Ditte Demontis

David Conine, a radio astronomer at ASTRON, shares groundbreaking insights on detecting a coronal mass ejection from a distant star, highlighting its implications for exoplanet habitability. Ditte Demontis, a geneticist, discusses her research identifying rare gene variants linked to ADHD, shedding light on neurotransmitter mechanisms. The conversation also touches on the potential of CMEs to affect planetary atmospheres and the role of genetics in understanding ADHD, offering a fascinating look at the intersection of astronomy and neurodevelopment.