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Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy 🇨🇦‬

We make rigorous science accessible, accurate, and unforgettable.Produced by Michelle Bruecker and Scott Bleackley, it features reviews of emerging research and ideas from leading thinkers, curated under our creative direction with AI assistance for voice, imagery, and composition. Systemic voices and illustrative images of people are representative tools, not depictions of specific individuals.We dive deep into peer-reviewed research, pre-prints, and major scientific works—then bring them to life

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12:10

AlphaProteo generates novel proteins for biology and...

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2024/10/15

Send us a textWelcome to another exciting episode of the Heliox Podcast! Today, we're diving into the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence and its groundbreaking applications in biology and medicine.Get ready to explore AlphaProteo, a revolutionary AI system developed by Google DeepMind that's pushing the boundaries of protein design. We'll unpack how this remarkable technology is outperforming existing methods, potentially revolutionizing drug discovery and our understanding of dise...

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10:21

Aurora and the collective motion of plasma in the...

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2024/10/14

Send us a textWelcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of the Heliox Podcast! Today, we're diving into a fascinating blend of atmospheric mysteries, the origins of life, and surprisingly, the physics of sheep herding.Get ready to explore the enigmatic world of plasma-like structures in our upper atmosphere. Could these ethereal phenomena be behind some of the most puzzling UFO sightings? We'll journey back to World War II and examine the curious case of "Foo fighters" – not the rock...

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9:05

Duchenne smile: Smile Variation and Personality

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2024/10/13

Send us a textWelcome to another fascinating episode of the Heliox Podcast! Today, we're diving into the captivating world of smiles and what they reveal about our personalities.Get ready to explore a groundbreaking study that uncovers the hidden language of our grins. Did you know that the subtle nuances in how we smile might be giving away more about us than we realize? From aggression to trustworthiness, our facial expressions could be spilling secrets about who we really are.We'll journey...

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9:30

Thankful Misgivings

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2024/10/12

Send us a textThis episode explores the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, specifically around the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Thankful Misgiving ( music video ) https://youtu.be/aC4s3hdxi58COVID-19 Resources Canada https://covid19resources.ca/As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral DenialCanada’s health system reels as by one estimate 1,000 die weekly. Each infection carries risks. Where’s the prevention? Andrew Nikiforuk 3 Sep 2024 The Tyee https://thetyee.ca/Analysi...

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11:47

Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy

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2024/10/11

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the profound connection Canadians have with nature and the urgent need for action to combat biodiversity loss. As stewards of one of the world’s largest wilderness areas, Canada plays a crucial role in global nature conservation.We explore the alarming reality that one in five species in Canada is at risk, including beloved creatures like butterflies, sea stars, and the boreal caribou. The signs of ecological distress are clear, and the science is ...

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10:50

Side by Side: Free Transit & Public Health

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2024/10/10

Send us a textIncompatible realities sit side by side on the busWe cannot rely on simplistic linear solutions or attempt to return to past methods that led us to this point in the first place.So, check this out - our political scene's going through some wild times, fam. We've got these big ideas floating around, like making buses free for everyone. Sounds lit, right? But here's the tea: it's not just about getting from A to B.This Green Party chick, Sonia Furstenau, dropped this idea and it's...

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8:05

Drug-Free Nasal Spray for Respiratory Infection...

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2024/10/09

Send us a textDrug-free nasal spray blocks, and neutralizes viruses, and bacteriaIn preclinical studies, spray offered nearly 100% protection from respiratory infections by COVID-19, influenza, viruses, and pneumonia-causing bacteriahttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/09/drug-free-nasal-spray-blocks-neutralizes-viruses-bacteria/Toward a Radically Simple Multi-Modal Nasal Spray for Preventing Respiratory Infectionshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adma.202406348About SCZ...

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9:54

Fear and Maturity: The Psychology of Democracy

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2024/10/08

Send us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, we draw insights from three compelling articles featured on The Marginalian, we delve into the critical themes of democracy, leadership, and the psychological factors that shape our political landscape.Key Highlights:- Hannah Arendt** discusses how loneliness can be exploited by tyrannical regimes, severing connections and making individuals vulnerable to manipulation. We’ll explore the power of community as a resistance against oppression.&nbs...

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12:39

Vascular Pathogenesis in Long COVID

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2024/10/07

Send us a textKruger A, Joffe DJ, Lloyd-Jones G, et al. Vascular Pathogenesis in Acute and Long COVID: Current Insights and Therapeutic Outlook. Semin Thromb Hemost. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1790603 https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0044-1790603.pdf@DavidJoffe64 @PutrinoLab @SalamonSMD @resiapretorius @ArneauxK This article examines the role of vascular dysfunction in both acute and long COVID, proposing that persistent thrombotic endo...

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10:39

Long Covid: Mast Cell Activation

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2024/10/06

Send us a textThere is an activated condition of mast cells in long COVID-19, with abnormal granulation and excessive inflammatory cytokine release. A study by Weinstock et al. indicates that patients with long COVID-19 suffer the same clinical syndrome as patients with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10166245/#:~:text=There%20is%20an%20activated%20condition,cell%20activation%20syndrome%20(MCAS).Mast cell activation triggered by SARS-C...

