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Scientists Who Read

Scientists Who Read

The podcast where science meets fiction!Join Mags and Jen in their discussions of the monthly Scientists Who Read book club books, and conversations about the symbiotic relationship between reading and science.

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Anatomy: A Love Story

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/06/15

Join us as we chat about this year’s Science And Fiction book Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. We discuss the challenges the main character faces in fulfilling her dream to become a surgeon, and draw parallels to real life historical people who faced similar challenges.Books Mentioned:The Edinburgh Seven: The Story Of The First Women To Study Medicine by Janey Louise JonesReferences:More about Elizabeth Garret Anderson Post and artwork about James Barry by Fox Fisher for Trans+ Hi...

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60:52

Always Have Been, Always Will Be: June Theme Talk

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/06/01

Join us as we chat about our Pride Month theme, queer books past, present and future, and the importance of reading LGBTQIA+ books and authors.Books Mentioned:The Song Of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttYellowface by Rebecca F KuangBelow The Edge Of Darkness by Dr Edith WidderWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat SebastianPageboy by Elliot PageThe Mercies by Keiran Millwood HargraveOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonThe Gender Games by Juno Daws...

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Dr Molly Williams: Scientist Who Reads

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/05/25

In the latest edition of Scientist Who Reads we chat with Molly about being a scientist on maternity leave and adjusting to new challenges. We learn about environmental DNA and the many amazing things it can do, and of course talk about Molly’s favourite books and genres!Find Molly on Instagram here Books Mentioned:Homegoing by Yaa GyasiLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottDracula by Bram StokerBorn A Crime by Trevor NoahBelow The Edge Of Darkness by Dr Edith WidderShadow And Bone by Leigh B...

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76:15

Project Hail Mary

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2024/05/18

Join us as we head to Space! And discuss our April book club book Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. In this episode we chat about our aspirations (or lack thereof) of going to space, attempt to explain time dilation, and of course SPACE MICROBES!Books Mentioned:The Martian by Andy WeirArtemis by Andy WeirReferences:A few videos on time dilation to watch here and hereImmune cell eating bacteria Human neutrophil engulfs MRSA Macrophage engulfing foreign cell Andy Weir’s fanfiction&...

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88:29

Dr Helena Henke: Scientist Who Reads

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2024/05/04

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72:25

Science And Fiction: May Theme Talk

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2024/04/28

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54:11

Below The Edge Of Darkness

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2024/04/13

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33:00

Space!: April Theme Talk

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2024/03/31

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99:34

Babel

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/03/17

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35:11

Zoology: March Theme Talk

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2024/03/03

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72:19

Dr Alice Hesse: Scientist Who Reads

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/02/25

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44:24

Stone Blind

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2024/02/18

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33:28

Books Squared: February Theme Talk

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2024/02/04

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38:36

Myths & Legends: January Theme Talk

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2024/01/21

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52:28

Legends & Lattes

Scientists Who Read ·

2024/01/14

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53:39

Gathering Moss

Scientists Who Read ·

2023/12/31

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81:32

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

Scientists Who Read ·

2023/12/24

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102:23

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

Scientists Who Read ·

2023/12/17

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58:34

We Were Never Here

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2023/12/10

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62:41

Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow

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2023/12/03

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