Sciencentric
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Welcome to Sciencentric, your portal to captivating content at the intersection of science, society, and the natural world!
Founded in 2018 by filmmaker, journalist, and host Eric R Olson, Sciencentric seeks to bridge the divide between progress and Nature...innovation and conservation...all wrapped up in an entertaining and sometimes humorous package.
Join us on a journey of curiosity and discovery, where we unravel the wonders of the world around us.
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Exploring the Human Need for Connection | Mark Williams
March 08, 2024 17:53 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMark Williams is a professor of cognitive neuroscience with over 25 years’ experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research. He regularly runs programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains. His latest book "The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World" explores how humanity's ability to connect and cooperate has made us a successful spe...
The Keys to Creativity | Hilde Østby
January 22, 2024 17:12 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDo you want to be more creative? Learn how you can unlock your own natural powers of creativity as Norwegian author and journalist Hilde Østby discusses her latest book "The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World." **SUPPORT** Show your support for our community and help us create more outstanding content! - Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://sciencentric.com/newsletter/ - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Br...
In the Shadow of the Dark Cloud | Guillaume Pitron
December 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHave you ever wondered what happens when you hit the like button on Facebook or other social media apps? Come take a journey with us into the massive hidden infrastructure that supports all of our online activities. In this episode, journalist and documentary filmmaker Guillaume Pitron discusses his new book “The Dark Cloud: how the digital world is costing the earth”, which is all about the environmental and social costs of living in an increasingly digitized world. **SUPPORT** Show your ...
Discovering Nature-Inspired Innovation | Kristy Hamilton
October 28, 2023 15:07 - 55 minutes - 78.3 MBJoin us as we delve into the world of technological innovation inspired by nature with award-winning author and science journalist Kristy Hamilton. Kristy is a frequent contributor to notable publications like WIRED, Science Magazine, Hakai Magazine, Business Insider, Mongabay, and others. **SUPPORT** Show your support for our podcast and help us create more outstanding content! - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Browse the recommended books in our reading r...
The Power of Poo | Bryn Nelson | Synapse #31
October 16, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 145 MBBryn Nelson is a Seattle-based journalist who specializes in scientific, environmental, medical, and travel-related stories. His crappy new book is called “Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure” and it’s all about humanity’s relationship to our poop and how we can improve upon that…erm…relationship. Video version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8yDCeQGWw **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on P...
The Power of Poo | Bryn Nelson
October 16, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 145 MBBryn Nelson is a Seattle-based journalist who specializes in scientific, environmental, medical, and travel-related stories. His crappy new book is called “Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure” and it’s all about humanity’s relationship to our poop and how we can improve upon that…erm…relationship. Video version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8yDCeQGWw **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on P...
The Evolution of Humor | Jonathan Silvertown
September 25, 2022 18:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MBJonathan Silvertown is a professor of evolutionary ecology in the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of numerous books on ecology and evolution. His most recent book is called "The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh." Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/B5KYVtnmORI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a...
The Evolution of Humor | Jonathan Silvertown | Synapse #30
September 25, 2022 18:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MBJonathan Silvertown is a professor of evolutionary ecology in the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of numerous books on ecology and evolution. His most recent book is called "The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh." Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/B5KYVtnmORI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a...
How Language Made Us Human | Simon Prentis | Synapse #29
July 16, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 162 MBSimon Prentis is the author of "SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human", an acclaimed exploration of human history through the lens of language. He is an experienced translator and interpreter who has worked with different cultures and languages in over fifty countries. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/4RDjqPz0ock **SUPPORT** Help support this series so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book th...
How Language Made Us Human | Simon Prentis
July 16, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 162 MBSimon Prentis is the author of "SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human", an acclaimed exploration of human history through the lens of language. He is an experienced translator and interpreter who has worked with different cultures and languages in over fifty countries. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/4RDjqPz0ock **SUPPORT** Help support this series so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book th...
The Swedish Experiment | Johan Anderberg | #28
May 13, 2022 14:26 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBJohan Anderberg is a Swedish journalist and writer who has been a regular contributor to a number of Swedish and international media outlets, including Fokus, Sydsvenskan,andTheWall Street Journal. His book “The Herd: how Sweden chose its own path through the worst pandemic in 100 years” will be published in the U.S. this month. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/IPbWwTXvL_s **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on ...
