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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astronomer David Block as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence. Purpose in Cosmology and Biology Is the fine-tuning of the universe limited to the constants of physics or does it manifest in other areas of science such as chemistry, biochemistry, and biology? In this episode, David and Fuz describe and discuss the anthropic principle and its theological implications. They also discuss the idea of process structuralism, an evolutionary model that maintains that physical forces—not natural selection—shaped the history of life. How does this view of the evolutionary process intersect with the anthropic principle? And how do these two ideas provide evidence for design and purpose in the universe and life? References: The Creator and the Cosmos Fit for a Purpose
Shock, doubt, anxiety — a diagnosis of Parkinson's can trigger these and many other difficult emotions. This replay of audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar features a conversation among people with Parkinson's about how they processed the emotional aftermath and navigated the early years following their diagnosis. We also hear from a psychologist who specializes in Parkinson's about what she's learned about how people deal with this life-changing diagnosis and ways to manage the emotions in a positive way. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 Whether you have Parkinson's or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that's changing everything. Find out more at michaeljfox.com/podcast-ppmi.
This episode was long overdue! We dive deep into the science of emotions and the subconscious mind, why it's vital to our health to address our emotions, and top techniques and practices to help release emotional triggers and stress. We also give several examples of how emotional work has helped our own health and patients as well! See tons of resources linked below! Partner: We love utilizing vervita essential oils to help support the emotional and energetic body. Check them out here with descriptions and see which ones resonate! Additional Resources: Lotus Wei flower essences. Use code COFFEE for 15% off Biology of Belief - Dr. Bruce Lipton Stressed documentary Coffee with the Docs NET podcast episode John Newton - ancestral forgiveness work Coffee with the docs Vervita Products podcast episode As always, if you love this episode please share it with someone and leave us a (5 star!) review!
Science Night returns with a new season, a new logo, but the same great scicomm!!! This week, we have three stories that don't appear to have an obvious application to our lives, but who knows what the future will bring. We're talking about projects that are created and funded for the sake of discovering something about our world...its science for science's sake. So join us as we talk about soft robots that get even softer as they melt into a puddle of toxic goo, a nano bead that can write on water, and why our squishy human bodies aren't quite ready to explore the stars. Your Hosts James Reed (https://twitter.com/James_Reed3) Steffi Diem (https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem) Jason Organ (https://twitter.com/OrganJM) Credits Editing-James Reed Mastering- James Reed Music: - Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License - Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill (https://riverpower.xyz/) family scinight.com (www.scinight.com)
Season 2, episode 26 is here and we have our first Real, not-pretend, honest-to-goodness doctor! Star Trek science consultant, Star Trek fan, proper scientist, professor, real life doctor, writer, and scourge of fruit flies everywhere - Dr. Mohamed Noor is our guest!Dr. Noor talks about life, career, Star Trek, and biology. How Star Trek gets science right, how it gets science wrong, but more importantly - how Star Trek inspires people all over the world. Also he talks about fruit flies... We are all glad we are not fruit flies.Erica gets some fan questions in, we play a round of Star Trek Trivia, and as per usual, we subject Mohamed to being "Stuck on a Deserted Island with Connor Trinneer.” It's a good old fashioned episode!OUR LINKS!: https://bio.site/shuttlepodshowWanna see more of Dr. Noor's work using Star Trek to discuss science? Check out his YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@BioTrekkieThe full, complete, ad-free version of this conversation is available to our amazing Patreon Members.If you enjoy this show, please like and subscribe! It's so important and appreciated!We have merch! Check out our website. www.shuttlepodshow.comIf you'd like to contribute more to the sustainability of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon member. You will have access to significant exciting membership perks including extended unabridged episodes, live events priorities, behind the scenes access and much more. We are committed to building an engaging immersive community experience for our Patreon Members while remaining dedicated to our vision of making our interviews freely available to the public on YouTube. Your help makes that happen. Patreon: https://patreon.com/shuttlepodshowFollow us: Insta: @shuttlepodshow Twitter: @shuttlepodshow Facebook: @shuttlepodshow Threads: @shuttlepdshowhttps://www.shuttlepodshow.com
This episode features Steffini Bethea, owner of Purple Corkscrew Wine Shop and Tasting Room located in Avondale Estates. Steffini is a wife and mother of two who back 2012 saw a need for a shop that sold carefully chosen, high quality wines within Atlanta. In addition to her WSET wine certification, she also holds a degree in Biology from the University of Houston which has served as a backbone to her studies in viticulture. Her most important role at Purple Corkscrew is that of Chief Curator of wines serving as the purveyor of small, boutique, award-winning wines. Her expertise has attracted winemakers from all corners of the globe to visit the shop, and Steffini is also well-traveled for wine both domestically and internationally. Alongside other wine aficionados, she has explored regions such as Rhone Valley, various regions in Spain, Walla Walla Valley in Washington, and small vineyards in Oregon. She has also volunteered at harvest in efforts to expand her knowledge of the winemaking process. She believes it is key to know where the grapes come from and how they are pressed and fermented to make the magic that she sells in every bottle. You can follow @purplecorkscrewwine on social media and check out www.purplsecorkscrew.com for all information about their tastings and events. Recorded September 19, 2023 ------------------------------------------- This episode is generously sponsored by Diane Carpenter and Ross Knoll Vineyard: https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support
In this 192nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss how cattle got to the New World, and when and from where, and what that implies about the first cowboys. We discuss the fact that Nature published this compelling piece of research, and Science reported on it all wrong. We marvel that Nature admits that “scientists are under attack for someone else's political gain”—but are not surprised to find they've got it backwards. Meanwhile, the pangolin vector hypothesis for SARS-CoV2 is being revived, and bats are hung out to dry (metaphorically), based on bad, debunked research that was done by researchers with perverse incentives.*****Our sponsors:MDHearing: Use promo code DARKHORSE to receive a significant discount off your order of already inexpensive, high-quality hearing aids, plus receive a free extra charging case. https://www.mdhearingaid.comSundays: Dog food so tasty and healthy, even husbands swear by it. Go to www.sundaysfordogs.com/DARKHORSE to receive 35% off your first order.Seed: Start a new healthy habit today with Seed probiotics. Use code darkhorse at https://seed.com/darkhorse to get 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/Heather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://a.co/d/dunx3atCheck out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Delsol et al 2023. Ancient DNA confirms diverse origins of early post-Columbian cattle in the Americas. Scientific reports 13(1): 12444. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-39518-3Sluyter 2015. How Africans and their descendants participated in establishing open-range cattle ranching in the Americas. Environment and History 21(1): 77-101.https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/whp/eh/2015/00000021/00000001/art00005Science goes full click-bait: https://www.science.org/content/article/america-s-first-cowboys-were-enslaved-africans-ancient-cow-dna-suggestsPeter Hotez in Nature: scientists are “under attack for someone else's political gain”: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02981-zRalph Baric revives the pangolin vector of SARS-CoV2 hypothesis, but you weren't supposed to notice: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-023-01476-xScientific American stokes fear of bats: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-secret-weapon-in-preventing-the-next-pandemic-fruit-bats/Merlin Tuttle's defense of bats: https://www.merlintuttle.org/response-to-misleading-american-scientific-bat-story/Bret on bats in UnHerd, June 2021: https://unherd.com/2021/06/why-we-should-welcome-the-lab-leak-theory/Support the show
Iosif Gershteyn is the CEO of the company ImmuVia, a biotechnology company focused on oncological diseases, specifically hard-to-treat cancers. He discusses his work with his company ImmuVia, as well as his childhood experience in Russia & talk on many different angles of philosophy.essay mentionedImmuVia: https://immuviatx.com/For more philosophy: https://visionxform.com/-Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.
