This episode examines how to survive one of nature’s most unpredictable and deadly forces — thunderstorms and lightning. It begins by describing how storms form and how subtle changes in the air, such as the smell of ozone or the silence of birds, can serve as early warnings. Listeners learn to read the sky, noting the development of towering storm clouds and the timing between thunder and lightning to gauge distance. The episode emphasizes that lightning doesn’t always strike the tallest object and

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Breno Fragomeni, Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, explains the challenges of selecting dairy cattle for heat tolerance without compromising fertility. He outlines current gaps in national genetic evaluations, shares findings from local herd studies, and discusses the future of trait selection in heat-stressed environments. Tune in now on all major platforms!"We associate declining milk production with higher

The ovum (or oocyte or egg) passes from the ovary into the uterine tube (or Fallopian tube). Spermatozoa pass from the vagina through the cervix into the uterus and then into the uterine tube. Fertilisation happens here, in the uterine tube. How does all this happen? What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog, Yvonne reflects on the real experience of running a scientific conference—from forgotten sponsor needs to malfunctioning microphones and missing PowerPoints. With humour and honesty, she recounts the unpredictable tasks that continue long after the planning ends. Her candid insights capture the chaos, exhaustion, and eventual pride that come with pulling off a successful academic event. Find the original

Our 52nd episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features George Wierschem, Senior Global Product Manager – informatics, discussing how informatics is transforming clinical labs. From streamlining workflows to strengthening cybersecurity, informatics helps labs turn data into decisions – faster, smarter and more securely.George shares how modern platforms improve lab efficiency, ensure data integrity and support better patient outcomes through centralized access, automation and accountability. About

This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Jeff Stein, President & CEO of Cidara Therapeutics, brings up promising news about a new approach to flu shots.

Send me your thoughts at ibotezatu5@gmail.com In this episode of The Wine Lab, Andreea takes you inside one of winemaking’s most iconic tools — the oak barrel. From Celtic craftsmanship to modern coopering, we’ll explore how fire, oxygen, and time turn simple wood into a vessel of transformation. Discover why oak became the gold standard, what happens during toasting, and how micro-oxygenation softens tannins and stabilizes color. Learn about the differences between French, American, and Hung...

Send us a text Safety doesn’t take a holiday when budgets tighten or tempers flare. We open up about a tough season, the quiet grief many are carrying, and why small fractures in everyday connection can ripple into big risks at the bench. From cashierless cafeterias to self-checkout lanes, those missing micro-moments of human contact show up in the lab as thinner patience, weaker trust, and slower recovery when mistakes happen. That’s exactly where we focus: how to restore the muscle of respe...

What if you couldn’t wake up—and your mind kept trying to lecture its way out of the dark?In this week’s Month of the Macabre episode, “The Sleep Lecture,” a neurologist begins a talk on encephalitis lethargica—the mysterious “sleepy sickness” that swept the world a century ago—only to discover she’s become part of her own subject. Based on true clinical records and modern research, this immersive narrative blurs the line between dream and science, between consciousness and coma. Listen with the

Artax Biopharma’s CEO Rob Armstrong explains recent shifts in autoimmune R&D before discussing his leadership style.

Discover the secrets of mastering skateboarding stunts without formal training. Learn about essential techniques both on and off the board, and explore some of the sport’s most notorious injuries. Meet professionals who excel in ambipedal skills, speed, and balance, like Danny Way, known for achieving the world record for the highest skateboard air at 25.49 feet.Skateboarding is also highlighted as a therapeutic tool according to the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, positively affecting the

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Bernie reflects on the often-overlooked area of lone worker safety in research. Drawing on 25 years of experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse and Clinical Studies Officer, he explores the evolution of safety systems — from pegboards and coded texts to modern digital tools. The blog examines the evidence behind “Bring Your Own Device” policies, showing how familiarity, simplicity, and trust can make lone worker

With an eye toward realism, the neuroscientist, who has a new study about bats out today, creates microcosms of the natural world to understand animal behavior.

How can neurologists partner with their patients living with Parkinson disease? Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, Santa Fe, NM, Vice Chair of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, discusses Parkinson disease care from her unique perspective as both a patient and former physician.

Boys and girls may be vulnerable to different genetic changes, which could help explain why the condition is more common in boys despite linked variants appearing more often in girls.

Weather in the tropics is decidedly different than it is in the middle latitudes. It turns out, so are the weather systems – the factors that create things like the daily temperature and humidity! Historically, most weather forecasting models have been based on data from high-income countries in the northern hemisphere. But different factors drive weather and climate near the equator – meaning that these weather forecast models are much less accurate at predicting weather in the tropics. This has

Coming Soon: Invictus.Reviews YouTube Version We reframe “drowning” as submersion incidents and lay out a simple path from shore to safe disposition. Hypoxia drives arrest, observation prevents misses, and ECMO has a clear role when ventilation fails or hypothermia persists. • replacing drowning with submersion incidents • hypoxia as the primary cause of arrest • selective C‑spine precautions based on mechanism • ECMO for refractory hypoxemia or hypothermia • normal chest X‑ray can mislead a...

As pharmaphorum reported during ESMO 2025, fresh from a return to oncology with the FDA approval of zongertinib as a treatment for HER2-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), tumour shrinkage observed by investigator review - Boehringer Ingelheim is racing to expand its label.As the company reported new data at the Congress from the phase 1b Beamion LUNG-1 study, underpinning the approval of zongertinib (Hernexeos) as a second-line therapy, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Lykke Hinsch

In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Floor Buitelaar from Bright Green Partners introduces the launch of a new expert network designed to make food tech insights more accessible across the industry. Built over five years and now spanning thousands of specialists in more than 60 countries, the network connects startups, investors, and corporates with the right expertise at the right time. Floor explains how bringing the right voices into the conversation can