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Podcast Profile: People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

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766 episodes
2014 to 2024
Median: 41 minutes
Collection: Science


Description (podcaster-provided):

Are you searching for great stories to ignite your curiosity, teach you to perform better in life and career, inspire your mind, and make you laugh along the way? In this science podcast, Dr. Marie McNeely introduces you to the brilliant researchers behind the latest scientific discoveries. Join us as they share their greatest failures, most staggering successes, candid career advice, and what drives them forward in life and science.
Our website with show notes
Greetings science fans!
We’re elated to welcome you to People Behind the Science where we explore the lives and experiences of the people behind the research and scientific discoveries of today.
People Behind the Science’s mission is to inspire current and future scientists, share the different paths to a successful career in science, educate the general population on what scientists do, and show the human side of science.
In each episode, a different scientist will guide us through their journey by sharing their successes, failures, and passions. We are excited to introduce you to these inspiring academic and industry experts from all fields of science to give you a variety of perspectives on the life and path of a scientist.
Our esteemed guests will tell you:
what motivates them and how they balance their competing responsibilities
how they worked through some of the most challenging times in their careers
advice to help you through your own journey through life and science

Our Podcast
People Behind the Science is a podcast focused on the people doing fascinating research through interviews with top scientists. We are proud to have interviewed so many inspiring scientists, including U.S. National Academy scientists like Josh Sanes, Nick Spitzer, Lou Muglia, Jacob Israelachvili, Gene Robinson, Larry Squire, John Dowling, James Berger, and David Spergel, as well as popular scientists in the media like Donna Nelson (science advisor for the TV show Breaking Bad) and Jack Horner (science advisor for the Jurassic park movies). We are honored to have shared their amazing stories with people in all 50 states in the USA and in over 120 countries across the world.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Scientists sharing personal journeys • Cutting-edge scientific research • Biotechnology advancements • Neuroscience and brain function • Evolution and adaptation • Cancer research • Ecological conservation • Physics and astronomy insights

"People Behind the Science" is a podcast that delves into the lives and work of scientists from diverse fields, offering listeners an intimate look at their research, personal journeys, and professional achievements. The show, hosted by Dr. Marie McNeely, aims to inspire current and future scientists, educate the public about scientific careers, and highlight the human aspects of scientific endeavors.

The episodes cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, including biotechnology, engineering, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, marine science, astrophysics, and environmental health. Many episodes feature pioneering researchers who discuss their innovative work on topics such as drug delivery systems and antibody discovery, as well as the development of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. The podcast frequently explores the intersection of science and technology, showcasing advancements in robotics, molecular biotechnology, and materials science.

Listeners are introduced to the research methodologies and breakthroughs of these scientists, who share their experiences navigating the challenges and triumphs of their careers. The podcast also touches upon the personal interests and hobbies of the guests, providing a well-rounded perspective on their lives beyond the lab.

A recurring theme in the podcast is the application of science to solve real-world problems. Episodes highlight studies on microbial activity in extreme environments, the role of circadian rhythms in plants, and the impact of nutrition on infectious diseases. Other episodes focus on the conservation of rare plants, the mechanics of cell movement in cancer, and the use of machine learning and AI in biological research.

Overall, "People Behind the Science" offers a rich array of narratives that blend scientific inquiry with personal storytelling, providing an engaging and informative experience for those curious about the workings of the scientific community and the individuals who drive it forward.


Episodes:
766: Cosmic Conquests - Seeking to Answer Key Questions About Our Universe - Dr. Jo Dunkley
2024-Jun-24
31 minutes
765: Applying Systems Biology Approaches to Advance Our Understanding of Infectious Disease - Dr. John Aitchison
2024-Jun-17
37 minutes
764: Pioneering Innovative Solutions in Biotechnology, Engineering, and Materials Science to Advance Medicine - Dr. Robert Langer
2024-Jun-10
36 minutes
763: Researching Robotic Systems for Rehabilitation of Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Marcie O'Malley
2024-Jun-03
44 minutes
762: Understanding How Natural Selection Drives Diversity, Adaptation, and Design - Dr. Ryan Martin
2024-May-27
46 minutes
761: Changing Behaviors to Improve Long-Term Health Outcomes in Adults With Neurologic Disease - Dr. Kim Waddell
2024-May-20
35 minutes
760: Unearthing Clues About Our Planet's Past From Tiny Fossils Found in Rock - Dr. Francisca Ikuenobe
2024-May-13
37 minutes
759: Dedicated to Antibody Discovery and Development for Research and Therapeutics - Dr. John Majercak
2024-May-06
42 minutes
758: Keeping Your Brain in the Game: Creating Interventions to Optimize Cognition - Dr. Adam Gazzaley
2024-Apr-29
42 minutes
757: Developing Molecular Biotechnology Tools for Neural Dynamics Research and Novel Therapeutics - Dr. Lin Tian
2024-Apr-22
43 minutes
756: Passionately Pursuing Projects on the P53 Tumor Suppressor Protein - Dr. Maureen Murphy
2024-Apr-15
50 minutes
755: Designing, Creating, and Testing Novel Materials with Unique Properties - Dr. Carlos Portela
2024-Apr-08
35 minutes
754: Hooked on Researching Marine Coastal Ecosystems and Fish Abundance - Dr. Joel Fodrie
2024-Apr-01
41 minutes
753: Getting a Glimpse into the Most Distant Galaxies in the Universe - Dr. Taylor Hutchison
2024-Mar-25
35 minutes
752: The Science Behind the Survival Skills of Cells Under Stress - Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully
2024-Mar-18
51 minutes
751: Timely Research on Circadian Clocks and Rhythmic Reorientation in Plants - Dr. Stacey Harmer
2024-Mar-11
36 minutes
750: Studying How Cells Control Energy Use and Storage in Response to Hormones and Nutrients - Dr. Alan Saltiel
2024-Mar-04
40 minutes
749: Progressing Towards an Understanding of the Genes Contributing to Cancer Malignancy - Dr. Erica Golemis
2024-Feb-26
56 minutes
748: Figuring Out the Functional Organization and Development of Cortical Circuits in the Brain - Dr. David Fitzpatrick
2024-Feb-19
39 minutes
747: Conducting Research to Conserve Colorado's Rare Plants - Dr. Jennifer Ramp Neale
2024-Feb-12
39 minutes
746: Investigating the Intersection of Nutrition and Bacterial Infection and Pathogenesis - Dr. Eric Skaar
2024-Feb-05
49 minutes
745: Astrophysicist Radiating Enthusiasm for Research on Plasma Physics and Cosmic Rays - Dr. Ellen Zweibel
2024-Jan-29
38 minutes
744: Innovating Drug Discovery with Novel Approaches to Target Disease-Causing Proteins - Dr. Ryan Potts
2024-Jan-22
42 minutes
743: Advancing Tissue Engineering, Drug Discovery, and Drug Delivery - Dr. Pankaj Karande
2024-Jan-15
40 minutes
742: Studying Hair Follicles and Skin to Better Understand Tissue Development and Regeneration - Dr. Claire Higgins
2024-Jan-08
41 minutes
741: Engineering Microbes to Improve Equity in Human and Environmental Health - Dr. Ariel Furst
2024-Jan-01
42 minutes
740: Targeting Complex Sugars on Cell Surfaces to Treat Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer - Dr. Michael Demetriou
2023-Dec-25
41 minutes
739: Studying Cell Division to Better Understand and Improve Cancer Therapies - Dr. Beth Weaver
2023-Dec-18
38 minutes
738: Combining Geology and Microbiology to Investigate Modern and Ancient Microbes - Dr. Magdalena Osburn
2023-Dec-11
49 minutes
737: Investigating the Mechanics of How Cells Move in Cancer and the Immune System - Dr. Erdem Tabdanov
2023-Dec-04
54 minutes
736: Studying How Food Influences Our Health and Behavior - Dr. Alexis Wood
2023-Nov-27
45 minutes
735: Growing Our Understanding of the Development, Regeneration, and Evolution of Teeth - Dr. Gareth Fraser
2023-Nov-20
71 minutes
734: Examining the Role of Metabolism in Cancer and Response to Cancer Treatment - Dr. Rachel Perry
2023-Nov-13
45 minutes
733: Using Microbes to Sustainably Produce Valuable Chemicals and Degrade Toxic Compounds - Dr. Susie Dai
2023-Nov-06
39 minutes
732: Applying Molecular Biology Tools to Characterize Genes and Enhance Crop Species - Dr. Ralph Dewey
2023-Oct-30
46 minutes
731: Investigating the Mechanisms of Signaling and Regulation in Protein Complexes - Dr. Denise Okafor
2023-Oct-23
36 minutes
730: Using Chemical Biology to Clarify the Roles of Carbohydrates - Dr. Laura Kiessling
2023-Oct-16
43 minutes
729: Studying Synaptic Plasticity to Understand How the Brain Learns and Adapts - Dr. Nicole Calakos
2023-Oct-09
44 minutes
728: Researching Risk Factors and Therapies for Blood Clots in the Lungs and Legs - Dr. Alex Spyropoulos
2023-Oct-02
40 minutes
727: Investigating Insidious Insects in the Field of Agricultural Pest Management - Dr. Erin Hodgson
2023-Sep-25
42 minutes
726: Mechanical Engineer Making Miniature Mobile Robots - Dr. Sarah Bergbreiter
2023-Sep-18
40 minutes
725: Improving How We Diagnose and Treat Certain Blood Clotting Conditions - Dr. Anand Padmanabhan
2023-Sep-11
42 minutes
724: Heading Up Research Designing New Materials for Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury - Dr. Ellen Arruda
2023-Sep-04
39 minutes
723: Analyzing Complex Networks of Plant-Animal Interactions - Dr. John Kress
2023-Aug-28
38 minutes
722: Taking Critical Steps to Elucidate Mechanisms of Limb Movement in Locomotion - Dr. Young-Hui Chang
2023-Aug-21
41 minutes
721: Unraveling Mysteries Surrounding the Development and Function of Glial Cells - Dr. Sonia Mayoral
2023-Aug-14
39 minutes
720: Stimulating Research on the Mechanisms of Memory and Applications of Memory Modulation - Dr. Steve Ramirez
2023-Aug-07
68 minutes
719: Studying the Sea through Shells, Skeletons, and Sediments - Dr. Abby Smith
2023-Jul-31
39 minutes
718: Making Molecular Movies of Complex Chemical Reactions in Live Cells - Dr. Antoine van Oijen
2023-Jul-24
42 minutes
717: Developing Tools and Resources to Accelerate Neuroscience Discovery - Dr. Hongkui Zeng
2023-Jul-17
42 minutes
716: Metabolic-Based Therapies As a Key Component in Treating Cancer and Other Diseases - Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
2023-Jul-10
55 minutes
715: An Astrophysicist Studying the Elements of Galaxy Evolution - Dr. Molly Peeples
2023-Jul-03
45 minutes
714: Tiny Technology with Big Impacts: Nanoparticles for Medicine, Energy, and the Environment - Dr. Christy Haynes
2023-Jun-26
47 minutes
713: Combining Chemistry and Biology to Develop New Research Tools and Therapeutics - Dr. David Liu
2023-Jun-19
45 minutes
712: Dr. Lynne Maquat: Understanding Cellular and Molecular Pathways that Contribute to Human Disease
2023-Jun-12
42 minutes
711: Researching RNA Regulation of Reproduction in Plants - Dr. Blake Meyers
2023-Jun-05
42 minutes
710: Investigating Carbon Capture Solutions from Cars to Coal-Fired Power Plants - Dr. Jennifer Wilcox
2023-May-29
53 minutes
709: Examining How the Brain Controls Our Thoughts and Actions to Reach Our Goals - Dr. Tim Buschman
2023-May-22
43 minutes
708: Tales of Ion Detection: The Making of a Mass Spectrometry Mastermind - Dr. Charles Hohenberg
2023-May-15
44 minutes
707: Applying Analytical Chemistry Approaches to Better Understand Chemicals of Concern - Dr. Diana Aga
2023-May-08
53 minutes
706: Using Algorithms to Automate Decision-Making in Energy Management, Automobiles, and Manufacturing - Dr. Andrew Alleyne
2023-May-01
58 minutes
705: Engineering New Enzymes and Predicting the Biochemical Activity of Proteins - Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen
2023-Apr-24
32 minutes
704: Navigating the Seas of Change Studying Ocean Acidification and Marine Ecosystems - Dr. Tessa Hill
2023-Apr-17
47 minutes
703: Using Chemical Genetics to Understand Cell Signaling Networks to Treat Human Diseases - Dr. Kevan Shokat
2023-Apr-10
37 minutes
702: Building High-Throughput Technology to Characterize Biological Systems - Dr. Adam Abate
2023-Apr-03
47 minutes
701: Studying and Preserving the Giant South American River Turtle and Other Species - Dr. Germán Forero-Medina
2023-Mar-27
38 minutes
700: Making Materials and Developing Devices for Extreme Environments - Dr. Debbie Senesky
2023-Mar-20
45 minutes
699: Battling Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Investigating Microbial Contributions to Neurodegenerative Disease - Dr. Daniel Czyż
2023-Mar-13
45 minutes
698: A Particle Physicist Accelerating Us Towards a Better Understanding of Our Universe - Dr. Melissa Franklin
2023-Mar-06
39 minutes
697: Developing and Producing Antibodies and Other Products to Advance Science and Medicine - Gregory Krug
2023-Feb-27
39 minutes
696: Looking at Lakes to Learn About the Impacts of Climate Change, Invasive Species, and Pollution - Dr. Sapna Sharma
2023-Feb-20
41 minutes
695: Using Chemistry to Understand the Biology of Diseases with Unmet Medical Need - Dr. Corey Hopkins
2023-Feb-13
36 minutes
694: Making Great Strides in Understanding Locomotion: From Little Lizards to Robotic Rattlesnakes - Dr. Daniel Goldman
2023-Feb-06
47 minutes
693: Using Engineering and Systems Approaches to Understand Aging, Neurodegeneration, and Stress - Dr. Adriana San Miguel
2023-Jan-30
31 minutes
692: Keeping a Close Eye On Channels and Vesicle Trafficking in Plant Cell Membranes - Dr. Mike Blatt
2023-Jan-23
43 minutes
691: Using Science and Engineering to Create New Nature-Inspired Materials and Structures - Dr. David Kaplan
2023-Jan-16
48 minutes
690: Developing Drugs to Defeat Rare Muscle Diseases - Dr. Barry Byrne
2023-Jan-09
38 minutes
689: Examining the Neuroscience Behind Food Selection, Diet, and Addiction - Dr. Alexandra DiFeliceantonio
2023-Jan-02
44 minutes
688: Resistance on the Rise: Researching the Arms Race of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Potential Transfers from Livestock to Humans - Dr. Tara Smith
2022-Dec-26
51 minutes
687: Studying the Formation and Function of the Gut to Understand Mechanisms of Disease - Dr. Michele Battle
2022-Dec-19
41 minutes
686: Battling Antibiotic Resistance Through Development and Discovery of Novel Antibacterial Agents - Dr. Erin Carlson
2022-Dec-12
38 minutes
685: Conserving Species in Extreme Environments - Dr. Joel Berger
2022-Dec-05
39 minutes
684: Accumulating Evidence on the Contribution of Free Radicals in Protein Aggregation - Dr. Ohara Augusto
2022-Nov-28
33 minutes
683: Synthesizing Self-Healing Materials Using Squid Proteins - Dr. Melik Demirel
2022-Nov-21
28 minutes
682: Examining How Microbes Shape Our World by Influencing Evolution and Ecology - Dr. Rosie Alegado
2022-Nov-14
40 minutes
681: Food for Thought: Research to Reduce Foodborne Disease and Improve Food Safety - Dr. Haley Oliver
2022-Nov-07
35 minutes
680: Bringing a Structured Approach to Our Understanding of Degeneration in the Aging Brain - Dr. Greg Petsko
2022-Oct-31
40 minutes
679: Pioneering Advanced Mass Spectrometry for Proteomics and Metabolomics - Dr. Neil Kelleher
2022-Oct-24
39 minutes
678: Growing Our Understanding of Photosynthesis to Improve Plant Metabolism - Dr. David Stern
2022-Oct-17
33 minutes
677: Studying Signatures of Supermassive Black Holes - Dr. Tamara Bogdanović
2022-Oct-10
34 minutes
676: Using Algae to Capture CO2 and Create Foods, Biofuels, Chemicals, and Pharmaceuticals - Dr. Thomas Brück
2022-Oct-03
40 minutes
675: Harnessing the Power of Microbes to Clean Up Toxins and Recover Energy from Wastes - Dr. Gemma Reguera
2022-Sep-26
43 minutes
674: Piecing Together the Patterns and Processes that are Impacting Ecosystems - Dr. Madhur Anand
2022-Sep-19
34 minutes
673: Exploring Pain Science Education and Pain Management in Children - Dr. Joshua Pate
2022-Sep-12
38 minutes
672: Scientific Simulations in Stream and Ecosystem Synergies - Dr. Naomi Tague
2022-Sep-05
38 minutes
671: Dedicating Her Energy to Engineering Solutions to Fuel Our Future - Dr. Susan Krumdieck
2022-Aug-29
54 minutes
670: Chemistry is Key: Studying Self Assembly and the Origins of Life - Dr. Lee Cronin
2022-Aug-22
45 minutes
669: Conducting Research to Conserve Coral Reefs - Dr. Emily Darling
2022-Aug-15
48 minutes
668: Searching the Sediments to Uncover Sources of Food and Water for Early Humans - Dr. Gail Ashley
2022-Aug-08
44 minutes
667: Roving Roots! Plants Behave More Like Animals than We May Realize - Dr. James Cahill
2022-Aug-01
40 minutes
666: Developing Nanomaterials to Help Solve Global Energy, Fuel, and Fresh Water Issues - Dr. Mita Dasog
2022-Jul-25
38 minutes
665: Researching Relationships and How They Impact Mental Health and Learning in Children - Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
2022-Jul-18
42 minutes
664: Out of This World Research on Extrasolar Planets - Dr. Shawn Domagal-Goldman
2022-Jul-11
50 minutes
663: A Career Based on Pairing Research and Public Outreach to Identify Species via DNA - Dr. Karen James
2022-Jul-04
49 minutes
662: Investigating Important Interactions Between Molecules and Membrane Proteins - Dr. Olaf Andersen
2022-Jun-27
67 minutes
661: Decoding the Genomes of Plants and Plant Pathogens for Key Crops and Medicinal Plants - Dr. Robin Buell
2022-Jun-20
37 minutes
660: Speaking Up About Important Topics in Speech Production and Computer-Assisted Communication - Dr. Rupal Patel
2022-Jun-13
43 minutes
659: Using Genetics to Understand Plant Evolution and Trace back the Roots of Agriculture - Dr. Mike Clegg
2022-Jun-06
48 minutes
658: Conducting Research to Better Understand and Conserve Marine Mammals - Dr. Howard Rosenbaum
2022-May-30
43 minutes
657: Sizing Up Species’ Brains to Understand Nervous System Diversity and Development - Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel
2022-May-23
52 minutes
656: Expressing His Passion for Science and Bacterial Genetics - Dr. Stanley Maloy
2022-May-16
49 minutes
655: Researching how the Brain Changes with Vision Rehabilitation - Dr. Tara Alvarez
2022-May-09
38 minutes
654: Cool Research on Plant Responses to Temperature Stress - Dr. Malia Gehan
2022-May-02
32 minutes
653: Examining How Environmental Factors Can Impact Our Heart Health - Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar
2022-Apr-25
40 minutes
652: Exciting Developments in Our Knowledge of Cortical Circuit Formation in the Mammalian Brain - Dr. Franck Polleux
2022-Apr-18
44 minutes
651: Studying Sea Worms and Discovering New Species - Dr. Pat Hutchings
2022-Apr-11
38 minutes
650: Finding Compounds in Fungi to Develop New Drugs to Fight Cancer - Dr. Nicholas Oberlies
2022-Apr-04
44 minutes
649: Fascinated by the Forces and Features that Contribute to Flow in Rocks and Ice - Dr. Christine McCarthy
2022-Mar-28
36 minutes
648: Investigating Interactions Between Neurons and Glial Cells in Health and Disease - Dr. Nathan Smith
2022-Mar-21
46 minutes
647: Advancing Microbial Applications in Agricultural Management - Dr. Louis Schipper
2022-Mar-14
47 minutes
646: Examining the Genetic Basis of the Evolution of Plant Innovations - Dr. Verónica Di Stilio
2022-Mar-07
41 minutes
645: Laboring to Understand the Interactions Between Pregnancy and the Immune System - Dr. Elizabeth Bonney
2022-Feb-28
39 minutes
644: Wired for Innovation: Modifying the Manufacturing of Microelectrode Arrays for Cochlear Implants - Dr. Angelique Johnson
2022-Feb-21
44 minutes
643: Modifying Microbes for a Multitude of Applications from Healthcare to Biofuels - Dr. Cullen Buie
2022-Feb-14
48 minutes
642: Expressing Her Creativity Making Epigenetic Machinery and Designing Biological Devices - Dr. Karmella Haynes
2022-Feb-07
39 minutes
641: Comparing the Cognitive Capacity of Canines, Humans, and Other Primates - Dr. Laurie Santos
2022-Jan-31
37 minutes
640: A Pathway to Success: Studying Signal Transduction in Cancer and Other Diseases - Dr. Lewis Cantley
2022-Jan-24
42 minutes
639: Colliding Particles to Comprehend the Components of Matter - Dr. Jon Butterworth
2022-Jan-17
42 minutes
638: Feeding Our Understanding of the Benefits of Bacteria in Human Health - Dr. Maria Marco
2022-Jan-10
36 minutes
637: Investigating Intracellular Transport and Potential Links to Neurodegeneration - Dr. Sandra Encalada
2022-Jan-03
46 minutes
636: Shining a Light on the Regulation of Circadian Rhythms in Health and Disease - Dr. Russell Foster
2021-Dec-20
38 minutes
635: Science with Style: Studying Plant Reproductive Biology - Dr. Spencer Barrett
2021-Dec-13
58 minutes
634: Hunting for Answers to Explain Unexpected Chimpanzee Behaviors and Tool Use - Dr. Jill Pruetz
2021-Dec-06
45 minutes
633: Demonstrating Laser Focus Studying Materials Science with Solid-State NMR - Dr. Sophia Hayes
2021-Nov-29
46 minutes
632: Injecting Humor and Optimism into the Study of Viral Infections in the Brain - Dr. Glenn Rall
2021-Nov-22
52 minutes
631: Conducting Critical Research in Conservation Focused on Sewage Pollution - Dr. Stephanie Wear
2021-Nov-15
45 minutes
630: Mapping Our Genetic Make-Up in the Human Genome Project and Beyond - Dr. Eric Green
2021-Nov-08
51 minutes
629: Egg-cell-ent Research in Reproduction, Fertilization, and Embryonic Development - Dr. Mariana Wolfner
2021-Nov-01
38 minutes
628: Investigating Plant-Based Medicines to Battle Infectious Disease and Antibiotic Resistance - Dr. Cassandra Quave
2021-Oct-25
52 minutes
627: Sorting Out the Science of Fruit Fly Flight and Behavior - Dr. Michael Dickinson
2021-Oct-18
44 minutes
626: Digging into the Fossil Record to Understand our Planet’s Past and Aid Present Conservation Efforts - Dr. Michael Archer
2021-Oct-11
63 minutes
625: An Organic Chemist Leading the Charge Studying Antiaromatic Ions - Dr. Nancy Mills
2021-Oct-04
37 minutes
624: Making Valuable Contributions to the Proliferation of Exciting Discoveries in Virology - Dr. James Pipas
2021-Sep-27
38 minutes
623: Examining the Migration of Marine Animals to Inform Management and Conservation - Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison
2021-Sep-20
47 minutes
622: Surgeon and Scientist Studying Signal Transduction in Head and Neck Cancer - Dr. Jennifer Grandis
2021-Sep-13
35 minutes
621: Making Critical Connections to Clarify the Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Transmission and Plasticity - Dr. Robert Malenka
2021-Sep-06
58 minutes
620: Hunting Down Genes that Cause Human Disease - Dr. Wendy Chung
2021-Aug-30
40 minutes
619: Long-Term Success in Research on Memory, Language, and the Brain - Dr. Randi Martin
2021-Aug-23
50 minutes
618: Investigating How the Brain Allows Us to Learn and Use Language - Dr. Gabriella Vigliocco
2021-Aug-16
39 minutes
617: Restoring a Sense of Hope for People with Hearing Loss Through Research on Hair Cell Regeneration - Dr. Jim Hudspeth
2021-Aug-09
47 minutes
616: Excellent Research Examining Enzymes and Protein Engineering - Dr. Vic Arcus
2021-Aug-02
43 minutes
615: Studying Stress and its Connection with Chronic Pain - Dr. Jennifer Graham-Engeland
2021-Jul-26
42 minutes
614: Sound Science in Restoring Hearing with Cochlear Implants - Dr. Fan-Gang Zeng
2021-Jul-19
38 minutes
613: Conducting Diverse Research in Macroevolution, Macroecology, and Microbial Biogeography - Dr. Hélène Morlon
2021-Jul-12
34 minutes
612: Studying How Objects Move in Space and Determining Low Energy Paths to the Moon and Mars - Dr. Ed Belbruno
2021-Jul-05
50 minutes
611: Translating Gene Expression Experiments into Therapies for Human Disease - Dr. Andrea Califano
2021-Jun-28
42 minutes
610: Learning About Language Processing and Treating Word Retrieval Deficits in People with Aphasia - Dr. Sharon Antonucci
2021-Jun-21
33 minutes
609: Fueling Up on Inspiration Investigating How Bacteria Can Facilitate Biofuel Production - Dr. Jan Westpheling
2021-Jun-14
44 minutes
608: A Neuroscientist Following His Nose to Exciting Discoveries in Neuromodulation of Olfactory Circuits - Dr. Ricardo Areneda
2021-Jun-07
44 minutes
607: Unraveling the Roles and Therapeutic Potential of the Enzymes that Translate our Genetic Code - Dr. Paul Schimmel
2021-May-31
41 minutes
606: Treating Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors - Dr. Wakenda Tyler
2021-May-24
