Science Night - Episodes Tagged with “Science”

Eclipses, Amphibians, and the Future of Fusion

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Fusion energy week is happening during the first week of May! To get ready, Dr. Diem is talking about a new design that may improve the Stellarator design and a new record for the KSTAR. We're also talking about our experience during the 2024 solar eclipse, and we have a strange new milk that will be sure to haunt your dreams.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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Legacy Collections, Featuring: Dr. Valerie DeLeon & Dr. Jason Mussell

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Its Anatomy Connected 2024!!! James and Jason are in Toronto, but that doesn't mean we won't be churning out that sweet sweet content. This week, we're talking to Valerie DeLeon and Jason Mussell about the recently released recommendations for legacy collections from the American Association of Anatomy.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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The Great Geoengineering Debate

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

This week Matt Sauers is back and we're looking we're looking at the shiny new technological idea that could turn back the clock on climate change...or it could fundamentally alter the atmosphere setting in motion a series of events that renders the planet unlivable. So let's ask the question, is it better to invest in solar engineering? Or would we be better served to put that time and effort into finding more sustainable types of energy. Plus we're also talking about some polluted pollinators that are covered in dinosaur juice exhaust.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest

Eagle eared listeners will remember Matt from our Gen Con episode with Indiana Sciences, where he wowed the crowd by bringing science to the world of dungeons and dragons. In his spare time, he works as an engineer and mentor to the future of STEM.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Final Girl by Jeremy Blake | Standard YouTube License
My Blue Heaven by Freedom Trail Studio | Standard YouTube License
News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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A Lunar Odyssey

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week we're going back to the moon! It's a very spacey episode as we talk about a dark matter mirrorverse, and the search for Planet IX, and in the second half we go on a Lunar Odyssey. Along the way, we talk about the problem with pre-print servers and the growing distrust of science by the general public.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Earth Appears by Brian Bolger | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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Mouse Munchies, Featuring: Jamie Moffa

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week, we're joined by the host of the In Plain English podcast, Jamie Moffa! Together we talk about how cannabis affects hunger...in mice, and whether or not a new, tiny VR rig...designed for mice, is worth the hype. We also talk at length about the horrors of St. Louis pizza.

Our Guest
Jamie Moffa is an MD/PhD student studying the science behind opiod adddiction. They are also a fantastic science communicator and podcaster, hoping to make science more approachable and accessible. Make sure you check out their podcast In Plain English

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Cooper Ave by The Westerlies | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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Alien Lights or Misinformation Fights?

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week we're attempting to answer the age-old question...if there is a possibility for a sensational story involving aliens, will social media just run with it? We're also checking our DARTs, and hearing about the newly upgraded KSTAR tokamak from our favorite fusioneer.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
LITE BRITE by Density & Time | Standard YouTube License
Colony by Track Tribe | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

www.scinight.com

Knives Up

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week we're tackling what could be the most controversial and polarizing topic to date. How to properly load a dishwasher! Knives up or down? Where do you put your egg yolk-encrusted plates? All this and so much more in our Dishwasher Discourse. We're also in search of some Wandering Water and looking at an Expansive Exoplanet

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
LITE BRITE by Density & Time | Standard YouTube License
Sciene Montage by Jeremy Blake | Standard YouTube License
Time Passing By by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

www.scinight.com

It's An Alien Invasion!

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

This week we're talking about some out-of-this-world science!! The aliens have arrived at Science Night! We're talking about ancient alien evidence, UAP FAQs, and we walk through a dark forest to talk about why we're so afraid of visitors from another planet.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Theme to "The Twilight Zone" | (C) 1959 CBS Corporation
Dark Star by Grateful Dead | (C) Warner Bros. 1968
"The Twilight Zone" is the property of CBS Corporation
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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Science & Seance: The Victorian Parlor

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400

This week, as we head into the spooky season, the veil is beginning to thin, and we gather round the parlor table to summon the spirits, wherever they're at. That's right, we're talking about spiritualism and those wacky Victorians that came to count on mediums to help ease their grief.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License -End of the Era by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100452 | Artist: http://incompetech.com/ -Devil's Organ by Jimena Contreras | Standard Youtube License | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-lbj7q0jsY9gsGHoTTkmg -Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora) by Harry Belefonte | Lyrics by Lord Kitchener | Property of RCA Victor (C) 1961
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

Don't Call It A Comeback: The Season 4 Premier

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Science Night returns with a new season, a new logo, but the same great scicomm!!! This week, we have three stories that don't appear to have an obvious application to our lives, but who knows what the future will bring. We're talking about projects that are created and funded for the sake of discovering something about our world...its science for science's sake. So join us as we talk about soft robots that get even softer as they melt into a puddle of toxic goo, a nano bead that can write on water, and why our squishy human bodies aren't quite ready to explore the stars.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License\

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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The Science of Science Fiction 2023: Presented by Indiana Sciences

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we have the recording of our annual presentation of the science behind our favorite sci-fi franchises. This year we talked about two video games, Portal and Fallout. We got moon dust, super mutants, and of course a big helping of plasma.

Be sure to check out our friends at Indiana Sciences (indianasciences.org) for more fun scicomm.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License\

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Fun & Games: A GenCon Special

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we're bringing you our favorite moments from the best 4 days of gaming, GENCON!!!! We played games, made new friends, and spent lots of time walking the convention floor learning about games and the people who play them. Be sure to check out the page for this episode on our website for links to all the games we mention.

Special thanks to: Drew Organ, Matthew Organ, Ben Rosset, & Dr. Carol Ward for allowing us to record their GenCon adventures.

Your Hosts
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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First Steps with Jerry DeSilva: Revisited and Remastered

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

With homo naledi, the rising star caves, and human evolution trending, we decided to revisit one of our favorite episodes. We're looking back at James' conversation with Dr. Jerry DeSilva, talking about the evolution of upright walking, science communication, and all kinds of bioanthro goodness.

