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Seeking A ScientistForget something? Here’s how to improve your memoryOur memories are a big part of what makes us human. But why do some moments tend to stick in our brain for years, while others fade away? Neuroscientists Kausik Si and Elizabeth Kensinger explain the different types of memories and share tips for how we can remember better. Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer...
2025-04-0332 min
Seeking A ScientistForget something? Here’s how to improve your memoryOur memories are a big part of what makes us human. But why do some moments tend to stick in our brain for years, while others fade away? Neuroscientists Kausik Si and Elizabeth Kensinger explain the different types of memories and share tips for how we can remember better. Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer...
2025-04-0332 minSeeking A ScientistHow living in outer space affects the human bodySeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Olivia Hewitt, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...
2024-11-0836 min
Seeking A ScientistHow living in outer space affects the human bodySeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Olivia Hewitt, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...
2024-11-0836 minSeeking A ScientistFeeling Stressed? Here's what is actually happeningSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Laura Spencer, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...
2024-10-1739 min
Seeking A ScientistFeeling Stressed? Here's what is actually happeningSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Laura Spencer, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot...
2024-10-1739 minSeeking A ScientistDogs are talking - are you listening?Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Anna Schmidt, Celia Morton, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue...
2024-07-1832 min
Seeking A ScientistDogs are talking - are you listening?Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Anna Schmidt, Celia Morton, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue...
2024-07-1800 minSeeking A ScientistYour burning questions about fireworks answeredSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Zach Perez, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessi...
2024-06-1822 min
Seeking A ScientistYour burning questions about fireworks answeredSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Zach Perez, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessi...
2024-06-1822 minSeeking A ScientistPlants may be more intelligent than we thinkSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.Se...
2024-05-2433 min
Seeking A ScientistPlants may be more intelligent than we thinkSeeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's hosted by Dr. Kate Biberdorf, AKA Kate the Chemist. Our senior producer is Suzanne Hogan. Our editor is Mackenzie Martin. Our digital editor is Gabe Rosenberg. This episode was mixed by Suzanne Hogan with support from David McKeel, Byron Love and Genevieve DesMarteau. Our original theme music is by The Coma Calling. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.Se...
2024-05-2433 minSeeking A ScientistCan we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario. Kate The Chemist speaks with planetary scientist Nancy Chabot, one of the leaders behind one of NASA’s planetary defense missions, about destroying asteroids in space before they reach our atmosphere. ----- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's...
2024-04-0132 min
Seeking A ScientistCan we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario. Kate The Chemist speaks with planetary scientist Nancy Chabot, one of the leaders behind one of NASA’s planetary defense missions, about destroying asteroids in space before they reach our atmosphere. ----- Seeking A Scientist is a production of KCUR Studios. It's made possible with support from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, where scientists work to accelerate our understanding of human health and disease. It's...
2024-04-0132 min