32 minutes
605: Conducting Research on Bimanual Coordination and Arm Use After Stroke - Dr. Shailesh Kantak
2021-May-17
41 minutes
604: Not Wasting Any Time in Search of Genetic Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy - Dr. Kay Davies
2021-May-10
32 minutes
603: Exploring Extreme Environments and the Emergence of Life - Dr. Charles Cockell
2021-May-03
50 minutes
602: A Researcher with an Eye for Great Science Studying Retinal Cell Rewiring After Damage - Dr. Rachel Wong
2021-Apr-26
33 minutes
601: Sensorimotor Neuroscientist Studying the Cerebellum's Role in Motor Control - Dr. Amanda Therrien
2021-Apr-19
41 minutes
600: Seeking Clues to Climate Change Using Deep Sea Corals - Dr. Jess Adkins
2021-Apr-12
50 minutes
599: Growing Excitement for Research in Potential Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Herbert Geller
2021-Apr-05
42 minutes
598: Conducting Research on Old Stars that has Universal Appeal - Dr. Anna Frebel
2021-Mar-29
43 minutes
597: Chemical Compounds as Protectors of Plants! - Dr. Jack Schultz
2021-Mar-22
48 minutes
596: Studying the Science of Sound and How Building Acoustics Affect Performance - Dr. Lily Wang
2021-Mar-15
46 minutes
595: A Botanist Who Rose to Prominence Studying the Evolution and Diversity of Flowering Plants - Dr. Peter Crane
2021-Mar-08
38 minutes
594: Paving Pathways to Success Studying Substance Abuse and the Brain - Dr. Yasmin Hurd
2021-Mar-01
41 minutes
593: Sinking His Teeth in to Exciting Research Questions in Periodontal Disease - Dr. George Hajishengallis
2021-Feb-22
38 minutes
592: Researching Human Function and Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. John Whyte
2021-Feb-15
38 minutes
591: Science on Stress in Single-Celled Organisms - Dr. Amy Vollmer
2021-Feb-08
57 minutes
590: Investigating Inflammatory Diseases and Developing Novel Therapeutics - Dr. Luke O'Neill
2021-Feb-01
29 minutes
589: Researching the Role of Genes in the Evolution and Development of Reproductive Systems - Dr. Cassandra Extavour
2021-Jan-25
59 minutes
588: An Algorithm for Success! Using Computational and Imaging Approaches to Study Cognitive Science - Dr. Aleix Martinez
2021-Jan-18
50 minutes
587: Engineering Solutions to Improve Global Healthcare Quality and Access - Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum
2021-Jan-11
37 minutes
586: Combining Chemistry and Biology in Search of the Solution for How Cell Surface Interactions Contribute to Human Health and Disease - Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi
2021-Jan-04
54 minutes
585: Using Models to Zoom in on Microscopic Aggregation Events in Nature and Man-Made Materials - Dr. Talid Sinno
2020-Dec-28
42 minutes
584: Studying Smart Slime Molds and Collective Intelligence in Ant Colonies - Dr. Audrey Dussutour
2020-Dec-21
37 minutes
583: Applying Learning Principles to Improve Language Rehabilitation in Aphasia - Dr. Erica Middleton
2020-Dec-14
32 minutes
582: Spreading Enthusiasm for Research on Dengue and Influenza Viruses to Improve Global Health - Dr. Eva Harris
2020-Dec-07
45 minutes
581: Unraveling the Mechanisms Behind Memory in the Human Brain - Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga
2020-Nov-30
41 minutes
580: Dedicating His Attention to Cognitive Disorders in the Clinic, the Classroom, and through Conducting Research - Dr. Kenneth Heilman
2020-Nov-23
47 minutes
579: Untangling the Mechanisms and Mysteries of Alzheimer’s Disease - Dr. David Holtzman
2020-Nov-16
41 minutes
578: Identifying Factors that Contribute to Cognitive Decline to Predict and Prevent Dementia - Dr. Sudha Seshadri
2020-Nov-09
47 minutes
577: A Remarkable Researcher Progressing towards Understanding and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease - Dr. John Morris
2020-Nov-02
35 minutes
576: Changing How We Think About Cancer by Revealing the Critical Role of Context in Tissue Specificity - Dr. Mina Bissell
2020-Oct-19
69 minutes
575: Conducting Research to Help Communities Better Support People With Disabilities - Dr. Kerri Morgan
2020-Oct-12
36 minutes
574: Researching Flood Resistance in Rice and Other Plants - Dr. Julia Bailey-Serres
2020-Oct-05
37 minutes
573: Investigating the Physics of Ultra-Fast Movements in Animals and Developing Low-Cost Scientific Tools - Dr. Saad Bhamla
2020-Sep-28
41 minutes
572: Studying Signal Transduction in Taste Cells - Dr. Kathryn Medler
2020-Sep-21
35 minutes
571: Shedding Light on the Nature of Dark Matter and the Mysteries of Our Universe - Dr. Katie Mack
2020-Sep-14
37 minutes
570: Researching Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz
2020-Sep-07
45 minutes
569: Developing Stem Cell and Extracellular Vesicle Therapies to Treat Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. Franklin West
2020-Aug-31
38 minutes
568: Determining the Drivers of Diversity in Bats and Other Mammals - Dr. Sharlene Santana
2020-Aug-24
38 minutes
567: Studying the Chemistry of How Carbohydrates Contribute to Human Health and Wellness - Dr. Steve Townsend
2020-Aug-17
40 minutes
566: Creating Computational Models to Determine How the Brain Accomplishes Complex Tasks - Dr. Kanaka Rajan
2020-Aug-10
41 minutes
565: Analyzing the Surfaces of Ancient Teeth to Understand Human Evolution - Dr. Shara Bailey
2020-Aug-03
42 minutes
564: Using Sulfur to Synthesize New Materials That Transmit Infrared Light - Dr. Darryl Boyd
2020-Jul-27
51 minutes
563: Working to Preserve and Restore Populations of Bees and Other Pollinators - Dr. Lauren Ponisio
2020-Jul-20
42 minutes
562: Engineering Affordable Organic Electronics to Power and Light the World - Dr. Ayse Turak
2020-Jul-13
50 minutes
561: Investigating How Risk Factors Contribute to Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. Umesh Venkatesan
2020-Jul-06
40 minutes
560: Characterizing Biological Surfaces and Creating New Biomimetic Materials - Dr. Joe Baio
2020-Jun-29
44 minutes
559: Determining How Disruptions in Brain Development Lead to Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Dr. Ileana Soto
2020-Jun-22
46 minutes
558: Uncovering the Mechanisms Underlying Uneven Rates of Evolution Across Organisms - Dr. Martha Muñoz
2020-Jun-15
51 minutes
557: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Improve Healthcare - Dr. Wesley Gilson
2020-Jun-08
40 minutes
556: Creating New Therapeutics to Treat Testosterone Deficiency - Dr. Robert Dudley
2020-Jun-01
41 minutes
555: Investigating How Disruptions in the Gut Microbiome Impact Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Lead to Disease - Dr. Mariana Byndloss
2020-May-25
36 minutes
554: Using Rehabilitation Robotics and Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Promote Recovery After Brain Injury - Dr. Dylan Edwards
2020-May-18
41 minutes
553: Examining the Impacts of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health After Stroke - Dr. Ada Tang
2020-May-11
39 minutes
552: Making a Mechatronic Tremor Suppression Glove for People with Parkinson’s Disease - Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos
2020-May-04
41 minutes
551: Applying Insights from Human Genetics to Create New Cancer Therapies - Dr. Tim Behrens
2020-Apr-27
40 minutes
550: Developing Novel Drugs to Treat Autoimmune Disease and Inflammation - Dr. Paul Changelian
2020-Apr-20
54 minutes
549: Unearthing Clues to Reveal How People Lived in Early Mesoamerican Cities - Dr. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez
2020-Apr-13
44 minutes
548: Studying New Cellular Mechanisms of Memory Involving Myelin - Dr. Douglas Fields
2020-Apr-06
46 minutes
547: Examining Episodic Memory and Making Sense of Memory Failures - Dr. Ayanna Thomas
2020-Mar-30
36 minutes
546: Investigating the Impacts of Geochemistry and Nanoscale Materials on our Planet - Dr. Michael Hochella
2020-Mar-23
51 minutes
545: Applying CRISPR Technologies to Advance Food Science, Health, and Sustainability - Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou
2020-Mar-16
46 minutes
544: Scientist with Her Sights Set on Using Stem Cells to Study and Treat Retinal Degeneration - Dr. Natalia Vergara
2020-Mar-09
42 minutes
543: Working to Purify and Preserve Our World's Water Supply - Dr. David Sedlak
2020-Mar-02
41 minutes
542: Studying Water on the Surfaces of Planetary Systems - Dr. Jonathan Toner
2020-Feb-24
40 minutes
541: Learning How Long Non-Coding RNAs Contribute to Lung Cancer Development - Dr. Crystal Marconett
2020-Feb-17
39 minutes
540: Developing DNA Vaccines and Treatments for Cancer and Other Diseases - Dr. David Weiner
2020-Feb-10
43 minutes
539: Investigating Issues at the Intersection of People, Policy, and Marine and Coastal Environments - Dr. Ana Spalding
2020-Feb-03
38 minutes
538: Finding Out How the Brain Controls Movement in Moths During Flight - Dr. Simon Sponberg
2020-Jan-27
54 minutes
537: Examining Extreme Weather Events and Earth's Most Intense Storms - Dr. Kristen Rasmussen
2020-Jan-20
38 minutes
536: Studying Stroke Patients to Understand How the Brain Controls Perception and Action - Dr. Laurel Buxbaum
2020-Jan-13
28 minutes
535: Developing Novel Materials with Wide Applications from Medicine to Manufacturing - Dr. Tim Long
2020-Jan-06
41 minutes
534: Investigating How the Development of Agriculture Has Shaped the Ecology and Evolution of Insect Pests - Dr. Yolanda Chen
2019-Dec-30
42 minutes
533: Using Astrophysics to Unravel the Enigma of Quantum Entanglement - Dr. Andrew Friedman
2019-Dec-23
49 minutes
532: Applying Physics and Nanotechnology to Understand Mechanics and Shape in Biological Systems - Dr. Sonia Contera
2019-Dec-16
41 minutes
531: Breaking Down the Mysteries of Digestion in Animals With Unusual Diets - Dr. Donovan German
2019-Dec-09
38 minutes
530: Researching River Food Webs in Temperate and Tropical Rivers - Dr. Mary Power
2019-Dec-02
55 minutes
529: Creating Sustainability Solutions Through Science - Dr. Gayle Schueller
2019-Nov-25
45 minutes
528: Studying the Physics of How Cells Self-Organize - Dr. Jennifer Ross
2019-Nov-18
51 minutes
527: Creating Compounds to Treat Pain and Slow Tumor Growth - Dr. John Talley
2019-Nov-11
52 minutes
526: Studying the Role of Sea Otters in Kelp Forest Ecosystems - Dr. Jim Estes
2019-Nov-04
45 minutes
525: Developing Gene Therapies for Rare Inherited Retinal Diseases - Dr. Daniel Chung
2019-Oct-28
35 minutes
524: Researching How Plant Cells Sense and Respond to Internal Forces - Dr. Elizabeth Haswell
2019-Oct-21
41 minutes
523: Physicist Figuring Out How Materials Deform and Fail - Dr. Karen Daniels
2019-Oct-14
40 minutes
522: Generating Genomic Therapies to Treat Huntington's Disease and Other Conditions - Dr. Edward Rebar
2019-Oct-07
30 minutes
521: Examining the Role of Epigenomics in Development and Disease - Dr. Joyce Ohm
2019-Sep-30
42 minutes
520: Deciphering Genome Differences Associated with Diseases Like ALS - Dr. Molly Gale Hammell
2019-Sep-23
32 minutes
519: Exploring Causes, Degenerative Mechanisms, and Potential Therapies for Parkinson's Disease -  Dr. Kim Tieu
2019-Sep-16
39 minutes
518: Examining Emotions and How They Affect Our Actions - Dr. Jessica Tracy
2019-Sep-09
42 minutes
517: Investigating How Insects Transmit Plant Pathogens And How To Prevent Propagation - Dr. Michelle Heck
2019-Sep-02
39 minutes
516: Dedicated to Clinical Care and Conducting Research to Combat Childhood Cancers - Dr. Uri Tabori
2019-Aug-26
37 minutes
515: Studying Young Stars to Shed Light on Planet Formation - Dr. Meredith Hughes
2019-Aug-19
41 minutes
514: Examining the Effects of Environmental Stress on Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates - Dr. Susanne Brander
2019-Aug-12
43 minutes
513: Recovering Rare and Endangered Butterfly Populations through Conservation Corridors and Other Strategies - Dr. Nick Haddad
2019-Aug-05
59 minutes
512: Developing New Cancer Treatments Using T Cell Receptor-Based Biologics - Dr. David Berman
2019-Jul-29
42 minutes
511: Getting Straight to the Point Studying the Shape and Function of Shark Teeth - Dr. Lisa Whitenack
2019-Jul-22
41 minutes
510: Creating New Compounds to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders - Dr. Al Robichaud
2019-Jul-15
37 minutes
509: Studying Social Behavior, Reproduction, and Health in Female-Dominant Species - Dr. Christine Drea
2019-Jul-08
41 minutes
508: Investigating Genetic Profiles and Phenotypes of People with Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Paul Cannon
2019-Jul-01
37 minutes
507: Investigating How Frogs are Impacted by Climate Change, Fungal Disease, and Selection Pressures - Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki
2019-Jun-24
43 minutes
506: Sage Scientist Developing New Drugs for Depression and Other Neurological Diseases - Dr. Jim Doherty
2019-Jun-17
34 minutes
505: Developing Drugs to Treat Lupus Nephritis and Other Rare Diseases - Dr. Neil Solomons
2019-Jun-10
24 minutes
504: Researching Age-Related Retinal Degeneration Diagnostics and Therapeutics - Dr. Anne Fung
2019-Jun-03
38 minutes
503: Identifying Genetic Variants and Phenotypic Traits Associated with Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Karl Heilbron
2019-May-27
36 minutes
502: Investigating the Impacts of the Gut Microbiome on Immunotherapy Cancer Treatments - Dr. Jennifer Wargo
2019-May-20
35 minutes
501: Modeling Social Systems to Inform Interventions and Impact Policies - Dr. Brian Goode
2019-May-13
32 minutes
500: Deep Sea Explorer Seeking Solutions to Stop Marine Pollution - Dr. Edith Widder
2019-May-06
42 minutes
499: Developing New Vaccines to Prevent Infectious Diseases from Bacteria - Dr. Annaliesa Anderson
2019-Apr-29
43 minutes
498: Researching Novel Methods to Regenerate Functionally-Polarized Tissues - Dr. Denver Lough
2019-Apr-22
40 minutes
497: Protecting the World's Most Peaceful Primates - Dr. Karen Strier
2019-Apr-15
57 minutes
496: Engineering Novel Solutions for Data Storage and Energy Management in Electronics - Dr. Eric Pop
2019-Apr-08
57 minutes
495: Advancing Adhesive Technology and Advocating for Science - Dr. Jayshree Seth
2019-Apr-01
41 minutes
494: Advancing the Fight Against Breast Cancer With Novel Non-Chemotherapy Treatments - Dr. Kimberly Blackwell
2019-Mar-25
44 minutes
493: Developing Devices to Treat Chronic Pain and Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Rafael Carbunaru
2019-Mar-18
40 minutes
Episode Image 492: Investigating Novel Therapeutics to Improve Immune Function and Treat Age-Related Diseases - Dr. Joan Mannick
2019-Mar-11
36 minutes
491: Using Data to Inform Policy and Improve Quality of Life in Communities - Dr. Stephanie Shipp
2019-Mar-04
44 minutes
490: Examining the Intersection of Immunology and Emotion - Dr. Fulvio D'Acquisto
2019-Feb-25
41 minutes
489: Mathematician and Communicator with an Eye for Modeling Cataract Development in Populations Over Time - Dr. Talithia Williams
2019-Feb-18
50 minutes
488: Studying the Evolutionary Diversity of Squishy Sea Creatures - Dr. Joseph Ryan
2019-Feb-11
37 minutes
487: Making Mathematical Models to Understand Immune System Responses to Cancer - Dr. Lisette DePillis
2019-Feb-04
39 minutes
486: Theoretical Physicist and Author Discovering Novel Forms of Matter and Improving our Understanding of the Universe - Dr. Paul Steinhardt
2019-Jan-28
44 minutes
485: Studying How Disruptions in Circadian Control of Cell Division May Cause Cancer - Dr. Carla Finkielstein
2019-Jan-21
40 minutes
484: Discovering Drugs for Targeted Treatment in Brain Damage and Disease - Todd Zankel
2019-Jan-14
43 minutes
483: Developing Novel Treatments for Neurological Disease Using Neural Networks and Brain Stimulation - Dr. Michael Fox
2019-Jan-07
44 minutes
482: Studying the Role of Sex and Gender in Health and Disease - Dr. Janine Austin Clayton
2018-Dec-31
44 minutes
481: Researching the Regulation of Circadian Rhythms - Dr. Joseph Takahashi
2018-Dec-24
38 minutes
480: Investigating Interactions Between Amphibian Immune Systems, Invading Pathogens, and the Environment - Dr. Barbara Katzenback
2018-Dec-17
37 minutes
479: Putting Patients First in Developing Drugs to Transform Radiation Therapy for Cancer - Dr. Robert A. Beardsley
2018-Dec-10
48 minutes
478: Illuminating the Quantum Physics of Ultra-Cold Atoms - Dr. Chad Orzel
2018-Dec-03
39 minutes
477: Researching Soft Robots, Medical Robots, and Haptics in Human-Robot Interactions - Dr. Allison Okamura
2018-Nov-26
37 minutes
476: Developing Methods to Detect and Deter Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sport - Dr. Mario Thevis
2018-Nov-19
42 minutes
475: Designing Drugs to Decrease Damage in Healthy Tissue During Radiation Therapy Cancer Treatments - Dr. Dennis Riley
2018-Nov-12
37 minutes
474: Developing Novel Nature-Inspired Drug Delivery Systems - Dr. Kathryn Whitehead
2018-Nov-05
42 minutes
473: Investigating the Intersection of Public Health, Infectious Disease, and Behavior Change to Improve Human Health - Dr. Satesh Bidaisee
2018-Oct-29
50 minutes
472: Nanoscientist and Physicist Studying the Manipulation of Single Molecules and Atoms - Dr. Philip Moriarty
2018-Oct-22
39 minutes
471: Epic Research Investigating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in Wildlife - Dr. Jamie Voyles
2018-Oct-15
35 minutes
470: Examining Interactions Between Changes in Earth's Environments, Extinction Events, and Evolution of Life - Dr. Jonathan Payne
2018-Oct-08
51 minutes
469: Using Structural Geology to Understand Earth's History - Dr. Marcia Bjornerud
2018-Oct-01
35 minutes
468: Studying the Selection, Planning, and Production of Skilled Movements - Dr. Richard Ivry
2018-Sep-24
42 minutes
467: Creating Cell-Free Gene Editing On A Chip For Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Dr. Eric Kmiec
2018-Sep-17
44 minutes
466: Researching the Comparative Genomics of Pathological and Beneficial Bacteria - Dr. Rebecca Wattam
2018-Sep-10
49 minutes
465: Physicist Examining Magnetic Materials and Studying Superconductivity - Dr. Deepak Singh
2018-Sep-03
37 minutes
464: Making New Materials for Soft and Flexible Bio-Inspired Robots - Dr. Carmel Majidi
2018-Aug-27
34 minutes
463: Conducting Investigations to Improve Health in Low-Income Countries and Indigenous Communities - Dr. Alexandra Martiniuk
2018-Aug-20
42 minutes
462: Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms Cells Use to Communicate During Development and Regeneration - Dr. Michael Levin
2018-Aug-13
45 minutes
461: Atomic Layer Deposition Developer, Fundamental Physicist, and Scientific Philosopher - Dr. Tuomo Suntola
2018-Aug-06
32 minutes
460: Cosmic Conquests - Seeking to Answer Key Questions About Our Universe - Dr. Jo Dunkley
2018-Jul-30
31 minutes
459: Developing Novel Therapies for Bone Regeneration and Restoration - Dr. Kurt Hankenson
2018-Jul-23
39 minutes
458: Researching Robotic Systems for Rehabilitation of Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Marcie O'Malley
2018-Jul-16
44 minutes
457: Using Virtual Reality to Tackle Tough Challenges in Surgical Training - Dr. Justin Barad
2018-Jul-09
43 minutes
456: High Energy Physicist Studying Particle Collisions and Cosmic Rays - Dr. Daniel Whiteson
2018-Jul-02
53 minutes
455: Decoding the Colorful Communication Cues Used By Female Fish - Dr. Lori Hosaka LaPlante
2018-Jun-25
38 minutes
454: Computer Scientist Creating Social Simulations to Study Human Behavior - Dr. Samarth Swarup
2018-Jun-18
44 minutes
453: Conducting Sweet Citizen Science-Based Research on the Genetics of Taste - Dr. Nicole Garneau
2018-Jun-11
44 minutes
452: Examining the Evolution of Host Specificity in Plant-Eating Insects - Dr. Douglas Futuyma
2018-Jun-04
65 minutes
451: Studying Skin and Follicle Formation and How These Processes Fail in Cancer - Dr. Sunny Wong
2018-May-28
40 minutes
450: Unearthing Clues About Our Planet's Past From Tiny Fossils Found in Rock - Dr. Francisca Ikuenobe
2018-May-21
37 minutes
449: Applying Systems Biology Approaches to Advance Our Understanding of Infectious Disease - Dr. John Aitchison
2018-May-14
36 minutes
448: Using Technology to Investigate the Inner Workings of Large Networks - Dr. Madhav Marathe
2018-May-07
53 minutes
447: Using DNA to Decode Family Histories and Genetic Connections - Dr. Eurie Hong
2018-Apr-30
36 minutes
446: Searching for Signals to Illuminate the Origins of the Universe - Dr. Brian Keating
2018-Apr-23
49 minutes
445: Investigating the Impacts of Clouds on Climate Models - Dr. Thijs Heus
2018-Apr-16
34 minutes
444: Conducting Research to Conserve Colorado's Rare Plants - Dr. Jennifer Ramp Neale
2018-Apr-09
39 minutes
443: Using Computational Methods to Model Complex, Multiscale Living Systems - Dr. Chris Barrett
2018-Apr-02
55 minutes
442: Fascinating Field Work Following Birds of the North American Boreal Forests - Dr. Bruce Beehler
2018-Mar-26
49 minutes
441: Archaeologist Digging Up Artifacts to Understand Ancient Civilizations - Dr. Michele Koons
2018-Mar-19
41 minutes
440: Investigating How Brain Damage Occurs in Stroke and Developing Therapies to Improve Stroke Recovery - Dr. Ian Winship
2018-Mar-12
40 minutes
439: Passing on His Passion for Infectious Disease Simulations - Dr. Bryan Lewis
2018-Mar-05
41 minutes
438: Developing Digital Health Solutions to Help Patients with Chronic Disease - Dr. Suzanne Clough
2018-Feb-26
39 minutes
437: Unraveling the Mechanisms Behind Memory in the Human Brain - Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga
2018-Feb-19
40 minutes
436: Conducting Research on Complex Marine Microbial Communities - Dr. Ed DeLong
2018-Feb-12
48 minutes
435: Studying How Stress Shapes Synapses in the Brain - Dr. Abby Polter
2018-Feb-05
36 minutes
434: Examining the Evolution and Ecology of Bacteria that Benefit Plants - Dr. Joel Sachs
2018-Jan-29
53 minutes
433: Clarifying the Causes of Chronic Pain and Creating New Treatments - Dr. Ted Price
2018-Jan-22
42 minutes
432: Astrophysicist Radiating Enthusiasm for Research on Plasma Physics and Cosmic Rays - Dr. Ellen Zweibel
2018-Jan-15
37 minutes
431: Channeling Research Efforts to Understand Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets of Migraine Pain - Dr. Greg Dussor
2018-Jan-08
49 minutes
430: Figuring Out the Functional Organization and Development of Cortical Circuits in the Brain - Dr. David Fitzpatrick
2018-Jan-01
39 minutes
429: Studying Smart Slime Molds and Collective Intelligence in Ant Colonies - Dr. Audrey Dussutour
2017-Dec-25
37 minutes
428: Bright Researcher Studying Exoplanets and their Stars and Developing New Astrophysics Technology - Dr. Kevin France
2017-Dec-18
33 minutes
427: Deciphering Déjà Vu and Making Sense of Memory - Dr. Chris Moulin
2017-Dec-11
43 minutes
426: Studying the Genetics and Mechanisms of Specialized Proteins in the Brain that Regulate Neurotransmission - Dr. Randy Blakely
2017-Dec-04
58 minutes
425: Researching Alternative Splicing for Gene Regulation in the Immune System - Dr. Kristen Lynch
2017-Nov-27
37 minutes
424: Investigating Diverse Issues in the Fields of Food Ethics, Toxicology, and Animal Welfare - Dr. Alan Goldberg
2017-Nov-20
39 minutes
423: Researching Risk Factors and Therapies for Blood Clots in the Lungs and Legs - Dr. Alex Spyropoulos
2017-Nov-13
39 minutes
422: Heading Up Research Designing New Materials for Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury - Dr. Ellen Arruda
2017-Nov-06
39 minutes
421: Analyzing Complex Networks of Plant-Animal Interactions - Dr. John Kress
2017-Oct-30
38 minutes
420: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark Saffman
2017-Oct-23
34 minutes
419: Progressing Towards an Understanding of the Genes Contributing to Cancer Malignancy - Dr. Erica Golemis
2017-Oct-16
56 minutes
418: An Academic Leader Improving Integrated Circuit Manufacturing - Dr. Gary May
2017-Oct-09
31 minutes
417: Mechanical Engineer Making Miniature Mobile Robots - Dr. Sarah Bergbreiter
2017-Oct-02
40 minutes
416: Stimulating Research on the Mechanisms of Memory and Applications of Memory Modulation - Dr. Steve Ramirez
2017-Sep-25
68 minutes
415: Identifying Factors that Contribute to Cognitive Decline to Predict and Prevent Dementia - Dr. Sudha Seshadri
2017-Sep-18
47 minutes
414: Astrochemist Studying the Elements of Planet and Star Formation - Dr. Ted Bergin
2017-Sep-11
44 minutes
413: Engineering Robots to Enhance Education and Rehabilitation - Dr. Ayanna Howard
2017-Sep-04
45 minutes
412: Rewarding Research on Addiction Genetics in Opioid Abuse and Binge Eating - Dr. Camron Bryant
2017-Aug-28
44 minutes
411: Understanding Cellular and Molecular Pathways that Contribute to Human Disease - Dr. Lynne Maquat
2017-Aug-21
41 minutes
410: Making Sense of the Signaling Networks that Stimulate Blood Vessel Formation - Dr. Princess Imoukhuede
2017-Aug-14
53 minutes
409: Furthering Female Fertility Research with Functional 3D Printed Ovaries - Dr. Teresa Woodruff
2017-Aug-07
36 minutes
Episode Image 408: Bringing to Light the Mechanisms of Retinal Diseases and Developing New Treatments - Dr. Peter Campochiaro
2017-Jul-31
39 minutes
407: Sizing Up Signals in Seismic Waves to Understand Earth’s Interior Structure - Dr. Zach Eilon