From the original episode: What does it mean to be bipedal? How do we know what we know about this process in our own human lineage? How important is the continued reevaluation of fossil remains, and old hypotheses? To help answer these questions, we have the author of the new book First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human, Jeremy DeSilva

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Cave of Bones with Lee Berger

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we have the triumphant return of one of our favorite guests! Prof. Lee Berger is back to talk about some amazing new finds coming out of the Rising Star cave system. We're talking about symbolism, culture, and how it all applies to homo naledi. And don't miss Unknown: Cave of Bones, available right now on Netflix

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Lee Berger is an award-winning researcher and paleoanthropologist. His explorations into human origins in Africa over the past 25 years have resulted in the discovery of more individual fossil hominin remains than any other exploration program in the history of the search for human origins in Africa. Among Berger’s many notable finds, the discoveries of two new species of ancient human relatives are especially noteworthy. In 2008 he found Australopithecus sediba, fossil remains of remarkable completeness that showed an intriguing mix of apelike and humanlike characteristics. In 2013 his team found another new species of ancient human relative, Homo naledi, amid the richest early hominin site yet found in Africa. Berger has served in a number of advisory roles, including the Global Young Academy, the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa, and has chaired the Fulbright Commission. Berger is the Phillip Tobias Chair in Palaeoanthropology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. A current National Geographic Explorer at Large, Berger won the first National Geographic Society Research and Exploration Prize in 1997. In 2016, he was named the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year and included in Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 Most Influential People. [From National Geographic]

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Welcome To Jurassic Park by John Williams | ℗ 1993 Geffen Records | Property of Universal Music Group

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Coconut Crabs and Famous Flyers

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we're continuing our Summer Scicomm adventure on Nikumaroro Island. What do coconut crabs have to do with a famous flyer? Why does this story keep popping up? How do regular people become legendary? We attempt to answer these questions and more!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

The Curious Case of the Painted Turtle-Remastered

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

It seems like turtles are popping up all over the place so we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes. This week we look back to our conversation with Dr.Beth Reinke from a few years ago. We talk about why painted turtles are so colorful, but also how species use color in nature.

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Ditch Diggin’ by Jingle Punks | jinglepunks.com | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Little Fires Everywhere

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're starting our summer scicomm adventure by talking about the wildfires that are tearing through the True North and choking out the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Spoilers, it's climate change...it's always climate change

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

The End...For Now

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

It's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall of democracy.

This may be the end of season 3, but there's still plenty of Science Night coming your way including some fun summer scicomm before the premiere of season 4 in the fall of '23. Make sure you're following us everywhere and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Hey Sandy by Polaris | (C)1999 Mezzotint, remastered 2015
Rocky Balboa is property of MGM Pictures | (C) 2006
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Journal Club

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking about the single most anxiety-inducing part of working in science...publication (cue thunderclap). Why do e-versions cost so much? how long does it take to review an article? We’re answering those questions and way more! But first, we're uncovering the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Then we talk about anxiety, burnout, and the pitch clock.

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Alma Mater by The Dartmouth Aires | ℗ 2004 The Dartmouth Aires
Anxious by Sextile | Standard YouTube License
Ted Lasso is produced for Apple TV + by Ruby's Tuna Inc., Doozer, Universal Television, & Warner Bros. Television Studios
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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A Flexible Mind

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nano-wires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world.

Don't forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Colonial Anthem (Theme from Battlestar Galactica) · Bear McCreary | ℗ 2021 Sparks & Shadows
Woodstock by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young | ℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Sports in the Climate Era

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Coming up to bat, we have four scicomm stories from the news. First, we talk about psychedelic substance use in the Bronze Age. Next, we're re-examining the origin of horses in indigenous communities in North America. To round out the first half, we have our favorite new segment where Dr. Diem clears up the fusion confusion. In the second half, we're looking at sports in the climate era, where Jason laments the death of baseball, James relives a Red October to remember, and Steffi thinks about life in the white tent.

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Centerfield by John Fogerty | ℗ 2010, 2017 BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Stellar Scicomm

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking about two of our favorite things, science advocacy, and fusion energy. First, James, Jason, and Steffi talk about their recent trip to D.C. Next, we talk about science advocacy across the pond. In the second half, we talk about the recent news about carbon capture, and a hot new fusion energy company is building a stellarator.

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

There's a Fungus Among Us

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we're joined by our friend and yours, Dr. Bill Sullivan, so of course we had to talk about some of the science behind The Last of Us! We're talking about the very real cordyceps fungus, and how one species can create a zombie apocalypse while another changes the economy of the Tibetan plateau. We're also looking at Keanumycin, the bacterial substance that could save us all, without the need for any pesky fireflies.

Our Guest:
Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist.
Website
Twitter

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Toxicity On Our Railways

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week friend of the show, engineer, and fantasy physicist Matt Sauers joins us! In the first half, Matt answers the age-old question "why engineering" and talks about how he brings science to a fantasy world. In the second half, we talk about the recent train derailment and chemical spill near East Palestine, OH.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Eagle eared listeners will remember Matt from our Gen Con episode with Indiana Sciences, where he wowed the crowd by bringing science to the world of dungeons and dragons. In his spare time, he works as an engineer and mentor to the future of STEM.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Seasons of Love from the musical Rent by Jonathan Larson | Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.℗ 1997, 1996 SKG Music L.L.C. Made in U.S.A.
Burn On by Randy Newman | ℗© 1972, 2002 Warner Records Inc. & Rhino Entertainment Company
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Luxurious Chaos with Dr. Alexis Katsis

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week, Dr. Alexis Katsis from the Luxesci podcast is joining us to talk about her work as an immunologist during the COVID-19 pandemic and her shift looking at the more luxurious side of science. In the news, we're talking about some cyborg cells that could change the way we treat certain diseases (or usher in the end of humanity...) and James tries to talk about theoretical mathematics with some chaotic, and beautiful, results.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Alexis is a science communicator with background in microbiology, and a passion for looking at the science behind the things that make the world more beautiful and luxurious. Check out her podcast, Luxesci to learn more about what goes into making the finer things that we eat, drink, wear, look at, or listen to.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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A Festival of Fusion: The 2022 Year in Review

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We're back with another look back at the year in fusion energy. Join us as our friendly fusioneer Steffi Diem and special guest Arturo Dominguez talk about the highlights and high temps from an exciting year.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem

Our Guest
Dr. Arturo Dominguez is the head of Science Education at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. He is an excellent physicist and amazing science educator that looks at innovative ways to engage the public with fusion.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Its the End of the World (As We Know It)

