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Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - Reflections on Thesis Writing

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:56


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Ajantha reflects honestly on the demanding process of writing a PhD thesis, detailing the unexpected challenges, distractions, and perfectionist pitfalls encountered along the way. From severely underestimating the complexity of making figures, to handling late-stage data reanalysis and navigating life distractions, Ajantha's account highlights the emotional toll and practical hurdles of thesis completion. The piece offers reassuring insights and valuable tips on productivity, planning, and maintaining balance to help others navigate their thesis journey. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-reflections-on-thesis-writing/   -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - What Happens In a Grant Review Panel

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 14:21


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Ajantha provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of an Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) grant review panel. Highlighting the structured and rigorous process of evaluation, Ajantha outlines key criteria considered essential by reviewers such as feasibility, innovation, training environment, and impact planning. The article identifies recurring strengths and weaknesses found in grant applications, offering valuable guidance for early-career researchers aiming to enhance their chances of funding success. This behind-the-scenes perspective demystifies the grant application process and underscores the importance of clear writing, well-justified methodologies, contingency planning, and alignment with funders' priorities. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-happens-in-a-grant-review-panel/   -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Oxford+
Bringing Science to Society with Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford

Oxford+

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 31:26 Transcription Available


How can cutting-edge nanoscience transform medicine and inspire groundbreaking startups within Oxford? In this episode, Susannah de Jager sits down with Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford. Together, they explore Molly's extraordinary journey in interdisciplinary research, the process of spinning out successful companies from academia, and the unique opportunities Oxford offers for scientific innovation. Molly also shares insights on fostering diverse teams, driving impactful research, and the future of quantum sensing in biomedical applications.(00:00) - Bringing Science to Society with Molly Stevens (00:18) - Meet Professor Dame Molly Stevens (03:59) - Innovative Biomedical Applications (04:38) - Breakthrough Technology: SPARTA (06:38) - Interdisciplinary Opportunities at Oxford (09:51) - UK-Wide and International Collaborations (11:08) - Spinning Out Companies: Challenges and Insights (23:10) - Championing Diversity in Entrepreneurship (27:44) - The Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery About the Guest:Molly Stevens is the John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford, with part-time positions at Imperial College London and the Karolinska Institute. As a world-leading expert in biomaterial interfaces, her multidisciplinary research spans regenerative medicine, advanced therapeutics, and diagnostics. She is a serial entrepreneur, founding successful companies such as Spot by Discovery and she serves as Deputy Director of the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. Recognised internationally, Molly is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and numerous other prestigious academies.Connect with Molly on LinkedInAbout the host:Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedInVisit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukIf you have a question for Susannah, please get in touch - oxfordplus.co.uk/contactOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mishcon de Reya and produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

63 Degrees North
From Running Rats to Brain Maps: A Nobel Odyssey

63 Degrees North

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 38:05


When the phone rang 10 years ago while Norwegian neuroscientist May-Britt Moser was in a particularly engaging lab meeting, she almost didn't answer it.Good thing she did! It was Göran Hansson, secretary of the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine, with the news: May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser, along with their mentor and colleague John O'Keefe from the University College London, had just won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of two types of brain cells that work together to function like a GPS in the brain.That system allows animals -including us - to know where they are, and navigate to where they want to go. This was a groundbreaking discovery because it gave us critical insight into how an area of the brain, far from the normal sensory inputs of sight, sound and touch, constructs its own way of understanding space. And, because this same area of the brain, and our ability to navigate, are affected early on in Alzheimer's patients, it offers an inroad for clinicians studying the disease. In fact, the KG Jebsen Centre for Alzheimer's Disease, a part of the Mosers' Kavli Institute, is working to bring these fundamental insights about the brain to clinical practice. This episode is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Nobel award. To make it, I cracked open a time capsule of sorts: When the Mosers first learned that they had won the scientific world's highest honour, I ran down to their lab and recorded everything! The files in this podcast are from that day and the heady days afterwards.My guests on today's episode are May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser.You can also find lots more material, including videos, more popular science articles and background information on this webpage. And don't forget to subscribe to 63 Degrees North to hear my second podcast, coming in early 2025, about the most recent findings from the Mosers' lab – and a look into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BJKS Podcast
102: Soledad Gonzalo Cogno: Sloooow oscillations in entorhinal cortex, mentoring, and the physics approach to neuroscience

BJKS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 97:51 Transcription Available


