ما انسان‌ها حاصل میلیون‌ها سال فرگشت هستیم. مغز ما هنوز فرمان‌هایی را اجرا می‌کند که برای بقا در جنگل‌های نخستین طراحی شده‌اند: رقابت، خشم، ترس، خشونت و خودخواهی. اما در دنیای امروز، همین صفات طبیعی می‌توانند ویران‌گر باشند. در این گفت‌وگو، از رابطه‌ی میان زیست‌شناسی فرگشتی و اخلاق انسانی می‌گوییم: آیا باید از طبیعت و غریزه پیروی کنیم؟ یا می‌توانیم فراتر برویم و بر اساس وجدان، آگاهی و همدلی عمل کنیم؟ فرگشت ما را ساخت، اما این اخلاق است که می‌تواند ما را نجات دهد. در این گفت‌وگو با دوست و همک...

در این اپیزود از پادکست و کانال هوشیوار، من میزبان دکتر حسام نوذری هستم و درباره‌ یکی از شگفت‌انگیزترین کشفیات علم زیست‌شناسی نوین با ایشون گفت‌وگو می‌کنم: میکروبیوم بدن انسان. میکروبیوم مجموعه‌ای از میلیاردها میکروب است که در بدن و روی پوست ما زندگی می‌کنند — از باکتری‌ها و ویروس‌ها گرفته تا قارچ‌ها و آرکی‌ها — و نقشی تعیین‌کننده در سلامت یا بیماری ما دارند. در این دو بخش گفت‌وگو خواهید شنید که چگونه میکروبیوم روده می‌تواند بر سیستم ایمنی، مغز، خلق‌وخو، چاقی، آلرژی، بیماریهای مخت...

In-utero procedures can yield better long-term outcomes for the baby. However, fetal surgery relies on instruments developed for other disciplines. An early-stage startup in Maryland is developing in-utero instruments to improve outcomes for both fetus and mother.Fetal Therapy Technologies CEO Selena Shirkin joins Key Tech’s Andy Rogers for Episode 42 of the MedTech Speed to Data podcast to discuss startup innovation in fetal surgery.Need to knowFetal surgeries carry risks — In addition to

Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, and it is expected to claim nearly 13,000 lives in the United States in 2025. Despite progress in survival rates, nearly 80 percent of patients are still diagnosed at advanced stages, when the disease has already spread and is difficult to treat. Imunon’s experimental DNA-mediated immunotherapy is designed to deliver interleukin-12 directly into the tumor. A phase 2 study demonstrated that the experimental therapy, when combined

In this episode of Grow Sessions, host Mark Doherty sits down with Drew Greco, cultivator and consultant at Greenstar Cultivation Services, for an eye-opening conversation on mastering efficiency at scale in an episode titled "People, Plants and Profits: Mastering Efficiency in Large Scale Operations."From overcoming early construction challenges to implementing cutting-edge cultivation technologies, Drew shares how his hands-on experience, from managing 75-gallon reservoirs to leading

Note: This episode was recorded on September 17, 2025.When you think of meteorology, you probably think of someone giving a weather forecast on TV. But predicting the weather requires a whole team of scientists, from those who run simulations in labs to researchers on boats, and even a few who fly planes into storms to get measurements up close. In this episode, we invite Colorado State University graduate student Delián Colón-Burgos to teach us all about forecasting hurricanes. She guides us

Join us on this episode as Amanda Perry Carl chats with Erik Larsen, Owner of TransformIT Technology Consulting. In this episode, we discuss some critical topics related to technology in the agricultural industry! Technology, particularly IT, are such important components of today's agricultural industry, so you will not want to miss "IT"!

Antibiotic resistance isn’t just a looming problem. It’s a global crisis. Every year, more than one million people die directly from resistant infections, and another 5 million die indirectly. Routine infections are becoming life-threatening, and healthcare systems worldwide are under pressure. Despite decades of warnings, pharmaceutical solutions are falling behind, while “superbugs” continue to outpace new drug development. If trends continue, by 2050, antibiotic resistance could claim 10 m...