In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Colleen Cutcliffe who gives us a step-by-step guide on all things gut health – understanding why optimization is key, why it's growing in popularity, how your gut is controlling you, and exactly what you should do to reclaim your gut microbiome. We also dive into how the gut is linked to your metabolism, the popular trend of glucose control and why we should be concerned about our glucose levels, and why an increasing number of people are seeking natural alternatives to metformin. Colleen Cutcliffe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum Therapeutics. Colleen has over 20 years of experience managing and leading teams in biotech, pharma, and academia. Before starting Pendulum Therapeutics, Colleen served as the Senior Manager of Biology at Pacific Biosciences, which is where she met her two co-founders. Prior to that, Colleen was a Scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen completed her postdoctoral research at Northwestern's Children's Memorial Hospital, received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and received her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College. Use code “JENCOHEN” for 20% off of your first bottle of membership at pendulumlife.com What we discuss: (0:09:01) - Akkermansia's Role in Gut Health (0:17:41) - GLP-1 and Akkermansia in Metabolism (0:31:36) - Longevity Drugs and Glucose Control (0:35:01) - Glucose Control and Metabolic Supplement Benefits (0:45:16) - Gut Health Benefits and Quality Control (0:57:15) - Understanding Acromantia and Its Benefits Thank you to our sponsors: Pendulum: Head over to www.pendulumlife.com and use code JENCOHEN for 20% off. Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off Ketone IQ (HVMN): You can save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at HVMN.com/JEN Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Learn more from Colleen Cutcliffe: Website: https://pendulumlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pendulumlifeco/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Guzzle, M.P.H., M.A. is the Vice President of Food Science for the National Restaurant Association. He has been involved in retail food safety for over 20 years, since his wife contracted Escherichia coli O157:H7. Patrick's career in food safety began as an Environmental Health Specialist in the Southeastern Idaho Public Health District. He later became the Environmental Health Supervisor and was involved in all aspects of environmental health. In 2004, Patrick was hired as the Idaho Food Protection Program Manager with the State Division of Public Health. During that time, he served as President of the Idaho Environmental Health Association. In 2018, Patrick started Mountain West Food Safety LLC and was the Principal Consultant. In addition to helping several clients strengthen their own food safety efforts, Patrick regularly taught ServSafe® courses throughout Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Patrick has been an active participant in the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and has served on several Committees, as well as Chairing Council II within the CFP. He served as Chair of the CFP from 2016–2018. He has received several commendations for his collaborative efforts with other organizations over the years. Patrick is an active member of the Association of Food and Drug Officials, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), and the Western Association of Food and Drug Officials. He is also an adjunct professor of Public Health at Boise State University. Patrick received an M.P.H., an M.A. in Anthropology, and a B.A. in Spanish from Idaho State University. Melissa Ham, R.E.H.S., is a North Carolina native who has spent over half of her life working in Environmental Health. Her career started in 1989 with a local health department Environmental Health Programs. In 2001, she continued her career as an Environmental Health Regional Specialist. During her 18 years at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, she worked with local health department programs, served on committees, and was tasked with coordination of the FDA Retail Program Standards. In 2010, Melissa worked to adopt the most current FDA Food Code in North Carolina. Since retirement, she has been working part time in the field, and was recently hired by Wake County Environmental Services as the Retail Program Standard Coordinator through the FDA Capacity Building grant. Glenda R. Lewis, M.S.P.H., is the Director of Retail Food Protection Staff at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA's CFSAN) in the Office of Food Safety. Between beginning at FDA in 1996 and serving in her current role, Glenda started as a Team Member in, and then spent 14 years as Team Leader of, CFSAN's Retail Food Policy Team, with responsibility for leading the team in developing, revising, and interpreting regulations, model codes (such as the FDA Food Code), and federal guidelines that pertain to retail-level food operations (e.g., restaurants, retail food stores, food vending, and institutional foodservice facilities). Prior to FDA, Glenda served for eight years with the Volusia County Health Department in Florida as an Environmental Health Specialist. She holds a B.S. degree in Biology from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a M.S. degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Andre Pierce, M.P.A. joined FDA in January 2022 as the Retail Food Protection Division Director in the Office of State Cooperative Programs (OSCP). He came to the position with 34 years of experience at a local health department in building relationships, sharing knowledge, and promoting quality improvement through the Voluntary Retail Program Standards. Andre earned his B.Sc. degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.P.A. from North Carolina State University. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Patrick, Melissa, Glenda, and Andre [24:02] about: How FDA's Food Code provides a framework of uniformity and consistency in the midst of decentralized retail food safety regulation in the U.S. How the Conference for Food Protection works with FDA and state restaurant associations to make recommendations about and support Food Code implementation The work it took to adopt the Food Code in North Carolina New topics addressed in the most recent Food Code (released in December 2022), and what new responsibilities the changes place on state and local health departments and restaurants Benefits that the Food Code bring to regulators, industry, and consumers The ways in which funding from FDA and NEHA has enhanced North Carolina's participation in the Retail Food Program Standards How FDA encourages Food Code adoption, for example, though Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association collaborative How the National Restaurant Association incorporates Food Code concepts into ServSafe guidance and resources FDA's method for keeping the Food Code updated and how it may evolve in the future, and the possibility of a national Food Code implementation strategy. News and Resources NARMS Releases 2020 Report on AMR Trends in Foodborne Pathogens [1:30] CDC Identifies Significant REP Strain of E. coli Causing Outbreaks Linked to Leafy Greens [5:08] Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act Would Give FDA, CDC Authority to Test for Pathogens on Farms to Trace Outbreaks [7:00] Scientists Discover Microbe That Degrades Harmful Mycotoxin [12:08] Titanium Dioxide Removed From California Food Safety Act; Four Chemicals Still Under Consideration for Ban [14:22] FDA to Hold Public Listening Session on Recall Modernization (Register) [19:00] Register for the Food Safety Magazine Webinar “Foreign Object Control: Best Practices in Food Processing and Foodservice” We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
