Season 3, Episode 14: Opioids & Breathing: A Complex Relationship

Opioid drugs, like morphine or fentanyl, can cause death by stopping the brain from telling the body to breathe. But is the effect of opioids on breathing that straightforward? Join expert Nick Burgraff and guests James Reed and Gabi Sullivan to learn more!

Season 3, Episode 10: Interrogating Degrowth

Is degrowth a viable solution for climate change, or is the cure worse than the disease? Join expert Alejandro Gonzalez and guests William Lima and Evelyn Fraser for a critical discussion on the potential and pitfalls of degrowth.

Season 3, Episode 6: Exploring the Future of Reproducible Science

I chatted with William Ngiam of the ReproducibiliTEA podcast about scientific rigor and reproducibility, and the daunting, exciting, creative work of making science better. If you liked this episode, check out Will & co. on the ⁠ReproducibiliTEA ⁠podcast! 2024 has already been hectic, but I hope to be back next week with more SfN Shorts!…

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…