Hooked on Science
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -It's hard to keep up with research going on in the world. Is that article you see on your newsfeed legit? Or is it just click bait? Every other Thursday, join Julija Cubins, a doctoral student and life-long lover of science, as she interviews expert guests who are conducting interesting and impactful research. Whether you're already hooked on science or you just want something to talk about at lunch tomorrow, this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes
Weed Science with Ethan Ley
December 09, 2021 23:11 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this episode, Julija talks with Ethan Ley, a Master's student studying Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota, about his weed science research (not THAT kind of weed). They chat about the importance of managing weeds in agricultural systems, what happens to herbicides over time, and some of the innovations that have come about because of weeds! Listen to Episode 10: Winter Oilseed Breeding with Dr. Katherine Frels to learn more about camelina Read the episode transcr...
Octopus Behavior with Meghan Holst
October 28, 2021 20:10 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBIn this episode, Julija chats with Meghan Holst, a PhD student studying sharks and octopuses. They settles the debate over whether its octopuses or octopi, chat about what octopuses do with all those arms, and the some of the challenges of studying animals. Check out Meghan on Twitter or Instagram Listen to Sharkpedia on Apple Podcasts Spotify Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!) **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Face...
Biomedical Engineering with Emily Schafer
October 14, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this episode, Julija chats with Emily Schafer, a PhD student studying biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. Learn about how polymers are everywhere, what it's like having bottles of neurotransmitters laying around, and the challenges of communicating science through podcasting! Check out Julija's episode of In the Spotlight on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Follow Emily on Twitter Check out In the Spotlight on Twitter Learn more about Northwestern's Science Policy Outreach Ta...
Bonus: Cryoseismology with Celeste Labedz
September 24, 2021 15:27 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Julija revisits her conversation with Celeste Labedz, a PhD candidate studying geophysics at the California Institute of Technology. Julija and Celeste chat about cryoseismology, how you can learn more about glaciers from seismic data, and how that data can be used to further knowledge of other glaciers! Read the episode transcript here (coming soon!!) Follow Celeste on Twitter or Instagram Check out Celeste's first Hooked on Science episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or...
Water Conservation with Dr. Vikram Baliga
September 10, 2021 04:44 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode, Julija chats with Dr. Vikram Baliga, who you may know from Planthrolopology, about his PhD research on urban landscape water conservation and a whole bunch about water in general. They talk about why there should be a scale for when there's too much water, how crops can spontaneously combust, and whether clickbait is the best way to communicate scientific information... we could probably just call this one story time with Vikram. Read the episode transcript here Listen to ...
The Sociology of Tinder with Maria Stoicescu
August 26, 2021 21:11 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this episode, we learn all about modern dating culture. Julija chats with Maria Stoicescu, a PhD student studying sociology at the University of Bucharest, about her research on Tinder. They chat about how dating apps have shifted the culture around dating and relationships and how factors like gender and use of a bio contribute to continued Tinder use and frustration. Trigger warning for sexual violence between 21:25 and 22:48. Read the episode transcript here Rate the show on Apple Po...
Seismology with Celeste Labedz
August 13, 2021 04:40 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome back, to kick off season two we're all about good vibrations! In this episode, Julija chats with Celeste Labedz, a PhD candidate studying geophysics at the California Institute of Technology, about her seismology research. They chat a little about seismology in natural environments, a whole lot about the noise that humans make, and how that has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the episode transcript here Rate the show on Apple Podcasts here Follow Celeste on Twitter or I...
Announcement!
July 08, 2021 21:48 - 7 minutes - 9.7 MBIf you've been wondering where Hooked on Science went for the past few weeks, you're not alone! I've been taking a little summer break to work on other projects, but the show will be back soon. Listen to this short announcement for all the details! Have ideas for upcoming episodes? Submit them here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hookedonscience/message
BONUS: Open Science with Dustin Haraden
May 26, 2021 19:24 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIt's a bonus episode! In this mini episode, Julija talks with Dustin Haraden again, but this time they focus on the conversation surrounding Open science and some of the issues of reproducing scientific research. Listen as they talk about paranormal research, printers uprising, and all the opinions that Dustin's dog has about Open science. Listen to Julija's episode of Dustin's podcast (now renamed Revise and Resubmit) on science communication here. If you want to learn more about what Dus...
Bonus: Open Science with Dustin Haraden
May 26, 2021 19:24 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIt's a bonus episode! In this mini episode, Julija talks with Dustin Haraden again, but this time they focus on the conversation surrounding Open science and some of the issues of reproducing scientific research. Listen as they talk about paranormal research, printers uprising, and all the opinions that Dustin's dog has about Open science. Listen to Julija's episode of Dustin's podcast (now renamed Revise and Resubmit) on science communication here. If you want to learn more about what Dus...
Lucid Dreaming with Karen Konkoly
May 13, 2021 21:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHave you ever been awake in a dream? No, this episode isn't about Inception, it's about lucid dreaming! Julija talks with Karen Konkoly, a graduate student at Northwestern University, about her research on communicating with people while they're dreaming. They cover who is pre-disposed to lucid dreaming, what to do when people are bad at math, and how to conduct a fun science experiment at home! If you're interested in developing your own lucid dreaming skills and have an Android phone, che...
Tiny Houses with Alice Wilson
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBYou've probably heard of tiny houses or seen one on Instagram, but have you ever really thought about the reasons why someone might want to live in one? In this episode, Julija talks with Alice Wilson, a PhD student in Urban Sociology at the University of York, about her tiny house research. Listen along as they chat about benefits, challenges, and demand for tiny houses in the U.K. and beyond! Learn more about Alice's own tiny house journey or her research by going to her website, you can ...
REBROADCAST: Video Games and National Identity with Cullan Bendig
March 31, 2021 17:10 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe’re going on a field trip! Kidding… but we are going to learn a little about cultural identity in Eastern European countries and its connection with video game production. In this episode, we revisit episode 7, where Julija talks with Cullan Bendig, a Master’s student in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas-Austin, about his research on the interactions between game developers, players, and historical accuracy. *****************************************...
Chronotype and Depression with Dustin Haraden
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this episode, Julija talks with Dustin Haraden about his research on teenagers, chronotype, and depression. Learn about how we were (probably) all teenagers at some point, the connection between potatoes and social media, revenge bedtime procrastination, and other random things that Julija learned about on the internet. You can learn more about Dustin’s research on his website dustin-haraden.netlify.app or check out his podcast, You Can Grad School! *************************************...
Tornadoes with Alyssa Reynolds
February 25, 2021 02:42 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIn this episode, Julija talks with Alyssa Reynolds about her research on tornadoes. They touch on personal experiences with tornadoes and when using the internet on your phone was forbidden... and in some cases doing it anyway! **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by Javie...
Multiscreening with Dr. Claire Segijn
February 11, 2021 00:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEver wonder how all those screens affect the way you process information? In this episode, Julija talks with Dr. Claire Segijn about her research on multitasking, multiscreening, and advertising. Learn how to optimize your information processing or how companies are using our automatic responses to make sure we're seeing their products! For more information about Claire's research visit her website or follow her on Twitter! **************************************************************** ...
Epigenetics and Aging with John Gonzalez
January 14, 2021 18:41 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSince age is just a number, have you ever thought about how old your body actually might be? In this week's episode, Julija chats with John Gonzalez, a PhD student in the Yale School of Medicine about using epigenetics to identify biological age and how that relates to your risk of developing chronic disease. They also talk about some of the challenges of graduate school, fainting, and a little about Goop. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on S...
Salamander Habitat with Meghan Ward
December 03, 2020 03:18 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, Julija talks with Meghan Ward, a master's student at Laurentian University. They talk about how to identify a salamander, what it's like being known as the salamander people, and how you can create a new salamander habitat! **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! T...
Deep Winter Greenhouses
November 18, 2020 15:21 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEver wonder how people can grow food when the temps are frigid? In this episode, Julija talks with Daniel Handeen, Greg Schweser, and Carol Ford about their work on deep winter greenhouses. Learn about the challenges of building a passive solar design and all about the possibilities of growing crops year round! Learn more about Deep Winter Greenhouses on the Extension webpage Check out the Deep Winter Producers Facebook page ****************************************************************...
Alzheimer's Disease with Mica Colmenarez
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHealth technology is rapidly evolving and becoming more personalized every year, and diseases of the brain are no exception to this. In this episode, Julija talks with Mica Colmenarez to learn more about her research on identifying genes that increase risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease in Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites. To learn more about Mica’s research, visit her website. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Faceboo...
REBROADCAST: Kiwiberries with Seth Wannemuehler
October 15, 2020 02:13 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBYou may have heard of a kiwi fruit, but have you heard of a kiwiberry? In this episode, Julija talks with Seth Wannemuehler, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, about his research on kiwiberries, why we would even want to grow them in Minnesota (hint: they taste like a tropical vacation), and all the information he needs to collect before we can even think about growing them. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, In...
Anticoagulant Rodenticides with Dr. Carolyn Hutchinson
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAnticoagulant rodenticides- they're not just for rats! In this episode, Julija talks with Dr. Carolyn Hutchinson to learn more about their research on anticoagulant rodenticides and how they can impact water and animals throughout the environment. You can learn more about Carolyn's research by visiting their website. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for ...
REBROADCAST: Cabbage and Glucobrassicin with Dr. Ilse Renner
September 03, 2020 16:58 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBYou should probably eat more cabbage (and kale and brussels sprouts and broccoli), but why? In this episode Julija talks with Dr. Ilse Renner about her PhD research on glucobrassicin in cabbage and how it's affected by sunlight quality. Tune in and you'll learn what glucobrassicin is, why it's good for you, and how farmers might be able to make their plants produce more of it. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, ...
Pennycress and Soybean Cyst Nematode with Cody Hoerning
August 12, 2020 21:59 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHappy 6th month podcast-iversary! To celebrate this amazing milestone, let's revisit pennycress, camelina, and soybean and meet a new friend... (or arch enemy?) along the way. Tune into this week's episode with Cody Hoerning while Julija finds out how that sentence really ends. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about a...