The Swedish Experiment | Johan Anderberg
May 13, 2022 14:26 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBJohan Anderberg is a Swedish journalist and writer who has been a regular contributor to a number of Swedish and international media outlets, including Fokus, Sydsvenskan,andTheWall Street Journal. His book “The Herd: how Sweden chose its own path through the worst pandemic in 100 years” will be published in the U.S. this month. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/IPbWwTXvL_s **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on ...
LIVE: Splatometers, Pterosaurs, Chewing Robots and more!
May 06, 2022 19:43 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBHost Eric R Olson and guest Michael Mills discuss the most interesting science stories of the day. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/dxHaxpF3Zgc **SUPPORT** Help support this channel so we can create more great science content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS E...
Splatometers, Pterosaurs, Chewing Robots and more! | Sciencentric Live
May 06, 2022 19:43 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBHost Eric R Olson and guest Michael Mills discuss the most interesting science stories of the day. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/dxHaxpF3Zgc **SUPPORT** Help support this channel so we can create more great science content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS E...
Preventing Childhood Allergies | Vincent Ho | #27
April 29, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 117 MBVincent Ho is an academic gastroenterologist who works as a researcher and senior lecturer at Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. He is also a practicing doctor who sees patients with all kinds of gut problems. In his spare time, he created a website and YouTube channel called Gut Doctor and is the author of the upcoming book The Healthy Baby Gut Guide due out in June of 2022. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/KXKc714hWoI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so w...
Preventing Childhood Allergies | Vincent Ho
April 29, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 117 MBVincent Ho is an academic gastroenterologist who works as a researcher and senior lecturer at Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. He is also a practicing doctor who sees patients with all kinds of gut problems. In his spare time, he created a website and YouTube channel called Gut Doctor and is the author of the upcoming book The Healthy Baby Gut Guide due out in June of 2022. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/KXKc714hWoI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so w...
The Fantastical World of Fungi | Keith Seifert
April 16, 2022 20:36 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBKEITH SEIFERT is a Canadian mycologist who’s spent more than forty years studying fungi on five continents. He’s done research on microscopic fungi from farms, forests, food, and the built environment, as well as studied ways reduce fungal toxins and diseases affecting plants and animals. Keith is a former president of the International Mycological Association, an executive editor of Mycologia, an associate editor of several other scientific journals, and an adjunct professor at Carleton Un...
The Fantastical World of Fungi | Keith Seifert | #26
April 16, 2022 20:36 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBKEITH SEIFERT is a Canadian mycologist who’s spent more than forty years studying fungi on five continents. He’s done research on microscopic fungi from farms, forests, food, and the built environment, as well as studied ways reduce fungal toxins and diseases affecting plants and animals. Keith is a former president of the International Mycological Association, an executive editor of Mycologia, an associate editor of several other scientific journals, and an adjunct professor at Carleton Un...
Restoring the World's Forests | Fred Pearce | #25
March 16, 2022 18:55 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBFred Pearce is an English author and journalist based in London. Over his 20-year career, he has traveled to 87 countries to write about the environment, science, and development issues. In this episode of The Sciencentric Podcast, he spoke about his upcoming book "A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature." Video version here: https://youtu.be/R4-F0Er6T3g **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: ht...
Restoring the World's Forests | Fred Pearce
March 16, 2022 18:55 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBFred Pearce is an English author and journalist based in London. Over his 20-year career, he has traveled to 87 countries to write about the environment, science, and development issues. In this episode of The Sciencentric Podcast, he spoke about his upcoming book "A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature." Video version here: https://youtu.be/R4-F0Er6T3g **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: ht...
Wildlife and the Next Pandemic | Dina Fine Maron | #24
April 25, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOur guest in this episode is Dina Fine Maron, an Investigative Reporter for National Geographic covering Wildlife Crime. Dina was previously a health editor for Scientific American magazine and holds a master's degree in public health. In short, she knows a lot about wildlife trafficking and public health, and those appear to be two important factors in the origin of COVID. We discuss the connection between healthcare and wildlife crime, how COVID-19 could have made its way from bats into h...