Tim speaks with former Border Patrol agent and UTRGV Professor Robert "Mike" Magee. The two discuss an ongoing collaborative project founded by Magee in 2018, using Tim's book, "All They Will Call You" to teach empathy and compassion to future Border Patrol agents. Mike Magee is a retired Lecturer in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). He is the editor of the published anthology textbook, The Contemporary Law Enforcement Anthology, Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Officers. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, with an emphasis in Alternate Dispute Resolution, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the State University of New York. He's had a thirty-year career in local and federal law enforcement, including twenty-two years with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its predecessor agency U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS). He served as the national president of the INS employees' labor Union. He has presented at numerous national conferences, been interviewed in the national media, and testified before congressional committees and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute at the U.S. Capitol Building. Since his retirement in 2023, he has also been volunteering at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo, Texas and the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Brownsville, Texas.
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein. Epigenetics is the study of how our environment and behavior can influence which of our genes are turned on or off. That's right—we're born with many different genes, but that does not mean they are all active. Genes can be activated or silenced from so many different things, like what you eat, how you move, and how you restore your system. Your thoughts, feelings, and social connections even regulate your genes too. You can turn on genes that create health or disease or weight gain or weight loss.In today's episode, I talk with Drs. Jeff Bland, Bruce Lipton, and Todd LePine about how environmental and lifestyle factors are significant determining factors of your health.Dr. Jeff Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature's greatest innovations—the immune system. Through Big Bold Health, Jeff is advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods. Jeff's career in health spans more than 40 years. A nutritional biochemist by training, he began in academia as a university professor. Jeff then spent three decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other pioneers.Dr. Bruce Lipton is a stem cell biologist and author of the bestselling books The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, and The Honeymoon Effect. Dr. Lipton is the recipient of the prestigious Japanese Goi Peace Award and has been listed in “the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People” by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine for the last 13 years.Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine's focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, and Super Simple Protein.Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today.Head on over to getsensate.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY to get 10% off your Sensate device today.Right now, you can get 10% off Super Simple Grassfed Protein by heading to drhyman.com/protein and using code protein10.Full-length episodes (and corresponding links) of these interviews can be found here:Dr. Jeff BlandDr. Bruce LiptonDr. Todd LePine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just because she has a big juicy ass, does not mean she has a big ass-hole. Did you learn nothing in Biology? 7 seasons in, I've finally opened up the can of worms that is - anal sex. For more awesome content to read including beauty, fashion or dating & love features, please do head over to my digital platform www.nixalina.com. Don't be shy, come say hai! Head over to my Instagram or Tiktok to slide into my DMs.
This week we're following up our episode on whelks by talking about five really cool species of sea snail! From herbivores to carnivores to snails that don't even seem to eat at all, listen to learn more about the diversity of these marine gastropod molluscs! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok! Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.
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Dr. Erin Hodgson is an Associate Professor and Extension Entomologist at Iowa State University. She specializes in insects in agriculture, often focusing on corn and soybean crops. Erin also works with people like farmers, crop consultants, people in the agricultural industry, regulators, and people in pest management to best manage insect pests in an agricultural landscape. Erin spends her free time outside enjoying the company of her husband and two dogs. She is also an Assistant Coach for the Iowa State University Women's Rugby Club and dedicates a lot of her time in the evenings to helping coach the team. She received her undergraduate training in Biology and Botany and her M.S. in Entomology from North Dakota State University. Erin was awarded her Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Minnesota, followed by a postdoctoral research position also at the University of Minnesota. Erin served on the faculty at Utah State University before joining the faculty at Iowa State where she is today. Erin has received many awards and honors in her career, including the Editor's Choice Award from the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, the Iowa State University Outreach and Extension New Professional Award, and multiple awards from the Entomological Society of America for her educational and outreach efforts. In addition, Erin is co-host of the "Soybean Pest Podcast" with her colleague Matt O'Neal. Erin is with us today to tell us all about her journey through life and science.
Industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Daphne Koller tells In Vivo about how her company, Insitro, is unleashing the potential of computational biology and machine learning to discover new drug compounds.