2017-Jul-24
44 minutes
406: Investigating Carbon Capture Solutions from Cars to Coal-Fired Power Plants - Dr. Jennifer Wilcox
2017-Jul-17
53 minutes
405: Using Algorithms to Automate Decision-Making in Energy Management, Automobiles, and Manufacturing - Dr. Andrew Alleyne
2017-Jul-10
58 minutes
404: Shrinking and Simplifying Complex Chemistry Through New Lab-on-a-Chip Devices - Dr. James Landers
2017-Jul-03
59 minutes
403: Expressing Enthusiasm for Decoding How Genomes are Involved in Human Health and Disease - Dr. Rick Myers
2017-Jun-26
54 minutes
402: Dr. Marcie Harris-Hayes: Hip Researcher Moving Her Field Forward with Studies on Musculoskeletal Pain
2017-Jun-19
36 minutes
401: Taking Critical Steps to Elucidate Mechanisms of Limb Movement in Locomotion - Dr. Young-Hui Chang
2017-Jun-12
41 minutes
400: Setting the Stage for Better Understanding Cell Biology with Advanced Microscopy - Dr. Joshua Rappoport
2017-Jun-05
46 minutes
399: Metabolic-Based Therapies As a Key Component in Treating Cancer and Other Diseases - Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
2017-May-29
55 minutes
398: Making Materials and Developing Devices for Extreme Environments - Dr. Debbie Senesky
2017-May-22
45 minutes
397: Particle Physicist Leading the Charge in Imparting Scientific Knowledge to the Public - Dr. Jim Trefil
2017-May-15
29 minutes
396: Entrepreneur and Entomologist Dedicated to Developing Sustainable Insect-Based Products - Dr. Aaron Dossey
2017-May-08
45 minutes
395: Navigating the Seas of Change Studying Ocean Acidification and Marine Ecosystems - Dr. Tessa Hill
2017-May-01
47 minutes
394: Developing Diagnostic Tests for Autoimmune Disease - Dr. Chase Spurlock
2017-Apr-24
41 minutes
393: Broadening the Horizons of our Understanding of the Universe through Planetary Discovery - Dr. Mike Summers
2017-Apr-17
49 minutes
392: A Particle Physicist Accelerating Us Towards a Better Understanding of Our Universe - Dr. Melissa Franklin
2017-Apr-10
38 minutes
391: Tiny Technology with Big Impacts: Nanoparticles for Medicine, Energy, and the Environment - Dr. Christy Haynes
2017-Apr-03
47 minutes
390: Materials Engineer Working at the Interface of Experimental and Modeling Approaches to Understand Material Microstructure - Dr. Daniel Lewis
2017-Mar-27
41 minutes
389: Conducting Illuminating Research on the Evolution of Bioluminescence in Fishes - Dr. Leo Smith
2017-Mar-20
46 minutes
388: Synthesizing New Nanomaterials and Studying their Shape, Size, and Structure - Dr. Sara Skrabalak
2017-Mar-13
36 minutes
387: Modifying Microbes for a Multitude of Applications From Healthcare to Biofuels - Dr. Cullen Buie
2017-Mar-06
47 minutes
386: Finding Fossils of Extinct Species to Explore the Early Evolution of Vertebrates - Dr. Sterling Nesbitt
2017-Feb-27
55 minutes
385: Keeping a Close Eye On Channels and Vesicle Trafficking in Plant Cell Membranes - Dr. Mike Blatt
2017-Feb-20
42 minutes
384: Battling Antibiotic Resistance Through Development and Discovery of Novel Antibacterial Agents - Dr. Erin Carlson
2017-Feb-13
40 minutes
383: Curiosity is Key for Creating Innovative Living Technology and Low-Cost Scientific Solutions - Dr. Andrew Pelling
2017-Feb-06
47 minutes
382: Building High-Throughput Technology to Characterize Biological Systems - Dr. Adam Abate
2017-Jan-30
49 minutes
381: Studying Drug Transport Proteins for Use in Novel Therapies and Supporting Diversity in STEM - Dr. Imogen Coe
2017-Jan-23
39 minutes
380: Fostering Forest Health Through Education and Extension Endeavors - Dr. Dave Coyle
2017-Jan-16
47 minutes
379: An Astrophysicist Studying the Elements of Galaxy Evolution - Dr. Molly Peeples
2017-Jan-09
47 minutes
378: Investigating Venom Evolution and Potential for Targeted Therapeutics - Dr. Bryan Fry
2017-Jan-02
61 minutes
377: Illuminating our Understanding of the Photoreceptor System Controlling Plant Growth Towards Light - Dr. Winslow Briggs
2016-Dec-26
47 minutes
376: Engineering Technology-Enriched Education Environments - Dr. Shaundra Daily
2016-Dec-19
42 minutes
375: Developing Drugs to Defeat Rare Muscle Diseases - Dr. Barry Byrne
2016-Dec-12
41 minutes
374: Determining the Time Course of Damage to Neurons After Trauma - Dr. Christian Franck
2016-Dec-05
38 minutes
373: Modeling the Mechanics of Fluid Flow for Melting Ice and Molten Magma - Dr. Leif Karlstrom
2016-Nov-28
40 minutes
372: Accumulating Evidence on the Contribution of Free Radicals in Protein Aggregation - Dr. Ohara Augusto
2016-Nov-21
33 minutes
371: Making Molecular Movies of Complex Chemical Reactions in Live Cells - Dr. Antoine van Oijen
2016-Nov-14
41 minutes
370: Cued in to Environmental Factors Important for Children Learning Languages - Dr. Erin Conwell
2016-Nov-07
39 minutes
369: Engineering Solutions to Improve Global Healthcare Quality and Access - Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum
2016-Oct-31
36 minutes
368: Producing a Flood of Knowledge Modeling Monsoons - Dr. Christopher Castro
2016-Oct-24
42 minutes
367: Harnessing the Power of Microbes to Clean Up Toxins and Recover Energy from Wastes - Dr. Gemma Reguera
2016-Oct-17
43 minutes
366: Studying Signatures of Supermassive Black Holes - Dr. Tamara Bogdanović
2016-Oct-10
34 minutes
365: Timely Research on Circadian Clocks and Rhythmic Reorientation in Plants - Dr. Stacey Harmer
2016-Oct-03
36 minutes
364: Deciphering Genetic Variations in Bacteria that Lead to Disease - Dr. Shannon Manning
2016-Sep-26
35 minutes
363: Dedicated to Discovering the Causes and Treatments for Hearing Deficits - Dr. Christopher Cederroth
2016-Sep-19
55 minutes
362: Fascinated by the Effects of Material Properties on the Form and Function of Fishes - Dr. Adam Summers
2016-Sep-12
49 minutes
361: Breaking Down Mitochondrial Function to Understand the Mechanisms of Metabolism - Dr. Alicia Kowaltowski
2016-Sep-05
31 minutes
360: Synthesizing Self-Healing Materials Using Squid Proteins - Dr. Melik Demirel
2016-Aug-29
28 minutes
359: Looking at Lakes to Learn About the Impacts of Climate Change, Invasive Species, and Pollution - Dr. Sapna Sharma
2016-Aug-22
41 minutes
358: Growing Our Understanding of Photosynthesis to Improve Plant Metabolism - Dr. David Stern
2016-Aug-15
32 minutes
357: Food for Thought: Research to Reduce Foodborne Disease and Improve Food Safety - Dr. Haley Oliver
2016-Aug-08
35 minutes
356: Sizing Up Species’ Brains to Understand Nervous System Diversity and Development - Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel
2016-Aug-01
52 minutes
355: Piecing Together the Patterns and Processes that are Impacting Ecosystems - Dr. Madhur Anand
2016-Jul-25
33 minutes
354: Conducting Illuminating Research on Photosynthetic Bacteria - Dr. Don Bryant
2016-Jul-18
38 minutes
353: Searching the Sediments to Uncover Sources of Food and Water for Early Humans - Dr. Gail Ashley
2016-Jul-11
44 minutes
352: Wired for Innovation: Modifying the Manufacturing of Microelectrode Arrays for Cochlear Implants - Dr. Angelique Johnson
2016-Jul-04
44 minutes
351: Chilling Out Studying the Biodiversity of Arctic Arthropods - Dr. Chris Buddle
2016-Jun-27
41 minutes
350: Cool Research on Plant Responses to Temperature Stress - Dr. Malia Gehan
2016-Jun-20
32 minutes
349: Scientist Strikes Gold with Atomic Layer Deposition of Gold Thin Films - Dr. Seán Barry
2016-Jun-13
44 minutes
348: Producing Prolific Research on Foodborne Pathogens - Dr. Teresa Bergholz
2016-Jun-06
28 minutes
347: Energetic Scientist Studying Metabolic Disruption and Disease - Dr. Todd Cade
2016-May-30
32 minutes
346: Fascinated by the Forces and Features that Contribute to Flow in Rocks and Ice - Dr. Christine McCarthy
2016-May-23
36 minutes
345: Investigating Insect Outbreaks with the Help of Citizen Science - Dr. Rob Johns
2016-May-16
46 minutes
344: Comparing the Cognitive Capacity of Canines, Humans, and Other Primates - Dr. Laurie Santos
2016-May-09
37 minutes
343: A Skilled Scientist Studying Soil Properties, Surveying Technologies, Taxonomy, and more - Dr. David Weindorf
2016-May-02
42 minutes
342: Making Delectable Discoveries on the Evolution of Specialization in Insect Diets - Dr. Stephen Heard
2016-Apr-25
44 minutes
341: Understanding Pollinators and Pests to Promote Optimal Crop Management - Dr. Matt O'Neal
2016-Apr-18
60 minutes
340: A Pathway to Success: Studying Signal Transduction in Cancer and Other Diseases - Dr. Lewis Cantley
2016-Apr-11
42 minutes
339: Researching RNA Regulation of Reproduction in Plants - Dr. Blake Meyers
2016-Apr-04
42 minutes
338: Industrious Scientist Developing Dynamic RNA-Based Diagnostics for Disease - Dr. Dave Messina
2016-Mar-28
37 minutes
337: Chatting with a Connoisseur of Dolphin Communication and Cognition - Dr. Denise Herzing
2016-Mar-21
32 minutes
336: Exciting Developments in Our Knowledge of Cortical Circuit Formation in the Mammalian Brain - Dr. Franck Polleux
2016-Mar-14
44 minutes
335: Shining a Light on the Regulation of Circadian Rhythms in Health and Disease - Dr. Russell Foster
2016-Mar-07
38 minutes
334: Diving Deep into Machine Learning to Read the Human Genome and Understand the Effects of Mutations - Dr. Brendan Frey
2016-Feb-29
32 minutes
333: Investigating Insidious Insects in the Field of Agricultural Pest Management - Dr. Erin Hodgson
2016-Feb-22
42 minutes
332: Creating Cutting-Edge Surgical Simulations - Dr. Roger Smith
2016-Feb-15
49 minutes
331: Hunting for Answers to Explain Unexpected Chimpanzee Behaviors and Tool Use - Dr. Jill Pruetz
2016-Feb-08
45 minutes
330: Driving the Field Forward by Combining Chemistry and Nanotechnology to Study Nanocars, Graphene Synthesis, and More! - Dr. Jim Tour
2016-Feb-01
47 minutes
329: Feeding Our Understanding of the Benefits of Bacteria in Human Health - Dr. Maria Marco
2016-Jan-25
35 minutes
328: Mapping Our Genetic Make-Up in the Human Genome Project and Beyond - Dr. Eric Green
2016-Jan-18
51 minutes
327: Changing How We Think About Cancer by Revealing the Critical Role of Context in Tissue Specificity - Dr. Mina Bissell
2016-Jan-11
69 minutes
326: Combining Chemistry and Biology in Search of the Solution for How Cell Surface Interactions Contribute to Human Health and Disease - Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi
2016-Jan-04
53 minutes
325: Using a Keen Eye to Decode Colorful Communication in Butterflies and Jumping Spiders - Dr. Nathan Morehouse
2015-Dec-28
52 minutes
324: Dynamic Ecologist Examining Interactions Between Desert Plants and Animals - Dr. Christopher Lortie
2015-Dec-21
48 minutes
323: Bringing to Light the Benefits of Bacteria and the Connections Between Health and the Human Microbiome - Dr. Patrick Schloss
2015-Dec-14
52 minutes
322: Creating 3D Structures in Culture to Study Tissues and Organ Development - Dr. Celeste Nelson
2015-Dec-07
35 minutes
321: Investigating How Bacteria Can Affect Host Behavior and Protect from Pathogens - Dr. Jeremy Brownlie
2015-Nov-30
36 minutes
320: Dedicating His Attention to Cognitive Disorders in the Clinic, the Classroom, and through Conducting Research - Dr. Kenneth Heilman
2015-Nov-23
47 minutes
319: Hooked on Researching Marine Coastal Ecosystems and Fish Abundance - Dr. Joel Fodrie
2015-Nov-16
41 minutes
318: Science in Bloom: Studying Floral Development and Evolution - Dr. Chelsea Specht
2015-Nov-09
44 minutes
317: Keeping Your Brain in the Game: Creating Interventions to Optimize Cognition - Dr. Adam Gazzaley
2015-Nov-02
41 minutes
316: Driving Drug Development Through Synthesizing Molecules with Specific Structures - Douglass Taber
2015-Oct-26
41 minutes
315: Understanding How Natural Selection Drives Diversity, Adaptation, and Design - Dr. Ryan Martin
2015-Oct-19
46 minutes
314: Expressing Her Creativity Making Epigenetic Machinery and Designing Biological Devices - Dr. Karmella Haynes
2015-Oct-12
39 minutes
313: Studying Sea Worms and Discovering New Species - Dr. Pat Hutchings
2015-Oct-05
38 minutes
312: Having Fun Studying the Fundamental Mechanisms of Nuclear Transport in Cells - Dr. Patrick Lusk
2015-Sep-28
45 minutes
311: A Botanist Who Rose to Prominence Studying the Evolution and Diversity of Flowering Plants - Dr. Peter Crane
2015-Sep-21
38 minutes
310: Decoding Interactions Between Genetic and Environmental Factors in the Development of Autism - Dr. David Beversdorf
2015-Sep-14
45 minutes
309: Hunting Down Genes that Cause Human Disease - Dr. Wendy Chung
2015-Sep-11
40 minutes
308: Colliding Particles to Comprehend the Components of Matter - Dr. Jon Butterworth
2015-Sep-09
41 minutes
307: The Science Behind the Formation and Future of Human Societies - Dr. Simon DeDeo