Soledad Gonzalo Cogno is a group leader at the Kavli Institute for Science Neuroscience in Trondheim. We talk about how she went from studying physics in Argentina to working on the brain in Norway, the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to neuroscience, why researchers should give their research animals a nice life, mentorship, and discuss her recent Nature paper on ultraslow oscillatory sequences in medial entorhinal cortex.BJKS Podcast is a podcast about neuroscience, psychology, and anything vaguely related, hosted by Benjamin James Kuper-Smith.Support the show: https://geni.us/bjks-patreonTimestamps0:00:00: Studying physics in Argentina0:12:30: The advantages of a physics background - interdisciplinarity in neuroscience0:27:31: How Soledad ended up in Trondheim0:32:46: Rodent heaven in Norway0:36:19: Start discussing Soledad's paper on ultraslow oscillatory sequences1:03:12: So what do those ultraslow oscillatory sequences do?1:16:18: A book or paper more people should read1:22:30: Something Soledad wishes she'd learnt sooner1:30:51: Advice for PhD students/postdocsPodcast linksWebsite: https://geni.us/bjks-podTwitter: https://geni.us/bjks-pod-twtSoledad's linksWebsite: https://geni.us/gonzalo_cogno-webTwitter: https://geni.us/gonzalo_cogno-twtBen's linksWebsite: https://geni.us/bjks-webGoogle Scholar: https://geni.us/bjks-scholarTwitter: https://geni.us/bjks-twtReferencesEpisode about Ramon y Cajal: https://geni.us/bjks-ehrlichBrun, Solstad, Kjelstrup, Fyhn, Witter, Moser & Moser (2008). Progressive increase in grid scale from dorsal to ventral medial entorhinal cortex. Hippocampus.Constantinou, Gonzalo Cogno, Elijah, Kropff, Gigg, Samengo & Montemurro (2016). Bursting neurons in the hippocampal formation encode features of LFP rhythms. Frontiers in computational neuroscience.Dayan & Abbott (2005). Theoretical neuroscience: computational and mathematical modeling of neural systems.Gonzalo Cogno, Obenhaus, Lautrup, Jacobsen, Clopath, Andersson, ... & Moser (2024). Minute-scale oscillatory sequences in medial entorhinal cortex. Nature.Hastie, Tibshirani & Friedman (2009). The elements of statistical learning: data mining, inference, and prediction.Kropff, Carmichael, Moser & Moser (2015). Speed cells in the medial entorhinal cortex. Nature.MacKay (2003). Information theory, inference and learning algorithms.

Into the Impossible
Addressing the Biggest Controversies in Modern Cosmology with George Efstathiou [Ep. 436]

Into the Impossible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 59:59


Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - The Transformative Potential of AI on Basic Science

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:05


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In his guest blog, Ajantha, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, explores the transformative potential of AI in dementia research at the basic science level. He discusses how AI can enhance literature searches, improve conference collaborations, and analyse large datasets, thereby accelerating discoveries and innovations in the field. By utilising AI, researchers can navigate the overwhelming amount of scientific literature, find relevant collaborations, and efficiently analyse complex data, ultimately leading to more targeted and effective research outcomes. Ajantha also addresses the challenges and risks associated with AI, emphasising the need for responsible and ethical implementation to maximise its benefits in dementia research.   Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-transformative-potential-of-ai/ #AI #BasicScience #DementiaResearch -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - The Use of AI for Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 28:47


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Ajantha's blog offers a professional and thought-provoking exploration of the integration of artificial intelligence in dementia research and diagnosis. He discusses both the opportunities and risks presented by AI technologies, from their potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and speed to the ethical concerns about bias and data privacy. This blog is a well-researched text, with insights drawn from recent academic debates and the Ajantha's own expertise. It is a must-read for professionals in the healthcare and technology sectors who are interested in the future of AI in medical research. Join Ajantha as she navigates through these complex topics with clarity and critical analysis, opening up a discussion on how AI can truly benefit dementia research (a story of AI potential for dementia diagnosis is in the news almost weekly) while considering the moral imperatives and risks involved. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-use-of-ai-for-dementia-diagnosis/ #AI #DementiaDiagnosis #DementiaResearch -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Using archival data from the Gemini North telescope, a team of astronomers have measured the heaviest pair of supermassive black holes ever found. The merging of two supermassive black holes is a phenomenon that has long been predicted, though never observed. In this podcast, Dr. Roger Romani discusses the discovery of this system and what we can learn about massive black hole pairs from this system.   Bios:  - Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF's NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona. - Dr. Roger W. Romani is a member of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at Stanford University, where he has been Professor of Physics for over thirty years. His research interests center on black holes and neutron stars, which he and his research group study with a combination of telescope observations, from the ground and from space, and theoretical modeling. Links  NOIRLab Press Release: https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2405/ NOIRLab social media channels can be found at https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/ https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - The Pros and Cons of using iPSCs in Dementia Research

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 19:14


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Explore Ajantha's insights on the revolutionary impact and challenges of using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in dementia research. Ajantha reflects on the journey with iPSC models, highlighting the groundbreaking potential to study diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by examining human brain cells without invasive methods. The blog emphasises the transformative nature of iPSC technology, which allows for in-depth exploration into the mechanisms of dementia, yet it also brings to light the considerable effort, attention, and resources required to maintain and differentiate these cells. Through a balanced lens, Ajantha offers a concise overview of the scientific opportunities iPSCs provide against the backdrop of the technical and logistical hurdles researchers face, presenting a clear picture of iPSC technology's role in advancing dementia research. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-ipscs-in-dementia-research/ #iPSCs #StemCells #DementiaResearch -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - How to use basic AI as a daily research tool

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 22:07


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Ajantha outlines the benefits and pitfalls of using AI chatbots in research. He emphasises their proficiency in language tasks and idea generation, but also warns against overreliance on AI for tasks requiring factual accuracy, as AI can fabricate data. He suggests a balanced approach to using AI as a tool to augment, but not replace, the researcher's own critical thinking and creativity - listen to his full advise in the audio version of this blog. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-to-use-basic-ai-as-a-daily-research-tool/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - Mastering the PhD Journey: Key Application Insights