#24 Wildlife and the Next Pandemic with Investigative Journalist Dina Fine Maron
April 25, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOur guest in this episode is Dina Fine Maron, an Investigative Reporter for National Geographic covering Wildlife Crime. Dina was previously a health editor for Scientific American magazine and holds a master's degree in public health. In short, she knows a lot about wildlife trafficking and public health, and those appear to be two important factors in the origin of COVID. We discuss the connection between healthcare and wildlife crime, how COVID-19 could have made its way from bats into h...
Wildlife and the Next Pandemic | Dina Fine Maron
April 25, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOur guest in this episode is Dina Fine Maron, an Investigative Reporter for National Geographic covering Wildlife Crime. Dina was previously a health editor for Scientific American magazine and holds a master's degree in public health. In short, she knows a lot about wildlife trafficking and public health, and those appear to be two important factors in the origin of COVID. We discuss the connection between healthcare and wildlife crime, how COVID-19 could have made its way from bats into h...
#23 All About Bears with Author & Filmmaker Rémy Marion
March 23, 2021 15:36 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Rémy Marion -- author, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. Rémy is a member of France’s national society of geographers and explorers, and an authority on bears. In particular, brown bears and polar bears, which he has been observing in the wild since the 1980s. His book, “On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling”, was recently translated into English and is set for release in the U.S. at the end of March 2021.The book delves into humanity’s two ...
All About Bears | Rémy Marion
March 23, 2021 15:36 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Rémy Marion -- author, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. Rémy is a member of France’s national society of geographers and explorers, and an authority on bears. In particular, brown bears and polar bears, which he has been observing in the wild since the 1980s. His book, “On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling”, was recently translated into English and is set for release in the U.S. at the end of March 2021.The book delves into humanity’s two ...
All About Bears | Rémy Marion | #23
March 23, 2021 15:36 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Rémy Marion -- author, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. Rémy is a member of France’s national society of geographers and explorers, and an authority on bears. In particular, brown bears and polar bears, which he has been observing in the wild since the 1980s. His book, “On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling”, was recently translated into English and is set for release in the U.S. at the end of March 2021.The book delves into humanity’s two ...
#22 Chemistry & Communication with YouTuber Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim
March 10, 2021 11:49 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBOur guest in this episode is German chemist, journalist, author, TV host and YouTube star Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim. Her first book, “Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life,” has recently been translated into English. It follows a typical day in Mai’s life, drilling down into the molecules that make it all happen. It’s an interesting and entertaining read for anyone who likes to geek out on the science of everyday existence. We spoke about Mai about her journey from chemistr...
Chemistry & Communication | Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim
March 10, 2021 11:49 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBOur guest in this episode is German chemist, journalist, author, TV host and YouTube star Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim. Her first book, “Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life,” has recently been translated into English. It follows a typical day in Mai’s life, drilling down into the molecules that make it all happen. It’s an interesting and entertaining read for anyone who likes to geek out on the science of everyday existence. We spoke about Mai about her journey from chemistr...
Chemistry & Communication | Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim | #22
March 10, 2021 11:49 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBOur guest in this episode is German chemist, journalist, author, TV host and YouTube star Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim. Her first book, “Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life,” has recently been translated into English. It follows a typical day in Mai’s life, drilling down into the molecules that make it all happen. It’s an interesting and entertaining read for anyone who likes to geek out on the science of everyday existence. We spoke about Mai about her journey from chemistr...
#22 Chemistry & Communication with TV Host & Author Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim
March 10, 2021 11:49 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBOur guest in this episode is German chemist, journalist, author, TV host and YouTube star Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim. Her first book, “Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life,” has recently been translated into English. It follows a typical day in Mai’s life, drilling down into the molecules that make it all happen. It’s an interesting and entertaining read for anyone who likes to geek out on the science of everyday existence. We spoke about Mai about her journey from chemistr...
Inside Wildlife Trafficking | Rachel Nuwer | #1
February 11, 2021 01:26 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBIn our inaugural episode, we spoke with science and environmental journalist Rachel Nuwer about her book "Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking." We spoke about her process for writing the book, the time she spent with actual wildlife traffickers, and what can be done to stop the illegal wildlife trade--particularly in Asia. Help support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Receive 25% off any web hosting plan using the promo code "science": h...
#1 Inside Wildlife Trafficking with Journalist Rachel Nuwer
February 11, 2021 01:26 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBIn our inaugural episode, we spoke with science and environmental journalist Rachel Nuwer about her book "Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking." We spoke about her process for writing the book, the time she spent with actual wildlife traffickers, and what can be done to stop the illegal wildlife trade--particularly in Asia. Help support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Receive 25% off any web hosting plan using the promo code "science": h...