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week Kirk Mona from the Strange by Nature podcast joins us to talk about podcasting, science communication, and what it takes to be a modern naturalist. In the news, we're talking about twisted metal, a core issue, and whether or not either of these stories will cause the downfall of civilization.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Kirk is a professional naturalist and the host and producer of the Strange By Nature podcast. Join him and the rest of the Strange by Nature team to learn more about the strange side of the world around you.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Everything is Awesome by Teagan and Sara featuring the Lonely Island | (C) 2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment
The Terminator Theme by John Williams | (C) 1984, 2015 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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We Have Ignition

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

This week, we're closing out 2022 with a scicomm roundup. First, we're talking about the new hot supergroup that's taking the Tree of Life by storm, next, we crown new science royalty, and finally, we ignite a conversation about the future of energy. Also, be sure to check out our social media accounts so you don't miss our top 5 countdown of our most downloaded episodes in 2022.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
End of the Line by The Traveling Wilburys | (C) 2007 T. Wilbury Limited
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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A Fireside Chat with Kate Miller

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

This week we’re looking at three bits of science news with special guest Kate Miller. First we ask, “do we really need an ai diarrhea detector”? Then we watch a light show 8.2 billion years in the making. In the second half, we gather round the fire to talk about a new discovery from the Rising Star in South Africa.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Kate is a PhD student at Dartmouth College, where she studies the shape and orientation of the bones that allow us, and our hominid ancestors, to walk upright.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Fire by Ohio Players | Property of Phonagram Inc.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love AI, Featuring: Rufus Cochran

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

This week, Rufus Cochran from Indiana Sciences stops in to talk about AI, deep learning, and how it probably won't lead to the end of civilization as we know it. In the news, we're talking about the loss of the leap second and Meta's AI malarky. Be sure to follow Indiana Sciences on social media so you'll never miss out on their content.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Rufus is a computer engineer and co-chair of Indiana Sciences. his scicomm focuses on mentorship and engaging with the public to show the fun side of science, with a variety of year-round programming.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License -We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn | Property of Decca Music Group Ltd.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

A Scicomm Roundup Featuring: Dr. Yasmeen Mezil

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

This week Dr. Yasmeen Mezil makes her triumphant return to the show! She joins James, Jason, and Steffi to talk about three scicomm stories. Join us as we cover a new Pew Research poll, a bash at the Biosphere, and a new sciart exhibition.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Yasmeen is a scientist, educator, and illustrator. She teaches anatomy and physiology to students at McMaster University focusing on finding ways to make learning interactive and collaborative. Her artwork focuses on making complex concepts simple, informative, and beautiful.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats | (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Spaceship Earth by Bruce Broughton | Property of The Walt Disney Music Company
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Informal Education with Dr. Kelly Salmon & Alyson Michael

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to two instructors from the New Hampshire Academy of Science about informal STEM education and inspiring the future of science. In the news, we're talking about dynamic droplets and chaotic cetaceans.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guests
Kelly Salmon has a background in biochemistry and cell biology. She also has a long history of developing and coordinating STEM outreach. Dr. Salmon began working with the NHAS teaching a summer session in 2017 before joining full-time as Senior Scientist in 2018. She now leads summer programs, after school programs, professional development for teachers, and outreach to local schools. She is looking forward to continuing to teach students new techniques and fostering excitement in the scientific process.

Alyson Michael is a chemist with a focus on material chemistry. Since joining the NHAS full time in 2020, Alyson has created programs that implement new equipment and placed on emphasis on integrating quantitative methods into student experiments.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

SciNight Classics Presents: The Life & Work of Mary Leakey (Remastered)

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking back to the early days of the podcast. This remastered classic focuses on the life and work of the queen of paleoanthropology Mary Leakey. If you love this style of scicomm and want to hear more, let us know!

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_0wo4-HTk | Standard YouTube License
Arid Foothills by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az4NMyhTodM | Standard YouTube License
Artifact by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvy-8bzPNEk | Standard YouTube License
Earth Prelude by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvIBeA883yc
Midsummer Sky by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULlCeyxw7Rg | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Brain Games with Drs. Mikaela Stiver & Zach London

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to the team behind the creation of a new card game about cranial nerves and the boney openings that love them, Foramina! Mikaela Stiver and Zach London stop by to tell us what inspired the game and how they went about creating it. In the news, we're talking about doppelganger DNA & a spiderweb of misinformation.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guests
Mikaela Stiver is Faculty Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. In her free time she enjoys creating anatomy-themed artwork, solving crosswords, running, cycling, bouldering, singing at the top of my lungs, and baking delicious cookies.

Zach London is a Professor in the University of Michigan Medical School, who's research focuses on interactive educational tools. In addition to Foramina, he's created several other neuro-focused games. Follow the links on our website for all of his work.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

The Art & Science of Beer with Sun King Brewing

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're finishing up our GenCon journey with a little help from our friends at Sun King Brewing. Join us as we learn about the blend of art and science that go into brewing beer.

Visit our friends at Sun King Brewing at https://www.sunkingbrewing.com/ to learn more about their beer, and where to find them.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

The Relaunch Era Turns One!

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

It's been a year since the Science Night podcast transformed into the show you've come to know and love. To celebrate we're looking back at our favorite moments from the relaunch era.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guests
Over the past year we've been lucky enough to have talked to some amazing scientists and science communicators. We were so lucky that the list is too long to list here. Check out the pages from our past episodes at scinight.com for links to every article and person we've featured on the podcast

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Rewind by Ofshane | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34Wh4ysdP50H-ThbZFFfsA | Standard YouTube License
Terrible Lie (Instrumental) by Nine Inch Nails | Music by Trent Reznor | ℗ 1989 TVT/ Interscope Records

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Gen Con: The Science of SciFi

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we have another special episode from our recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN. This time, its some of the audio from both nights of the Science of SciFi panel presented by Indiana Sciences. First up, the Science Night crew talks about the science of the Mass Effect and Fallout series. In Night two, Dr. Bill Sullivan, Matt Sauers, and Rufus Cochran talk about parasites, physics-based traps, and AI. For the full audio and video from both nights make sure you head over to indianasciences.org.

