Science Night

Aug 30 2024 91 ep. 46 mins 8

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Science! What is it? Who does it? Why does it matter? At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news and discoveries to keep you up on all the amazing things that are happening.

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Stranded in Space

Aug 30 2024 41 mins

We 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 an

Eclipses, Amphibians, and the Future of Fusion

Apr 10 2024 35 mins

Fusion 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 Cre

Legacy Collections, Featuring: Dr. Valerie DeLeon & Dr. Jason Mussell

Mar 25 2024 55 mins

Its 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-Jam

The Great Geoengineering Debate

Mar 13 2024 54 mins

This 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

A Lunar Odyssey

Feb 28 2024 38 mins

This 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

Mouse Munchies, Featuring: Jamie Moffa

Feb 07 2024 56 mins

This 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 ar

Alien Lights or Misinformation Fights?

Jan 17 2024 30 mins

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 Mus

Knives Up

Dec 13 2023 32 mins

This 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 Or

It's An Alien Invasion!

Nov 30 2023 27 mins

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