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Biological organisms are paradigmatic emergent systems. That atoms of which they are made mindlessly obey the local laws of physics; even cells and organs do their individual jobs without explicitly understanding the larger whole of which they are a part. And yet the system as a whole functions beautifully, with apparent purpose and function. How do the small parts come together to form the greater whole? I talk with biologist Rosemary Braun about what we're learning about collective behavior within organisms from the modern era of huge biological datasets, especially crucial aspects like timekeeping (with bonus implications for dealing with jet lag).Support Mindscape on Patreon.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2023/09/25/251-rosemary-braun-on-uncovering-patterns-in-biological-complexity/Rosemary Braun received her Ph.D. in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an M.P.H. in biostatistics from Johns Hopkins. She is currently an associate professor of molecular biosciences, applied math, and physics at Northwestern University and external faculty at the Santa Fe Institute.Lab web pageNorthwestern faculty pageGoogle Scholar publicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode Sarah, Mark, and James continue their coverage Bitch by Lucy Cooke. We discussed systems where female aggression was common and the subjugation of other females and males was done by "alpha" females. We were surprised to learn how murderous and violent naked mole rats and sweet little meercats could be. Photo from Akron ZooNaked mole rats are eusocial mammals where a dominant female is the sole reproducer in the colony and others help rear the young. Here is a photo of a queen rat with her newborn pubs and other females assisting in their care. Do not be fooled by the serene nature of this image, those helper females are violently coerced into their roles.Photo from https://lsc.org/news-and-social/news/our-naked-mole-rats-had-babiesagainMeercats are also a fossorial social mammal that is ruled ruthlessly by the dominant female. The play of meercats often mimics fighting, which is always a constant possibility in their tight knit clan.The second half of the discussion focused on female dominant systems that rely more on alliances and social bonding to create group coherence. Ring tailed lemurs and bonobo chimpanzees were the classic system we discussed. At the end we tried to make sense of how ecology, physiology, and culture might be influencing a social system being matriarchal or patriarchal. Sarah noted that the males in these female dominant social systems reminded her of Ken in the movie Barbie. Opening and closing music is "May" by Jared C. Balogh.Interlude music My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas
Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Paul had a well-rounded experience in High School. He loved the Sciences and took every science course offered in school. He had a number of leadership positions in the student government. He was on the soccer team, track team, and managed the girls soccer team. From a career point of view, he was interested in medicine. Paul joins our podcast to share his undergraduate Honors College journey so far at SDSU, UG Research, Passion for Medicine, and Advice for High Schoolers. In particular, we discuss the following with him: SDSU Weber Honors College Experience Passion for Medicine UG Research Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Paul Destefano, SDSU HC [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall SDSU Honors College Experience [] Why SDSU Honors College? [] High School Interests [] Transition to College [] Honors Courses [] UG Research [] Skills Gained from Research [] Campus Activities - APPHO [] Summer 2023 [] Passion for Medicine [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories [] Our Guest: Paul Destefano is studying Pre Med Biology at San Diego State University Weber Honors College. Memorable Quote: “So Dr. Cork and Mrs. Nicole and Mrs. McFadden and Mr. Stricker, they've all had a huge impact on me. So I would say that my curiosity for medicine and science, science especially, was sparked when I was very young”. Paul Destefano. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences, UG Research Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Forever Young Radio Show with America's Natural Doctor Podcast
Talking Points: -How too much iodine can bring autoregulatory problems to your body.-Why the thyroid must be addressed as part of a system and not in isolation.-The crucial role your liver plays in the thyroid system.-An all-natural, multi-system approach to maintaining thyroid health.-Signs you could be experiencing Thyroid issues. Guest: STACEY LITTLEFIELD – Product Formulator & Master HerbalistPassionate about natural medicines and a firm believer of utilizing nutritiousfood to improve overall health, Stacey Littlefield graduated from ValparaisoUniversity with a major in Biology. After college, she began working in thenatural medicine industry as a researcher for Cloudburst Marketing. There,She specialized in educating the professional market and the sales staff onproducts and key health food retailers.In 2000, she moved from the office to the field as a sales representative,managing over 200 accounts in the Chicagoland area. Stacy began workingwith Redd Remedies® CEO Dan Chapman in 2003. Employing her back-ground in science and her drive for developing a healthful product, Staceyworked with Dan to launch Redd Remedies with a focus on helping individualsput their health in order.In 2005, Stacey was designated Product Formulator and ResearchDirector of Redd Remedies. Since 2004, she has helped formulate over30 products, 19 of which have received national recognition for theirformulation, purity, and effectiveness. In 2015, she earned a Masters ofScience in Herbal Medicine from the American College of HealthcareSciences in Portland, Oregon, bestowing upon her the designation ofMaster Herbalist. Learn more at Reddremedies.com and use the code: Forever to save 20% OFF.
In addition to being a tasty appetizer, oysters produce $186 million dollars and supports 1.7 million jobs in the U.S. each year. They're also essential role players in the global nitrogen and carbon cycles, making them building blocks for life on earth. Unfortunately, climate change and other human activities have posed some serious threats to these important mollusks. Today, we explore why oysters matter, what challenges they face, and how we can best conserve them moving forward. With special guest Dr. Wally Fulweiler: Professor of Earth & Environment and Biology at Boston University. Now more than ever, The Sweaty Penguin needs your help to continue! Support the show and unlock exclusive merch, bonus content, and more for as little as $5/month at patreon.com/thesweatypenguin. CREDITS Writers: Dare Fitzpatrick, Maddie Salman, Ethan Brown Fact Checker: Mikaela Gonzalez Editor: Megan Antone Producers: Ethan Brown, Hallie Cordingley, Megan Antone Ad Voiceover: Mo Polyak Music: Brett Sawka The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Peril and Promise or The WNET Group.