This episode is made possible by our friends at Indiana Sciences. To learn more about their programming, and to show your support for science communication in Indiana, go to indianasciences.org

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Fresh and Foraged with Carolyn Dugas

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to Carolyn Dugas, a forager and content creator who is teaching people to reconnect with the food in their backyards safely and sustainably. In the news, we're talking about underground infernos, space sausage, and poison control.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Carolyn has been foraging and preparing wild foods on an almost daily basis since 2017 when she spent a year apprenticing with botanist and forager Abby Artemisia in the mountains of North Carolina. From there, her voracious curiosity led her on a never-ending quest of wild foods discovery. Carolyn now educates folks on sustainable foraging in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire, traditional lands of the Abenaki.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Gen Con: Games and the People That Make Them

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

In the first of three Gen Con specials, we're sharing our thoughts on the Greatest Four Days in Gaming and sharing some of the sounds and conversations from the con floor. Be sure to check out our website for links to all the game makers featured in the episode.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

The Simplicity of Complexity with Dr. Yasmeen Mezil

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week Dr. Yasmeen Mezil fills us in on her work as an anatomist and illustrator. She talks about her path in finding a way to combine the many facets of her life, and how to bring creativity into science. In the news, we're talking about some animal antics that have been in the headlines, and charting the foggy shores of "Covid brain".

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Defending Truth with David Goldstein

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking about disinformation, misinformation, and effective communication with David Goldstein, chief strategist at We Defend Truth. In the news, we're revisiting our favorite protein-analyzing AI, learning about quarks in their many forms, and talking about the dos and don'ts of finding things in the brave wilderness.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
David has worked on numerous local, state, and national campaigns as a pollster and strategist, for leaders ranging from President Obama and Senator Cory Booker in the US, to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in the UK and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk in Ukraine. Since 2016, he has collaborated with policymakers, academics and the media to establish how to protect democracy in the new digital era, and led efforts that drove record-breaking turnout for Greta Thunberg at the Global Climate Strike. Having delivered winning results/real results for Democratic candidates in deep-red states like Alabama and Tennessee, David is widely sought after by national media seeking to understand the impact of disinformation on elections. He worked closely with the New York Times in early 2020 to reveal how Democrats were still struggling with modernizing their digital/data efforts and has been featured on ABC News, Planet Money, and Bloomberg TV.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Open Heart Listening with Dr. Jen Ma

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Tonight, we welcome back Dr. Jen Ma to talk about her recent event where she brought together people with different viewpoints and have them actually listen to each other. It’s a great conversation about communication, empathy, and re-building our listening skills. We even got Jen to join us in the news segment to talk about synthetic skin and a return to the land of time crystals.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Jen's background is in stem cell bioengineering, but her current focus is in combining her love for art and talent for communication to create informative and thought provocking provoking posts for her science communication platform Gentle Facts. She has also started a series of live events focused on bringing people together to bee seen and heard.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Biology Beyond the Binary with Camryn Martin

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to the host of the Nature is Gay podcast Camryn Martin. We talk about mating behaviors in nature, and how species after species don't fit in the "binary". In the news, we're covering terrific turbines, wonderful worms, and ancient asteroids.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Camryn is the host of the Nature is Gay podcast, which talks about sexuality and gender spectrums in nature, highlighting how an existence outside of the binary is a natural state across species, including humanity.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

Open Science with Prof. Lee Berger

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week we're extremely excited to bring you our conversation with the incredible Prof. Lee Berger. He shares stories from his work, and we talk about his efforts to include new people in his discipline and make his science more accessible to everyone. In the news, we talk about a sharcano, and dynamic dinos.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Welcome To Jurassic Park by John Williams | ℗ 1993 Geffen Records | Property of Universal Music Group

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

[scinight.com ](www.scinight.com)

The Ballad of the Nine Inch Snails with Bea Ramiro

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week, we have the triumphant return of those marvelous mollusks, the cone snails! We're talking to Bea Ramiro from the Safavi Lab at the University of Copenhagen, who is looking at a potential medical use for cone snail venom. In the news, we hop aboard the de-hype train, talk about fusion fuel, sing a black hole song, and explore a secret garden. Plus a new line of cone snail merch at our website, scinight.com/merch!

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Bea is a graduate student at the University of Copenhagen and member of the Safavi Lab. Her work on the biomolecular properties of cone snail venom has taken her around the world to learn and work on potential hidden uses in its chemical makeup. She's also a great science communicator and teacher, especially when she gets to teach children about her work with these marvelous mollusks.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
5,000 Exoplanets: Listen to the Sounds of Discovery (NASA Data Sonification) by NASA/JPL-Caltech/M. Russo, A. Santaguida (SYSTEM Sounds)
Data Sonification: Black Hole at the Center of the Perseus Galaxy Cluster (X-ray) by NASA/CXC/SAO/K.Arcand, SYSTEM Sounds (M. Russo, A. Santaguida)

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Tik Talking About Teaching with Dr. Andre Isaacs

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week we’re talking to chemist and tik tok star Dr. Andre Isaacs. We talked about mentorship, creating the proper learning environment, the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive STEM landscape, and much much more. Plus we have a news segment covering oceans of open data, malleable metal, and creepy crawlers. Check out links to these stories and everything Dr. Isaacs talks about at scinight.com.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Dr. Andre Isaacs is an associate professor of organic chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross. He is also a pretty incredible creator on Tik Tok, where he shows that scientists can have fun, and that educators can do some serious educating without being so serious. By creating a strong sense of community in his classroom and lab, Andre is training the next generation of students to be confident in their work, and comfortable with being their authentic selves.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The 2022 May 4th Spectacular

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

It’s Star Wars Day and we’ve gathered a plucky team to talk about the science of this beloved saga. We have four great pieces of Star Wars scicomm covering lightsabers and blasters, languages, midichlorians, and Wookie anatomy, plus so much more. Don’t forget to checkout scinight.com for links to learn more about the topics we cover in this episode.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Dr. Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Star Wars, and all character names, sounds, and clips are property of the Walt Disney Compay and Lucasfilm Ltd.

