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Dimensional Shift@ WELF-Festival 2021Tracklist: 1 Porangui - Iluminar 2 The White Arrow - Cielo Medicina 3 Kama Lila Sol - Cura Cura 4 Maneesh de Moor - Medicine Blessing 5 Nils Kercher - Sacred Forest 6 Avishai - Deep Sea Dance 7 Jairamji - Heal 8 Sounds From The Ground - Pearl 9 Ivan Latyshev - Mula Femenina 10 Makyo - Soar Angelic 11 Jean-Jaques Hertz & Francois Roy - Celeste (Miret Edit) 12 Yaima - Gajumaru 13 Utooto - Tamashi Mun 14 Yaima - Odonata 15 Erik The Flutemaker - Quenacho (Sahalé Nightline Edit) 16 Suduaya - Jungle HeartBeat 17 Yemanjo - Pa´lante (Intiche Remix) 18 J.Pool - Anatta 19 Derrok - La Sierra 20 Neuquén Groove - Neuquén Powe...2023-09-167h 11

Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaImprints: Lake hopping with Anoop AmbiliLake-hopping is Anoop Ambili’s thing. For Ambili, a paleoclimatologist, the Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, Tso Moriri in Ladakh and Renuka in Himachal Pradesh hide clues that help him reconstruct past climate changes going back to 10,000 years. Ambili is also studying microplastic pollutants in these freshwater lakes. For example, he is looking for pollutants such as microplastics in Renuka lake, a popular tourist spot and also the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh. Information about the changes in the lakes, Ambili believes, will shape how we design policies that address human-caused changes to natural ecosystems. In th...2023-02-0338 min

Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaImprints: Sifting through microfossils with Rajani PanchangLooking at sediment under a microscope is a window into past environments and climates. In a dot of sediment, you may find thousands of microfossils - tiny remains of bacteria, protists, fungi, animals, and plants. Rajani Panchang, an oceanographer and micropaleontologist, uses microfossils from oceans, of tiny marine organisms, to interpret how the climate and environment may have been when they were alive. Such work gives us ideas about the chemistry and temperature of the ocean, ocean currents and wind patterns of the past. Paleoclimate research eventually feeds into reports that give us the large...2023-01-2034 min

Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaImprints: Digging up bones with Advait JukarImagine this: When modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa, they saw creatures such as giant prehistoric elephants, a hippopotamus and a zebra-like horse, alongside other great beasts. Infact, these large mammals stuck around in the region for at least 20,000 years after the arrival of humans. A low-magnitude extinction began about 30,000 years ago when some megafaunal species, such as the giant elephants, started disappearing. This is in contrast to the Americas, Europe and Australia, where the arrival of humans led to more rapid, large-scale extinctions of megafauna such as woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers. 2023-01-0637 min

Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaImprints: Finding molluscs with Devapriya ChattopadhyayWhat can shells tells us about marine paleoclimate? Shells and molluscs store a wealth of paleoclimate information. Molluscs build their shells with calcium carbonate from the sea water. Their shells record the sea water chemistry, which lets us decipher the changes that occurred in their environment. Paleoclimate scientist Devapriya Chattopadhyay studies mollusc fossils which help reconstruct the marine paleoenvironment. Her findings revealed that even periods of slight warming affected mollusc diversity in an area considered to be less affected by changes in the climate. In the context of present-day climate change, this paleoclimate research is considered to...2022-12-2343 min

Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaImprints: Lake and archive diving with Atreyee BhattacharyaIt is fascinating how scientists unearth data for climate science in unusual locations. Atreyee Bhattacharya’s work takes her to lakebeds and libraries. She’s a paleoclimatologist who looks back at past climates to develop the context for understanding recent climate change. She analyses sediments drilled from old lakes and scours British archival records to reconstruct past rainfall changes. This aids in predictions of future climates. “Without paleoclimate research, we just wouldn't know that we are in a climate crisis.” She looks at paleoclimatology as a guidebook to human society - when did humans p...2022-12-0830 min