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 15:01


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Embarking on a PhD is a monumental journey, not only in its execution but also in its initiation. Ajantha's blog is a treasure trove of insights and guidance, illuminating the path to a successful PhD journey. Drawing from personal experiences and an insider's view from the graduate studies committee at Oxford, Ajantha unravels the complexities of the PhD application process, offering invaluable advice to aspiring students. Whether it's understanding the importance of self-awareness, gaining relevant experience, or the nuances of choosing the right research question, this article is an indispensable guide. It's not just about filling out an application form; it's about a profound journey of self-discovery and meticulous preparation, essential for anyone considering this significant academic pursuit. Prepare to be enlightened and equipped with the wisdom to navigate the intricate PhD application process. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-mastering-the-phd-journey-key-application-insights/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher

Stanford Psychology Podcast
123 - Jacqueline Gottlieb: Are You Curious About Curiosity?

Stanford Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 60:05


This week, Julia chats with Jacqueline Gottlieb, Professor of Neuroscience in the Kavli Institute for Brain Science and the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Institute for Mind, Brain, and Behavior at Columbia University in New York. Since joining the Columbia Faculty in 2001, she has spearheaded pioneering research on the neural mechanisms of attention and curiosity, using computational modeling combined with behavioral and neurophysiological studies in humans and non-human primates. In this episode, Professor Gottlieb unlocks the fundamental forces governing curiosity. She begins by explaining the ambiguity inherent in uncertainty and the balance between potential risks and rewards. Then, she reviews a recent study that suggests that we don't always reason optimally about uncertainty. After discussing potential reasons why we might struggle with decision making surrounding uncertainty, she highlights key personality factors from the study that were associated with more successful decision making. Finally, she closes by sharing her hopes for the future of the field.JOIN OUR SUBSTACK! Stay up-to-date with the podcast and become part of the ever-growing community

Demystifying Science
Unraveling a Magnetic Cosmos - Dr. Enrique Lopez Rodriguez, Stanford Astrophysicist, DSPod 196

Demystifying Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 149:24


Get your DEMYSTICON 2024 tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demysticon-2024-tickets-727054969987 Sign up for a yearly Patreon membership for discounted tickets: https://bit.ly/3lcAasB Dr. Enrique Lopez Rodriguez is an astrophysicist at Stanford's Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, where is working on a comprehensive survey of magnetic fields in nearby galaxies. He has published extensively on the subjects of extragalactic magnetism, active galactic nuclei, infrared polarimetric instrument, and next generation telescopes. We talk about studying the invisible, developing models for the structure of the cosmos, becoming the highest Canarian that ever lived, the value of mad geniuses, becoming useful, and much more. 00:00:00 Go! 00:00:16 Talking magnetic fields 00:11:20 Who is Enrique Lopez Rodriguez 00:25:17 Absence of coherent theories 00:33:26 Electromagnetism vs Gravity 00:44:15 Magnetic reversals and long cycle effects 00:53:39 Getting an accurate read on the cosmos 01:03:07 Instrumentalizing the Cosmos 01:13:11 Bringing new ideas around 01:22:37 Brilliance lost to rough talk 01:32:45 Finding space for ideas to unfurl 01:43:01 Dealing with mad genius 01:54:03 Orphaning of ideas 02:03:19 The only place in the world you get paid to explore 02:13:30 There's no place like home 02:25:56 Closing thoughts Tell us what you think in the comments or on our Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub #magnetism #électromagnétisme #cosmicmagnets #cosmology #astrophysics #astronomy #astromagnetism #electricuniverse #electromagneticuniverse #gravity #galacticmarvels #galaxy #galaxyscience #stanford #stanfordastrophysics #stanfordphysics #science #sciencepodcast #longformpodcast #demystifyscipodcast #demystifysci #longformscience #longformconversations #deepthoughts #whoadude Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - Using Time Tracking for Time Management

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 11:04


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Discover the art of effective time management with insights from Ajantha Abey, a PhD student at Oxford University. In this compelling blog, Ajantha reveals how the simple yet transformative technique of Time Tracking can revolutionise both your academic and personal life. Whether you're wrestling with a demanding research schedule or juggling multiple roles, this blog offers practical advice to help you measure your time and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Don't leave your productivity to guesswork—learn to measure it and master it. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-using-time-tracking-for-time-management/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - World Alzheimer's Day 2023: A new era of optimism

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 11:05


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Ajantha discusses a renewed sense of optimism in Alzheimer's research, marked by the FDA approval of three new drugs in the last three years. These drugs represent a paradigm shift as they aim to modify the disease itself rather than just alleviate symptoms. Alongside these therapeutic advances, the field is benefiting from an expanded understanding of disease mechanisms and increasing industry investment, signalling meaningful progress and hope for future breakthroughs. Let's raise awarness for World Alzheimer's Day 2023. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-world-alzheimers-day-2023-a-new-era-of-optimism/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - How Dogs Are Helping Us Understand And Solve Dementia