Inside Wildlife Trafficking | Rachel Nuwer
February 11, 2021 01:26 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBIn our inaugural episode, we spoke with science and environmental journalist Rachel Nuwer about her book "Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking." We spoke about her process for writing the book, the time she spent with actual wildlife traffickers, and what can be done to stop the illegal wildlife trade--particularly in Asia. Help support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Receive 25% off any web hosting plan using the promo code "science": h...
Talking Sexes | Zach Elliot | #21
October 15, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode, we’re delving into some controversial topics. In fact, I really couldn’t think of more controversial topics than sex and gender and how the two relate. Much like religion or politics, how we understand sex and gender are fundamental to how we operate in the world and inspire a whole range of opinions--often in conflict with each other. But in the last five years or so, I’ve noticed some rather unusual ideas taking root. Number one is that distinct biological sexes don’t e...
Talking Sexes | Zach Elliot
October 15, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode, we’re delving into some controversial topics. In fact, I really couldn’t think of more controversial topics than sex and gender and how the two relate. Much like religion or politics, how we understand sex and gender are fundamental to how we operate in the world and inspire a whole range of opinions--often in conflict with each other. But in the last five years or so, I’ve noticed some rather unusual ideas taking root. Number one is that distinct biological sexes don’t e...
#21 Talking Sexes with Video Creator Zach Elliott
October 15, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode, we’re delving into some controversial topics. In fact, I really couldn’t think of more controversial topics than sex and gender and how the two relate. Much like religion or politics, how we understand sex and gender are fundamental to how we operate in the world and inspire a whole range of opinions--often in conflict with each other. But in the last five years or so, I’ve noticed some rather unusual ideas taking root. Number one is that distinct biological sexes don’t e...
Rare Metals War | Guillaume Pitron
September 03, 2020 21:37 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode, we’re speaking to award-winning French journalist and documentary filmmaker Guillaume Pitron. For the last decade or so, Guillaume has been following the global trade in rare earth metals. There are around 30 of these metals and they can be found in virtually all of our electronic devices and in green technologies like solar panels and electric cars. Unfortunately, mining these materials come with heavy environmental and social costs. Mining generates massive amounts of p...
#20 Rare Metals War with Journalist and Filmmaker Guillaume Pitron
September 03, 2020 21:37 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode, we’re speaking to award-winning French journalist and documentary filmmaker Guillaume Pitron. For the last decade or so, Guillaume has been following the global trade in rare earth metals. There are around 30 of these metals and they can be found in virtually all of our electronic devices and in green technologies like solar panels and electric cars. Unfortunately, mining these materials come with heavy environmental and social costs. Mining generates massive amounts of p...
Sharing Ingredients | George Zaidan
May 06, 2020 20:08 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBGeorge Zaidan is the executive producer for the American Chemical Society and a former co-host of CNBC's “Make Me a Millionaire Inventor.” Most recently, he authored the book, “Ingredients: The Strange Chemistry of What We Put in Us and On Us”. As the title suggests, “Ingredients” is about the chemistry of the food we eat and the products we use, but it’s more than that. It’s actually a crash course in epidemiology and epistemology. Epidemiology tells us if something is good or bad for us...
#19 Sharing Ingredients with Producer and Author George Zaidan
May 06, 2020 20:08 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBGeorge Zaidan is the executive producer for the American Chemical Society and a former co-host of CNBC's “Make Me a Millionaire Inventor.” Most recently, he authored the book, “Ingredients: The Strange Chemistry of What We Put in Us and On Us”. As the title suggests, “Ingredients” is about the chemistry of the food we eat and the products we use, but it’s more than that. It’s actually a crash course in epidemiology and epistemology. Epidemiology tells us if something is good or bad for us...
Sex and Monogamy | Carin Bondar
March 29, 2020 19:17 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Carin Bondar, a biologist, writer, TV host, and public speaker. Carin is probably best-known for covering the topic at the forefront of everyone’s mind: sex. In various forms, she has documented all the strange and fascinating ways that animals approach enterprise reproduction--including us. As a presenter, Carin has appeared in shows for Discovery, Netflix, and an independent online video series “Wild Sex”, which has reached millions of people worldwide. Sh...
