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Season 3, Episode 5: SfN Shorts Part 3
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the third in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. You can find Parts 1 and 2 here and here. I hope that these interviews…
Season 3, Episode 4: SfN Shorts Part 2
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the second in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. You can find Part 1 here. I hope that these interviews showcase just how broad…
Season 3, Episode 3: Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Shorts Part 1
Last month, I attended the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, DC and interviewed neuroscientists from across the world about their research. This is the first in a multi-part series called “SfN Shorts” that features these brief (5-10 minute) discussions. I hope that these interviews showcase just how broad a field neuroscience is, and just…
Season 3, Episode 2: CRISPR Gene Editing for Neuroscience
What is CRISPR gene editing, and how can it help us understand how the brain works? Join me and my guests Dong-gyu Kim and Rachel Privett to learn about how neuroscience researchers use CRISPR today, and how gene editing might be used in the future! This episode is based on my first paper in the…
Season 3, Episode 1: The History and Future of Nuclear Fusion
The past year has brought exciting advances in nuclear fusion, bringing us closer than ever to a fusion-powered future. So how close are we to achieving viable nuclear fusion, and what are some of the hidden challenges to overcome before we get there? Join expert Daniel Mulrow and guest Ryan Perez to answer these and…
Season 2, Episode 12: Machine Learning: Revolutionizing Neuroscience
How can we use computers to learn more about the brain? Join expert Dr. Eric Yttri and guest Sarah Brown to learn about how open source machine learning algorithms are revolutionizing neuroscience! If you liked this episode, check out Sarah’s podcast The Queerience. If you are a researcher interested in using BSOiD, you can find…
Ask Abby: A Live Q&A on Sexism and Abortion
Join expert Abby of Political Psych with Abby and guest Rebekah for a live Q&A on the psychology of sexism, motherhood, and attitudes towards abortion. This is a follow-up discussion to the episode “Benevolent” Sexism, Abortion, and Motherhood. If you liked this conversation and want to learn more about political psychology, subscribe to Abby’s channel…
Season 2, Episode 11: “Benevolent” Sexism, Abortion, and Motherhood
What is “benevolent” sexism and does it predict opposition to abortion rights? Join expert Abby, of Political Psych with Abby, and guest Rebekah to discuss the links between hostile sexism, benevolent sexism, abortion rights, and motherhood. If you liked this episode, check out Abby’s YouTube Channel. You can also follow her on Instagram @politicalpsychwithabby. In Plain English now…
Season 2, Episode 10: New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity
In this episode I discuss the new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics on treatments for childhood obesity with expert Dr. Nicole Cifra and guest Brad Hicks. Content note: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders and weight stigma. If you liked this episode and want to learn more, you can follow Dr. Cifra…
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