Space brings us new analyses of stellar graveyards, which astronomers study to discover how stars develop and, eventually, die – turning into dense neutron stars or denser black… Read the rest “Giant black-hole binaries spinning in star graveyard” The post Giant black-hole binaries spinning in star graveyard first appeared on The Guild of Scientific Troubadours.

PhD student Elena Piere talks about the issues around food waste in aged care facilities in New Zealand and the development of tools to try to reduce this.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Multi-Faith Collaboration for Peace: A Path Toward Common Ground

PhysOrg reports on Flinders University researchers who have found that soil microbes can affect our gut biota, which in turn can influence our emotional lives, including our feelings … Read the rest “Dirty love: Soil steering our emotions” The post Dirty love: Soil steering our emotions first appeared on The Guild of Scientific Troubadours.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 28-08-2026 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/advances-in-the-treatment-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease-early-recognition-diagnosis-and-innovative-emerging-therapies/35728/ Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), such as psychosis and agitation, affect up to 50% of individuals with AD yet remain underdiagnosed and undertreated in clinical practice. These symptoms accelerate cognitive

Guest: Jessica Snowden, MD, MS, FAAP, MHPTT Every moment counts when meningitis is suspected. To help reduce the risk of poor neurologic outcomes, Dr. Jessica Snowden is here to review age-based considerations that guide empiric antibiotic and antiviral choices—from neonatal infections acquired at delivery to risks in unvaccinated older children. Dr. Snowden is a Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Tennessee.

Reinventing PCR, huh? That’s what we asked Pranav Patel, CEO and co-founder of N6 Tec, on today’s show. After all, PCR is one of the oldest tools in the molecular biology toolbox. Isn’t that field… done?Turns out, not at all.Patel — a veteran of PacBio, 10x Genomics, and founder of 2D Genomics — is back with a bold rethink of thermocycling itself. His new platform, IconPCR, isn’t just another black box with 96 wells. It’s the first of its kind to feature independently controlled wells, enabling

Host: Stephen Nicholls, FRACP, FACC, FESC, FAHA This program is intended for health care professionals only. Dr. Stephen Nicholls reveals new data on obicetrapib— showing promise in reducing cardiovascular events.

Why Holistic Nutrition Is More Than Just a Trend

You don’t need hectares of land to rewild! Rewilding can go as small as you like and the urban garden is a perfect example. Join me, Maureen Howard as I chat with my guest, insect behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Jandt, in her garden to chat about how her intentionally wild garden is benefitting the growing invertebrate population living there. If you’re looking for a worthwhile reason to do less work in your garden, listen in to find out more! This episode of Rewilding in Action is supported by Bin

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1056. In this episode, I'll discuss the rapid administration of antiseizure medications.The post 1056: Rapid administration of antiseizure medications appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Guest: Jessica Snowden, MD, MS, FAAP, MHPTT Despite the success of meningitis vaccination programs, pediatricians must remain vigilant as cases still occur and can be life-threatening if missed. That’s why Dr. Jessica Snowden joins us to share how we can identify subtle behavioral cues, understand age-specific presentations, and diagnose patients using the gold-standard approach of lumbar puncture and CSF analysis. Dr. Snowden is a Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chancellor for

Orchids for Peace believes orchids are symbols for both peace and biodiversity. By empowering communities to conserve these plants, this wonderful organization encourages environmental stewardship and fosters a future where nature and humanity thrive together. Join me and founder Dr. Tatiana Arias as we explore why she started Orchids for Peace and how you can lend a hand in their mission to bring people and orchids together for the good of the planet. This episode was produced in part by

Stanley Plotkin joins TWiV to recount his career as a vaccinologist, having participated in the development of vaccines for polio, rabies, and rubella, and his thoughts on the current anti-science, anti-public health, and anti-vaccine climate. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Guest: Stanley A. Plotkin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Stanley Plotkin (History of Vaccines)

What exactly is a “naturalist”? Spend a little time with Sandy Geffner, and you’ll find out. Steve and Bill rarely go more than an episode or two without mentioning him—a naturalist who profoundly shaped both their lives. This month, they head into the woods to talk with Sandy about how a baseball-loving kid from Long Island became someone who’s inspired countless people to deepen their connection with the natural world.This episode was recorded on July 21, 2025 at JP Nicely Memorial Park in West

How Humor Builds Emotional Strength and Resilience

Faculty: Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi Faculty: Veeral Sheth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS Need to catch up on the latest data surrounding next-generation retinal treatments? Drs. Veeral Sheth and Durga Borkar walk through the most recent efficacy and safety data around faricimab, aflibercept 8 mg, and the PDS with ranibizumab. They also review the latest insights on the use of these treatments in real-world practice.

In this episode of KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology, Dr. Carla Nester, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital, is joined by Dr. Matthew Pickering, Professor of Rheumatology at Imperial College London. Together, Drs. Nester and Pickering discuss the role of the complement system in complement-driven versus complement-associated kidney diseases and the clinical implications of this distinction. They explore the pros and

In this episode of KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology, Dr. Carla Nester is joined by Dr. David Kavanagh, Professor of Complement Therapeutics at the National Renal Complement Therapeutic Centre in Newcastle, England, to discuss the diagnosis and management of C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). They cover how patients present and the diagnostic workup required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other diseases that can mimic C3G. The discussion also focuses on the current and future treatment

In this episode of KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology, Dr. Carla Nester is joined by Dr. Nicole van de Kar, Professor of Pediatrics at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands, to discuss the role of complement in C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). They begin by defining C3G and exploring its pathophysiology, specifically focusing on the overactivation of the alternative pathway of the complement system.Then, Drs. Nester and van de Kar delve into the specifics of why the alternative