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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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20:26

The Time to Act is Now: CDN Report Pandemic Science

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2024/10/26

Send us a textWelcome to Heliox, where we dive deep into the heartbeat of Canadian healthcare. Today, we're unpacking a fascinating report that could reshape how Canada handles future health crises. In August 2023, Health Canada took a hard look in the mirror, commissioning a comprehensive review of how we managed the science behind COVID-19. What worked? What didn't? And most importantly - how can we do better next time?From building a national health risk system to amplifying Indigenous voi...

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25:04

18 Years of Wisdom: Essential Life Lessons from The...

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2024/10/25

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode, we dive deep into Maria Popova's profound reflections from 18 years of The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings). From the myth of overnight success to the power of "negative capability," we explore transformative insights about living, loving, and learning.Popova challenges conventional wisdom about productivity culture and shares why true growth requires embracing uncertainty. Learn why cynicism differs from critical thinking, how to cultivate "po...

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11:43

Exploring Hypersociality and Societal Change

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2024/10/24

Send us a textWelcome to The Heliox Podcast, where we explore the undercurrents shaping our world. Today, we're diving into a fascinating perspective that's been stirring up conversation online. Social commentator Henry Madison has sparked a thought-provoking debate about our collective need for connection, and whether our pursuit of social validation might be doing us more harm than good. Are our Instagram-perfect travel photos and constant social gatherings masking a deeper need? We'll unpa...

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10:53

Violence & Climate: Lessons from the Andes

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2024/10/23

Send us a textJourney back thousands of years into the Andes Mountains, where ancient bones tell a haunting story of climate change and human conflict. In this compelling episode, we unravel three groundbreaking studies that connect environmental stress to violence in pre-Columbian South America, with surprising parallels to our modern climate crisis.From the high-altitude settlements of Peru to the harsh Atacama Desert, discover how changing weather patterns influenced human behavior and soc...

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11:43

Beyond Liquid Neural Networks

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2024/10/22

Send us a textWelcome to the Heliox Podcast! Today, we're in for a mind-bending journey into the future of AI with Ramin Hasani, CEO of Liquid AI. Prepare to be amazed as we explore how a tiny worm's nervous system could revolutionize artificial intelligence. Hasani shares his vision for smaller, more intelligent AI that might change everything - from healthcare to scientific discovery. We'll dive into this groundbreaking technology’s exciting possibilities and essential ethical consideration...

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8:20

3 of 3 SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein, CD8+ T cells and...

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2024/10/21

Send us a textWelcome to the Heliox Podcast, where we unravel the mysteries of medical science together. On today's fascinating episode, we're diving into two groundbreaking studies that might help us understand the puzzle of long COVID. We'll explore how the virus's spike protein could affect blood clotting through an unexpected mechanism, and we'll look at how our immune system's memory cells behave over time in long COVID patients. What's particularly exciting is how these findings could e...

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9:06

Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC...

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2024/10/20

Send us a textWelcome to the Heliox Podcast! Today, we're diving into the latest developments in COVID-19 research. Leading scientists have recently published fascinating findings about a new variant called XEC, which is showing some remarkable characteristics. As we continuously work to understand this evolving virus, we'll break down what the latest research tells us about its behavior and what it might mean for our communities. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just wanting to stay in...

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9:26

2 of 3 Understanding Long COVID Through CD8+ T Cell...

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2024/10/19

Send us a textWelcome to the Heliox Podcast, where we dive deep into groundbreaking medical research that matters. Today, we're exploring fascinating new findings about long COVID and our immune system's memory. Ever wondered why some people's symptoms persist while others recover quickly? A compelling new study from PNAS sheds light on this mystery by tracking T cells - our body's molecular warriors - over two years in long COVID patients. We'll break down what these persistent immune respon...

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9:35

Homo Sapiens Stumble: A Comprehensive Analysis of...

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2024/10/18

Send us a textWelcome to the Heliox Podcast, where we explore the quirks and contradictions of the human mind. Today, we're diving into a delightfully tongue-in-cheek "study" that turns the microscope back on ourselves, examining Homo sapiens as if we were specimens in a peculiar behavioural experiment. Have you ever wondered what alien anthropologists might make of our decision-making? Get ready for a fun journey into human irrationality, from our endearing reliance on gut feelings to our re...

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11:09

The Big Silence: Parental Estrangement From A...

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2024/10/17

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the complex issue of parental estrangement. Drawing insights from Buddhist philosophy and modern psychology, we explore how changing parenting styles across generations have impacted family dynamics. We'll discuss the shift from fear-based discipline to more egalitarian approaches, and how this evolution may have unintentionally affected conflict resolution skills in younger generations. We'll also examine the role of unexpressed emotions in e...

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19:46

BC Party Platforms 2024

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2024/10/16

Send us a textHeliox Podcast: BC Election 2024 - Party Platforms UnveiledJoin us for an engaging dive into the heart of British Columbia's political landscape! In this episode, we break down the key platforms of the Green Party, NDP, and Conservative Party for the 2024 BC election. Unfortunately, no parties include the elephant in the room: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is driving many other issues. Why, if you say you follow the science, do you have good policies on climate chang...

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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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