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 9:25


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Immerse yourself in the world of canine companions and their essential role in decoding the enigmas of dementia through the enlightening blog. In this blog Ajantha sheds light on the compelling connections between dogs and humans in the realm of dementia research. Learn how dogs, naturally encountering a dementia-like condition, provide an authentic and insightful perspective into the intricate complexities of the disease, serving as a vital bridge between scientific exploration and therapeutic advancements. From groundbreaking stem cell therapies to expansive projects delving into aging and dementia, this blog showcases the exceptional potential of our four-legged allies in advancing our understanding of dementia. Join us in acknowledging their unique contributions and envisage a future where dogs guide us in conquering one of humanity's most formidable challenges. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-dogs-are-helping-us-understand-and-solve/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Keen On Democracy
Playing Chess against Nature: Rafael Yuste explains how today's advances in neuroscience will eventually lead to a new Renaissance in understanding who exactly we are as a species

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 42:09


EPISODE 1669: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Rafael Yuste, author of LECTURES IN NEUROSCIENCE,  about how today's advances in neuroscience will eventually lead to a new Renaissance in understanding who we are as a species Rafael Yuste is Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. He studies the function and pathology of the cerebral cortex. Yuste obtained his M.D. in Madrid. After working in Brenner's laboratory in Cambridge, he was a Ph.D. student with Katz in Wiesel's laboratory at Rockefeller University, and postdoctoral student of Tank at Bell Laboratories. He joined Columbia in 1996 and is director of its Neurotechnology Center and co-director of its Kavli Institute for Brain CircuitsIn 2011 Yuste led a group of researchers who proposed the US BRAIN Initiative, and in 2016 he helped coordinate the International BRAIN Initiative. He is involved in ethical guidelines for Neurotechnology (“NeuroRights”).Yuste is a member of Spain's Royal Academies of Medicine and of Science and has obtained awards from the Mayor of New York City, the Society for Neuroscience and the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. He recently shared the Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - Why You Should Teach Alongside Your Research (Especially As A PhD Student)

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 8:35


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In the realm of academia, teaching is often viewed as a hindrance to research, a time-consuming chore that distracts from crucial experimental work. However, Ajantha Abey passionately argues that teaching can be a source of wonder and enrichment for aspiring researchers, especially PhD students. By sharing his own experiences as a postgraduate student, he demonstrates how teaching not only fosters better communication and understanding but also serves as a catalyst for new research ideas. Ajantha unveils the transformative power of guiding and inspiring the next generation of scientists, proving that teaching, far from being a burden, is a fulfilling and essential part of the scientific journey. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-why-you-should-teach-alongside-your-research/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

VINnews Podcast
THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Orthodox Jew In The U.S. Navy Interview with Eric Gutman

VINnews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 31:48


The United States Navy is the largest and most powerful navy in the world. The U.S. Navy trains and organizes to supply combat ready Naval forces to win wars when necessary, and also maintain security and restriction to protect our country.  If you have ever wondered whether it is possible to be in the navy and remain an orthodox person, you will get the answers from today's guest.  Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap sat down with Eric Gutman, a military veteran. Eric began his scientific career as a research assistant for NASA at the age of 17. By age 21, he was a research scholar at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a nuclear weapons lab in northern California, and subsequently he received his undergraduate degree in Applied Physics from Columbia University with concentrations in optics/lasers and nuclear physics. After working as a geophysicist in the oil industry, Eric received his graduate degree in Physics from the University of Chicago, where he specialized in relativity and cosmology, and as a graduate researcher at the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, theoretically predicted interactions between ordinary and dark matter.
Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the United States Navy, Eric joined the faculty of Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, and soon became one of the company's most popular instructors in Chicago. Kaplan students would later rank Eric higher than any other GRE/SAT faculty member in the entire New York-Washington, D.C. region, a position he would hold until leaving the company to found The Best Test Prep. Eric was the lead writer of a GRE course for one of the country's largest test preparation companies, recently authored a second GRE course for The Best Test Prep, and continues to provide instruction for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. Around his busy schedule of serving as The Best Test Prep's chief executive officer, Eric is an active member of Mensa and the Columbia University Alumni Representative Committee, for which he interviews students (not his own) for admission to Columbia. Eric talked about why he joined the navy, and the most contributing factor in that decision.  He spoke about domestic terrorism, and how long did he served, as well as what was going on during that time in the world.  Eric talked about his family, and the qualifications to join the navy, and the best part of being in the navy.  He discussed his experience being orthodox, kosher food, davening, etc. while serving, and how his training in the U.S, Navy influenced his current career with both adolescents and adults. Eric shed some light on why he thinks we are seeing an increase in adolescent and young adult crime, particularly school shootings.  *Listen To This Interview

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - A Beginner's Guide to Preparing for a Big Conference

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 10:22


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In "A Beginner's Guide to Preparing for a Big Conference," (with the AAIC around the corner) Ajantha advises on strategies to make the most of conferences. They stress the importance of planning, setting goals, and prioritizing sessions. The guide offers tips for effective networking, taking notes, and scheduling rest afterwards. Overall, the he emphasises the value of being prepared and organised to navigate conferences successfully. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-a-beginners-guide-to-preparing-for-a-big-conference/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Dementia Researcher Blogs
Ajantha Abey - Conference Insights: Top 10 Takeaways in Dementia Research

