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Climate Curious
Climate CuriousWhy fusion energy is closer than you thinkThe future of energy may be closer than we think, says Steffi Diem, an experimental plasma physicist on Climate Curious. She sits down Maryam Pasha live at TED 2025 to explain what fusion energy is, and how it could unlock a new frontier of clean energy in our lifetime, yay! Replacing fossil fuels with readily available hydrogen, Steffi shares why she’s dedicated her life’s work to ensuring this once distant sci-fi dream becomes a stunning energy-abundant reality. Created by TEDxLondonExecutive produced by Josie ColterProduced by Ben BeheshtyCurate...
2025-06-1912 minScience Night
Science NightConnecting with Anatomy Connected 24Anatomy Connected is a time for people involved in the anatomical sciences from around the world to come together to learn, exchange ideas, form new collaborative partnerships, and perhaps most importantly…talk to 2/3 of team SciNight! Come with us as we continue our conversation with Dr. Valerie DeLeon, walk the poster hall, and hear from the incredible staff from the American Association for Anatomy. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn He...
2025-02-0745 minScience Night
Science NightStranded in SpaceWe are back with an episode from the past, that is also relevant in the present, and will remain topical into the future...confused? You'll have to listen to the episode! We're talking about startling synthetic skin, cancer-detecting bees, and a cosmic crisis. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Looping Ascent by Joel Cummins | https://www.youtube.com/@JCStriking | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds...
2024-08-3041 minScience Night
Science NightEclipses, Amphibians, and the Future of FusionFusion energy week is happening during the first week of May! To get ready, Dr. Diem is talking about a new design that may improve the Stellarator design and a new record for the KSTAR. We're also talking about our experience during the 2024 solar eclipse, and we have a strange new milk that will be sure to haunt your dreams. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard...
2024-04-1035 minScience Night
Science NightLegacy Collections, Featuring: Dr. Valerie DeLeon & Dr. Jason MussellIts Anatomy Connected 2024!!! James and Jason are in Toronto, but that doesn't mean we won't be churning out that sweet sweet content. This week, we're talking to Valerie DeLeon and Jason Mussell about the recently released recommendations for legacy collections from the American Association of Anatomy. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions...
2024-03-2555 minScience Night
Science NightThe Great Geoengineering DebateThis week Matt Sauers is back and we're looking we're looking at the shiny new technological idea that could turn back the clock on climate change...or it could fundamentally alter the atmosphere setting in motion a series of events that renders the planet unlivable. So let's ask the question, is it better to invest in solar engineering? Or would we be better served to put that time and effort into finding more sustainable types of energy. Plus we're also talking about some polluted pollinators that are covered in dinosaur juice exhaust. Your Hosts James Reed
2024-03-1354 minScience Night
Science NightA Lunar OdysseyThis week we're going back to the moon! It's a very spacey episode as we talk about a dark matter mirrorverse, and the search for Planet IX, and in the second half we go on a Lunar Odyssey. Along the way, we talk about the problem with pre-print servers and the growing distrust of science by the general public. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube...
2024-02-2838 minScience Night
Science NightMouse Munchies, Featuring: Jamie MoffaThis week, we're joined by the host of the In Plain English podcast, Jamie Moffa! Together we talk about how cannabis affects hunger...in mice, and whether or not a new, tiny VR rig...designed for mice, is worth the hype. We also talk at length about the horrors of St. Louis pizza. Our Guest Jamie Moffa is an MD/PhD student studying the science behind opiod adddiction. They are also a fantastic science communicator and podcaster, hoping to make science more approachable and accessible. Make sure you check out their podcast In Plain English
2024-02-0756 minScience Night
Science NightAlien Lights or Misinformation Fights?This week we're attempting to answer the age-old question...if there is a possibility for a sensational story involving aliens, will social media just run with it? We're also checking our DARTs, and hearing about the newly upgraded KSTAR tokamak from our favorite fusioneer. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License LITE BRITE by Density & Time | Standard YouTube License Colony by Track Tribe | Standard YouTube...
2024-01-1730 minScience Night
Science NightKnives UpThis week we're tackling what could be the most controversial and polarizing topic to date. How to properly load a dishwasher! Knives up or down? Where do you put your egg yolk-encrusted plates? All this and so much more in our Dishwasher Discourse. We're also in search of some Wandering Water and looking at an Expansive Exoplanet Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License LITE...
