Science Magazine Podcast

Making Latin American science visible, and advances in cooling tech

Dec 5, 2024

Freelance science writer Sofia Moutinho, who focuses on open-access science in Latin America, discusses efforts to boost the visibility of local journals. She highlights the 'diamond model' for accessible publishing. Brent Grocholski, departing physical sciences editor, shares insights on innovative cooling technologies, including elastocaloric and electrocaloric systems. He emphasizes their potential for energy efficiency in combating climate change while reflecting on his career in advancing these technologies.

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Brent Grocholski

Sofia Moutinho

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Quick takeaways

The development of open-access journals in Latin America enhances the visibility and accessibility of local research, facilitating global collaboration.

Advances in cooling technologies highlight the importance of innovative approaches for sustainable energy solutions and demonstrate significant career contributions within the scientific community.

Deep dives

Morgan State University's Research Growth

Morgan State University is advancing its mission to address the challenges of urban environments and enhance its research capabilities, aiming for Carnegie R1 designation in the near future. The institution has notably increased its research output and introduced numerous doctoral programs alongside National Centers of Excellence. This strategic growth showcases Morgan's commitment to developing impactful academic programs that align with current global research needs. By focusing on enhancing its research profile, Morgan is positioning itself to become a leading research institution.

Intro

2min

Challenges in Latin American Scientific Publishing

10min

Challenges of Publishing Science in Latin America

5min

Innovations in Cooling Technologies

11min

Advancements in Thermoelectric Cooling Technologies

3min

First up this week, freelance science journalist Sofia Moutinho joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss making open-access journals from South and Latin America visible to the rest of the world by creating platforms that help with the publishing process and discovery of journal articles. This story is part of a News series about global equity in science.

Next on the show, departing Physical Sciences Editor Brent Grocholski discusses highlights from his career at Science, particularly his work on cooling technologies. Related papers:

● A self-regenerative heat pump based on a dual-functional relaxor ferroelectric polymer

● High cooling performance in a double-loop electrocaloric heat pump

● High-performance multimode elastocaloric cooling system

● Colossal electrocaloric effect in an interface-augmented ferroelectric polymer

● Sizing up caloric devices

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About the Science Podcast

Authors: Sarah Crespi; Brent Grocholski; Sofia Moutinho

About the Science Podcast: https://www.science.org/content/page/about-science-podcast