Nature and Science Podcast

Feb 02 2025 61 ep. 42 mins 11
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Our podcast explores nature and science by following the personal journeys of individuals who have dedicated their lives to nature and science.   We talk with theoretical physicists, park rangers, conservation biologists and anyone who loves nature and science. 

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Will Human Activity Eventually Destroy The Planet?

Feb 02 2025 54 mins  
Send us a text Joining me on this episode is Tom Shunenman to discuss climate change, the anthropocene, the ambitious 30X30 initiative that seeks to preserve 30% of the earth’s biodiversity by the year 2030. Tom will also share what happened recently at the COP29 meeting, the 29th conference of the parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We will take

Can A Proper Diet Prevent Some Cancers And Make Treatment Easier

Jan 28 2025 41 mins  
Send us a textJoining me on this episode is Jessica Ostheim. Jessica is a clinical dietician at the University of North Carolina Rex Cancer Care. She received her Masters in Nutrition Sciences from Arizona State University and her Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences from Penn State University. She specializes in helping oncology patients with their dietary needs during cancer tr

Can A Cancer Cure Overcome Evolutionary Pressure?

Jan 19 2025 32 mins  
Send us a text Can a Cancer cure overcome evolutionary pressures? Human evolution is possible because of the extreme tendency for DNA to mutate. This same tendency is what leads to mutations that cause cancer. This episode takes an in depth look at cancer care from the point of view of two oncologist. Dr. Robert Wehbie and Dr. Roger Anderson. You will hear them discuss how human ev

Mathematics: The Language of God Reveals Reality

Jan 12 2025 51 mins  
Send us a textDr. Craig Hane, affectionately known as Dr. Del, is on a mission to revolutionize math education and empower individuals with practical tools to unlock their potential. With a Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory, decades of teaching experience, and a passion for breaking barriers, Dr. Del offers a compelling mix of expertise, innovation, and storytelling that resonates w

Genetic Counseling: How To Make An Informed Decision If Your Baby May Be Born With A Life Threatening Illness

Dec 28 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textHow do you make an informed decision if your baby may be born with a life threatening illness. Genetic diseases can be heart wrenching.Kira Dineen joins us to discuss the challenges surrounding genetic diseases and the sometimes difficult decisions parents have to make. We will also talk about the revolutionary gene editing tool, CRISPR, that is clustered regularly in

Collaborative Cancer Care: Revolutionizing How We Care For the Mental Health of Cancer Patients

Dec 20 2024 34 mins  
Send us a text For the next several episodes we will be focused on cancer care from the physiological, mental and nutritional and clinical oncology aspects of cancer. We will also discuss the recent research that promises cures for some cancers. Today, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo to the show! Dr. Mayo is a healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in c

AI: There Is Nothing Artificial About It -That's The Danger

Dec 09 2024 57 mins  
Send us a text AI, there is nothing artificial about it. And that's the danger. Dr. J. Craig Wheeler is a renowned astrophysicist and professor of astronomy at the University of Texas. Unlike futurists, he applies the rigors of physics to the question of how technology affects humanity, making him a unique voice and thoughtful counterpoint. He was one of the original signators on t

How A Biochemical Chain Reaction Saved Millions of Lives

Nov 28 2024 66 mins  
Send us a text This episode is all about How A Biochemical Chain Reaction Saved Millions of Lives It spawned technology that has revolutionized everything from ancestry research to tools that have improved the criminal justice system and helped to set many innocent people free. Known as PCR, or the polymerase chain reaction, Dr. Henry Erlich is here to tell us how he and his collea

Why Do Human Beings Behave Irrationally

Nov 26 2024 45 mins  
Send us a text In the episode we explore why human beings sometimes behave irrationally. We discuss the irrationality of the middle east conflict, doctor patient decision making, self deception and a lot more with Dr. Dan Ariely. Dan Ariely (Hebrew: דן אריאלי; born April 29, 1967) is an Israeli-American professor and author. He serves as a James B. Duke Professor of psychol

Genetics and Ancestry: Who Are We?

Nov 21 2024 44 mins  
Send us a text Genetics can tell us a great deal about our ancestry and so can newspapers, oral histories, an public records. Together they tell a story about who we are as human beings. Mica L. Anders joins us on this episode to help us understand how ancestry research is done. She is the history detective you never knew you needed. With over 20 years in genealogy, she's made it h