2015-Sep-07
58 minutes
306: Surgeon and Scientist Studying Signal Transduction in Head and Neck Cancer - Dr. Jennifer Grandis
2015-Sep-04
35 minutes
305: Digging into the Fossil Record to Understand Our Planet’s Past and Aid Present Conservation Efforts - Dr. Michael Archer
2015-Sep-02
62 minutes
304: Branching Out to Better Understand Evolutionary Relatedness By Examining Phylogenetic Trees - Dr. James O'Dwyer
2015-Aug-31
46 minutes
303: Expressing His Passion for Science and Bacterial Genetics - Dr. Stanley Maloy
2015-Aug-28
49 minutes
302: Dedicating Her Energy to Engineering Solutions to Fuel Our Future - Dr. Susan Krumdieck
2015-Aug-26
54 minutes
301: Conducting Diverse Research in Macroevolution, Macroecology, and Microbial Biogeography - Dr. Hélène Morlon
2015-Aug-24
34 minutes
300: A Microbiologist Celebrating the Little Things in Life and Science - Dr. Moselio Schaechter
2015-Aug-21
39 minutes
299: Designing Devices to Diagnose Deficits in Hearing - Dr. Dennis Barbour
2015-Aug-19
48 minutes
298: A Scientist Who Acts On Guidance and Ingenuity to Extend Our Understanding of Neural Development - Dr. Brock Grill
2015-Aug-17
40 minutes
297: Studying Stress and its Connection with Chronic Pain - Dr. Jennifer Graham-Engeland
2015-Aug-14
41 minutes
296: Forecasting Climate Variability to Improve How We Cope with Change - Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik
2015-Aug-12
35 minutes
295: Making Critical Connections to Clarify the Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Transmission and Plasticity - Dr. Robert Malenka
2015-Aug-10
58 minutes
294: Fueling Up on Inspiration Investigating How Bacteria Can Facilitate Biofuel Production - Dr. Jan Westpheling
2015-Aug-07
44 minutes
293: Running Exciting Experiments in Robotic Locomotion - Dr. David Remy
2015-Aug-05
38 minutes
292: Passionately Pursuing Projects on the P53 Tumor Suppressor Protein - Dr. Maureen Murphy
2015-Aug-03
49 minutes
291: How and Why We Judge the World: The Science of Morality Discussed - Dr. David Pizarro
2015-Jul-31
45 minutes
290: Treating Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors - Dr. Wakenda Tyler
2015-Jul-29
32 minutes
289: Speaking Up About Important Topics in Speech Production and Computer-Assisted Communication - Dr. Rupal Patel
2015-Jul-27
43 minutes
288: Sniffing Out Stimulating Questions in Olfactory Receptor Research - Dr. Stuart Firestein
2015-Jul-24
50 minutes
287: Engineering Solutions to Reduce Risk and Increase Resilience - Dr. Seth Guikema
2015-Jul-22
31 minutes
286: Capturing Creativity and Investigating Improvisation in the Brain - Dr. Heather Berlin
2015-Jul-20
41 minutes
285: Serving Those with Disability Through Health Services and Outcomes Research - Dr. Nancy Mayo
2015-Jul-17
42 minutes
284: Chemistry is Key: Studying Self Assembly and the Origins of Life - Dr. Lee Cronin
2015-Jul-15
45 minutes
283: Strategic Scientist Creating Computation Automation and Innovation - Dr. Stephen Wolfram
2015-Jul-13
53 minutes
282: Laboring to Understand the Interactions Between Pregnancy and the Immune System - Dr. Elizabeth Bonney
2015-Jul-10
39 minutes
281: Science with Style: Studying Plant Reproductive Biology - Dr. Spencer Barrett
2015-Jul-08
57 minutes
280: Going with the Flow Studying Fluid Dynamics and Animal Locomotion - Dr. David Hu
2015-Jul-06
39 minutes
279: Rewarding Research on the Influence of Emotion and Motivation on Learning and Behavior - Dr. Kay Tye
2015-Jul-03
37 minutes
278: Cosmic Insights on Dark Matter, the Origins of the Universe, and Issues of Science and Society - Dr. Lawrence Krauss
2015-Jul-01
40 minutes
277: Excellent Research Examining Enzymes and Protein Engineering - Dr. Vic Arcus
2015-Jun-29
43 minutes
276: Restoring a Sense of Hope for People with Hearing Loss Through Research on Hair Cell Regeneration - Dr. Jim Hudspeth
2015-Jun-26
47 minutes
275: Conducting Research on Old Stars that has Universal Appeal - Dr. Anna Frebel
2015-Jun-24
43 minutes
274: Making Great Strides in Understanding Locomotion: From Little Lizards to Robotic Rattlesnakes - Dr. Daniel Goldman
2015-Jun-22
47 minutes
273: Tales of Ion Detection: The Making of a Mass Spectrometry Mastermind - Dr. Charles Hohenberg
2015-Jun-19
44 minutes
272: Synthesizing Chemistry and Physics in Her Studies of Soft Matter and Self-Assembly - Dr. Kate McGrath
2015-Jun-17
50 minutes
271: Bringing a Structured Approach to Our Understanding of Degeneration in the Aging Brain - Dr. Greg Petsko
2015-Jun-15
40 minutes
270: Studying the Sea through Shells, Skeletons, and Sediments - Dr. Abby Smith
2015-Jun-12
39 minutes
269: Contemplating Community Connectivity and Conservation in Coral Reefs - Dr. Josh Drew
2015-Jun-10
41 minutes
268: Clearing Out Brain Clutter: A Glimpse into the Glymphatic System - Dr. Jeff Iliff
2015-Jun-08
45 minutes
267: Directing Our Eyes to the Skies with Stellar Infrared Images of Asteroids, Comets, and Stars - Dr. Amy Mainzer
2015-Jun-05
40 minutes
266: Having a Blast Studying Magma Crystals to Understand Volcanic Eruptions - Dr. Erik Klemetti
2015-Jun-03
43 minutes
265: Investigating Important Interactions Between Molecules and Membrane Proteins - Dr. Olaf Andersen
2015-Jun-01
67 minutes
264: Cracking the Climate Code - Deciphering Signatures in Geologic and Hydrologic Records to Model Climate Variability - Dr. Gavin Schmidt
2015-May-29
42 minutes
263: Professor Applying Principles of Physics to Biological Systems - Dr. Sonya Bahar
2015-May-27
53 minutes
262: Getting to the Root of Plant-Activated Carcinogens and Environmental Mutagenesis - Dr. Jim Gentile
2015-May-25
39 minutes
261: Researching Relationships and How They Impact Mental Health and Learning in Children - Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
2015-May-22
42 minutes
260: Studying How Synapses Sustain Signaling to Process Sound - Dr. Samuel Young
2015-May-20
52 minutes
259: Developing The Lens for Transparency in Innovation - Dr. Richard Jefferson
2015-May-18
61 minutes
258: The Brains Behind Analyses of Substance Abuse and Addiction - Dr. Oné Pagán
2015-May-15
40 minutes
257: Science on Stress in Single-Celled Organisms - Dr. Amy Vollmer
2015-May-13
57 minutes
256: Advancing Microbial Applications in Agricultural Management - Dr. Louis Schipper
2015-May-11
47 minutes
255: Researching Hot Topics in Climate Science - Dr. Michael Mann
2015-May-08
46 minutes
254: Sound Science in Restoring Hearing with Cochlear Implants - Dr. Fan-Gang Zeng
2015-May-06
38 minutes
253: Continuing the Tradition of Superb Science in Traditional Medicine - Dr. Alain Cuerrier
2015-May-04
40 minutes
252: Translating Gene Expression Experiments into Therapies for Human Disease - Dr. Andrea Califano
2015-May-01
42 minutes
251: Sequencing Species in Deep-Sea Sediments - Dr. Holly Bik
2015-Apr-29
31 minutes
250: A Pathologist's Path to Paramount Discoveries in Protein Separation and Genetic Recombination - Dr. Oliver Smithies
2015-Apr-27
38 minutes
249: Radiant Researcher Illuminating the Attributes of Dying Stars - Dr. Kurtis Williams
2015-Apr-24
48 minutes
248: Chemical Compounds as Protectors of Plants! - Dr. Jack Schultz
2015-Apr-22
48 minutes
247: Conducting Cool Science on Conservation in Arctic and Subarctic Ecosystems - Dr. Luise Hermanutz
2015-Apr-20
56 minutes
246: Dynamic Scientist Bringing Energy, Laser-Focus, and Structure to His Nanoscience Research and Role as Chancellor - Dr. Tom George
2015-Apr-17
38 minutes
245: Mysterious Microbes in Our Guts, the Ground, the Air, and Everywhere! - Dr. Noah Fierer
2015-Apr-15
29 minutes
244: Researching the Role of Genes in the Evolution and Development of Reproductive Systems - Dr. Cassandra Extavour
2015-Apr-13
59 minutes
243: Scientific Simulations in Stream and Ecosystem Synergies - Dr. Naomi Tague
2015-Apr-10
38 minutes
242: Paving Pathways to Success Studying Substance Abuse and the Brain - Dr. Yasmin Hurd
2015-Apr-08
41 minutes
241: From Microbes to Man - Exploring Evolution, Ecology, and the Exciting Unknowns in Science - Dr. Rob Dunn
2015-Apr-06
44 minutes
240: In Her Element Examining Mobile DNA Sequences and Genome Evolution - Dr. Susan Wessler
2015-Apr-03
46 minutes
239: Looking Beneath the Surface to Study the Science of Water Movement, Distribution, and Quality - Dr. Tess Russo
2015-Apr-01
38 minutes
238: Investigating Interactions and Invasions in Evolutionary Ecology - Dr. Ruth Hufbauer
2015-Mar-30
43 minutes
237: Science in Motion and How the Brain and Spinal Cord Control Movement - Dr. Reggie Edgerton
2015-Mar-27
45 minutes
236: Taking Genetics from Bench to Farm Studying Crop Resistance to Disease and Stress - Dr. Pam Ronald
2015-Mar-25
37 minutes
235: Seeing Science and Symbiosis Through the Lens of an Evolutionary Microbiologist - Dr. Seth Bordenstein
2015-Mar-23
50 minutes
234: Egg-cell-ent Research in Reproduction, Fertilization, and Embryonic Development - Dr. Mariana Wolfner
2015-Mar-20
39 minutes
233: Researching the Road to Recovery in Neural Repair After Stroke - Dr. Tom Carmichael
2015-Mar-18
34 minutes
232: The Pet Vet Describes His Career, Life Lessons, and Behaviors for Success - Dr. Nick Dodman
2015-Mar-16
56 minutes
231: Using Genetics to Understand Plant Evolution and Trace back the Roots of Agriculture - Dr. Michael Clegg
2015-Mar-13
48 minutes
230: Signaling the Wave of the Future with Ultrasound Research Applications - Dr. Larry Crum
2015-Mar-11
58 minutes
229: An Algorithm for Success! Using Computational and Imaging Approaches to Study Cognitive Science - Dr. Aleix Martinez
2015-Mar-09
50 minutes
228: Pursuing an Alternative Science Career in Optimizing Brain Performance - Dr. Andrew Hill
2015-Mar-06
57 minutes
227: Exploring Extreme Environments and the Emergence of Life - Dr. Charles Cockell
2015-Mar-04
50 minutes
226: Speaking Up About Developmental Language Impariments in Children - Dr. Dorothy Bishop
2015-Mar-02
46 minutes
225: Organically Compounding Knowledge on Amino Acids and the Origins of Life - Dr. Jeffrey Bada
2015-Feb-27
48 minutes
224: Keeping the Big Picture in Mind Studying Motivational and Cognitive Control - Dr. Roshan Cools
2015-Feb-25
43 minutes
223: Using Lake Sediments to Get to the Core of Key Issues in Ecology and Conservation - Dr. Jacquelyn Gill
2015-Feb-23
51 minutes
222: Out of This World Research on Extrasolar Planets - Dr. Shawn Domagal-Goldman
2015-Feb-20
50 minutes
221: Making Valuable Contributions to the Proliferation of Exciting Discoveries in Virology - Dr. James Pipas
2015-Feb-18
38 minutes
220: Making Sense of Sensory and Motor Control of Human Movement - Dr. Kristen Pickett
2015-Feb-16
45 minutes
219: Using Genetics and Genomics to Strengthen Our Ability to Diagnose Neuromuscular Disease - Dr. Daniel MacArthur
2015-Feb-13
43 minutes
218: The Science Behind the Survival Skills of Cells Under Stress - Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully
2015-Feb-11
50 minutes
217: Long-Term Success in Research on Memory, Language, and the Brain - Dr. Randi Martin
2015-Feb-09
50 minutes
216: Modeling Magma from Mantle to Mountaintop - Dr. Wendy Bohrson
2015-Feb-06
47 minutes
215: Examining Cross-Cultural Differences in Sexuality and the Potential Evolutionary Significance - Dr. Paul Vasey
2015-Feb-04
44 minutes
214: A Career Based on Pairing Research and Public Outreach to Identify Species via DNA - Dr. Karen James
2015-Feb-02
49 minutes
213: Roving Roots! Plants Behave More Like Animals than We May Realize - Dr. James Cahill
2015-Jan-30
40 minutes
212: Aiding in Efforts to Develop Therapeutics for HIV and Other Neurological Diseases - Dr. David Clifford
2015-Jan-28
47 minutes
211: Studying Stormwater Systems and Urban Streams - Dr. Anne Jefferson
2015-Jan-26
43 minutes
210: Getting to the Root of Underground Signaling in Forest Ecosystems - Dr. Suzanne Simard
2015-Jan-23
45 minutes
209: Growing Excitement for Research in Potential Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Herbert Geller
2015-Jan-21
42 minutes
208: Bending Over Backwards to Understand Low Back Pain - Dr. Linda Van Dillen
2015-Jan-19
38 minutes
207: Injecting Humor and Optimism into the Study of Viral Infections in the Brain - Dr. Glenn Rall
2015-Jan-16
52 minutes
206: Researching Reproduction to Understand the Origin and Evolution of Genes for Meiosis - Dr. John Logsdon
2015-Jan-14
44 minutes
205: Sorting Out the Science of Fruit Fly Flight and Behavior - Dr. Michael Dickinson
2015-Jan-12
44 minutes
204: Demonstrating Laser Focus Studying Materials Science with Solid-State NMR - Dr. Sophia Hayes
2015-Jan-09
46 minutes
203: Planting the Seeds to Grow Our Understanding of the Genes that Matter for Plant Survival - Dr. Ian Baldwin
2015-Jan-07
50 minutes
202: Breaking Down the Science of Protein Recycling to Create New Therapies for Neurodegenerative Disease and Cancer - Dr. Nico Dantuma
2015-Jan-05
45 minutes
201: Contemplating the Chemical Composition of Comets and Exoplanets - Dr. Maria Womack
2015-Jan-02
36 minutes
200: Training Others to Think Therapeutically Using Mindfulness Programs to Treat Addiction - Dr. Judson Brewer
2014-Dec-31
32 minutes
199: Connecting the Mind and Brain: The Science Behind How Cells and Chemicals Create Consciousness - Dr. Christof Koch
2014-Dec-29
38 minutes
198: Mastering the Apparent Mysteries Behind the Motivation to Mother - Dr. Alison Fleming
2014-Dec-26
44 minutes
197: Seeking Clues to Climate Change Using Deep Sea Corals - Dr. Jess Adkins
2014-Dec-24
50 minutes
196: Solving the Difficult Equation of How Children Learn and Understand Math - Dr. Julie Booth
2014-Dec-22
45 minutes
195: Dr. David Holtzman: Untangling the Mechanisms and Mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease
2014-Dec-19
41 minutes
194: Digging Deep to Discover Clues on How Early Humans Interacted with the Environment - Dr. Tristram Kidder
2014-Dec-17
41 minutes
193: Answering the Big Questions in Human Evolution and What Our DNA Can Reveal - Dr. Rasmus Nielsen
2014-Dec-15
41 minutes
192: Making Great Leaps Studying the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of Tropical Frogs - Dr. Maureen Donnelly
2014-Dec-12
49 minutes
191: Using Models to Zoom in on Microscopic Aggregation Events in Nature and Man-Made Materials - Dr. Talid Sinno
2014-Dec-10
42 minutes
190: Steering Our Attention Towards Issues in Distracted Driving - Dr. David Strayer
2014-Dec-08
45 minutes
189: Sinking His Teeth in to Exciting Research Questions in Periodontal Disease - Dr. George Hajishengallis
2014-Dec-05
38 minutes
188: Radiating Wisdom on Science and Speciation of Tropical Trees - Dr. Elizabeth Stacy
2014-Dec-03
41 minutes
187: An Organic Chemist Leading the Charge Studying Antiaromatic Ions - Dr. Nancy Mills
2014-Dec-01
37 minutes
186: Resistance on the Rise: Researcing the Arms Race of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Potential Transfers from Livestock to Humans - Dr. Tara Smith
2014-Nov-28
51 minutes
185: A Neuroscientist Following His Nose to Exciting Discoveries in Neuromodulation of Olfactory Circuits - Dr. Ricardo Araneda
2014-Nov-26
44 minutes
184: Well-Suited for Innovative Investigations of Deadly Tick-Bourne Viruses - Dr. Dennis Bente
2014-Nov-24
31 minutes
183: Unraveling the Tangled Banks to Understand Species Diversity and the Evolution of Insect-Plant Interactions - Dr. Diana Percy
2014-Nov-21
38 minutes
182: Demonstrating Great Taste in Research Investigating Our Chemical Senses - Dr. Paul Breslin
2014-Nov-19
54 minutes
181: Studying Wildlife Ecology, the Answers to Abundance, and the Science of Survival - Dr. Duane Diefenbach
2014-Nov-17
34 minutes
180: A Deep Sea Rock Star Recording the Mysteries of the Geologic Record - Dr. Brian Romans
2014-Nov-14
56 minutes
179: A Researcher with an Eye for Great Science Studying Retinal Cell Rewiring After Damage - Dr. Rachel Wong
2014-Nov-12
32 minutes
178: Variety is the Spice of Science! Experiments in Biodiversity and the Health of Our Ecosystems - Dr. Marc Cadotte
2014-Nov-10
43 minutes
177: Studying the Science of Sound and How Building Acoustics Affect Performance - Dr. Lily Wang
2014-Nov-07
46 minutes
176: An Expert on Expertise Examining the Science of Performance and the Roles of Training and Talent - Dr. Zach Hambrick
2014-Nov-05
34 minutes
175: Rising to the Top Studying the Fluid Dynamics of Drops and Bubbles - Dr. James Bird
2014-Nov-03
35 minutes
174: Investigating the Intriguing Interactions between Animals and Plants - Dr. Dawn Bazely
2014-Oct-31
65 minutes
173: Studying the Science of Romance in Plants and How to Avoid Dangerous Introductions with Invasive Species - Dr. Norman Ellstrand
2014-Oct-29
52 minutes
172: A History of Success in Science Discovering and Characterizing Human Tumor Viruses - Dr. Patrick Moore
2014-Oct-27
51 minutes
171: A Planetary Scientist Not Afraid to Get His Hands Dirty Studying Extraterrestrial Soil - Dr. Philip Metzger
2014-Oct-24
52 minutes
170: Practicing Communicable Science Studying Viruses and Sharing Research with the World - Dr. Vincent Racaniello
2014-Oct-22
43 minutes
169: Time Flies When You're Having Fun With Science! - Dr. Joel Levine
2014-Oct-20
40 minutes
168: Investigating Our Intelligent Brain by Studying Human Goal-Directed Behavior - Dr. Michael Cole
2014-Oct-17
36 minutes
167: Dynamic Research on Mechanisms and Evolution of Flight in Bats - Dr. Sharon Swartz
2014-Oct-15
59 minutes
166: Embracing the Challenges of Scientific Research on the Effects of Early Adversity on Brain and Behavioral Development - Dr. Charles Nelson
2014-Oct-13
41 minutes
165: Wielding a Green Thumb for Growing and Studying Sustainability Initiatives for Individuals and Organizations - Dr. Sara Soderstrom
2014-Oct-10
58 minutes
164: Reveling in Relationships between Bacteria and Their Insect Hosts - Dr. Irene Newton
2014-Oct-08
50 minutes
163: Navigating Millions of Years of History for Earth's Geologic Features Using Magnetic Fields in Rocks as a Compass - Dr. Chris Rowan
2014-Oct-06
46 minutes
162: Discovering the Complex Interactions of Simple Organisms Researching Altruistic and Mutualistic Amoeba - Dr. Joan Strassmann
2014-Oct-03
48 minutes
161: Balancing a Full Plate Studying Volcanic, Magmatic and Tectonic Processes - Dr. Christelle Wauthier
2014-Oct-01
43 minutes
160: Scanning the Skies for New Objects in the Far Reaches of Our Solar Sytem - Dr. Mike Brown
2014-Sep-29
38 minutes
159: Conducting Swell Research on Inflammation and Ovarian Function - Dr. Kathryn Clancy
2014-Sep-26
46 minutes
158: Master of Matters Microbial Including Predatory Microbes and Bacterial Symbiosis - Dr. Mark Martin
2014-Sep-24
51 minutes
157: Geobiology Research That Rocks focused on the History of Photosynthesis - Dr. Woodward Fischer
2014-Sep-22
40 minutes
156: Germinating Exciting Experiments on Plant Pathogens and Microbial Interactions - Dr. David Baltrus
2014-Sep-19
35 minutes
155: Expressing Great Enthusiasm for Gene Therapy Approaches for Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Murray Blackmore
2014-Sep-17
41 minutes
154: Building the Buzz Around Bees Discovering and Classifying New Species - Dr. Laurence Packer
2014-Sep-15
43 minutes
153: Dusting Off the Enigmatic History of the Stars by Studying Solar System Materials - Dr. Christine Floss
2014-Sep-12
37 minutes
152: On a Mission to Study Transmission of Viruses with Mosquito Vectors - Dr. Richard Hardy
2014-Sep-10
40 minutes
151: Weighing in on the Balance of Life by Investigating Ecological Networks and Food Webs - Dr. Neo Martinez
2014-Sep-08
40 minutes
150: Fruitful Research on Gene Environment Interplay in Feeding Behavior of Fruit Flies - Dr. Marla Sokolowski
2014-Sep-05
45 minutes
149: Modeling Grace Under Pressure in Predicting DNA Packaging and Ejection in Viruses - Dr. Rob Phillips
2014-Sep-03
47 minutes
148: Exploring the Hot Topics of Thermal Biology in Lizards and Insects - Dr. Raymond Huey
2014-Sep-01
47 minutes
147: Taking a Shot at Understanding the Neural and Molecular Mechanisms of Alcohol Addiction - Dr. Karla Kaun
2014-Aug-31
36 minutes
146: Scoping Out Distant Stars and Their Orbiting Planets - Dr. Jason Wright
2014-Aug-30
44 minutes
145: Diving Deep to Study Colonies of Creatures on the Sea Floor - Dr. Jonathan Copley
2014-Aug-29
42 minutes
144: Conducting Sound Research in Wave Physics - Dr. Andy Piacsek
2014-Aug-28
43 minutes
143: Bringing to Light the Big Questions on Dark Matter and Galaxy Formation - Dr. David Spergel
2014-Aug-27
40 minutes
142: Feeding His Curiousity for Termites in Urban Pest Management and Energy Production - Mike Scharf
2014-Aug-26
36 minutes
141: An Electrophysiologist Whose Current Retinal Research Has Great Potential - Dr. Jeffrey Diamond
2014-Aug-25
42 minutes
140: Addressing a Battery of Research Questions to Improve Energy Storage - Dr. Cary Pint
2014-Aug-24
43 minutes
139: Going Viral Examining Theoretical and Computer Models of Virus Assembly - Dr. Michael Hagan
2014-Aug-23
29 minutes
138: Deep-Seated Fascination with How Corals Adapt to Changing Environments - Dr. Iliana Baums
2014-Aug-22
41 minutes
137: Taking a Well-Structured Approach to Studying the Molecular Basis of Replication of Viruses - Dr. Stephen Curry
2014-Aug-21
45 minutes
136: Not Wasting Any Time in Search of Genetic Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy - Dr. Kay Davies
2014-Aug-20
32 minutes
135: Pursuing Research Questions that Revolve Around How Species Evolve - Dr. Brian Crother
2014-Aug-19
43 minutes
134: Infectious Curiosity for How Bacteria Grow, Divide, and Function - Dr. Doug Weibel
2014-Aug-18
41 minutes
133: Ravenously Researching the Molecular Machinery and Proteins that Help Cells Eat - Dr. Sandra Schmid
2014-Aug-17
43 minutes
132: Bringing the Energy and Expertise to Develop Technology and Tools to Improve Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Dr. Ralph Muehleisen
2014-Aug-16
54 minutes
131: Amazing Feats of Science Focused on Preventing Lower Limb Amputations in People with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy - Dr. Michael Mueller
2014-Aug-15
31 minutes
130: Sensational Research on How Marine Animals Use The Senses to Understand Their Environment - Dr. Jelle Atema
2014-Aug-14
36 minutes
129: Taking a Closer Look at the Molecular Mechanisms of Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents - Dr. James Berger
2014-Aug-13
45 minutes
128: Discovering How Animals are Playing Their Way to Better Brains and Social Skills - Dr. Sergio Pellis
2014-Aug-12
51 minutes
127: Going Beyond the Barrier Looking at Immune Activation in the Brain in Response to Viral Infection - Dr. Robyn Klein
2014-Aug-11
41 minutes
126: Spreading Enthusiasm for Research on Dengue and Influenza Viruses to Improve Global Health - Dr. Eva Harris
2014-Aug-10
46 minutes
125: Fueling Her Passion for Research Studying Life Cycles of Biofuels - Dr. Jennifer Dunn
2014-Aug-09
42 minutes
124: Driven to Study Cognitive Control and How it Breaks Down in Psychiatric Disorders - Dr. Todd Braver
2014-Aug-08
43 minutes
123: Shedding Light on How Optimizing Photosynthesis Could Increase Plant Productivity - Dr. Stephen Long
2014-Aug-07
33 minutes
122: Discerning Diversity of Ants in Tropical Rainforests - Dr. Terry McGlynn
2014-Aug-06
36 minutes
121: A Researcher with His Sights Set on Understanding the Retina and Color Vision Processing - Dr. John Dowling
2014-Aug-05
53 minutes
120: Ironing Out the Genes Implicated in Neurological Diseases to Aid in Development of Therapeutics - Dr. Dan Geschwind
2014-Aug-04
46 minutes
119: Charging Forward with New Discoveries in Neutrino Physics - Dr. Kate Scholberg
2014-Aug-03
36 minutes
118: Bringing the Buried History of Early Humans to Light - Dr. Steven Churchill
2014-Aug-02
43 minutes
117: Getting Sentimental About Microbes in Marine Sediments - Dr. Jennifer Biddle
2014-Aug-01
45 minutes
116: Seeing Through the Smoke to Understand How Smoking Changes Gene Expression - Dr. Katrina Steiling
2014-Jul-31
29 minutes
115: Staying Grounded Studying Soil-Dwelling Bees - Dr. Alexandra Harmon-Threatt
2014-Jul-30
35 minutes
114: Balancing it All While Studying Oscillating Chemical Reactions - Dr. Irving Epstein
2014-Jul-29
33 minutes
113: Action-Packed Research on How our Brains Learn and Perceive Complex Movements - Dr. Emily Cross
2014-Jul-28
46 minutes
112: Digging Up Clues on How Ancient Plants Responded to Their Environments - Dr. Nan Arens
2014-Jul-27
42 minutes
111: Making a Splash in River Ecosystem Research and Conservation - Dr. Steve Ormerod
2014-Jul-26
38 minutes
110: Getting a Glimpse Inside the Brain to Uncover the Science Behind Social Behavior - Dr. Ralph Adolphs
2014-Jul-25
37 minutes
109: Thought-Provoking Research on how Kids Learn Science - Dr. David Klahr
2014-Jul-24
36 minutes
108: Decoding the Human Genome to Potentially Predict Disease Risk - Dr. Michael Snyder
2014-Jul-23
32 minutes
107: Amazing Stories of Opportunity and Curiosity from a Researcher in Planetary Science - Dr. Ray Arvidson
2014-Jul-22
35 minutes
106: Uprooting the Survival Secrets of Living and Fossil Plants - Dr. Hope Jahren
2014-Jul-21
42 minutes
105: Stimulating Research on Biomarkers and Therapeutics for Parkinson Disease - Dr. Joel Perlmutter