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The Interface of Science and Policy with Dr. Alma Cristal Hernandez-Mondragon

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week we're featuring a conversation with Dr. Alma Cristal Hernandez Mondragon, a science policy advocate from Mexico City that is paving the way for a generation of science advocates in Mexico. In the news, we're talking about troubling transmissions, frog tinder, and anti-venom achievements.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Alma is a pioneer in Mexico in the study, practice and design of courses in government scientific advice and scientific diplomacy. She is an enthusiast of science communication and outreach. She has been a fellow of the Mexican Academy of Sciences, the Pfizer Scientific Institute, the Mexican Council of Israeli Women and the National Council of Science and Technology. Alma is a member of the Steering Committee of the Latin American Chapter of the International Network of Government Scientific Advice (INGSA) and in 2020 she was admitted as a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA), an international Academy that brings together 200 young scientists from around the world.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem
Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s2SLVPC3Jc | Standard YouTube License
Travel Light by RW Smith | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLzO7-gjUeM | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The 2022 Earth Day Special Featuring Dr. Devyani Singh

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Earth Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than bringing back our favorite climate scientist, and Vancouver City Council hopeful, Dr. Devyani Singh! We share our feelings about the modern Earth Day holiday, talk about some counter-environmental efforts by large companies, counter that with how scientists are pushing back, and finally share some things you can do to help.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Devyani Singh

Special thanks to Windsor, VT community members: Autumn Siegler, Mike Welker, and Vi Welker for taking the time and putting in the effort to ensure that our community remains resiliant and vibrant.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

BeetleMania with Gabe Verduzco

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to Gabe Verduzco from the UC Cooperative Extension. He's taken to social media to raise awarness about invasive beetles that could destroy native forests. Gabe also dropped some great advice for anyone that is thinking about starting their first garden, but isnt quite sure where to start. In the news we're talking tiny T-Rex arms, laternfly labels, and bendy batteries.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest:

Gabe is a surfer, self-described "garden bro", and research associate that has taken it upon himself to make sure the public is aware of the affect some invasive species could have on our environment. He's been featured in the SF Chronicle, and was recently highlighted as one of the LA Times' "Plant PPL". Gabe's social media presence show the speed and voracity with which invasives can alter the environment, but also takes care to feature the natural beauty of his world to show that it's worth protecting. He's also full of great advice for gardeners at every stage, and anyone that wants to know more about the plants that make our green places beautiful.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

A Piece of Our Mind

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week we’re highlighting another scientist that is blending art with science. Dr. Naila Kuhlmann is a Parkinson’s researcher from McGill University that has found an interesting way to include dance in her work, which led to the creation of the Piece of Mind Collective. She’s also a host of the AMiNDR (A Month in Neurodegenerative Disease Research) Podcast and co-founder of the Green Labs Initiative at McGill. In the news, we’re talking about Dr. Diem’s trip to the White House, medicinal mollusks, and pollen proliferation. It’s another instant classic just waiting for you to listen.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest:

Naila is a postdoctoral student at McGill, co-supervised by Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes and Dr. Aliki Thomas. She obtained her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia, in which she studied the neurobiology of Parkinson's disease in a genetic mouse model. Given a particular interest in dance and circus, Naila dabbled in art-science collaborations throughout her studies, including with Vancouver-based Curiosity Collider and the Convergence Initiative in Montreal. This prompted her to start the Piece of Mind Collective with several enthusiastic, like-minded individuals back in 2018, and to pursue a postdoc in arts-based knowledge translation in 2020. Naila is also co-founder of the "Green Labs Initiative @ McGill", which aims to reduce the environmental impact of research, and a regular host on the "AMiNDR: A Month in Neurodegenerative Disease Research" podcast.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Face 2 Face with Dr. Richard Sherwood

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking to paleontologist turned anatomist and craniofacial researcher, Dr. Richard Sherwood, from the Univ. of Missouri. He tells us all about the path that brought him to his current work, and an approach to work-life balance that we should all listen to. In the news, we solve daylight saving time. We also talk about sunken ships, de-extinction debacles, and dino disagreements. It's a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss a second of!

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Dr. Richard Sherwood is a biomedical scientist with a specialty in human craniofacial biology, growth and development, and quantitative genetics. He holds degrees in Anthropology (U.C. Berkeley) and Biomedical Sciences (Kent State University). He is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine. Prior to his current appointment, he held positions at Yale University, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin, and Wright State University. His NIH-funded research focuses on creation of individualized predictive models of craniofacial growth designed to assist clinicians in identification of optimal treatment timing. Dr. Sherwood has managed several NIH-Funded projects investigating the genetic and environmental influences on craniofacial form in two human populations. One NIH-Funded project in the US and one in a remote area of Nepal. Dr. Sherwood has also researched non-human primate model (baboon) for craniofacial biology. He is active in a number of studies on childhood skeletal growth, development, and bone accrual.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Steffi Remix music by James Reed lyrics by Steffi Diem

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

It's Not Easy Being Green, Featuring: Dr. Devyani Singh

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are talking to climate science, Canadian Green Party political candidate, and generally incredible person Dr. Devyani Singh. We talk about potential solutions to the climate crisis and ways to make green energy work for everyone. In the news, we talk about new ways of identifying invasive species, the best-laid plans of a research team being thwarted by Australian Magpies, and a new policy that could help keep plastic out of our oceans.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest

Dr. Devyani Singh is a Post-Doctoral Economist Fellow working on Energy and Climate policy. her inter-disciplinary research has included energy access & transitions in the Global South, air-quality (GHG emissions accounting), evaluating climate impacts of national policies, natural resource economics, environmental [carbon] finance, forest sustainability, and methane emissions from oil and gas production. As a result, Dr. SIngh has coordinated multiple research projects across sectors (industry, academia, government, Indigenous communities, and non-profits) and countries (India, Canada, US), where she led research design, research execution, and communication (via peer-reviewed papers, reports, presentations, social media etc.).