Evan Floden, CEO and Co-founder of Seqera Labs, discusses Nextflow, the push for reproducibility in scientific workflows, and his experience as a scientist with a start-up. The Bioinformatics CRO is a fully distributed contract research company that serves the computational biology needs of biotechnology companies, with a focus on genomics. https://www.bioinformaticscro.com/
Can we predict evolutionary outcomes if we know starting conditions? Do the products of evolution in nature differ from those studied in well-controlled lab experiments? On this episode, we talk to Katie Peichel, head of the Division of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and Andrew Hendry, professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University, Canada. Katie and Andrew are part of a massive research team working on the evolution of threespine sticklebacks as they are reintroduced into lakes in Alaska. Sticklebacks have been a favorite species for evolutionary biologists since almost the origins of modern evolutionary theory. Traits like spine size and lateral plate armor evolve rapidly when populations colonize new habitats, leading populations to barely resemble one another. Unlike traditional evolutionary experiments, which try to infer what occurred in the past, the Alaska project is tracking in unparalleled detail changes in the phenotypes and genotypes of fish that went into each lake population. We talk to Katie and Andrew about the origins of this incredible project, the pros and cons of different approaches to studying evolution, and the need for long-term experimental studies of evolution in the wild. This is the first of a series of episodes we will be doing on the Alaskan research project, so stay tuned! Cover art: Keating Shahmehri
Zachary Andregg is a property manager early in his real estate investing career. Zachary is in the midst of purchasing his first portfolio deal that entails an apartment complex, several single family homes and a few rehab projects of which the tenant base is around 80% low income or voucher recipients. With a background in Biology and Wildland fire, he is finding a unique path to financial freedom, and it's only just the beginning. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 04:24 - Zach's Background 08:05 - Journey To Real Estate 09:33 - Househack 14:00 - Second Investment and Seller Financing 20:07 - Networking 23:59 - Mentorship 25:51 - Property Management 28:00 - Investing Then Vs Now, The Older Investor Generation 34:03 - Goals 37:17 - Purchasing A Portfolio and Structuring The Deal 43:53 - Partnerships 47:51 - Purchasing A Job 50:41 - Securing Financing 54:18 - Challenges Of The Deal, Interest Rates 56:19 - New Multifamily Developments In The Market 59:37 - Low Income Housing 1:04 - Final Thoughts CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:https://www.instagram.com/zach_mandregg/ https://www.facebook.com/zach.earl.54 CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Derek is a real estate investor with over 30 years in the hospitality industry. He and his wife own both long term and short term rentals and offer management and consulting services to other short term rental property owners. Please reach out to connect with Derek at https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekfelch or email him at derek.felch@gmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/
In this solo episode Vance Crowe talks about what memories people easily recall and which memories are more hazy. Vance discusses how people describes stressful and traumatic times and how clear their memories are of joyful experiences. Vance goes on to talk about the value of trying to be awake during moments of joy.For more information about Legacy Interviews: https://legacyinterviews.com/To buy tickets to Sean Thiessen's full length feature movie on October 10th; What Rhymes with Reason: Tickets Here
The episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC | WeNatal | BIRTHFITUnlock the power of your unique biology and dive into women's health with neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff. Discover the hidden science behind the female biological rhythm and hormone trifecta. Take control of your well-being, productivity, and creativity.Kayla Osterhoff is a passionate expert in neuropsychophysiology and women's health, currently pursuing her PhD. She's dedicated to addressing gender disparities in health science. Her journey began as a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she uncovered a significant gap in our understanding of female health and biology due to historical gender biases in research.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with Kayla:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagramReferences related to Kayla's work:Nasha Winters, NDKayla's TrainingDenmark's study on birth control and depressionSeed Cycling at FunkIt Wellness (15% off with this link)Connect with Nathan:Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeNeed a consultation?My favorite brands at a discountMy courses:Born Free Method: Get my support in pregnancy and postpartumClear + Free: Your Solution to Persistent HPV (join the waitlist and score a free e-book!)This episode was made possible by:AHCC - code BELOVED for 10% off on Immune IntelBIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!WeNatal - Free bottle of fish oil with purchase of Him + Her prenatalsMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/504 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Join us on this fascinating journey as we unravel the story of Henry's Lake and the important work of the Henry's Lake Foundation. Our guest, Damon Keen, is a veteran Fisheries Biologist who has dedicated his career to the protection and restoration of Henry's Lake. He shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, explaining the crucial role of the lake as the headwaters of the Henry's Fork, the significance of monitoring water temperature and levels, and the delicate balance of managing fish populations. We discuss the history and the unique features that make Henry's Lake such a popular destination for anglers, and the cooperative relationship between the foundation and the landowners around the lake. As the conversation progresses, we explore the multitude of conservation projects that the Henry's Lake Foundation is involved in. Our guest details the critical work of the foundation, from their focus on research and restoration projects to the stocking of brook trout and monitoring of water flows. We also delve into the funding methods of the foundation, which range from donations to lifetime memberships and the Temple Fork Rod incentive. This episode offers an insider's look into how the tireless work of the foundation ensures that the lake can be enjoyed by all anglers, from fly to ice fishing enthusiasts. To round out the episode, we discuss fishing techniques, recommendations, and the array of fish that can be found in Henry's Lake. We also touch on other conservation groups around the lake and highlight the best resources for fishing in the area. Wrapping up the episode, we discuss the recent changes in ownership of key properties around the lake, and the ongoing shoreline restoration projects. So, whether you're a seasoned angler or a conservation enthusiast, this episode is sure to engage and inspire you. Tune in and discover the magic of Henry's Lake and the incredible work being done to preserve it. Episode Chapters with Damon Keen on Henry's Lake Foundation (0:00:05) - Conservation Efforts at Henry's Lake Works to protect Henry's Lake, the largest in the Henry's Fork basin, monitoring water temperature, water levels, and fish populations. (0:13:23) - Fishing Lakes and Their History Henry's Lake, its history, the dam, and the Henry's Lake Foundation are discussed. (0:16:44) - Henry's Lake Henry's Lake Foundation works with landowners to improve fisheries, manage water trades and rights, and meet current water demands. (0:22:59) - Henry's Lake Foundation The Henry's Lake Foundation works to restore the lake and its fisheries, funded by donations and memberships, enabling anglers to enjoy it. (0:34:35) - Fishing Recommendations for Henry's Lake We discuss conservation groups, resources, fish, and techniques for fishing in Henry's Lake. (0:42:11) - Henry's Lake Fishing and Conservation Updates Fly fishing at Henry's Lake, Nature Conservancy's acquisitions, shoreline restoration projects, and Atlantic salmon fishing discussed. (0:54:14) - Funding for Conservation and Restaurant Recommendations We discuss improving Henry's Lake fisheries, changes in ownership of properties, and efforts to protect the lake. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/504
Dr. Malin Lilley is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She earned her B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Biology from Colgate University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Brain and Behavior Science from The University of Southern Mississippi. Her current research projects involve studying the behavioral development of beluga whales, the lateralization of behaviors in marine mammals, and how students' personal and professional goals are impacted by their social identity https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malin-Lilley https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinlilley/
This lecture was given on July 15th, 2023, at the "Thomistic Philosophy & Natural Science Symposium" at the Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website: thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events Speaker Bio: Dr. Dan Kuebler is a Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the Franciscan University at Steubenville. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to his work in the field of biology, Dr. Kuebler writes often on ethics and theology in relation to modern scientific practice.