2014-Jul-20
38 minutes
104: Taking Stock of Maternal Behavior and Offspring Health and Development in Livestock - Dr. Cathy Dwyer
2014-Jul-19
37 minutes
103: Astronomer on a Mission of Solar System Exploration - Dr. Alex Hayes
2014-Jul-18
42 minutes
102: Get a Taste of the Newest Edible Electronics and Innovative Implant Technologies - Dr. Chris Bettinger
2014-Jul-17
40 minutes
101: Going Back to the Roots to Enhance Crop Yield in Degraded Soil - Dr. Jonathan Lynch
2014-Jul-16
37 minutes
100: Investigating the Hive Mind and How Genes Influence Social Behavior in Bees - Dr. Gene Robinson
2014-Jul-15
41 minutes
099: Improving Autism Diagnosis from the Lab to the Clinic - Dr. Amy Esler
2014-Jul-14
32 minutes
098: Establishing Facts and Recalling Experiences Pioneering Research in Declarative and Non-Declarative Memory - Dr. Larry Squire
2014-Jul-13
30 minutes
097: Conserving Our Seas with the Science of Ecosystem Services - Dr. Ben Halpern
2014-Jul-12
37 minutes
096: Colorful Tales of Reproductive Biology in Reptiles and Amphibians - Dr. Dustin Siegel
2014-Jul-11
31 minutes
095: Noting Temporal Patterns of Bird Song and the Ecological Implications - Dr. Patrick Hart
2014-Jul-10
38 minutes
094: Blossoming Research in Plant-Pollinator Interactions - Dr. Laura Burkle
2014-Jul-09
39 minutes
093: A Researcher with a Resolution to Remedy Air Pollution - Dr. Scott Fruin
2014-Jul-08
41 minutes
092: A Paleobotanist Who Leaves No Stone Unturned Searching for Plant Fossils - Dr. Peter Wilf
2014-Jul-07
45 minutes
091: Zooming in on Marine Microbes and Their Critical Role in the State of our Seas - Dr. Cameron Thrash
2014-Jul-06
42 minutes
090: Unearthing the Secrets of Dinosaur Growth and Behavior - Dr. Jack Horner
2014-Jul-05
32 minutes
089: Noble Astrophysicist Investigating Argon Molecules in Space - Dr. Mike Barlow
2014-Jul-04
33 minutes
088: Deeply Rooted in Plant Evolution and Ecology - Dr. Ingrid Parker
2014-Jul-03
42 minutes
087: Investigation of Beneficial Infestations of Symbiotic Bacteria in Insects - Dr. Jen White
2014-Jul-02
33 minutes
086: Just Scratching the Surface of the Molecular-Level Mysteries in Adhesion and Friction Forces - Dr. Jacob Israelachvili
2014-Jul-01
41 minutes
085: Organic Chemist Synthesizing Research, Science Education, and Diversity in the Sciences - Dr. Donna Nelson
2014-Jun-30
36 minutes
084: Improving our Grasp of Human Motor Learning and Engineering Solutions to Improve Education - Dr. Kurt Thoroughman
2014-Jun-29
55 minutes
083: How the Brain Fits into the Big Picture of Exercise, Eating, and the Obesity Epidemic - Dr. Cary Savage
2014-Jun-28
37 minutes
082: To Be or Not to Be? Understanding Cell Survival and Cell Death - Dr. Denise Montell
2014-Jun-27
47 minutes
081: Moving Towards Functional Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Yu-Shang Lee
2014-Jun-26
28 minutes
080: Genetic Variation is the Spice of Life Helping Plants Respond to Changing Environments - Dr. Allison Miller
2014-Jun-25
41 minutes
079: Feeding His Passion for Understanding How Sharks Bite and Eat - Dr. Philip Motta
2014-Jun-24
37 minutes
078: Taking His Research to New Heights Studying the Ecology and Genetics of Things With Wings - Dr. Donald Price
2014-Jun-23
37 minutes
077: A Stellar Astrophysicist Finding Answers Chasing the Starlight - Dr. Keivan Stassun
2014-Jun-22
37 minutes
076: Contemplation of the Ills of Neuroinflammation in Stroke Recovery - Dr. Ann Stowe
2014-Jun-21
37 minutes
075: Theoretical Physicist Shining Brilliantly with Her Work on Potential Nanomaterials for Solar Cells - Dr. Birgit Kaufmann
2014-Jun-20
24 minutes
074: Sniffing Out the Answers to How Olfactory Processing Affects Behavior - Dr. Julian Meeks
2014-Jun-19
41 minutes
073: Burning Questions on Impacts of Humans on Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Climate - Dr. John Harte
2014-Jun-18
37 minutes
072: It's All About Communities When Studying Microbial Genomics and Exchange of Antibiotic Resistance - Dr. Gautam Dantas
2014-Jun-17
39 minutes
071: Painstakingly Classifying and Treating Movement Impairment with Physical Therapy - Dr. Shirley Sahrmann
2014-Jun-16
33 minutes
070: Contagious Enthusiasm for Infectious Disease Research on Ticks and Other Arthropods - Dr. Brian Allan
2014-Jun-15
30 minutes
069: Timely Research on the Molecular Mechanisms Controlling the Timing of Birth - Dr. Lou Muglia
2014-Jun-14
35 minutes
068: Exploring the Creatures that Reside Within by Studying the Human Oral Microbiome - Dr. Cliff Beall
2014-Jun-13
25 minutes
067: Racing Towards a Better Understanding of Animal Movement Ecology and Wildlife Conservation - Dr. Stephen Blake
2014-Jun-12
37 minutes
066: Working Out the Details of Synaptic Strengthening - Dr. Julie Kauer
2014-Jun-11
29 minutes
065: Making Exciting Discoveries in Neurotransmission and Glutamate Receptor Modulation - Dr. Steve Mennerick
2014-Jun-10
33 minutes
064: Conducting Sweet Research in Honey Bee Behavior - Dr. Amro Zayed
2014-Jun-09
37 minutes
063: Cracking Down on Invasive Species and Propagating Knowledge of Plant Reproduction - Dr. Kyra Krakos
2014-Jun-08
36 minutes
062: Unraveling the Mysteries of Animal Coloration and Why Zebras Have Stripes - Dr. Tim Caro
2014-Jun-07
28 minutes
061: Mastering Memory and Applying Findings to Improve Memory and Understand how Cultures Remember their Past - Dr. Henry Roediger
2014-Jun-06
50 minutes
060: Discovering New Species and Unearthing Clues on the Evolution of Mites - Dr. Hans Klompen
2014-Jun-05
32 minutes
059: A Remarkable Researcher Progressing towards Understanding and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease - Dr. John Morris
2014-Jun-04
34 minutes
058: A Scientist Advancing Stem Cell Biology, Cardiology, and Communication of Science to the Public - Dr. Jalees Rehman
2014-Jun-03
33 minutes
057: Researching Rats Rescuing Trapped Comrades Other Empathetic and Pro-Social Behaviors - Dr. Peggy Mason
2014-Jun-02
37 minutes
056: Visualizing Evolutionary History of Spiders With Islands Providing Snapshots of Biodiversity - Dr. Rosemary Gillespie
2014-Jun-01
46 minutes
055: Looking Deep Within to Study How Subcortical Structures Drive Emotion and Cognition - Dr. Rob Paul
2014-May-31
34 minutes
054: Memories and Musings from a Master of Learning and Memory - Dr. Mark McDaniel
2014-May-30
36 minutes
053: Sustaining Amphibian Populations by Studying the Impacts of Infectious Disease, Climate Change, and Pollution - Dr. Jason Rohr
2014-May-29
33 minutes
052: Being Super Successful Studying Insect Social Behavior - Dr. Amy Toth
2014-May-28
35 minutes
051: A Super Modeler of Thermal Adaptation - Dr. Mike Sears
2014-May-27
35 minutes
050: A Down-to-Earth Researcher Studying the Surface of the Moon and Mars - Dr. Brad Jolliff
2014-May-26
39 minutes
049: The Ever-Changing Brain and Implications of Neurotransmitter Switching in Neurological Disorders - Dr. Nick Spitzer
2014-May-25
37 minutes
048: Quantitative Genetics Reveal How Bones are Impacted by Sex, Diet, and Genes - Dr. Jane Kenney-Hunt
2014-May-24
27 minutes
047: The Aging Brain and Immune System Interactions - Dr. Jonathan Godbout
2014-May-23
32 minutes
046: Developing an Understanding of the Development of Depressive Disorders - Dr. Joan Luby
2014-May-22
30 minutes
045: Visionary Neuroscientist Studying How Neurons Communicate and Make Connections - Dr. Josh Sanes
2014-May-21
31 minutes
044: The Underpinnings of Behavior Uncovered Using Fruit Fly Genetics - Dr. Yehuda Ben-Shahar
2014-May-20
34 minutes
043: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words in the Field of Information Visualization - Dr. Niklas Elmqvist
2014-May-19
38 minutes
042: Dispelling the Myths of Human Aggression and Violence - Dr. Brad Bushman
2014-May-18
38 minutes
041: Happily Piecing Together the Puzzle of Antidepressant Drug Efficacy - Dr. Lisa Monteggia
2014-May-17
32 minutes
040: Studying Degrees of Adaptation in Animals in Response to Changing Climates - Dr. Mike Angilletta
2014-May-16
35 minutes
039: Cultivating an Understanding of the Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change in Plants - Dr. Ken Olsen
2014-May-15
38 minutes
038: A Researcher Who Found His Place in Science Using GPS to Study the Earth’s Surface - Dr. Mike Bevis
2014-May-14
42 minutes
037: Exploring the Pathway Less Traveled to Better Understand Rett Syndrome - Dr. Lucas Pozzo-Miller
2014-May-13
40 minutes
036: Programming to Improve Health by Developing Algorithms for Medical Data - Dr. Josh Swamidass
2014-May-12
30 minutes
035: Birds of a Feather Researching the Formation of New Species Together - Dr. Rebecca Safran
2014-May-11
37 minutes
034: Passionately Pursuing an Integrated Understanding of Childhood Mood Disorders - Dr. Mike Gaffrey
2014-May-10
34 minutes
033: No Pain, No Gain in the Research of Chronic Pain Mechanisms - Dr. Ben Kolber
2014-May-09
33 minutes
032: Going with the Phloem Studying Insect Plant Interactions - Dr. Jeremy Pritchard
2014-May-08
32 minutes
031: Searching for Solutions in Robotics and Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue - Dr. John Blitch
2014-May-07
34 minutes
030: Making Connections in the Field of Neurotransmission and Synaptic Signaling - Dr. Ege Kavalali
2014-May-06
41 minutes
029: Deep in Thought Examining Cognition and Dementia in Parkinson Disease - Dr. Meghan Campbell
2014-May-05
34 minutes
028: Heading Research Efforts in Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr. Christine Mac Donald
2014-May-04
30 minutes
027: Investigating Hot Topics in Magma Origins and Seismology - Dr. Doug Wiens
2014-May-03
32 minutes
026: A Researcher With a Vision for Optical Imaging - Dr. Adam Dubis
2014-May-02
31 minutes
025: A Natural When It Comes to Applying Scientific Research to Inform Natural Capital Policy - Dr. Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer
2014-May-01
36 minutes
024: Science Fiction Meets Reality in the Realm of Brain-Computer Interfaces - Dr. Eric Leuthardt
2014-Apr-30
25 minutes
023: Teaming Up to Understand Muscle Physiology and Endocrine Interactions to Optimize Athletic Performance - Dr. Andrew Fry
2014-Apr-29
38 minutes
022: Getting a Clearer Image of Potential Risk Factors for Depression and Schizophrenia - Dr. Deanna Barch
2014-Apr-28
33 minutes
021: Outstanding in Her Field Managing Pest Insects in Agriculture - Dr. Julie Peterson
2014-Apr-27
38 minutes
020: Cued in to the Science of Body Language and the Unspoken Word - Dr. Aina Puce
2014-Apr-26
32 minutes
019: An Autism Researcher’s Tales of Triumphs and Tribulations - Dr. Larry Reiter
2014-Apr-25
27 minutes
018: Living the Wild Life Studying Animal and Human Interactions - Dr. Caleb Hickman
2014-Apr-24
31 minutes
017: Grasping the Complexities of Motor Rehabilitation in People with Stroke - Dr. Catherine Lang
2014-Apr-23
23 minutes
016: Modeling Success in the Field of Population Dynamics - Dr. Jim Berkson
2014-Apr-22
36 minutes
015: Digging Up the Dirt on Ancient Civilizations to Understand Human Environment Interactions - Dr. Jen Smith
2014-Apr-21
32 minutes
014: Let’s Get Tactical! Strength and Conditioning Training for Tactical Occupations - Dr. Brian Schilling
2014-Apr-20
26 minutes
013: History and Science Collide in the Study of Ecosystem Ecology and Desertification - Dr. Tom Valone
2014-Apr-19
27 minutes
012: The Evolution of an Amazing Career in Human, Population, and Evolutionary Genetics - Dr. Alan Templeton
2014-Apr-18
42 minutes
011: Handling the Tough Questions of Upper Extremity Control - Dr. Sydney Schaefer
2014-Apr-17
28 minutes
010: Finding Calm in the World of Stress Research - Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis
2014-Apr-16
32 minutes
009: A Researcher with a Soft Spot for Soft-Tissue Biomechanics - Dr. Ted Uyeno
2014-Apr-15
28 minutes
008: Shocking Research with Mildly Electric Fish - Dr. Bruce Carlson
2014-Apr-14
34 minutes
007: Rocking and Rolling with Ground and Dung Beetles - Dr. Jeff Bradshaw
2014-Apr-13
35 minutes
006: Biological Clocks and Inspiring Times - Dr. Erik Herzog
2014-Apr-12
34 minutes
005: A Savvy Scientist and CEO with a Mission to Heal - Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh
2014-Apr-11
28 minutes
004: The Adventures of a Biodiversity Conservationist - Dr. Josh Reece
2014-Apr-10
27 minutes
003: A Passion for Understanding Parkinson Disease - Dr. Gammon Earhart
2014-Apr-09
26 minutes
002: Tackling Air Pollution - Dr. Ann Dillner
2014-Apr-08
35 minutes
001: Welcome to People Behind the Science! - Dr. Marie McNeely
2014-Apr-08
8 minutes