2023-12-1332 minScience Night
Science NightIt's An Alien Invasion!This week we're talking about some out-of-this-world science!! The aliens have arrived at Science Night! We're talking about ancient alien evidence, UAP FAQs, and we walk through a dark forest to talk about why we're so afraid of visitors from another planet. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Theme to "The Twilight Zone" | (C) 1959 CBS Corporation Dark Star by Grateful Dead | (C) Warner...
2023-11-3027 minLill’s Organic Dog Store
Lill’s Organic Dog Store#01 Talk mit Lila Loves It Gründerin Stefanie DiemIm allerersten Lill's Podcast spricht Anna-Lena Klein mit Lila Loves It Gründerin Steffi Diem über den Start vor 10 Jahren, welche Herausforderungen Nachhaltigkeit in der Produktentwicklung mit sich bringt und welche schockierenden Erkenntnisse sie zur Entwicklung eines eigenes Hundefutters brachten. Hier findet ihr die Produkte von Lila Loves it. Lena (Anna-Lena Klein) ist Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von Lill’s Organic Dog Store und spricht hier im Podcast über spannende Themen rund um das Leben mit Hund, stellt euch die Menschen hinter den Marken im Shop und deren Perspektive auf das Them...
2023-10-3150 minScience Night
Science NightScience & Seance: The Victorian ParlorThis week, as we head into the spooky season, the veil is beginning to thin, and we gather round the parlor table to summon the spirits, wherever they're at. That's right, we're talking about spiritualism and those wacky Victorians that came to count on mediums to help ease their grief. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License -End of the Era by Kevin MacLeod is...
2023-10-1144 minScience Night
Science NightDon't Call It A Comeback: The Season 4 PremierScience Night returns with a new season, a new logo, but the same great scicomm!!! This week, we have three stories that don't appear to have an obvious application to our lives, but who knows what the future will bring. We're talking about projects that are created and funded for the sake of discovering something about our world...its science for science's sake. So join us as we talk about soft robots that get even softer as they melt into a puddle of toxic goo, a nano bead that can write on water, and why our squishy human bodies...
2023-09-2732 minScience Night
Science NightThe Science of Science Fiction 2023: Presented by Indiana SciencesThis week, we have the recording of our annual presentation of the science behind our favorite sci-fi franchises. This year we talked about two video games, Portal and Fallout. We got moon dust, super mutants, and of course a big helping of plasma. Be sure to check out our friends at Indiana Sciences (indianasciences.org) for more fun scicomm. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com...
2023-09-0650 minScience Night
Science NightFun & Games: A GenCon SpecialThis week, we're bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention. Special thanks to: Drew Organ, Matthew Organ, Ben Rosset, & Dr. Carol Ward for allowing us to record their GenCon adventures. Your Hosts James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits ...
2023-08-3040 minScience Night
Science NightFirst Steps with Jerry DeSilva: Revisited and RemasteredWith homo naledi, the rising star caves, and human evolution trending, we decided to revisit one of our favorite episodes. We're looking back at James' conversation with Dr. Jerry DeSilva, talking about the evolution of upright walking, science communication, and all kinds of bioanthro goodness. From the original episode: What does it mean to be bipedal? How do we know what we know about this process in our own human lineage? How important is the continued reevaluation of fossil remains, and old hypotheses? To help answer these questions, we have the author of the new book First...
2023-07-2639 minScience Night
Science NightCave of Bones with Lee BergerThis week, we have the triumphant return of one of our favorite guests! Prof. Lee Berger is back to talk about some amazing new finds coming out of the Rising Star cave system. We're talking about symbolism, culture, and how it all applies to homo naledi. And don't miss Unknown: Cave of Bones, available right now on Netflix Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Lee Berger is an award-winning researcher and paleoanthropologist. His explorations into human origins in Africa over the past 25 years have resulted in the...
2023-07-1934 minScience Night
Science NightFins on Film: A Sharkfest SpecialThis week, Jason is talking to Brian Skerry, a photojournalist and film producer that specializes in underwater wildlife, about his new documentary "The Return of the White Shark! A film that you can see RIGHT NOW on Disney+ as part of National Geographic's Sharkfest!!!!! Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Our Guest: Brian Skerry is a photojournalist and film producer specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine covering stories on every continent and in nearly every ocean habitat...
2023-07-1219 minScience Night
Science NightCoconut Crabs and Famous FlyersThis week, we're continuing our Summer Scicomm adventure on Nikumaroro Island. What do coconut crabs have to do with a famous flyer? Why does this story keep popping up? How do regular people become legendary? We attempt to answer these questions and more! Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard...
2023-06-2817 minScience Night
Science NightThe Curious Case of the Painted Turtle-RemasteredIt seems like turtles are popping up all over the place so we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes. This week we look back to our conversation with Dr.Beth Reinke from a few years ago. We talk about why painted turtles are so colorful, but also how species use color in nature. Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Ditch Diggin’ by Ji...
2023-06-2141 minScience Night
Science NightLittle Fires EverywhereThis week we're starting our summer scicomm adventure by talking about the wildfires that are tearing through the True North and choking out the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Spoilers, it's climate change...it's always climate change Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The...
2023-06-1413 minScience Night
Science NightThe End...For NowIt's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall...
2023-05-3138 minScience Night
Science NightJournal ClubThis week we're talking about the single most anxiety-inducing part of working in science...publication (cue thunderclap). Why do e-versions cost so much? how long does it take to review an article? We’re answering those questions and way more! But first, we're uncovering the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Then we talk about anxiety, burnout, and the pitch clock. Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard Yo...
2023-05-1735 minScience Night
Science NightA Flexible MindThis week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nano-wires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world. Don't forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts! Your Hosts: Steffi Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James...
2023-05-0340 minFusion Focused
Fusion FocusedS2 E6: Dr Steffi DiemIn episode six of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Steffi Diem, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about her research into electron bernstein waves, the need for diversity in fusion, and her very interesting hobby!! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09
2023-04-2431 minScience Night
Science NightSports in the Climate EraComing up to bat, we have four scicomm stories from the news. First, we talk about psychedelic substance use in the Bronze Age. Next, we're re-examining the origin of horses in indigenous communities in North America. To round out the first half, we have our favorite new segment where Dr. Diem clears up the fusion confusion. In the second half, we're looking at sports in the climate era, where Jason laments the death of baseball, James relives a Red October to remember, and Steffi thinks about life in the white tent. Your Hosts: Steffie Diem ...
2023-04-1939 minScience Night
Science NightStellar ScicommThis week we're talking about two of our favorite things, science advocacy, and fusion energy. First, James, Jason, and Steffi talk about their recent trip to D.C. Next, we talk about science advocacy across the pond. In the second half, we talk about the recent news about carbon capture, and a hot new fusion energy company is building a stellarator. Your Hosts: Steffie Diem Jason Organ James Reed Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com...
2023-04-0539 minScience Night
Science NightThere's a Fungus Among UsThis week, we're joined by our friend and yours, Dr. Bill Sullivan, so of course we had to talk about some of the science behind The Last of Us! We're talking about the very real cordyceps fungus, and how one species can create a zombie apocalypse while another changes the economy of the Tibetan plateau. We're also looking at Keanumycin, the bacterial substance that could save us all, without the need for any pesky fireflies. Our Guest: Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where...
2023-03-1538 minScience Night
Science NightToxicity On Our RailwaysThis week friend of the show, engineer, and fantasy physicist Matt Sauers joins us! In the first half, Matt answers the age-old question "why engineering" and talks about how he brings science to a fantasy world. In the second half, we talk about the recent train derailment and chemical spill near East Palestine, OH. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Eagle eared listeners will remember Matt from our Gen Con episode with Indiana Sciences, where he wowed the crowd by bringing science to the world of dungeons...
2023-03-0147 minScience Night
Science NightA Festival of Fusion: The 2022 Year in ReviewWe're back with another look back at the year in fusion energy. Join us as our friendly fusioneer Steffi Diem and special guest Arturo Dominguez talk about the highlights and high temps from an exciting year. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Our Guest Dr. Arturo Dominguez is the head of Science Education at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. He is an excellent physicist and amazing science educator that looks at innovative ways to engage the public with fusion. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music:
2023-02-0839 minScience Night
Science NightIts the End of the World (As We Know It)This week Kirk Mona from the Strange by Nature podcast joins us to talk about podcasting, science communication, and what it takes to be a modern naturalist. In the news, we're talking about twisted metal, a core issue, and whether or not either of these stories will cause the downfall of civilization. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Kirk is a professional naturalist and the host and producer of the Strange By Nature podcast. Join him and the rest of the Strange by Nature team to learn...
2023-02-0136 minScience Night
Science NightWe Have IgnitionThis week, we're closing out 2022 with a scicomm roundup. First, we're talking about the new hot supergroup that's taking the Tree of Life by storm, next, we crown new science royalty, and finally, we ignite a conversation about the future of energy. Also, be sure to check out our social media accounts so you don't miss our top 5 countdown of our most downloaded episodes in 2022. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn...
2022-12-2824 minScience Night
Science NightA Fireside Chat with Kate MillerThis week we’re looking at three bits of science news with special guest Kate Miller. First we ask, “do we really need an ai diarrhea detector”? Then we watch a light show 8.2 billion years in the making. In the second half, we gather round the fire to talk about a new discovery from the Rising Star in South Africa. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Kate is a PhD student at Dartmouth College, where she studies the shape and orientation of the bones that allow us, and ou...
2022-12-1437 minScience Night
Science NightHow I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love AI, Featuring: Rufus CochranThis week, Rufus Cochran from Indiana Sciences stops in to talk about AI, deep learning, and how it probably won't lead to the end of civilization as we know it. In the news, we're talking about the loss of the leap second and Meta's AI malarky. Be sure to follow Indiana Sciences on social media so you'll never miss out on their content. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Rufus is a computer engineer and co-chair of Indiana Sciences. his scicomm focuses on mentorship and engaging with...
2022-11-3057 minScience Night
Science NightA Scicomm Roundup Featuring: Dr. Yasmeen MezilThis week Dr. Yasmeen Mezil makes her triumphant return to the show! She joins James, Jason, and Steffi to talk about three scicomm stories. Join us as we cover a new Pew Research poll, a bash at the Biosphere, and a new sciart exhibition. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Yasmeen is a scientist, educator, and illustrator. She teaches anatomy and physiology to students at McMaster University focusing on finding ways to make learning interactive and collaborative. Her artwork focuses on making complex concepts simple, informative, and...
2022-11-1641 minScience Night
Science NightThe 2022 Science Night Halloween Spectacular!This week, we're bringing you our annual Halloween Spectacular! Our intrepid hosts begin by talking about the cryptids! Specifically what they are, how they work, and their purpose in society. We then go in-depth with our favorite friend from the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil. In the second half, we bring you a chilling tale from Pulp! From Beyond the Veil's own Cody Sullivan. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ "The Tale of the Eagle's Bluff Tapper"- Written by C.A. Sullivan Voice Cast: Cody...
2022-10-2843 minScience Night
Science NightInformal Education with Dr. Kelly Salmon & Alyson MichaelThis week we're talking to two instructors from the New Hampshire Academy of Science about informal STEM education and inspiring the future of science. In the news, we're talking about dynamic droplets and chaotic cetaceans. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guests Kelly Salmon has a background in biochemistry and cell biology. She also has a long history of developing and coordinating STEM outreach. Dr. Salmon began working with the NHAS teaching a summer session in 2017 before joining full-time as Senior Scientist in 2018. She now leads summer programs...
2022-10-1251 minScience Night
Science NightBrain Games with Drs. Mikaela Stiver & Zach LondonThis week we're talking to the team behind the creation of a new card game about cranial nerves and the boney openings that love them, Foramina! Mikaela Stiver and Zach London stop by to tell us what inspired the game and how they went about creating it. In the news, we're talking about doppelganger DNA & a spiderweb of misinformation. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guests Mikaela Stiver is Faculty Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. In her...
2022-09-1452 minScience Night
Science NightThe Art & Science of Beer with Sun King BrewingThis week we're finishing up our GenCon journey with a little help from our friends at Sun King Brewing. Join us as we learn about the blend of art and science that go into brewing beer. Visit our friends at Sun King Brewing at https://www.sunkingbrewing.com/ to learn more about their beer, and where to find them. Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https...
2022-09-0758 minScience Night
Science NightThe Relaunch Era Turns One!It's been a year since the Science Night podcast transformed into the show you've come to know and love. To celebrate we're looking back at our favorite moments from the relaunch era. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guests Over the past year we've been lucky enough to have talked to some amazing scientists and science communicators. We were so lucky that the list is too long to list here. Check out the pages from our past episodes at scinight.com for links to every article and person...
2022-08-3153 minScience Night
Science NightGen Con: The Science of SciFiThis week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN. This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences. First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series. In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI. For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org. This episode is made possible by our friends...
2022-08-2441 minScience Night
Science NightFresh and Foraged with Carolyn DugasThis week we're talking to Carolyn Dugas, a forager and content creator who is teaching people to reconnect with the food in their backyards safely and sustainably. In the news, we're talking about underground infernos, space sausage, and poison control. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Carolyn has been foraging and preparing wild foods on an almost daily basis since 2017 when she spent a year apprenticing with botanist and forager Abby Artemisia in the mountains of North Carolina. From there, her voracious curiosity led her on a...
2022-08-1745 minScience Night
Science NightGen Con: Games and the People That Make ThemIn the first of three Gen Con specials, we're sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor. Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell...
2022-08-1040 minScience Night
Science NightThe Simplicity of Complexity with Dr. Yasmeen MezilThis week Dr. Yasmeen Mezil fills us in on her work as an anatomist and illustrator. She talks about her path in finding a way to combine the many facets of her life, and how to bring creativity into science. In the news, we're talking about some animal antics that have been in the headlines, and charting the foggy shores of "Covid brain". Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Yasmeen is a scientist, educator, and illustrator. She teaches anatomy and physiology to students at McMaster University focusing...
2022-08-0356 minScience Night
Science NightDefending Truth with David GoldsteinThis week we're talking about disinformation, misinformation, and effective communication with David Goldstein, chief strategist at We Defend Truth. In the news, we're revisiting our favorite protein-analyzing AI, learning about quarks in their many forms, and talking about the dos and don'ts of finding things in the brave wilderness. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest David has worked on numerous local, state, and national campaigns as a pollster and strategist, for leaders ranging from President Obama and Senator Cory Booker in the US, to Prime Minister Gordon...
2022-07-201h 11Science Night
Science NightOpen Heart Listening with Dr. Jen MaTonight, we welcome back Dr. Jen Ma to talk about her recent event where she brought together people with different viewpoints and have them actually listen to each other. It’s a great conversation about communication, empathy, and re-building our listening skills. We even got Jen to join us in the news segment to talk about synthetic skin and a return to the land of time crystals. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Jen's background is in stem cell bioengineering, but her current focus is in combining he...
2022-07-0651 minScience Night
Science NightBiology Beyond the Binary with Camryn MartinThis week we're talking to the host of the Nature is Gay podcast Camryn Martin. We talk about mating behaviors in nature, and how species after species don't fit in the "binary". In the news, we're covering terrific turbines, wonderful worms, and ancient asteroids. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Camryn is the host of the Nature is Gay podcast, which talks about sexuality and gender spectrums in nature, highlighting how an existence outside of the binary is a natural state across species, including humanity. ...
2022-06-2249 minScience Night
Science NightOpen Science with Prof. Lee BergerThis week we're extremely excited to bring you our conversation with the incredible Prof. Lee Berger. He shares stories from his work, and we talk about his efforts to include new people in his discipline and make his science more accessible to everyone. In the news, we talk about a sharcano, and dynamic dinos. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Lee Berger is an award-winning researcher and paleoanthropologist. His explorations into human origins in Africa over the past 25 years have resulted in the discovery of more individual...
2022-06-081h 01Science Night
Science NightThe Ballad of the Nine Inch Snails with Bea RamiroThis week, we have the triumphant return of those marvelous mollusks, the cone snails! We're talking to Bea Ramiro from the Safavi Lab at the University of Copenhagen, who is looking at a potential medical use for cone snail venom. In the news, we hop aboard the de-hype train, talk about fusion fuel, sing a black hole song, and explore a secret garden. Plus a new line of cone snail merch at our website, scinight.com/merch! Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Bea is a graduate...