Integrated Pest Management with Dr. Anna Wallingford
July 29, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, Julija talks with Dr. Anna Wallingford, an Extension and Integrated Pest Management Specialist at the University of New Hampshire, about how she researchers new ways to manage those pesky creatures we call insects. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episode topic, have a question about an episode, or want to get in touch! Theme by J...
Bacteria with Dr. Jeremy Chacon
July 15, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBBacteria often gets a bad rap because we associate them with illness, but did you know they can actually be helpful? From plants to space to the human gut, the benefits of bacteria are bacteria are endless. On this week's episode, Julija talks with Dr. Jeremy Chacon about his research on genetic data to predict how scientists can use bacterial colonies to their advantage to fortify potatoes in agricultural fields. **************************************************************** Follow Hook...
Winter Oilseed Breeding with Dr. Katherine Frels
July 15, 2020 01:48 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBDo you remember glucosinolates from Episode 2? And the plant breeding pipeline from Episode 4? Well get ready to put those concepts together, and add a few new ones, as Julija talks with Dr. Katherine Frels about her winter oilseed breeding program. They talk about what makes Katherine's crops so stinky (Hint: it's the glucosinolates) and the coordination it takes to successfully transition a crop from weed to seed. **************************************************************** Follow Ho...
Roadside Pollinator Habitat with Lauren Agnew
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday we get down to buzzness talking about pollinators (get it?). In this episode Julija talks with Lauren Agnew, a PhD student in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota, about her research assessing roadsides as potential sites for pollinator-friendly wildflower plantings. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an...
Theology with Dr. Jason Smith
May 20, 2020 23:57 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's time to learn again! In this episode, Julija chats with Dr. Jason Smith, who recently graduated with his doctor of theology from the Committee on Religious Studies at Harvard University, about a poem from the 5th century... talk about staying power. Tune in to learn about how this text has transcended language, region, and religion. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if y...
Video Games and National Identity with Cullan Bendig
May 06, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe’re going on a field trip! Kidding… but we are going to learn a little about cultural identity in Eastern European countries and its connection with video game production. In this episode, Julija talks with Cullan Bendig, a Master’s student in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas-Austin, about his research on the interactions between game developers, players, and historical accuracy. **************************************************************** Foll...
Soybeans and Variable Rate Seeding with Leanna Leverich
April 08, 2020 23:48 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBSoybeans need some space! Just kidding, but they are affected by the spaces that they're grown in. In this episode Julija talks with Leanna Leverich, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota, about her research on variable rate seeding, machine learning, and soybeans. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for...
Grapes and Powdery Mildew with Anna Underhill
March 27, 2020 00:14 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes for grapes to go from vine to table? In this episode Julija talks with Anna Underhill, a member of the grape genetics research unit at the USDA in Geneva, NY, about her research on automation in detecting powdery mildew on grape leaves. Tune in and you'll learn a lot about grapes and a little about robots. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree...
Soybeans, Drones, and Iron Deficiency with Austin Dobbels
March 11, 2020 21:26 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBDo you hear that buzzing sound? Have we been droning on too long? In this episode, Julija talks with Austin Dobbels, a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota, about how he uses drones and imaging technology to select soybean lines that are tolerant to iron deficiency and what soybeans are even used for. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out the Linktree if you have an idea for an episod...
Kiwiberries with Seth Wannemuehler
February 27, 2020 00:31 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBYou may have heard of a kiwi fruit, but have you heard of a kiwiberry? In this episode, Julija talks with Seth Wannemuehler, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, about his research on kiwiberries, why we would even want to grow them in Minnesota (hint: they taste like a tropical vacation), and all the information he needs to collect before we can even think about growing them. **************************************************************** Follow Hooked on Science on Facebook, In...
Cabbage and Glucobrassicin with Ilse Renner
February 12, 2020 23:21 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBYou should probably eat more cabbage (and kale and brussels sprouts and broccoli), but why? In this episode Julija talks with Ilse Renner, a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota, about her research on glucobrassicin in cabbage and how it's affected by sunlight quality. Tune in and you'll learn what glucobrassicin is, why it's good for you, and how farmers might be able to make their plants produce more of it. **************************************************************** Follow H...
Wild Blueberries with Dr. Lily Calderwood
February 05, 2020 22:54 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWelcome to premier episode of Hooked on Science! The paparazzi are here and we're rolling out the red carpet for wild blueberries. But what's a wild blueberry? Consider this episode your one-stop shop to learn about how wild blueberries are different from the blueberries you buy in the produce section at the grocery store, why they're almost exclusively produced in Maine, and the types of research conducted on them. Read the episode transcript here ****************************************...
Ready to get Hooked on Science?
February 03, 2020 17:09 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBIn the age of information, it's hard to keep up with research going on in the world. Is it legit? Or is it just click bait? Every Wednesday, join Julija Cubins, a doctoral student and life-long lover of science, as she interviews expert guests who are conducting interesting and impactful research. Whether you're already hooked on science or you just want something to talk about at lunch tomorrow, this is the podcast for you. **************************************************************** ...