About this episodeFloods devastate communities across the globe. A single flood disaster can cause the loss of thousands of lives, and the displacement of millions of people. The...
Creating A Circular Economy For Sustainable Metal Manufacturing – Andrew LaTour
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA452 Share Episode About this episodeFacilities for recycling metal parts at the locations they are required would be a major milestone in the global struggle towards sustainable industry. Yet for...
CART: Pointing the Way to Reliable Robotic Assistants- Dr Paul Robertson, Dynamic Object Language Labs Inc Lexington
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA432 Share Episode About this episodeRobots that assist us with both everyday and highly specialised tasks are no new concept, but so far, their actual development has appeared to be far from becoming...
The Next Generation Of Anticorrosion Technology – Jianguo Wang, AnCatt
Original Article Reference: https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA387 Share Episode About this episodeCorrosion, the gradual destruction of metals, is a significant physical and economic problem worldwide. Traditional heavy metal-based coatings used to protect...
Health and Medicine
New and popular SciPods in health and medicine
Are Amyloid Peptides Potential Therapeutics for Sepsis?
Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘An amyloidogenic hexapeptide derived from amylin attenuates inflammation and acute lung injury in murine sepsis’ published in the open access journal PLoS One:...
Simphotek: Shedding Light on New Cancer Treatments, Dr Mary Potasek
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA434 Share Episode About this episodeThe use of radiation therapy to treat cancer has improved the long-term outcome of thousands of patients but is associated with serious side effects. Photodynamic...
Understanding Cancer Development in Humans and Their Companion Animals – Dr Jaime Modiano, University of Minnesota
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA425 Share Episode About this episodeDogs are renowned for their status as man’s best friend. Based first at the University of Colorado and now at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, Dr...
Driving Forward Training and Research in Psychiatry – Dr Susan Voglmaier, University of California
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA426 Share Episode About this episodeIn recent years, dramatic advances have been made in brain science and molecular genetics. However, there is currently a shortage of psychiatrists with the...
Physical Sciences
Latest SciPods from the physical science community
The Next Generation Of Anticorrosion Technology – Jianguo Wang, AnCatt
Original Article Reference: https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA387 Share Episode About this episodeCorrosion, the gradual destruction of metals, is a significant physical and economic problem worldwide. Traditional heavy metal-based coatings used to protect...
Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology – Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland
Original article reference: https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA401 Share Episode About this episode Despite many years of research aiming to unite quantum mechanics with cosmological theories, researchers in fields across physics and philosophy remain in...
A New Technique for Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies – Dr Baowei Fei, UT Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA367 Share Episode About this episodeTwo-dimensional transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy is the standard method for prostate cancer diagnosis. However, the technique is limited in one respect...
Traditional Equilibrium Models Lead to Inaccurate Predictions – Dr Yousef Haseli, Central Michigan University
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.01.130 Share Episode About this episodeEquilibrium is the cornerstone of industrial chemical processes, especially when optimising chemical production. But what if the equilibrium models that...
SciComm Radio
Exclusive interviews with leading scientists and science communicators
The Hidden Truths Of Machine Learning With Zack Lipton
This week we discuss the hidden truths of machine learning, and how this new technology could undermine democracy as we know it, but is that even so bad... Resources mentioned: Zack's website: http://zacklipton.com/ Zack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacharylipton...
The Evolution Of Science Journalism With Andy Ridgway – An Award Winning Journalist
This week we speak with Andy Ridgway, an award-winning journalist, he has spent nearly 20 years in the profession, most recently as Deputy Editor of BBC Focus and then launch Editor of Science Uncovered. We discuss the impact the internet, and notably,...
Is Social Media Influencing Our Opinions Or Exposing Them? We Discuss With Dominique Brossard
In this weeks episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly impact social media and other modern communication methods are having on the way we form opinions. We're joined by Dominique Brossard, an expert on media, science and policy, science and social media,...
Meet The Delightful Rachelle Saunders From Science For The People
In this episode we speak with the delightful and upbeat Rachelle Saunders From Science For The People Podcast and how their podcast is impacting people. Resources mentioned: Science For The People website: http://www.scienceforthepeople.ca/ Science For The People...
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Predicting Mortality in Kidney Disease: A New Nutritional Risk Index – Professor Eiichiro Kanda, Kawasaki Medical School
Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘A new nutritional risk index for predicting mortality in hemodialysis patients: Nationwide cohort study’, published in PLOS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214524 Share Episode ...
Combatting Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Systems – Dr Oliver Opel, West-Coast University of Applied Sciences
Original article reference: This SciPod is a summary of paper ‘Corrosion in Heating and Cooling Water Circuits – A Field Study’ in Energy Procedia.’ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2018.11.042 Share Episode About this episode Water heating and cooling...
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