2022-05-2756 minScience Night
Science NightTik Talking About Teaching with Dr. Andre IsaacsThis week we’re talking to chemist and tik tok star Dr. Andre Isaacs. We talked about mentorship, creating the proper learning environment, the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive STEM landscape, and much much more. Plus we have a news segment covering oceans of open data, malleable metal, and creepy crawlers. Check out links to these stories and everything Dr. Isaacs talks about at scinight.com. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Dr. Andre Isaacs is an associate professor of organic chemistry at the Co...
2022-05-131h 12Science Night
Science NightThe 2022 May 4th SpectacularIt’s Star Wars Day and we’ve gathered a plucky team to talk about the science of this beloved saga. We have four great pieces of Star Wars scicomm covering lightsabers and blasters, languages, midichlorians, and Wookie anatomy, plus so much more. Don’t forget to checkout scinight.com for links to learn more about the topics we cover in this episode. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Dr. Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indian...
2022-05-041h 29Science Night
Science NightThe Interface of Science and Policy with Dr. Alma Cristal Hernandez-MondragonThis week we're featuring a conversation with Dr. Alma Cristal Hernandez Mondragon, a science policy advocate from Mexico City that is paving the way for a generation of science advocates in Mexico. In the news, we're talking about troubling transmissions, frog tinder, and anti-venom achievements. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Alma is a pioneer in Mexico in the study, practice and design of courses in government scientific advice and scientific diplomacy. She is an enthusiast of science communication and outreach. She has been a fellow of...
2022-04-291h 05Science Night
Science NightThe 2022 Earth Day Special Featuring Dr. Devyani SinghEarth Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than bringing back our favorite climate scientist, and Vancouver City Council hopeful, Dr. Devyani Singh! We share our feelings about the modern Earth Day holiday, talk about some counter-environmental efforts by large companies, counter that with how scientists are pushing back, and finally share some things you can do to help. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Devyani Singh Special thanks to Windsor, VT community members: Autumn Siegler, Mike Welker, and Vi Welker for taking the time and putting in the effort...
2022-04-2256 minScience Night
Science NightBeetleMania with Gabe VerduzcoThis week we're talking to Gabe Verduzco from the UC Cooperative Extension. He's taken to social media to raise awarness about invasive beetles that could destroy native forests. Gabe also dropped some great advice for anyone that is thinking about starting their first garden, but isnt quite sure where to start. In the news we're talking tiny T-Rex arms, laternfly labels, and bendy batteries. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest: Gabe is a surfer, self-described "garden bro", and research associate that has taken it upon himself...
2022-04-1543 minScience Night
Science NightA Piece of Our MindThis week we’re highlighting another scientist that is blending art with science.  Dr. Naila Kuhlmann is a Parkinson’s researcher from McGill University that has found an interesting way to include dance in her work, which led to the creation of the Piece of Mind Collective.  She’s also a host of the AMiNDR (A Month in Neurodegenerative Disease Research) Podcast and co-founder of the Green Labs Initiative at McGill.  In the news, we’re talking about Dr. Diem’s trip to the White House, medicinal mollusks, and pollen proliferation.  It’s another instant classic just waiting for you to listen.
2022-04-011h 05Pulp! From Beyond the Veil
Pulp! From Beyond the VeilDirty DeggieWell, hello again, my odd little friends! Welcome to episode two of season two of Pulp! from Beyond the Veil. This episode we have two more offerings for your consideration: ONE FOR THE ROAD written by C.A.Sullivan Performances by Dorothy Rose England and Cody Sullivan. DIRTY DEGGIE written by Gustav Grift Performances by James Reed, Dorothy Rose England, Cody Sullivan, Morgan Hamilton, and Steffi Diem. We hope you subscribe to our program, as well as rating and spreading the word about us. Our growth is...
2022-03-2740 minScience Night
Science NightFace 2 Face with Dr. Richard SherwoodThis week we're talking to paleontologist turned anatomist and craniofacial researcher, Dr. Richard Sherwood, from the Univ. of Missouri. He tells us all about the path that brought him to his current work, and an approach to work-life balance that we should all listen to. In the news, we solve daylight saving time. We also talk about sunken ships, de-extinction debacles, and dino disagreements. It's a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss a second of! Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Dr. Richard Sherwood is...