Here at Jarrard, we're always interested in not just how healthcare leaders are doing the work that underpins our system of medical care, but also how they lead through the work. How they develop and empower teams. How they demonstrate through words and actions how the work – which is often so difficult and exhausting – affects each person involved and how those people can be part of the shared mission and process. With all that in mind, Kevin Kearns and David Shifrin spoke with physician, executive coach and former health system CEO, Larry McEvoy, MD. Larry is founder of Epidemic Leadership. There, he looks at the intersection of business, biology and health as a foundation for helping leaders innovate and adapt for today's complex healthcare challenges. Key Takeaways: Biology has a great deal to teach us about how leaders can guide and empower teams to be steady, stable and consistent. How do you win the math and get the best of people most of the time, even thought it won't be all of the time? Often, performance (immediate) and growth (long-term) are pursued separately. But they go hand in hand and successful leaders find ways to help their teams perform well in the moment while adapting and evolving for long-term success. It looks obvious on paper, but it's important for healthcare leaders to remember that People still want to care. It's just a matter of identifying the things that get in the way of accomplishing goals and what leaders – and teams - can do about it. The question becomes, how do we stop adding barriers to people working together effectively and allow them to do what they already want to do? How do you identify where to start? Sit down with your team and ask people to describe their best team experience…and then ask about their worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on author Dr. Bruce Lipton, who is a former medical school professor and research scientist. Bruce explains his research on how cells process information led to the conclusion that our genes are turned on and off by influences outside the cell. Influences like our perceptions or beliefs. Bruce also tells us about how stress negatively influences our body/cells, reiterating why it is important to live a less stressed life! I also ask Bruce some listener questions at the end. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are stem cells?Culture medium is the lab version of bloodWhat are embryonic cells? What is genetic determinism?The 2 protection systems: immune & adrenalStress hormones shut off the immune systemLess than 1% of disease is connected to geneticsNutritional ingredients ARE important!Your emotions & consciousness control blood chemistryHow do emotions change chemistry?The skin of the cell is the nervous system for the cellConscious versus subconscious mindWhat is the Theta state?The nature of child programmingABOUT GUEST:Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief as well as The Honeymoon Effect and Spontaneous Evolution.Dr. Lipton's research on muscular dystrophy included the study of cloned human stem cells, and mechanisms controlling cell behavior.In 1982, Dr. Lipton began examining the principles of quantum physics and how they apply to his understanding of the cell's information processing systems. He produced breakthrough studies on the cell membrane, which revealed that this outer layer of the cell was an organic homologue of a computer chip—the cell's equivalent of a brain which gave rise to his purpose now educating about epigenetic, mind-body medicine and healing.To find the belief change modalities Dr. Lipton mentioned CLICK HERE.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucelipton/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open! This is the last opportunity to work with me in 2023!
How do you relate high school biology to the real world? Can you still successfully teach your course while maintaining an authentic Project Based Learning Unit?In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Bridget Steele, a high school science teacher from CSA Newtech in Columbus, Indiana. Bridget shares her why for education and how she connects standards and career ideas to her units. She walks through several Project Based Learning units and how she takes high level biology and makes an authentic and engaging PBL Unit for her learners.ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8
This is our second compilation of Biology Blunders from our interviews, and you might hear some interesting AI voices as well… Anyway, have a laugh along with us in this light-hearted episode! Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/
In a fascinating fusion of folklore and biology, the legendary creatures that have haunted our collective imagination—vampires, werewolves, and even lesser-known cryptids—could be reimagined as hosts in complex parasitic relationships. These parasites, capable of altering behavior, physiology, and even circadian rhythms, may lie dormant for centuries, explaining their absence in modern times. When viewed through this biological lens, mythical monsters become not mere tales but potential realities, challenging the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural.New! Follow Troubled Minds TV Here! -- https://bit.ly/43I9HHeLIVE ON Digital Radio! http://bit.ly/3m2Wxom or http://bit.ly/40KBtlWSay Hi to James at the https://www.midmichiganparacon.com/ Nov 4th/5thhttp://www.troubledminds.orgSupport The Show!https://rokfin.com/creator/troubledmindshttps://patreon.com/troubledmindshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledmindshttps://troubledfans.comFriends of Troubled Minds! - https://troubledminds.org/friendsShow Schedule Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 7-10pstiTunes - https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqMTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2FZOErSTwitter - https://bit.ly/2CYB71U----------------------------------------https://troubledminds.org/biology-of-the-uncanny-cyclical-historic-horror/https://www.iflscience.com/how-a-brain-parasite-turns-ants-into-zombies-that-hide-from-the-sunlight-70736https://www.livescience.com/24374-vampires-real-history.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/vampires-europe-new-england-halloween-historyhttps://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/werewolf/https://www.livescience.com/24412-werewolves.htmlhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/werewolf.htmhttps://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_CryptidsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4953916/advertisement
In this episode of Theology Applied, Jared Longshore joins the show to discuss Covenant Theology, Covenant Children, and the rising threat of the State taking away our kids. Ministry Sponsors: Join the Regenerative Movement! MOVE OVER, JERKY! Biltong is the new and improved jerky. A farm fresh meat snack with all of the protein and goodness, and none of the sugar, artificial flavorings, or preservatives. Visit them here: https://farmerbillsprovisions.com Squirrelly Joes Coffee - Caffeinating The Modern Reformation Visit squirrellyjoes.com to purchase your coffee today! Enter promo code "RRM" for 20% off your order. Private Family Banking: Email: chuck@privatefamilybanking.com Website: https://privatefamilybanking.com/chuck-deladurantey For a free book go to: www.protectyourmoneynow.net For setting up a free 30-Minutes Private Family Banking consultation go to: https://calendly.com/familybankingnow/30min Mercy Meadows Ranch Enter the giveaway to get 10lbs of ground beef for FREE! https://mercymeadowsranch.com/pages/giveaway Register for our Fall 2023 Conference, "The Household And The War For The Cosmos." https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rightresponseministries/907281 Register for our Spring 2024 Conference, "Blueprints For Christendom 2.0: Seven Doctrines For Ruling The World." https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rightresponseministries/898231 Also to purchase Joel's book they can find it on Amazon or directly from our website at: https://rightresponseministries.com/fight *If you live in the Austin area, Pastor Joel just started planting a brand new church called Covenant Bible Church in Georgetown, Texas. He would love for you to come visit on a Sunday. Check out the church's website for details: https://covenantbible.org/
Nearly a million animals are killed on roads every day. That's just in the U.S., and this sobering statistic is very likely an underestimate. “If anything, the number is probably quite a bit higher,” says Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist and author of the new book "Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet." The world is projected to build 25 million more miles of roads by 2050, so wildlife ecologists and engineers are searching for ways to integrate the needs of wildlife into their design. Goldfarb's book offers a deep examination of some of the most fascinating, inspiring, but also tragic ways human societies develop infrastructure alongside nature. He joins the Mongabay Newscast to explain the concept of ‘road ecology' and how wildlife-friendly designs are becoming part of landscapes globally. Related reading: Wildlife crossings built with tribal knowledge drastically reduce collisions For wildlife on Brazil's highways, roadkill is just the tip of the iceberg Hear Goldfarb's previous visit with this podcast, where he discussed his award-winning book "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter," by looking up episode #49 via your favorite podcast player or click play here: Podcast: Beavers matter more than you think Please invite your friends to subscribe to the Mongabay Newscast wherever they get podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, or download our free app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Store to get access to our latest episodes at your fingertips. If you enjoy the Newscast, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge a dollar or more to keep the show growing, Mongabay is a nonprofit media outlet and all support helps! See all our latest news from nature's frontline at Mongabay's homepage: news.mongabay.com or find and follow Mongabay on all the social media platforms. Episode artwork: A bison crosses a road in British Columbia, Canada. Image courtesy of Ben Goldfarb. Please share your thoughts and feedback! submissions@mongabay.com.