Outside of academia, Devyani has consulted on carbon markets and policy for New Forests Inc., and worked with the First Nations on non-timber forest products. In the past (until 2010), she also worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for various Fortune 200 companies after obtaining an MBA in Finance. However, inspired by the magnitude and importance of global climate change, she changed career paths and obtained an M.Sc. in Environmental Science, and a Ph.D. in Energy & Climate Policy. Devyani actively promotes engagement with policy makers and the public for evidence-based decision-making.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Croc Talk with Dr. Casey Holliday

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week we're talking to paleontologist, anatomist, and all-around crocophile Dr. Casey Holliday. He talks all about bringing extinct dinosaurs to life using the dinosaurs that are still alive, and how imaging and modeling can help us learn more about how dinosaurs interacted with their world. In the news, we revisit the problem with solar storms, the state of methane concentrations, and another fusion energy check-in.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guest
Dr. Casey Holliday, uses the fossil record, biomechanics, and experimental methods to answer questions regarding the skull of many animals, how tissues move and protect the skeleton, and feeding function, behavior, and evolution. Dr. Holliday’s lab integrates 3D-imaging and modeling applications with classical anatomy techniques. Using anatomical foundation Casey can more accurately analyze cranial function and evolution in living taxa such as lizards, crocodylians, and birds, as well as test functional hypotheses in fossil dinosaurs, crocodyliforms and stem groups. He is heavily engaged in training the next generation of scientists. Taking full advantage of his lab’s unique focus promotes and inspires inquiry among students of all ages. Dr. Holliday hosts educational classes, workshops and online modules for K-beyond groups through his Inside Dinosaurs STEM education & Outreach Program. He manages the Annual Dinosaurs & Cavemen Science Expo each Spring at Rock Bridge High School in conjunction with the Columbia Schools Planetarium. The event shares topics and research with the community through a host of activities and displays.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Stellar Art with Dr. Laci Brock

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem

Our Guest
Dr. Laci Brock is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci uses her art to explain difficult concepts and excite the general public by capturing the beauty of the Universe through bold colors and intricate details, from galaxies to landscapes.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

A Festival of Fusion

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

2021 was a year with loads of advancement in the field of fusion energy. To mark the achievements from this incredible year, Dr. Arturo Dominguez from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is joining Steffi and James for a special episode of the podcast. We cover the major landmarks and talk about what this could mean for the future of fusion energy. Also, Steffi talks to Arturo about his work and how he engages the public to teach them more about fusion.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

A Human Evolution Extravaganza

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week we have a human evolution double feature. First, special guest hosts Dr. Briana Pobiner from the Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program and Ryan McRae from The George Washington University talk about the biggest discoveries from 2021 in human evolution. Next up, former guest turned returning champion Dr. Ellie McNutt returns to talk about her recent work at our favorite paleo pathway in Laetoli Tanzania. Also, be sure to check out our website, scinight.com, for tons of links to learn more about alllll the stuff covered in this episode

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Briana Pobiner
Ryan McRae

Our Guest
Dr. Ellie McNutt uses comparative functional morphology and biomechanics to investigate primate evolution. Her current focus is on reconstructing and understanding the evolution of plantigrady in primates and bipedal locomotion in early hominins, in particular Australopithecus.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Talking Bodies with Adam Taylor

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week Prof. Adam Taylor of Lancaster Univ. is talking to us about his attempts to teach the people of Britain more about their bodies, and his work on a very rare disease. In the news, we’re talking about fish cars and a check-in with our favorite autonomous submarine.

Our Guest

Prof. Adam Taylor is the Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre & Professor in Anatomy at Lancaster Univ. He is an anatomist with a passion for understanding how the human body is formed and how it functions in both health and disease.

Your Hosts
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro-
Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds-
Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Octonauts Theme by Doug Hendley | Copyright Brown Bag Films 2010 https://www.brownbagfilms.com/work/octonauts
The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

A Wild Connection With Dr. Jen Verdolin

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we talk to Dr. Jen Verdolin, the host of the Wild Connection podcast, about her work studying prairie dogs and her recent visit to Glasgow in an attempt to...SAVE THE WORLD. In the news, we talk about delayed launches, solar satellites, forgotten freezer DNA, and we tease a future interview about our favorite paleo pathway.

Our Guest
Widely regarded animal behavior scientist, author, and science communicator, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin has been a featured guest on BBC Earth Podcast, National Public Radio, and many others. From 2014-2018 she had a recurring role as a radio personality on the nationally syndicated D.L Hughley Show, hosted by American Peabody award-winning comedian, D.L. Hughley.

After the publication of her two nonfiction popular science books, Wild Connection and Raised by Animals, Jennifer has been using her expertise to contribute to the development and production of documentaries. From Animals in Love (Oxford Scientific Films) to Spy in the Wild (John Downer Productions) and Animal Social Networks (Rotating Planet Productions), Jennifer has been a scientific consultant, writer, researcher, and on-screen contributor. She also writes for Psychology Today and is an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona.

Aside from being sought after to contribute to media projects, Jennifer is an engaging speaker, delighting and sharing with audiences the lessons we can learn from other animals to improve our lives, relationships, and families. Her appearances have included places like the world-renowned 92nd St Y in New York City. Delivering engaging science is her specialty whether it’s in print, on the radio, on screen, or in front of a live audience.

Your Hosts
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

Pleased to Meet Me

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week, our friend Bill Sullivan returns to talk about his book Pleased to Meet Me. We talk about how the world around you can cause a ripple effect down to the genetic level. In the news segment, we're talking about Martian tomatoes along with their many uses, and the chilling revelation of frog teeth.

Our Guest:

BILL SULLIVAN is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist.

Website
Twitter

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
The Muppet Show Theme Song by OK Go | Released on August 23, 2011| Licensing: UMG (on behalf of Hollywood Records); LatinAutor - UMPG, PEDL, ASCAP, UMPI, LatinAutorPerf, Walt Disney Music Company (Publishing), UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, CMRRA, and 8 Music Rights Societies
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

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www.scinight.com

It's High Time We Talked About Cannabis

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Cannabis continues to spark conversations as popular opinion shifts and its future legal status is debated. However, a long history of stigmatization that led to current federal regulations make it difficult to study. This week, we're talking to Dr. Barb Kaplan, an Associate Professor for Mississippi State University, whose research looks at how cannabis alters the immune response. In the news segment, we talk about the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) scheduling process that limits cannabis access to researchers, as well as the science of fear, and the FDA's recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in ages 5 and older.

Our Guest

The focus of Dr. Kaplan's lab is elucidation of the mechanisms by which drugs and chemicals alter immunity. Links to some of her work can be found on our website.