2022-03-181h 00Science Night
Science NightIt's Not Easy Being Green, Featuring: Dr. Devyani SinghThis week we are talking to climate science, Canadian Green Party political candidate, and generally incredible person Dr. Devyani Singh. We talk about potential solutions to the climate crisis and ways to make green energy work for everyone. In the news, we talk about new ways of identifying invasive species, the best-laid plans of a research team being thwarted by Australian Magpies, and a new policy that could help keep plastic out of our oceans. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Dr. Devyani Singh is a...
2022-03-041h 00Science Night
Science NightCroc Talk with Dr. Casey HollidayThis week we're talking to paleontologist, anatomist, and all-around crocophile Dr. Casey Holliday. He talks all about bringing extinct dinosaurs to life using the dinosaurs that are still alive, and how imaging and modeling can help us learn more about how dinosaurs interacted with their world. In the news, we revisit the problem with solar storms, the state of methane concentrations, and another fusion energy check-in. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Jason Organ Our Guest Dr. Casey Holliday, uses the fossil record, biomechanics, and experimental methods to answer questions regarding...
2022-02-1850 minScience Night
Science NightStellar Art with Dr. Laci BrockThis week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Our Guest Dr. Laci Brock is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci...
2022-02-0453 minScience Night
Science NightA Festival of Fusion2021 was a year with loads of advancement in the field of fusion energy. To mark the achievements from this incredible year, Dr. Arturo Dominguez from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is joining Steffi and James for a special episode of the podcast. We cover the major landmarks and talk about what this could mean for the future of fusion energy. Also, Steffi talks to Arturo about his work and how he engages the public to teach them more about fusion. Your Hosts] James Reed Steffi Diem Our Guest Dr. Arturo Dominguez is...
2022-01-281h 09Science Night
Science NightTalking Bodies with Adam TaylorThis week Prof. Adam Taylor of Lancaster Univ. is talking to us about his attempts to teach the people of Britain more about their bodies, and his work on a very rare disease. In the news, we’re talking about fish cars and a check-in with our favorite autonomous submarine. Our Guest Prof. Adam Taylor is the Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre & Professor in Anatomy at Lancaster Univ. He is an anatomist with a passion for understanding how the human body is formed and how it functions in both health and disease. ...
2022-01-1444 minScience Night
Science NightA Wild Connection With Dr. Jen VerdolinThis week we talk to Dr. Jen Verdolin, the host of the Wild Connection podcast, about her work studying prairie dogs and her recent visit to Glasgow in an attempt to...SAVE THE WORLD. In the news, we talk about delayed launches, solar satellites, forgotten freezer DNA, and we tease a future interview about our favorite paleo pathway. Our Guest Widely regarded animal behavior scientist, author, and science communicator, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin has been a featured guest on BBC Earth Podcast, National Public Radio, and many others. From 2014-2018 she had a recurring role as a...
2021-12-1752 minScience Night
Science NightLet's Talk About Stress BabySTRESS! Everyone experiences it, and most of us aren't the greatest at dealing with it. The question our guest, Dr. Zane Thayer from Dartmouth College, is trying to learn more about stress. Mainly how a history of stress can lead to long-term health effects. You'll also learn a few tips for dealing with stress in a healthy way. The news segment will definitely build those stress levels as we talk about bees that will make you think twice about where your honey comes from and a new biological robot that will probably not herald the end to civilization as...
2021-12-0348 minScience Night
Science NightPleased to Meet MeThis week, our friend Bill Sullivan returns to talk about his book Pleased to Meet Me. We talk about how the world around you can cause a ripple effect down to the genetic level. In the news segment, we're talking about Martian tomatoes along with their many uses, and the chilling revelation of frog teeth. Our Guest: BILL SULLIVAN is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a...
2021-11-1930 minScience Night
Science NightIt's High Time We Talked About CannabisCannabis continues to spark conversations as popular opinion shifts and its future legal status is debated. However, a long history of stigmatization that led to current federal regulations make it difficult to study. This week, we're talking to Dr. Barb Kaplan, an Associate Professor for Mississippi State University, whose research looks at how cannabis alters the immune response. In the news segment, we talk about the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) scheduling process that limits cannabis access to researchers, as well as the science of fear, and the FDA's recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in ages 5...
2021-11-0555 minScience Night
Science NightFunding Science: It's Good PolicyScience isn't political. But that doesn’t mean that scientists don’t have influence in politics. Join us for our conversation with Dr. Naomi Charalambakis, Associate Director of Science Policy at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, to learn about how animal research informs human health and why it’s important for scientists to advocate for increased federal funding for science. Plus, is greener air travel on the horizon? And can photosynthesis be harnessed to restore nerve function? - these topics are covered in our news segment. Our Guest: Naomi Charalambakis, PhD, is a Senior...
2021-10-221h 10Science Night
Science NightScience Communication: Let's Talk About ItThere are plenty of stories about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division. This week we’re taking a different approach and highlighting someone that is doing some great science communication on social media. Combining her passion for art with a talent for explaining science, Dr. Jen Ma has created Gentle Facts. This week, we talk to Jen about her work and her journey to compassionate science communication. We also talk about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division…and CRISPR! Your Hosts: Steffie Diem...
2021-10-0854 minScience Night
Science NightFusion: Some Like It HotScience news has been hot over the last couple of weeks, with announcements of major advances in fusion energy, a green alternative to fossil fuel energy. On this episode we sit down with Dr. Steffi Diem, a plasma physicist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and director of the Pegasus III a fusion energy and plasma science experiment, to learn about the latest in fusion energy research and how she forged her own path in science. She’s also a dog agility trainer… you don’t want to miss this! Links to the articles we talked about in this e...
2021-09-1053 minScience Night
Science NightThe RelaunchScience Night, reimagined. Season 3 debuts a new format for your favorite podcast where we focus on the coolest science the stories behind it: past, present, and future! Episode 1 features the latest science developments from protein folding to time crystals, a brief history of 19th Century evolutionary theorist Alfred Russell Wallace, and an attempt to answer the question, “What is Science?” We hope you enjoy the new look and sound of Science Night! Be sure to check out the rest of the Alfred Wallace episode produced by our friends at the History's B-Side podcast. Links to the...
2021-08-271h 24Science Night
Science NightWelcome to Science Night!This introduction will let you know why this podcast was created, and what we hope to accomplish. Be sure to subscribe so you always have access to the newest episodes.
2020-05-1900 minSisters of Sci-Fi
Sisters of Sci-FiDr. Steffi Diem- Nuclear FusionDr. Steffi Diem joins us to discuss her fascinating work in Nuclear Fusion. She talks about how she got into the subject area during college, what she's working on now, and the important, positive impact Nuclear Fusion can have on the future of clean/green energy.   A link to the image of the reaction in process: https://www.iter.org/fr/newsline/229/1229 Image of the Pegasus Toroidal Experiment at Princeton can be found in the show notes for this episode on the Sisters of Sci-Fi website.   ...
2019-08-1453 minSisters of Sci-Fi
Sisters of Sci-FiPat Murphy- Love and Sex Among the Invertebrates This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Dr. Steffi Diem and I both adored the short story Love and Sex Among the Invertebrates by Pat Murphy. It is available on iBooks, Kindle, and in the fantastic collection, Sisters of the Revolution: a Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. It is also available here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Sex-Among-Invertebrates-Murphy-ebook/dp/B009KZ0ZV0   Our next story will be Panopte's Eye by Tamai Kobayashi. CORRECTION: I say the anthology is...
2019-05-0838 minSisters of Sci-Fi
Sisters of Sci-FiDr. Steffi Diem- Experiences of Women in STEMTW: Discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace.   Dr. Diem approached me about having a discussion about some of the things she has encountered as a woman working in STEM a long time ago. We decided to record a "what would you have done" format for this topic. This episode inspired me to open it up into and ongoing part of this podcast, since it is first and foremost a podcast about women's voices. If you have encountered similar situations, we would love to hear from you. Also, if any women in STEM w...
2018-10-1636 minSisters of Sci-Fi
Sisters of Sci-FiBecky Chambers- The Long Way to a Small Angry PlanetThis episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.   Dr. Steffi Diem and I cover The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, which can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131 An audio version is also available in various places.   We both thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can highly recommend the follow up book A Closed and Common Or...
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