Taiwan en ébul’actionLa science pour tous et contre la fausse information Sahana Shankar, Indienne, doctorante et chercheuse en biologie moléculaire à l’Academia Sinica, le plus prestigieux institut de recherche scientifique de Taiwan s’est lancée dans une aventure presque malgré elle en animant un podcast sur un sujet scientifique qu’elle souhaitait présenter et « vulgariser » pour le grand public. STEMSpeak, le nom de son podcast pour Science, Technologie, Ingénierie et Mathématiques, est né de ce projet visant à rendre plaisantes les informations scientifiques, à donner envie de communiquer, d’échanger et d’apprendre ensemble. Convaincue que la science n’est pas réservée à certains et que chaque sp...2021-09-2400 min

Bharati 100 PodcastPrescient & Powerful: Introducing BharatiBharati 100 explores the life and work of C. Subramania Bharati, an iconic Indian writer and visionary of the early twentieth century. It is being launched on September 11, 2021, the hundredth anniversary of his death at age 38, and is based on a new Penguin Modern Classics book of Bharati's original writing in the English language, edited by podcast host and the poet's great-granddaughter, Mira T. Sundara Rajan. Episode 1 introduces the podcast themes and features music by violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and S. Vijaya Bharati, and text by Mira T. Sundara Rajan. Executive Producer & Host: Mira T. Sundara Rajan P...2021-09-1124 min

The DownloadBetter Science ReportingStaś Butler continues his conversation with Sahana Shankar, a PhD student in molecular biology at Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s premier research institute. She tells him why scientists need to take more responsibility for communicating their work, and how we might prevent vaccine hesitancy.2021-08-1900 min

The DownloadUnderstanding ScienceStaś Butler continues his conversation with Sahana Shankar, a PhD student in molecular biology at Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s premier research institute. She tells him why she decided to set up her own podcast, and why the onus is on scientists and journalists to keep the public informed. 2021-08-1200 min

The DownloadMolecular Biology in TaiwanStaś Butler speaks to Sahana Shankar, a PhD student in molecular biology at Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s premier research institute. She tells him how her particular field laid the foundations for COVID mRNA vaccines, and why Taiwan has such a good research environment. 2021-08-0500 min