Killing two people is worse than killing one. What about 440 billion crustaceans? Adapted from Dylan Matthews's essay on Vox.com.This story is part of a series supported by Animal Charity Evaluators, which received a grant from EarthShare. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get

Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vacation blues and how to approach the place where you live with a travel mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuberculosis claimed more than 1.25 million lives in 2023, overtaking COVID as the world’s deadliest infectious disease. For the last century, there has been a vaccine protecting children from TB. Now, there is hope for a new solution: a potential vaccine for adolescents and adults. On this episode, reporter Elna Schütz visits an M72 TB vaccine trial site in Worcester, South Africa, one of the world’s TB epicenters. First, Elna speaks with participants about their experiences in the M72 trial and

Given that most of us spend half our lives at work, it is no surprise that positive workplace interactions are critical for both our well-being and productivity. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychologist Ryan C. Warner for tips on how to foster positive interactions at work without coming off as disingenuous.A globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, accomplished scholar, and military veteran, Dr. Ryan C. Warner

¿Te interesa cómo se conectan la medicina veterinaria, la tecnología y la salud global?Esta semana, el Dr. Carlos Flores Olivares, ganador de la beca 2024 Latin Comparative Pathology Group, de la Davis Thompson Foundation, nos acompaña para hablar de su fascinante trabajo en patología veterinaria, que incluye el diagnóstico de enfermedades en animales acuáticos y pequeños rumiantes. Además ofrecemos una mirada a los retos y oportunidades que enfrentan los patólogos veterinarios en América

We sit down with our podcast teammate Lena Wilson—fresh off a first-place PhD Graduate Student Poster Competition win—to unpack what it takes to thrive at a major scientific conference, from crafting a clear two-minute story to turning a poster row into a collaboration engine. Lena takes us inside a week in New Orleans at her first ASHS Annual Conference. We trade practical tactics for session planning, using the conference app without becoming a prisoner to it, and scheduling specific...

Send us a text What if the cure for cancer or the key to mental health, wasn’t hidden in a new drug, but in data itself? In this episode of Petri Dish Perspectives, we uncover the story of Tempus AI, the company turning raw medical information into lifesaving insight. Founded by Eric Lefkofsky, the entrepreneur behind Groupon, Tempus began as a deeply personal mission to bring clarity to cancer care. Today, it’s one of the most advanced AI-driven healthcare platforms in the world, combining g...

Ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why you’re there? Same. In this episode, Roxie dives deep into the mysterious world of memory — how your brain stores the moments, smells, and emotions that shape who you are. From the hippocampus (your brain’s tiny librarian) to the emotional power of a familiar song, we explore why some memories stick for life while others vanish mid-sentence.Along the way, Roxie unpacks how sleep, repetition, and emotion sculpt long-term memories, why forgetting is

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Hollie Nicholson — trainer, nutrition coach, and creator of the STRONG Method™, a program that’s helped thousands of women over 40 reclaim their confidence, strength, and energy.In this conversation, they talk about what it really means to train and thrive as a busy woman in midlife. Hollie shares how she found her passion for

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of Beyond Resistance, we hear from our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists from the Western and Southern regions on steps to take from this point in the season with cool soft spring finish to the winter growing season and points to think about when considering harvest operations and planning the next season of weed control. Pete Newman will highlight a few gems of research and on-farm practices to remember ...

In this inspiring and educational episode, BJ sits down with Shane Grant, who has been living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) for nearly two decades. Over the years, Shane became her own best advocate—learning about her disease, seeking out specialists, and pushing for answers.Her persistence and courage led her through a long and emotional journey that ultimately resulted in a life-saving heart transplant earlier this year. This conversation offers hope and

In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Mesopotamian world. It’s a who’s who of Pazuzu-adjacent entities. (originally published 10/10/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.