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…
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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 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…
Season 2, Episode 9: What did Dinosaurs Sound Like?
In this can’t-miss episode, expert Jimmy Waldron of Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome and guests William Gousios and Ashley Hamer answer pressing questions like: “What did dinosaurs sound like?” “Did T-Rex have luscious lizard lips?” and “What is a dinosaur anyway?” If you liked this episode, you can follow Jimmy Waldron on Twitter @JimmyWaldron. You can…
Season 2, Episode 8: Can Psychedelics Treat Depression?
Interest in psychedelic therapy as a treatment for depression has been growing exponentially. But how do psychedelics leave a lasting impact on the brain, and why might this be useful for treating depression, anxiety, and similar conditions? Join expert Alex Kwan and guests Raven and Asmodeus to learn about the fascinating, long-lasting effects that psychedelic…
Open Science Series: A Conversation with Bryan Copits
In this bonus episode on Open Science, I sit down with Dr. Bryan Copits, an early career researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. We talk about the barriers to publishing open access papers as early career scientists, the research-stifling effect exerted by the most “prestigious” journals, and what efforts are currently underway to promote…
Season 2, Episode 5: Why Should I Care About Surface Tension?
What do the blood in your blood vessels, the waves on a beach, and bubbles from a bubble bath have in common? They’re all fluids, interacting with other fluids in complex ways that can be modeled by computers! Join expert Alex Barrett and guests Cole Barker and Christina Niavi to learn more about the important…
Bad Science: the Bogus Case for More Cops
In this bonus episode of In Plain English, I talk with defense lawyer Alec Karakatsanis about the paper “The Injustice of Under-policing in America,” by Christopher Lewis and Adaner Usmani. We cover the undisclosed assumptions, missing statistics, and cynical worldview behind this piece of propaganda masked as a scientific paper. You can read Alec’s response…
Bonus Episode: The Politics of Space
On this special episode of In Plain English, Brendan Ziebarth, Nick Wolslegel, and I talk about the political side of space travel: billionaire joy rides, corporate asteroid mining, climate impact, and more. This episode was inspired by our conversation on Season 1, Episode 4: Where did Earth’s Water Come From? You can listen to that…
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