South Indian Classical (Carnatic) Music Archive: Classes / LessonsI Vasudha (Class / Lesson) : Sahana ; Adi; TyagarajaNotations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#eI VasudhaRagam: Sahana {28th Mela Janyam}ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S ||AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S ||Talam: AdiComposer: TyagarajaVersion: C V ShankarLyrics Courtesy: Lakshman RagdePallavi:I vasudha nIvaNTi daivamu nendu gAnarAAnupallavi:bhAvukamu galgi vardhillu kOvUri sundarEsha girIshaCharanam:AsacE ara nimiSamu nI puravAsa mOnara jEyuvAri madivE...2021-01-1028 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastThe Calcium and Cardiac connect Dr. Chien-Chang Chen from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Academia Sincia talks about how calcium in our heart cells is important for cardiac structure and function. how the mouse animal model is well-suited to study calcium signalling in the heart and brain and how pain is regulated by calcium in the brain via a similar pathway as in the heart. For more info on Dr.Chen's work, visit: https://www.ibms.sinica.edu.tw/pi_webpage/blue_style2016/index.php?p_id=24&journal_info_sysid=110605 For more about STEMSpeak, go on to www.stemspeak.org 2020-03-0439 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastThe Viral Challenge A lot of things on social media go viral- memes, funny videos, cats etc. What does it mean? Viral implies to rapid spreading or circulating much like a virus invades a host’s body. Viruses are probably the simplest and most dangerous lie forms with an enormous capacity for mutation and adaptability. With increased mobility and development of the human race, many long gone viruses are making a comeback. Dr. Dr.Wen Chang, Research Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology. discusses various viruses, how they evolved, what is the reason we see a resurgence in viruses and more. Liked th...2020-01-0623 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastUnderstanding Climate Change Dr. Pao Kuan Wang, Director and Distinguished Research Fellow from the Research Center for Environmental Changes at Academia Sinica tackles the ever-important Climate change debate. He shares his views on how historical climate prediction is important, how air pollution is measured, how the physical properties of a raindrop can provide more information about cloud formation, how can we deal with global warming by carbon capture methods and more. Learn more about his research work at http://www.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/~pkwang/indexen.php 2019-12-3047 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastHuman Computer Interaction What is haptics? How has the development of computer interface evolved from keyboard to tablet screen to virtual reality? What sensors enable wearable technology? What is the future of computer interface? What are the possibilities of the integration of AI and HCI? Let’s tackle these with our special guest from National Chiao Tung University (NCTU). Dr. Da-Yuan Huang works at the interface of Design and Computer and Electrical engineering to develop novel products for Human-Computer Interface. Learn more about Dr. Huang's research work at http://bit.ly/2MigST7 Did you miss the previous episode? Listen to it from here: ht...2019-12-1744 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastGravity of the Blackhole Image What is a blackhole? Why could we not image it before? Why is the recent blackhole image important? Is it one of the keys to unraveling the universe? What questions does it answer and inspire? All this and more with Dr.Kevin Koay and Dr.Shoko Koyama from the Academia Sinica Institute of Astrophysics and Astronomy who were part of the Event Horizons Telescope project which published the recent blackhole image. If you are interested to know more about the work of Dr.Kevin Koay and Dr.Shoko Koyama, visit the following websites http://bit.ly/2XGxavv http://bit.ly/2...2019-11-1141 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastInformation Security How has wireless communication evolved? What is information/data security? What are the components of a data security network? What do organisations or individuals need to know about protecting their data? Is there requirement for a regulatory body to define data protection? Dr.Yen-Nun Huang from the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation. Academia Sinica shares his views on all these and more. Liked the episode? No? Please let us know on https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod For more fun science stories from us, please visit www.stemspeak.org 2019-11-0446 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastSocial Entrepreneurship Dr.Swati Subodh takes us through her unconventional journey from a sought-after academic research career to an entrepreneurial path that impacts lives directly and in real time. Her healthcare initiative, 1Million for 1Billion is an example of leveraging diverse skills and expertise to bring solutions to social and environmental problems. She is currently a Scientist @IndiaHealthFund, Co-founder @Activate1M1B, Global Ambassador @EBW2020, and a columnist. She is also a Kathak exponent and Founder @Aadyantara, a platform for the promotion of performing arts. Listen on to find out what transferable skills make a PhD highly suitable for a myriad of...2019-10-2859 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastEarthquake= Earth in vibration mode Earthquakes are the cause of much woe and misery across the world. However, they are an integral part of the earth’s dynamics and inevitable. While they can’t be prevented, science and engineering helps us in lowering the risks and damages of earthquakes. Dr. Lap-Loi Chung, Deputy Director General of National Centre for Research and Education in Earthquake Engineering shares what about Taiwan’s geography makes it susceptible to earthquakes, what is being done to detect seismic activity, how are building structures improved to resist quakes. For more information on NCREE, visit https://www.ncree.narl.org.tw Liked the ep...2019-10-2040 min

The STEMSpeak PodcastWelcome to the all new STEMSpeak podcast What is the next big thing in STEM? If someone from the 1960s visited us today, they would have a hard time navigating their way through the world. Tech is a big part of our lives and this podcast helps you understand the evolution of science, technology, engineering and math to improve our lives in many ways. For more fun with STEM, visit https://www.stemspeak.org. 2019-10-1401 min

NATTY SELXNSahanaFeaturing the sounds of "Sahana Vavatu" from Ravi Shankar's Chants of India. Om Saha Nau-Avatu | Saha Nau Bhunaktu | Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai | Tejasvi Nau-Adhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || Meaning: 1: Om, May God Protect us Both (the Teacher and the Student), 2: May God Nourish us Both, 3: May we Work Together with Energy and Vigour, 4: May our Study be Enlightening and not give rise to Hostility, 5: Om, Peace, Peace, Peace. Samples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkucMgiOF4E 2014-01-2603 min