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why do I feel so addicted to my ex?" Well, today, we've got answers and a roadmap to help you break free from those compulsive behaviors that seem to take over your life. Breakups have a unique way of turning even the most empowered and resilient individuals into someone they don't recognize. Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into the profound psychology of post-breakup attachment and the reasons behind those persistent, seemingly uncontrollable actions that are anything but characteristic of you. Whether it's the relentless calls to your ex, the incessant checking of your phone in hopes of their message, or the constant scrutiny of your social media stories for their engagement, if you're struggling to move on, this episode was crafted with you in mind. In this transformative conversation, we'll equip you with practical steps and strategies to understand, cope with, and ultimately overcome your ex addiction. It's time to regain control over your emotions, thoughts, and actions and embark on a journey toward healing and self-empowerment. Previous episode: Ep. 131 - When your ex is struggling with addiction w/ Karilyn Ivers Karilyn Ivers Podcast: https://www.karilynivers.com/podcast Biology of Desire: https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Desire-Why-Addiction-Disease/dp/1610397126
Matt Crawford speaks with author Benjamin Lewin about his book, Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and Its Impact. Drawing on 25 years of experience as the founding editor of CELL, the world's leading journal in biology, Lewin questions the dogma that scientific papers describe how research was done, the distortions caused by pressure to publish and considers the effects of changes in the way science is communicated as we move further into a digital era. A great book that bridges the scientific and layperson communities in an easy to digest read.
Episode Highlights With LaurynHow she also used to be a journalist and reporterHer story of 13 incurable illnesses and eating disorders and how she recovered What led to her breaking the normal medical model and researching the root causeThe gut and mind connectionWhy healing is 80% mindsetUnderstanding stress at a deeper level and how this relates to gut healthFascinating studies on hunger signals, stress, and nourishment from food (and how even metabolic response changed)How to shift your mindset to facilitate healingWhat her gut brain method is and what German new medicine isWhy so much disease is linked to stress (and how this can help you)Fascinating links between certain life experiences and certain illnesses (like grief/loss and certain cancers, or IBS and “undigestible conflict,” or skin issues and feelings of being attackedHow German new medicine looked at brain scans of people experiencing certain symptoms and the correlations they found Heal the body with the mind and the hidden links between life events and disease How to release the issues in the tissuesAnger, sadness, fear, guilt, and shame as core negative emotionsThe way generational issues and even experiences in utero can affect future issuesHer core pillars of health from a physical perspectiveA reason to chew your food a lot longerSimple supplements that can help with gut healthRemedies for sluggish gallbladderA great simple at-home breathing test and challengeHumans are nutrients Resources We MentionDr. Lauryn Lax - WebsiteMoldageddon: 5 Steps to Conquer Mold & Mycotoxin Illness for Good by Dr. Lauryn LaxThe 28 Day Gut Kickstart: Optimize from the Inside Out by Dr. Lauryn LaxTotal Gut Reset: Optimize Your Health With Your Second Brain by Dr. Lauryn LaxThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Biology of Belief by Bruce H. LiptonHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Click to listen to episode (3:54).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 9-15-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of September 18 and September 25, 2023. This is a revised version of an episode from September 2014. SOUNDS - ~6 sec – Pied-billed Grebe call. This week, we feature some raucous mystery sounds from a family of diving birds. Have a listen for about 20 seconds, and see if you can guess what's making these calls. And here's a hint: you'll get grief if you miss this name by only one letter's sound. SOUNDS - ~ 22 sec. If you guessed grebe, you're right! Those were some of the sounds made by the Pied-billed Grebe, Horned Grebe, and Red-necked Grebe. Out of 22 grebe species worldwide and seven in North America, these three species are found commonly in many aquatic habitats in Virginia, with two others—the Eared Grebe and the Western Grebe—seen occasionally within the Commonwealth. Horned Grebes and Red-necked Grebes are regular winter residents on Virginia's coasts, while the Pied-billed Grebe is typically a year-round resident on the coast and a winter resident in other regions. Grebes are known for their swimming and diving abilities; for example, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's “Birds of the World” Web site says quote, “[g]rebes rocket through the water by compressing water behind them with coordinated thrusts of their muscular legs,” unquote; and Cornell's “All About Birds” site calls the Pied-billed Grebe “part bird, part submarine.” Lobed toes set far back on their bodies adapt grebes for swimming, and their ability to add or remove water and air from their feathers and internal air sacs helps them to float or, as needed, to submerge to escape danger or to feed. Grebes feed on a variety of aquatic animals like fish, crustaceans, and insects; on aquatic plants sometimes; and—notably—on their own feathers. In turn, they may be eaten by such predators as raccoons, snakes, and birds of prey. Grebes call and act aggressively during breeding season, but they may be quieter and much less noticeable during non-breeding season. In fact, a calm pond surface might conceal a hiding grebe with only its nostrils exposed to the air, or that surface might be broken—almost silently—by a grebe emerging with a fish in its bill. Thanks to Lang Elliott for permission to use the grebe sounds, from the Stokes' Field Guide to Bird Songs, and we let the Pied-billed Grebe have the last call. SOUNDS - ~6 sec. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment. For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624. Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode. In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 233, 9-29-14. The sounds of the Horned Grebe, Pied-billed Grebe, and Red-necked Grebe were from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs-Eastern Region CD set, by Lang Elliott with Donald and Lillian Stokes (Time Warner Audio Books, copyright 1997), used with permission of Lang Elliott. Lang Elliot's work is available online at “The Music of Nature” Web site, http://www.musicofnature.org/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode. More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES Two Pied-billed Grebes on a pond in Blacksburg, Virginia, September 28, 2014. Photo by Virginia Water Radio.Pied-billed Grebe at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming, April 2016. Photo by Tom Koerner, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/23453/rec/4, as of 9-18-23.Horned Grebe with chick, at Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, June 2005. Photo by Donna Dewhurst, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/411/rec/41, as of 9-18-23.Red-necked Grebe pair, at Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, May 2005. Photo by Donna Dewhurst, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/20/rec/37, as of 9-18-23. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE PIED-BILLED GREBE The following information is quoted from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/, primarily the “Life History” section of the the Pied-billed Grebe entry, online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040008&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19612. The scientific name of the Pied-billed Grebe is Podilymbus podiceps. Physical Description “This species is 12-15 inches (31-38 cm) long with a 23 inch wingspread. It is a small, stocky bird distinguished by its short, blunt bill encircled by a broad black band with the upper portion of the bill curved downward; it is often described as chicken-like. ...Grebes have lobed toes, feet that are placed far back on the body, and a short rudder-like tail to aid in pursuing prey underwater.” Reproduction “The nest is built by both members of the pair and is made up of flags, rushes, sedge, algae and mud and is attached to grasses, reeds or bushes in the water. ...The eggs are laid from March to September, are blue-white initially, and then turn brown. The brown color results from the adults covering the eggs with wet organic matter when they are foraging or defending the territory. ...There may be up to 2 broods per year. Incubation takes about 23 days and begins with the first egg laid.” Behavior “Nest attendance is shared equally by the male and female during egg-laying and post-laying periods. Incubation however, is carried out mostly by the female. The streaked or spotted chicks can swim almost immediately after hatching. The young will usually travel on the parents back or will cling to their tail. The parents may feed the chicks and even dive while chicks are on their back. The parents will return to the nest frequently with the young. Young grebes fledge at about 35 days. ...[This species] rarely flies, and it escapes by diving with a short leap or by slowly submerging. It is the most solitary of the grebes. It is the first grebe to arrive north in the spring and the last to leave in the fall. It migrates in closely-massed flocks. ...” Feeding “Diet consists primarily of fish including eels, carp, and catfish as well as sticklebacks, sculpins, silversides, and minnows. [It will also] forage on crayfishes, aquatic insects, snails, spiders, frogs, tadpoles, some seeds and soft parts of aquatic plants, ...[and] on shrimp in saltwater bays and estuaries. [It ingests] large numbers of their own feathers. This may serve to protect the stomach from puncture by indigestible parts and prevent hard items from entering the intestines. Feathers also provide the base material of regurgitated pellets that contain undigested material such as fish bones.” Aquatic/Terrestrial Associations: “In Virginia, pied-billed grebes have been observed foraging with snowy egrets. Mutualistic foraging enhances opportunities for obtaining prey. Limiting factors: The greatest losses of nests and eggs resulted from wind, rain, waves, and storm tides. Predators of eggs and young include raccoons, laughing gulls, water snakes, snapping turtles, and peregrine falcons.” SOURCES Used for Audio Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “All About Birds,” online at http://www.allaboutbirds.org.The Horned Grebe entry is online at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Horned_Grebe/;the Pied-billed Grebe entry is online at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pied-billed_Grebe/;the Red-necked Grebe entry is online at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-necked_Grebe/. National Audubon Society, “Taxonomic Family: Grebes,” online at https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide?title=Grebe&family=6460. Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “Birds of the World,” online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/home. (subscription required).The entry for the taxonomic family of grebes, Podicipedidae, is online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/podici1/cur/introduction; this is the source of the quote in the audio.The Horned Grebe entry is online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/horgre/cur/introduction;the Pied-billed Grebe entry is online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/pibgre/cur/introduction;the Red-necked Grebe entry is online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/rengre/cur/introduction. Indiana Audubon, “Pied-billed Grebe,” by Annie Aguirre, July 1, 2018, online at https://indianaaudubon.org/2018/07/01/pied-billed-grebe-2/. Angela Minor, “Birds of the Blue Ridge: Pied-billed Grebe,” Blue Ridge Country, December 27, 2022. Chandler S. Robbins et al., A Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North America, St. Martin's Press, New York, N.Y., 2001. Stan Tekiela, Birds of Virginia Field Guide, Adventure Publications, Cambridge, Minn., 2002. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/.The Horned Grebe entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040005&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19612;the Pied-billed Grebe entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040008&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19612;the Red-necked Grebe entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040004&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19612. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “List of Native and Naturalized Fauna in Virginia, August 2022,” online (as a PDF) at https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/virginia-native-naturalized-species.pdf. Joel C. Welty, The Life of Birds, 2nd Edition, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Penn., 1975. For More Information about Birds in Virginia or Elsewhere Chesapeake Bay Program, “Birds,” online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/critters?s=&fieldGuideType=Birds&fieldGuideHabitat. Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “Merlin Photo ID.” The application for mobile devices allows users to submit a bird photograph to get identification of the bird. Information is available online at http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/. Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society, “eBird,” online at https://ebird.org/home. Here you can find locations of species observations made by contributors, and you can sign up to contribute your own observations. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, “Animal Diversity Web,” online at https://animaldiversity.org.Virginia Society of Ornithology, online at http://www.virginiabirds.org/. The Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of birds in the Commonwealth. Xeno-canto Foundation, online at https://xeno-canto.org/. This site provides sounds of birds and other wildlife from around the world. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html). See particularly the “Birds” subject category. Following are links to some other episodes on diving birds. American Coot – Episode 391, 10-23-17.Cormorants – Episode 467, 4-8-19.Loons – Episode 445, 11-5-18