#18 Sex and Monogamy with Biologist Carin Bondar
March 29, 2020 19:17 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Carin Bondar, a biologist, writer, TV host, and public speaker. Carin is probably best-known for covering the topic at the forefront of everyone’s mind: sex. In various forms, she has documented all the strange and fascinating ways that animals approach enterprise reproduction--including us. As a presenter, Carin has appeared in shows for Discovery, Netflix, and an independent online video series “Wild Sex”, which has reached millions of people worldwide. Sh...
Into the Abyss | Anthony David
March 04, 2020 02:34 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBAnthony David is Director of the University of College London Institute of Mental Health. For twenty-eight years he was a consultant psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Academy of Medical Sciences. His new book, "Into the Abyss: A Neuropsychiatrists Notes on Madness", explores several of his most challenging cases and examines the biological, psychological and sociological roots of ment...
#17 Into the Abyss with Neuropsychiatrist Anthony David
March 04, 2020 02:34 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBAnthony David is Director of the University of College London Institute of Mental Health. For twenty-eight years he was a consultant psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Academy of Medical Sciences. His new book, "Into the Abyss: A Neuropsychiatrists Notes on Madness", explores several of his most challenging cases and examines the biological, psychological and sociological roots of ment...
#16 Love, Drugs and Ethics with Bioethicist Brian D. Earp
February 18, 2020 15:34 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBBrian D. Earp is a cross-disciplinary academic whose work draws on philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, history of science and medicine, and ethics. He is the Associate Director of the Yale-Hastings Program in Ethics and Health Policy at Yale University and Research Fellow in the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford. His new book, "Love Drugs: The Chemical Future of Relationships", builds a case for conducting research into drugs that affect the emotion we cal...
#15 Evolution & Design with Evolutionary Theorist Mark Changizi
December 31, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 101 MBMark Changizi is an evolutionary theorist, author, and entrepreneur. His work focuses on the ultimate foundations underlying why we think, feel and see as we do. He has made important discoveries such as why we see in color, why we see illusions, why we have forward-facing eyes, why the brain is structured as it is, why animals have as many limbs and fingers as they do, why the dictionary is organized as it is, why fingers get pruney when wet, where emotional expressions came from, and how w...
#14 The Secrets of Snakes with Wildlife Biologist David A. Steen
December 18, 2019 22:20 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBHelp support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric David A. Steen is a wildlife biologist who specializes in snakes and other "creepie crawlies." He is the author of the award-winning science blog Living Alongside Wildlife where he writes about natural history, ecology, and his own research. He's also been called the "best biologist on Twitter", using his presence on the platform to help people identify reptiles in their environment and debunk common wildlife myths...
#13 The Quantum Supremacy with Science Writer George Musser
November 06, 2019 16:34 - 1 hour - 58 MBReceive 25% off any web hosting plan using the promo code "science": http://hostgator.com A little over a week ago, Google announced they had achieved something called “quantum supremacy”, a powerful new way of computing that makes use of quantum principles. Google claims it's quantum processor can tackle a really difficult computational problem in about two and a half minutes--a task that would take the fastest classical supercomputer about 10,000 years. Researchers at IBM have conte...
#12 Video Games & Psychology's Replication Crisis with Dr. Pete Etchells
October 18, 2019 20:27 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThere is a growing body of scientific literature about video games. Not how their made, but how they impact our brains and our lives. Researchers are looking at questions like: do violent video games make us more violent in real life? Can games be addictive? Or, how much time sitting in front of the screen is really good for us? Our guest in this episode, psychology professor Pete Etchells, has taken an in-depth look at the research around video games in his new book, “Lost In a Good Game: ...
#11 How to Use Your Brain with Neuroscientist Henning Beck
August 04, 2019 18:15 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBWe may marvel at the precision and efficiency of computers, wishing our brains operated in much the same way. We’d remember everything perfectly, we’d never feel bored or get distracted, we’d have laser-like focus, we’d be on all the time…. But not so fast, says our guest, neuroscientist Henning Beck. Henning is a writer, speaker, consultant and author of the forthcoming book “Scatterbrain: How the Mind’s Mistakes Make Humans Creative, Innovative, and Successful.” He says what we perceive a...