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Blaze On by Phish | ℗ 2016 Phish | Released on: 2016-10-07 | Producer: Bob Ezrin, Main Artist: Phish, Composer: Tom Marshall , Composer: Trey Anastasio, Music Publisher: Who is She? Music Inc
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

The 2021 Science Night Halloween Spectacular!

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Beware dear listener, this episode of the Science Night podcast is much spookier than our typical offering. We begin our descent into the strange by talking about the scientific origins of the lore of our favorite monsters with special guest, Bill Sullivan. Later, the bravest among you can stay tuned for a dramatic reading of "Bit" from the twisted mind of Cody Sullivan, host of fellow Riverpower Podcast Mill show, Pulp: From Beyond the Veil.

Special Guest:
BILL SULLIVAN is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, National Geographic, Scientific American, COSMOS magazine, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist.

"Bit"- Written by C.A. Sullivan
Voice Cast:
Nick- Cody Sullivan, EBS Announcer- James Reed, Additional Voices- Cody Sullivan
Music:
Tormented Souls (Horror Soundscape) by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Maleficus by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Your Hosts:
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing and Mastering-James Reed & Cody Sullivan

Music:
Intro -
Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA | Standard YouTube License
Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License

Additional Sounds-
Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell | https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Sound Effects | YouTube Audio Library | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Funding Science: It's Good Policy

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Science isn't political. But that doesn’t mean that scientists don’t have influence in politics. Join us for our conversation with Dr. Naomi Charalambakis, Associate Director of Science Policy at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, to learn about how animal research informs human health and why it’s important for scientists to advocate for increased federal funding for science. Plus, is greener air travel on the horizon? And can photosynthesis be harnessed to restore nerve function? - these topics are covered in our news segment.

Our Guest:
Naomi Charalambakis, PhD, is a Senior Science Policy Analyst for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), a coalition of 29 scientific societies collectively representing over 130,000 individual biological and biomedical researchers. In this role, she leads efforts of FASEB’s Animals in Research and Education working group, developing policy statements, tracking congressional legislation and agency directives related to animal use in federal research, and creating resources for the lab animal community. This includes preparing comments to federal Requests for Information. Additionally, Dr. Charalambakis serves as the staff liaison for the FASEB Shared Research Resources Task Force, coordinating with volunteers across the country to guide policy discussions pertaining to core facilities. Dr. Charalambakis launched her policy career at FASEB in November 2018, after graduating with her doctorate in Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology from the University of Louisville School of Medicine where she utilized mouse transgenics to evaluate the role of retinal input on inhibitory interneurons in the visual thalamus. As a PhD Candidate, Dr. Charalambakis spent the summer of 2015 as a science policy intern at Research!America, and co-founded and served as Director of the first science policy University of Louisville student organization.

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Science Communication: Let's Talk About It

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

There are plenty of stories about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division. This week we’re taking a different approach and highlighting someone that is doing some great science communication on social media. Combining her passion for art with a talent for explaining science, Dr. Jen Ma has created Gentle Facts. This week, we talk to Jen about her work and her journey to compassionate science communication.

We also talk about how social media can be used to popularize misinformation and create division…and CRISPR!

Your Hosts:
Steffie Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Constructed Languages with David J. Peterson

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking about all the ways humans express themselves including a stories about a recent find that may be the world's most ancient, and how the things we use to read affect our comprehension. The highlight is a conversation with David J. Peterson, a language creator that has helped build the languages that made the world your favorite shows and movies inhabit feel richer and more vibrant. The list of projects he has worked on is too long to list completely, but some of the highlights include the 2021 remake of Dune, Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, HBO's Game of Thrones, Freeform's Motherland: Fort Salem, SyFy's Defiance, and many many many more.

Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to David J. Peterson for taking time out of his day to talk with us. be sure to follow him so you'll know which future projects will be enhanced by David.

Website
Twitter
LangTime Studio

Your Hosts:
Chris Goulet
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The Science of SciFi from Gen Con '21

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Here's a quick bonus episode brought to you by our friends at Indiana Sciences! James talked about cryptids for the 2021 Science of Science Fiction panel from Gen Con. If you want to hear more (and you definitely do) check out the Indiana Sciences site to hear the rest. Also, be sure to support them by checking out all there other great content.

Special Thanks:

Indiana Sciences for all the hard work you do to make science more accesible to Hoosiers. Check them out at their

Website
Twitter
YouTube
Twitch

Credits
Editing and Mastering-James Reed

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

Fusion: Some Like It Hot

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Science news has been hot over the last couple of weeks, with announcements of major advances in fusion energy, a green alternative to fossil fuel energy. On this episode we sit down with Dr. Steffi Diem, a plasma physicist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and director of the Pegasus III a fusion energy and plasma science experiment, to learn about the latest in fusion energy research and how she forged her own path in science. She’s also a dog agility trainer… you don’t want to miss this!

Links to the articles we talked about in this episode can be found at https://www.scinight.com/

Special thanks to:
Dr. Steffi Diem. Follow her on twitter @SteffiDiem, check out [her website](www.steffidiem.com) to learn more about her work, and visit her YouTube channel to watch some amazing dog agility videos.

Your Hosts:
Chris Goulet
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The Relaunch

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Science Night, reimagined. Season 3 debuts a new format for your favorite podcast where we focus on the coolest science the stories behind it: past, present, and future! Episode 1 features the latest science developments from protein folding to time crystals, a brief history of 19th Century evolutionary theorist Alfred Russell Wallace, and an attempt to answer the question, “What is Science?” We hope you enjoy the new look and sound of Science Night!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Alfred Wallace episode produced by our friends at the History's B-Side podcast.

Links to the articles we talked about in this episode can be found at https://www.scinight.com/

Special thanks for attempting to answer the question “What is Science?”:
Anne Burrows
Craig Byron
Steffi Diem
Jen Ma
Jon Marks
Brian Shearer
Ben Valentine

Your Hosts:
Chris Goulet
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

The Rosetta Stone

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week I'm on my own and talking about the Rosetta Stone. Not the overpriced software but the large slab of granite from which the software gets its name. I'll talk about why the stone was made in the first place and it's role in our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture. I'll also talk about why should be returned to Egypt by the British Museum.

