Science Magazine Podcast

New clinical trials for treatments of fatal prion diseases and the impact of organic farms on pesticide use. Prions are misfolded proteins causing brain damage. Organic farms reduce pesticide use, but conventional farms use more when near organic ones.

Discover why infants' memories fade and how the brain encodes generalized fear. From infantile amnesia to the lingering effects of fear on the brain, this podcast explores fascinating neuroscience topics. Uncover the mysteries of memory formation and fear responses, with implications for conditions like Alzheimer's and anxiety disorders like PTSD.

Exploring the genetic history of India through large genome sequencing, including interactions with Neanderthals. Discussion on the role of vitamin A in skin repair and stem cell plasticity, highlighting its impact on hair growth and wound healing.

The podcast delves into dehydrating the stratosphere to combat climate change by using cloud-seeding, while also exploring the evolution of medical robots controlled by magnets. They discuss the futuristic applications of drones for geoengineering and the advancements in medical robotics inspired by science fiction predictions.

Topics include snake evolution and diverse traits, using space science for social good, ancient horse migration in North America, AI in medical research, and urgency in collecting natural history data for species conservation

Former MythBuster Adam Savage discusses science communication and his current projects. They also explore the science of blueberries and how wax causes their blue color. The podcast includes a discussion on organoid therapies for digestive diseases.

Researchers discuss a new kind of magnetism in nature that could lead to advancements in electronics. They also explore how air pollution affects pollinators and their activities, potentially disrupting nocturnal plant-pollinator interactions. The episode highlights the impact of smelly pollution on wildlife and the degradation of floral scents by pollutants.

Veronica Egger, a professor of neurophysiology, discusses her research on how the pulse of blood affects neurons in the brain. They explore the potential for mechanical pulses as a communication method within the body. Also, the podcast explores drilling on a hazardous reef terrace for climate research in Vanuatu to study coral records of past climate patterns.

Snake venom antidotes, failed snakebite treatment, silk-producing crustaceans, mutualism between ants and spiny trees, cascading effects on lions, ants in different systems within Kenya

Investigation shows journal editors getting paid to publish bunk papers, and new techniques for finding tumor DNA in the blood First up on this week’s episode, Frederik Joelving, an editor and reporter for the site Retraction Watch, talks with host Sarah Crespi about paper mills—organizations that sell authorship on research papers—that appear to be bribing journal editors to publish bogus articles. They talk about the drivers behind this activity and what publishers can do to stop it. Next, producer Zakiya Whatley of the Dope Labs podcast talks with researcher Carmen Martin-Alonso, a graduate student in the Harvard–Massachusetts Institute of Technology Program in Health Sciences and Technology, about improving liquid biopsies for cancer. They discuss novel ways to detect tumor DNA circulating in the blood. This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Authors: Sarah Crespi; Zakiya Whatley; Richard Stone  Episode page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.zahpt8h About the Science Podcast: https://www.science.org/content/page/about-science-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices