Science Vs Nightmare on Science Street
Jun 9, 2022
In this episode, marine biologist Olga Shpak shares her harrowing experiences researching bowhead whales in the Okhotsk Sea, revealing the intertwined challenges of wildlife conservation and the war in Ukraine. Malacologist Jaynee Kim discusses the alarming health risks posed by the rat lungworm parasite, linked to invasive slugs—an issue affecting both animals and humans. From brutal natural conflicts to the eerie, psychological effects of nightmares, this conversation explores the haunting realities of life in chaos.
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Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares
- Julia suffered from frequent, vivid nightmares, unrelated to PTSD, since childhood.
- Imagery rehearsal therapy, where she rewrote nightmares with positive imagery, significantly reduced them.
Killer Whale Attack
- Olga Shpak, a Ukrainian scientist studying bowhead whales in Russia, witnessed killer whales attacking a bowhead.
- The killer whales strategically rammed the bowhead's ribs to puncture its lungs.
Olga's Wartime Nightmare
- Olga, a Ukrainian scientist based in Russia, returned to Kharkiv to be with her mother when the war began.
- She now volunteers, organizing essential supplies like food and medicine amidst the devastating conflict.