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10:31

Promoted to the Couch: Stanford's Research into the...

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2024/10/05

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the transformative world of remote work discussing the findings of Stanford economists Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis, alongside their collaborator Jose Maria Barrero. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been leading crucial research that sheds light on the evolving landscape of work.Discover how their findings reveal that despite some resistance from companies, work-from-home rates remain steady. Learn about the surprising willingn...

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13:26

The Beauty of Gravity: Claudia de Rham

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2024/10/04

Send us a textRethink what you know about gravityClaudia de Rham Public LecturePerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physicshttps://youtu.be/NSgSpwlgUn8?si=OVHXuV6GzeaL5BbsThe lecture explores the mysteries of gravity, mainly focusing on the discrepancy between the expected and observed acceleration of the universe's expansion. It challenges the standard explanation of dark energy and proposes an alternative theory of gravity with a finite reach.De Rham presents a compelling argument challengin...

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8:59

The Science of Love: Decoding Relationships with the...

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2024/10/03

Send us a textStep into the fascinating world of love and relationships as HELIOX brings you an illuminating episode featuring the groundbreaking work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Drawing from their appearance on "The Diary Of A CEO" YouTube channel, we delve deep into what makes relationships thrive or falter.In this episode, our hosts unpack the Gottmans' decades of research, including their revolutionary "Love Lab" experiments. We'll explore:1. The power of communication in relationship...

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8:46

Microtubules and Consciousness: Exploring Energy...

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2024/10/02

Send us a textPut simply, the brain is not too warm or wet for consciousness to exist as a wave that connects with the universe.For decades, Penrose has been working with anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff on a theory of consciousness called Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR). Penrose primarily handles the physics of Orch OR, whereas Hameroff handles the biology. Their theory addressed serious gaps in established scientific frameworks spanning physics, neuroscience and psychology. All, ...

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7:37

Love in the Times of Dementia: Traudi & Ulrich...

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2024/10/01

Send us a textJoin us for a deeply moving episode of HELIOX as we explore Ulrich Schaffer's poignant writings from "WITH YOU, WITHOUT YOU," a powerful account of love, loss, and resilience in the face of dementia.In this intimate conversation, we delve into Schaffer's raw and honest reflections on caring for his wife, Waltraud, as she battles Lewy Body dementia. Through a masterful blend of poetry, prose, and diary entries, Schaffer invites us into the heart of their relationship, revealing: ...

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10:49

Final Report – Governing AI for Humanity

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2024/09/30

Send us a textRecognition ( spoken word ) is not in the reportAcknowledgment, Payment on Use, Non-Dilution.https://youtu.be/_sGm-apdxk0Recognition of Contributions in Large Language ModelsThe concept here is on use, not just on ingestion.Not easy I know, but thinking this through creates some implementation advantages, a pro-active economic system and more._______________________AI has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of life, offering opportunities to advance scientific disc...

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7:44

Neighbours United: Creating Local Disaster Resilience

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2024/09/29

Send us a textWelcome to another insightful episode of HELIOX, where we explore innovative approaches to community safety and resilience. Today, we're diving into the world of Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Programs (NEPP), with a special focus on a comprehensive guide developed for the Comox Valley in British Columbia.In this episode, our hosts will unpack the essential elements of creating a robust NEPP, discussing:1. The crucial importance of neighborhood-level emergency preparedness2...

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7:07

Origami paper sensors could help early detection of...

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2024/09/28

Send us a textThis sensing platform, which enables rapid and localized testing without requiring samples to be sent to centralized laboratories, provides a potentially significant public health tool for pandemic preparedness. It also has a variety of future wastewater surveillance applications in community settings.• Low-cost and rapid paper microfluidic device for on-site wastewater surveillance• Sensing platform for pandemic preparedness and public health• Field testing of SARS-CoV-2 in was...

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6:51

Dislike of general opinion makes for tight elections

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2024/09/27

Send us a textUnderstanding voter behaviour requires moving beyond simplistic assumptions of individual rationality. Examining social networks, peer influence, and sensitivity to prevailing trends, significantly as amplified by opinion polls, offers a more nuanced and accurate framework for analyzing electoral outcomes. Applying statistical mechanics, specifically the Ising model provides a powerful tool for exploring these dynamics and understanding the emergence of phenomena like the "split...

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8:32

Home is Where the Mind Is: Exploring Bachelard's...

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2024/09/27

Send us a textVenture with us into the captivating world of Gaston Bachelard's "The Poetics of Space," where HELIOX unveils the profound relationship between our psyche and the spaces we call home. This episode invites you to rediscover the familiar through a lens of wonder and introspection.Bachelard's revolutionary concept of "topoanalysis" serves as our guide, illuminating the hidden connections between our inner world and the physical spaces we inhabit. Together, we'll explore how our hom...

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