Credits

Edited and Mastered by James Reed

Music

AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7dhvLKwbjg
Standard YouTube License

Arid Foothills by Kevin MacLeod | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeH-toc9pJg
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Desert Caravan by Aaron Kenny | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAggfwI4hnkA2WO6-xC06Q
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Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRZuQ5ampehni5RYpJlYOw
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Happy Mistake by RKVC | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowgKeMGXKY038qwuf3yYlw
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The Throne Room by Sir Cubworth | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3edSSIDJPTZmBM-m9_G3Nw
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www.scinight.com

First Steps Featuring: Jeremy DeSilva

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to be bipedal? How do we know what we know about this process in our own human lineage? How important is the continued reevaluation of fossil remains, and old hypotheses? To help answer these questions, we have the author of the new book First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human, Jeremy DeSilva

Credits

Edited and Mastered: James Reed

Excerpt from First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human By: Jeremy DeSilva
Published By: Harper Collins Publishers, New York 2021

Music

Earth Prelude by Kevin MacCleod | https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured
Standard YouTube License

Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
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Outlaw’s Farewell (Part I) by Reed Mathis | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lHxFyHL96NPhdU9XyXnPQ
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www.scinight.com

Zombification Featuring: Athena Aktipis

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Is the zombie apocalypse really possible? Worse yet, has it already started? Dr. Athena Aktipis stopped by to answer these questions and more.

Athena Aktipis is a psychology professor at Arizona State University that studies cooperation in ways ranging from its evolution in human societies and all the way down to the cellular level with her work in researching how we think about cancer and potential new ways to treat it. She’s also really into the zombie apocalypse and zombification which is the topic of this show, so grab your go bag and head to your bunkers as we talk zombification with Athena Aktipis.

Credits
Edited & Mastered: James Reed

Music & Effects
Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
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Late Night Drive by Nat Keefe and BeatMower | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1hW0rMwhUGBPne6FYdyIQ
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The Zombified Podcast- The Infopocalypse: Kristy Roschke | Athena Aktipis and Dave Lundberg Kenrick
Produced by ASU and Zombie Apocalypse Medicine

www.scinight.com

Who Owns the Past? Featuring: Gypsy Price

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Who owns the past? Why should we care about this question? How annoyed can James make a guest by comparing them to Indiana Jones or Lara Croft? In this episode I talked with Gypsy Price, a bioarchaeologist, about a lot of things. Topics range from her work in Greece, cultural resource management, what to do with a degree in archaeology, and why Britain should return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Learn more about the people that support Gypsy’s work in Greece at https://nemeacenter.berkeley.edu/

Credits

Edited and Mastered by James Reed

Music

Checkmate by Nathan Moore |https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0rSKiGRyxcuMOyQZUUuIA
Standard YouTube License

Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
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www.scinight.com

The Curious Case of the Painted Turtle with Beth Reinke

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Why are painted turtles painted? What role does pigmentation play in biology? How little does our host know about this topic? Beth Reinke, an evolutionary ecologist at Northeastern Illinois Univ., stopped by to answer these questions and more on the newest episode of the podcast.

Edited and Mastered: James Reed

Music:

Ditch Diggin’ by Jingle Punks | jinglepunks.com
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Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
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Turtleneck by TrackTribe| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA
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The Scientific Association with Shawn Boynes

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Sponsored in part by www.wildcatridgecoffee.com

Visit our website at scinight.com

Edited and Mastered: James Reed

Music:

Bug Catching by Emily A. Sprague | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6KAGjiD7QOQD_ZqLdEUeQ
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Germ Theory by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
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Outlaw’s Farewell (part II) by Reed Mathis | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lHxFyHL96NPhdU9XyXnPQ
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A Conversation with Ben Valentine

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

In the final episode of season 1, I sat down with Ben Valentine to talk about fundraising and some of the limitations of academia.

Edited and Mastered: James Reed

Music:

Germ Warfare by Jeremy Korpas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hviZFT06YI
Standard YouTube licencse

The 2020 Science Night Halloween Spectacular

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400

For the spookiest of seasons, we put together a special episode talking about death, body snatching, and being buried alive. Listen to the end for a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's "Premature Burial".

Performances by: Chris Goulet, Davis McGraw, James Reed, and Cody Sullivan
Editing and Mastering by: James Reed and Cody Sullivan
Music Credit:
Computations In A Snowstorm by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Jokers Lair by Coyote Hearing Studio | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8cr5jzteStl_1C3t1ie0wQ/
YouTube Audio Library License

Lyra Mortis by Loopop | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RA5BzE_BnZhf5iVdNF1hA/
YouTube Audio Library License

Uncertainty by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost
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Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
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A Conversation with Ellie McNutt

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Ellie is a biological anthropologist that studies bipedalism in humans and an anatomy instructor at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She's also a good friend that I've been excited to introduce you all to!

Miasma and Masks, The Deadliest Stink

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Join us as we talk about miasma theory, the heroes of sanitation, and the development of medical masks. This is a clip from a live event that took place in the spring...when we were sure the pandemic would be over any minute.

Patrick Glauthier

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Patrick Glauthier is a classicist that studies the development of scientific writing in ancient Rome. While this differs from our normal episode in the sense that Patrick is not a scientist, it's always good to look back at how we got to this point.

Episode 6: Binocular Vision

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Talking binocular vision in an audio only format is not the easiest task, but I tried my best. This is an extremely brief overview of the human visual system, specifically the part that gives us great depth perception. Head on over to scinight.com for lots of links to help you visualize the visual system.

The Science of Science Fiction from Gen Con Online

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400

This is the audio from the Thursday 7/30 "Science of Science Fiction" panel. For video and the full Q&A make sure to check out the Indiana Sciences YouTube, and follow all of their social media.

Emily Cooper

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Today's episode is a conversation with Emily Cooper. Emily is a neuroscientist that studies vision at UCal Berkeley. She also gets to implement her work into AR and VR technology.

Angiosperm Coevolution Hypothesis

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Are the evolutionary lineages of apples and humans inescanbley linked? Find out how in this episode of Science Night!

Jason Organ

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Special Guest: Jason Organ.

The Life and Work of Mary Leakey

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

more info and show notes can be found at scinight.com

Kathleen Muldoon

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Special Guest: Kathleen Muldoon.

Welcome to Science Night!

Riverpower Podcast Mill — Mon, 18 May 2020 21:00:00 -0400

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