Dementia Researcher Blogs

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 13:58


Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Ajantha shares his top 10 takeaways from recent conferences. His key findings include that breakthroughs are finally happening in therapeutic treatments, some of the most exciting advances are happening in fluid biomarkers, digital biomarkers are on the rise, spatial transcriptomics is the hottest new technique on the block, microglia are everyone's new favourite cell type, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration - and diversity is finally making the agenda! Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-conference-insights-top-10-takeaways-in-dementia-research/ -- Ajantha Abey is a PhD student in the Kavli Institute at University of Oxford. He is interested in the cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of the ageing brain. Previously, having previoulsy explored neuropathology in dogs with dementia and potential stem cell replacement therapies. He now uses induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons to try and model selective neuronal vulnerability: the phenomenon where some cells die but others remain resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. -- Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Nobel Award Winner Edward Moser: Prize motivation: The discovery of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 10:34


Guest: Professor Moseris is the co-director of the Kavli Institute for SystemsNeuroscience at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Heinvestigates neural network coding in the cortex, with emphasis on space,time and memory. He joins John to discuss the lecture that he presented atUCT titled “Neural computation of space and time”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People doing Physics
Sandro Tacchella: an international journey through extragalactic astrophysics

People doing Physics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 34:33


Help us get better by taking our quick survey! Your feedback will help us understand how we can improve in the future. Thank you for your time.Joining us this month is Dr Sandro Tacchella, Assistant Professor in Extragalactic Astrophysics at the Cavendish and the nearby Kavli Institute for Cosmology. Inspired by astronomy at a young age, Sandro pursued a degree in Physics and threaded a line between the “small” scale of planetary astrophysics and the statistical world of pure cosmology. He looks at the physics underpinning the formation of galaxies and black holes, hoping to understand how these cosmic structures came to be using data from some of the most advanced telescopes on, and above, Earth. His experience of using analytical and cosmological models to determine the physical properties of galaxies is being brought to bear on data from the recently activated James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam instrument, and he plays a key role in projects aimed at characterising the earliest galaxies.His research has taken him around the world, from Switzerland to Korea and the US, but he has still found time to start a family and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Today, we'll talk to him about the benefits and unique problems he faces working in astrophysics, what it has been like to do cutting-edge research on three continents, and where he sees extragalactic astrophysics going in the near future.[00:36] – Guest's intro[01:50] – Dreaming of space through a telescope[03:57] – Physics degree and outreach events to become a budding astronomer [05:03] – It's not so easy to do Astrophysics in Switzerland [06:00] – From broad astrophysics to extragalactic observations [08:17] – The exquisite images from the Hubble Space Telescope [10:00] – Why do galaxies look like what they do today? Look at them back in time! [12:17] – Live podcast announcement with special guest Professor Dame Athene Donald[13:42] - Starting a family while doing a PhD [16:35] – What counts when you try to succeed during a PhD are you don't get the support you need from your group?[20:05] – There is work, and there is family... [21:05] - Restarting a career at Harvard and working on the James Webb Telescope[23:15] – From Harvard to Korea to the UK- two kids, a partner, a postdoc, and a pandemic[26:35] - Analising the date from James Webb Telescope and understanding when the very first galaxies and black holes formed and how they evolved [31:25] Astrophysics is famous for finding things that nobody was expecting[33:46] – Outro Book aheadJoin us for a LIVE recording of the Poeple Doing Physics with special guest Professor Dame Athene Donald on Saturday 18th March at 3.30pm. Part of Cambridge event is part of the Cambridge Festival from the University of Cambridge. Reserve your free spot now! Useful linksLearn more about

Exploring Astrophysics
Dr Robert Simcoe, Director of MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research

Exploring Astrophysics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 23:59


In this episode, Dr Simcoe spoke about his research involving spectroscopy to look back into the early universe and search for the first stars. He also spoke about another interest of his - designing and building astronomical telescopes and instruments - and how it first began when he was still in high school. Lastly, he gave us a sneak peek into the job of a director of a huge astrophysics department like MIT's Kavli institute and the work that goes in to managing it.

The Course
Episode 32 - Daniel Holz: "How does the universe make black holes?"

The Course

Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 26:05


Professor Daniel Holz from the Department of Physics, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Enrico Fermi Institute, and Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics researched Einstein's theory of gravity, focusing on black holes and gravitational waves. In this episode, Professor Holz talks about his days as an international student in the Philippines, his interest in poetry, physics, and maths, and how he eventually found his passion in black holes. Prof. Holz talked about his career path and how he became a University of Chicago professor studying things that he loves.

The Smart 7
The Sunday 7 - Why it's hot in the city, Britain meets the Bison, putting Grey Squirrels on the pill and the FA rules out headers…

The Smart 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 19:09


The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following guests: Kathy Baughman McLeod - Director of the Adrienne Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic CouncilTom Gibbs - Bison Ranger, Wildwood TrustPaul Whitfield - Director General for the Wildwood TrustMichael Byers - Professor of Global Politics and International Law at the University of British ColumbiaDr Willie Stewart - Consultant Neuropathologist at University of GlasgowDr Michael Grey - Neuroscientist at the University of East AngliaRichard Mundy - Nature recovery manager at Gwent Wildlife TrustDr Giovanna Massei - Director of the Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control Europe, University of YorkDaniele Michilli - Postdoctoral researcher at MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space ResearchEloise Hunt - PhD student in Natural Sciences at Imperial College London In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Olivia Davies and produced by Daft Doris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition
The Sunday 7 - Why it's hot in the city, Britain meets the Bison, putting Grey Squirrels on the pill and the FA rules out headers…

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 18:57


The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… Consistently appearing in Ireland's Daily News charts, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps… Today's episode includes references to the following guests:Kathy Baughman McLeod - Director of the Adrienne Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic CouncilTom Gibbs - Bison Ranger, Wildwood TrustPaul Whitfield - Director General for the Wildwood TrustMichael Byers - Professor of Global Politics and International Law at the University of British ColumbiaDr Willie Stewart - Consultant Neuropathologist at University of GlasgowDr Michael Grey - Neuroscientist at the University of East AngliaRichard Mundy - Nature recovery manager at Gwent Wildlife TrustDr Giovanna Massei - Director of the Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control Europe, University of YorkDaniele Michilli - Postdoctoral researcher at MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space ResearchEloise Hunt - PhD student in Natural Sciences at Imperial College London Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Science Straight Up
Tiny Gatekeepers of the Nano Universe: How Nuclear Pores in our Cells Separate Friend From Foe

Science Straight Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 28:30


We hear from three eminent researchers who take us into the nano universe where they study miniscule openings in the cells of our bodies…passageways called nuclear pore complexes. These complexes are incredibly smart collections of proteins that direct traffic into and out of the nuclei of our cells…where our DNA is located.   Joining us are Cees Dekker, professor of molecular biophysics at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and director of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience; Michael Rout, professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Rockefeller University in New York; and Anton Zilman, professor of biological physics at the University of Toronto.  They appeared during a Telluride Science “Town Talk” at the Transfer Warehouse in Telluride, a session moderated by award-winning broadcast journalists Judy Muller and George Lewis. 

Exploring Astrophysics
Dr Xinnan Du, Outreach and Engagement manager at KIPAC Stanford

Exploring Astrophysics

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 21:38


This episode Dr Du spoke about some of her work looking at the physical properties of the interstellar medium in distant galaxies. She also spoke about her interest in asgtronomy outreach and the kind of work she does as outreach manager at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. Listen to the end of the podcast to hear her advice on learning more about astronomy at a young age!

meet the meQuanics - Quantum Computing Discussions
meQuanics - QSI@UTS Seminar Series - S23 - Lieven Vandersypen (QuTech, U. Delft)

meet the meQuanics - Quantum Computing Discussions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 68:55


During this time of lockdown, the centre for quantum software and information (QSI) at the University of Technology Sydney has launched an online seminar series. With talks once or twice a week from leading researchers in the field, meQuanics is supporting this series by mirroring the audio from each talk. I would encourage if you listen to this episode, to visit and subscribe to the UTS:QSI YouTube page to see each of these talks with the associated slides to help it make more sense. https://youtu.be/Dg6Q_F9uI8s Silicon spin qubits gain traction for large-scale quantum computation and simulation. TITLE: A Scalable “Spins-Inside” Quantum Processor and Simulator SPEAKER: Prof Lieven Vandersypen AFFILIATION: QuTech, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Dept of Quantum Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands HOSTED BY: Dr JP (Juan Pablo) Dehollain, UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information ABSTRACT: Excellent control of over physical 50 qubits has been achieved, but can we also realize 50 fault-tolerant qubits? Here quantum bits encoded in the spin state of individual electrons in silicon quantum dot arrays have emerged as a highly promising avenue. In this talk, I will present our vision of a large-scale spin-based quantum processor, and our ongoing work to realize this vision. I will also show how the same platform offers a powerful platform for analog quantum simulation of Fermi-Hubbard physics and quantum magnetism. RELATED ARTICLES: Physics Today 72(8), 38 (2019) npj Quantum Information 3, 34 (2017) Nature 555, 633 (2018) Science 359, 1123 (2018) Phys. Rev. X 9, 021011 (2019) Nature 579, 528 (2020) Nature 580, 355 (2020) OTHER LINKS: Vandersypen Lab: qutech.nl/vandersypen-lab/ Delft University of Technology: https://www.tudelft.nl/

Rob Hopkins
From What If to What Next: Episode 42

Rob Hopkins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 44:30


The IPCC report that came out in mid-2021 said “unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5 degrees, or even 2 degrees, will be beyond reach”. “Immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions”. Let's imagine we were able to actually do that in the time available to us. It would mean the complete reimagining of food, travel, housing, the economy. A retooled education system. A new sense of shared and collective purpose. It would feel like living through a revolution of the imagination. But what would it actually feel like to live through a revolution of the imagination? It's a question that leads us to our question for today's episode – what if we are standing on the cusp of an Imagination Age? It was a question inspired by this article I read that one of our guests had written about the second guest. Gabriel A. Silva, who wrote it, is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering in the Jacobs School of Engineering and the Department of Neurosciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California San Diego. He holds a Jacobs Family Scholar in Engineering Endowed Chair, is the Founding Director of the Center for Engineered Natural Intelligence, and Associate Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind. In addition to his academic work, he is a regular contributor to Medium and Forbes. And Rita J. King, who it's about, believes in Applied Imagination for creative, pragmatic problem solving in the Imagination Age. King is EVP for Business Development at Science House, a strategic consultancy in Manhattan. She is a writer, researcher, speaker, designer and artist. As a Futurist at the National Academy of Sciences Science and Entertainment Exchange, she invents novel technologies, characters and stories for film and TV projects. She is a Resident Research Fellow at the Center for Engineered Natural Intelligence at UC San Diego. I hope you love this conversation and where it goes and, as always, do let us know what you think! Thanks.

