Science at the Fifty-Third Degree

Science at the Fifty-Third Degree

Jason Tetro

Episodes 6
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
31%
Hosting
www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

Great science doesn't happen in a vacuum — it happens at universities, in labs, and in the minds of researchers who've dedicated their lives to solving problems that matter. At the fifty-third degree of latitude, the University of Alberta is home to some of the world's most compelling scientific work. And most people have never heard of it. Science at the Fifty-Third Degree changes that. Hosted by Dr. Nayiar Shahid, each episode takes a deep dive into a single piece of research — exploring not just the science itself, but the human story behind it. The questions being asked. The methods being used. And what the answers might one day mean for the rest of us. From the molecular machinery of a healing heart to the cutting edge of fields you didn't know existed, this is science made accessible, personal, and genuinely surprising — one discovery at a time. New episodes available on the University of Alberta's Aviary platform and wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]. This podcast was recorded and produced at the University of Alberta. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

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Recent Episodes

S1E5 S1E5: He Can Go His Own Way

Jun 02, 2026 13m Transcript

Science is all about getting a closer look, but instead of diving into a molecule or an organ, this episode zooms in on the person behind the science. In this episode of Science at the Fifty-Third…

S1E4 S1E4: Library is a Highway

May 26, 2026 14m Transcript

Forget the image of dusty shelves and quiet rooms. In this episode of Science at the Fifty-Third Degree, host Dr. Nayiar Shahid explores how the modern library has transformed into "mission control"…

S1E3: Come Fruit Fly With Me

May 07, 2026 14m

Most people see the fruit fly as a kitchen nuisance or an agricultural menace, but to cancer researchers, Drosophila is a giant in the field. In this episode of Science at the Fifty-Third Degree,…

S1E2: The Power of N-of-1

May 07, 2026 12m

What happens when the patient sitting across from you is the only person in the world with their specific condition? In traditional medicine, that's a problem. For Harry Wilton-Clark, it's the whole…

S1E1 Science at the Fifty-Third Degree: Trailer

May 06, 2026 4m Trailer

Have you ever seen a news headline about a medical breakthrough and wondered about the rest of the story? In this trailer for Science at the Fifty-Third Degree, host Dr. Nahid Shahid introduces a…

S1E1 S1E1: How She Mends A Broken Heart

May 06, 2026 18m

Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day without you ever asking it to. But what happens when something interrupts that rhythm — and more importantly, what happens after? In this pilot episode…

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Science at the Fifty-Third Degree has published 6 episodes since May 2026, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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