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Scientist Spotlight: Franklin Staback Rodríguez
Listen to Dr. Franklin Staback Rodríguez talk about his science and personal journeys in our newest Scientist Spotlight episode. As a former Penn immunology graduate student and now a postdoc at CHOP…
Breaking Down "A Misfolding Misfortune" A Sci-Comm inspired D&D Module
Welcome science adventurers!In Episode 3 of this mini-series, we break down our playthrough of PSPDG’s SciComm Dungeons & Dragons adventure on neurodegenerative disease, “A Misfolding…
"A Misfolding Misfortune" A Sci-Comm inspired D&D Playthrough: Episode 2
Welcome science adventurers!In episode 2 of this mini series, we finish our playthrough of PSPDG's SciComm Dungeons & Dragons adventure about neurodegenerative disease, "A Misfolding Misfortune".…
Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?: A Talk with Dr. Peter Agre
Join us for an interview with Dr. Peter Agre, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University and Nobel laureate. A former President of the American Association for the Advancement of…
S1E1 “A Misfolding Misfortune” A Sci-Comm inspired D&D Playthrough: Episode 1
Welcome, science adventurers!In episode 1 of this mini-series, we begin a playthrough of PSPDG’s SciComm Dungeons & Dragons adventure about neurodegenerative disease, “A Misfolding Misfortune”,…
The Misinformation Toolkit Part 2: An Interview with Dr. Claire Wardle
Join us for an interview with Dr. Claire Wardle, Cornell University associate professor and misinformation expert, where we explore the complex world of misinformation, disinformation, and…
The Misinformation Toolkit
“The Misinformation Toolkit”Learn how to separate fact from fiction in today’s info-overloaded world.From vaccines to AI deepfakes, misinformation is shaping our health, our politics, and our future.…
Scientist Spotlight Series #4: Pankhuri Singhal
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Pankhuri Singhal, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Singhal works in the lab of Dr. Anurag Verma, where she…
Exploring Exoplanets: The Search Beyond Our Solar System
Join the Penn Talks Science podcast team as they discuss how scientists search beyond our solar system for exoplanets, from early detection methods to powerful new telescopes finding planets where…
Scientist Spotlight Series #3: Robert Cail
In this new episode of scientist spotlight we interviewed Dr. Robert “Bob” Cail who is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Physiology department in the Michael Ostap and Yale Goldman labs studying …
Demystifying In Vitro Fertilization
Explore the science behind IVF, the hurdles in its development, and how Penn researchers are advancing our understanding of the earliest stages of development. We interview Dr. Nicolas Plachta, a…
Scientist Spotlight Series#2: Juan R. Alvarez
In this new episode of scientist spotlight we interviewed Dr. Juan Alvarez who is an assistant professor in the cell and developmental biology department studying cell maturation and the circadian…
Nobel Victories: Overcoming Failure
Join us on an expedition through the trials and tribulations on the road to the Nobel Prize. In this episode, Ryann and Emma discuss quotes and advice from Nobel Laureates. Featuring an interview…
Nobel Prizes of 2023: From Quantum Dots to Woman in the Economy
Join us on a journey through the Nobel Prizes of 2023. We will explain who received the Nobel Prize in their field, how certain new technologies work, and the winner's journey to this prestige.…
Nobel Beginnings: The History of the Nobel Prize
Unveil the captivating origins of the Nobel Prize in the first episode of our thrilling three-part series on PennTalksScience. Dive deep into the legacy of Alfred Nobel, the mastermind behind this…
Ghost Particles in Flux: The Dance of Neutrinos
What are neutrinos? How do we detect them? These questions and more will be answered in this episode of PennTalksScience. Featuring an interview with Professor Josh Klein from the University of…
Intro to psychedelics: therapeutic applications, biochemistry and influences from indigenous cultures
The Penn Talks Science team is back with a new episode covering psychedelics, hallucinogenic substances that have recently re-gained popularity due to promising therapeutic potential for treating…
S2E6 Dangerous Chemical Spills: The Norfolk Ohio Train Derailment & Other Environmentally Toxic Spills
The Penn Talks Science team is back with a new episode covering the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the consequences of the following toxic chemical spill. Such is one of many…
S2E5 Penn Scientist Spotlight: Cornelius Taabazuing
We're here with a new mini-series highlighting some of the fantastic scientists here at Penn! In this first episode, we interviewed Dr. Cornelius Taabazuing who is an Assistant Professor in the…
S2E4 Science of Love: A psychological and biological perspective on this warm emotion
Since love is still technically in the air (last day of February) and spring is almost here (maybe), we're here with an episode diving into some of the scientific theories behind love and what some…
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