From What If to What Next
42 - What if we are standing on the cusp of an Imagination Age?

From What If to What Next

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 44:31


The IPCC report that came out in mid-2021 said “unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5 degrees, or even 2 degrees, will be beyond reach”. “Immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions”. Let's imagine we were able to actually do that in the time available to us.   It would mean the complete reimagining of food, travel, housing, the economy. A retooled education system. A new sense of shared and collective purpose. It would feel like living through a revolution of the imagination. But what would it actually feel like to live through a revolution of the imagination? It's a question that leads us to our question for today's episode – what if we are standing on the cusp of an Imagination Age? It was a question inspired by this article I read that one of our guests had written about the second guest.   Gabriel A. Silva, who wrote it, is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering in the Jacobs School of Engineering and the Department of Neurosciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California San Diego. He holds a Jacobs Family Scholar in Engineering Endowed Chair, is the Founding Director of the Center for Engineered Natural Intelligence, and Associate Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind. In addition to his academic work, he is a regular contributor to Medium and Forbes.   And Rita J. King, who it's about, believes in Applied Imagination for creative, pragmatic problem solving in the Imagination Age. King is EVP for Business Development at Science House, a strategic consultancy in Manhattan. She is a writer, researcher, speaker, designer and artist. As a Futurist at the National Academy of Sciences Science and Entertainment Exchange, she invents novel technologies, characters and stories for film and TV projects. She is a Resident Research Fellow at the Center for Engineered Natural Intelligence at UC San Diego.   Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.

The Alba Diversity Podcast
Dr. Maryam Ziaei – Embracing science and religious faith

The Alba Diversity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 32:10


Dr. Maryam Ziaei received her PhD in Neuroscience from School of Psychology, the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. Following completion of her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Advanced Imaging, UQ, she joined Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Norway to establish her own research group. She is currently an associate professor, and her primary focus is to understand neurocognitive mechanisms underlying social and emotional processing in aging. She tells us about her journey in neuroscience as a practicing Muslim and about her unique experiences as an immigrant scientist in Australia. More information: Personal website: www.maryamzi.com Lab website: https://www.ntnu.edu/kavli/ziaei-group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-ziaei-ph-d-24ba294a/ Twitter handle: @maryamziae Interviewed and edited by Shruti Muralidhar, Audio content editing by Abhishek Chari, Music from Lee Rosevere. Other projects by Shruti Muralidhar: @polybiotique, BiasWatchIndia, IndSciComm.

Stories from the NNI
Pushing the Resolution Limits of Electron Microscopes to Explore Atomic Structures: A Conversation with David Muller

Stories from the NNI

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 21:14


In this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, David Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in  Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and the co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, highlights the progress made over the years to continuously improve the resolution of electron microscopes in order to explore atomic structures in more detail.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/bUrhtmQIMlA CREDITS Special thanks to:  David MullerCornell University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

Nano Matters
Improving Electron Microscopes to Take a Closer Look at Atoms

Nano Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 9:19


In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, David Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and the co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, describes how he and his team have set a world record in the resolution of an electron microscope. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/YI3n-Dj-ST8 CREDITS Special thanks to:  David MullerCornell University Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

The Smart 7
Ep 377. The Sunday 7 - Strawberry Supermoon, Online trolling, a Big Bang Theory and the Frog Whisperer

The Smart 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 16:51


Today's episode includes the following guests:John Kimmance is Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Mapping ServicesPatricia Skelton, who is an Astronomy Education Officer at the Royal Observatory in GreenwichFernando Colchero, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern DenmarkProfessor Michael Mahoney, Biologist and conservationist at the University of Newcastle in AustraliaAdam McHale, CISCO, Vice President, Service Provider Europe, Middle East, Africa and RussiaSteve Raftray, University of CambridgeDr Nicolas Laporte, from the Kavli Institute of Astronomy in CambridgeThe Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs.Please follow and spread the word!In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition?You need the Smarts? We've got the Smarts.Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Behind the Scenes
EPISODE 1: Understanding how our immune system works

Behind the Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 16:20


In this first episode, Jennifer Baker talks to Dr Aleksandra Walczak, physicist and research director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. Aleksandra works on understanding how the adapted immune system functions and since the beginning of the pandemic her research under the EU-funded biophysics project ‘Struggle Basic Science' is discovering new insights into how and why we react differently to the novel coronavirus. Dr Aleksandra Walczak received her PhD in physics at the University of California, San Diego, working on models of stochastic gene expression. After a graduate fellowship at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP), she was a Princeton Center for Theoretical Science Fellow, focusing on applying information theory to signal processing in small gene regulatory networks. She was awarded the ‘Grand Prix Jacques Herbrand de l'Académie des sciences' in 2014 and the bronze medal of CNRS in 2015.Find out more:Link to project on CORDISLink to EU-funded project website: RECOGNIZE For more EU-funded research and innovation success stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chatter
#150 - Professor Rafael Yuste On Mapping Neurons, Neuro-Rights, And Understanding The Human Brain

Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 32:43


Express VPN 12 Months 35% off!! Rafael Yuste is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and directs its Neurotechnology Center. He led a small group of scientists that inspired the US BRAIN Initiative, announced by President Barack Obama in 2013, and helped form the International Brain Initiative (IBI) in 2017. He also co-led the Morningside Group, a global consortium of interdisciplinary experts advocating for the ethical use of neurotechnology and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Rafael Yuste is a Co-Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science at Columbia University, and is a visiting researcher at the Donostia International Physics Center in San Sebastian, Spain. Rafael Yuste was born and educated in Madrid, where he obtained his MD at the Universidad Autónoma in the Fundación Jimenez Diaz Hospital. After a brief research period in Sydney Brenner's group at the LMB in Cambridge, UK, he performed PhD studies with Larry Katz in Torsten Wiesel’s laboratory at Rockefeller University in New York. He then moved to Bell Labs, where he was a postdoctoral student of David Tank and Winfried Denk. In 2018, he was awarded the Eliasson Global Leadership Prize by the Tällberg Foundation for his seminal work in inspiring the US and International BRAIN initiatives and for his efforts toward building ethical guidelines for neurotechnology and artificial intelligence. If you haven’t already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don’t forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now out, you’ll find the links in the description below. Watch Us On Odysee.com - Sign up and watch videos to earn crypto-currency! Amazon Music 3 Months Free ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant Order GameStop T-shirts Here! RESOURCES https://twitter.com/yusterafa https://nri.ntc.columbia.edu/people/professor-rafael-yuste https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/neuro-rights https://officialblogofunio.com/2021/01/12/neuro-rights/ https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3132344/real-life-inception-why-neuro-rights-laws-protect-peoples-brains Follow us on Twitter or sign up for our mailing list here to get information on my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War. Music from Just Jim - https://soundcloud.com/justjim

Chatter
#150 - Professor Rafael Yuste On Mapping Neurons, Neuro-Rights, And Understanding The Human Brain

Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 32:43


Express VPN 12 Months 35% off!! Rafael Yuste is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and directs its Neurotechnology Center. He led a small group of scientists that inspired the US BRAIN Initiative, announced by President Barack Obama in 2013, and helped form the International Brain Initiative (IBI) in 2017. He also co-led the Morningside Group, a global consortium of interdisciplinary experts advocating for the ethical use of neurotechnology and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Rafael Yuste is a Co-Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science at Columbia University, and is a visiting researcher at the Donostia International Physics Center in San Sebastian, Spain. Rafael Yuste was born and educated in Madrid, where he obtained his MD at the Universidad Autónoma in the Fundación Jimenez Diaz Hospital. After a brief research period in Sydney Brenner's group at the LMB in Cambridge, UK, he performed PhD studies with Larry Katz in Torsten Wiesel's laboratory at Rockefeller University in New York. He then moved to Bell Labs, where he was a postdoctoral student of David Tank and Winfried Denk. In 2018, he was awarded the Eliasson Global Leadership Prize by the Tällberg Foundation for his seminal work in inspiring the US and International BRAIN initiatives and for his efforts toward building ethical guidelines for neurotechnology and artificial intelligence. If you haven't already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don't forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now out, you'll find the links in the description below. Watch Us On Odysee.com - Sign up and watch videos to earn crypto-currency! Amazon Music 3 Months Free ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant Order GameStop T-shirts Here! RESOURCES https://twitter.com/yusterafa https://nri.ntc.columbia.edu/people/professor-rafael-yuste https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/neuro-rights https://officialblogofunio.com/2021/01/12/neuro-rights/ https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3132344/real-life-inception-why-neuro-rights-laws-protect-peoples-brains Follow us on Twitter or sign up for our mailing list here to get information on my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War. Music from Just Jim - https://soundcloud.com/justjim

Sauced in Translation with Howie Southworth
S1E8 Charles Day and El Café Odioso

Sauced in Translation with Howie Southworth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 35:56


My guest today is Charles Day. Charles is the Editor-in-chief of Physics Today, arguably the most important magazine in the world dedicated to the physical sciences. I am producing this episode *primarily* to make amends to the larger field of physics. You see, in an ironic twist, UC Santa Barbara is both home to the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, and my alma mater - A place where I avoided taking anything to do with physics, even if it meant becoming that one guy who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science. I kid. Charles has degrees in both physics and astronomy, and he even worked for NASA for a spell. Perhaps more important than any of this, Charles is a fellow writer and gastronome who adores traveling to eat, and he's a friend. One with whom I've shared some fantastic dinners and the search for perfection in the kitchen. I hear he's got a thing for Japan, too. Here's our chat.

NEUROSCIENTISTS TALK SHOP

On March 25, 2021, University of Texas San Antonio neuroscientists sat down with Dr. Kay Tye of the Salk Institute for an episode of Neuroscientists Talk Shop. Tony Burgos-Robles, Charlie Wilson, Matt Wanat, and Salma Quraishi chatted with her about studying social interaction and the effects of social isolation from a neural circuit vantage point. Dr. Tye is Wylie Vale Chair and Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and in the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, both at UC San Diego.https://www.salk.edu/scientist/kay-tye/Charles J. Wilson PhD is Ewing Halsell Chair of Biology at UTSA & Director of the UTSA Neurosciences Institute. https://marlin.life.utsa.edu​​​Matt Wanat PhD is Associate Professor of Biology at UTSA. https://www.wanatlab.org/Tony Burgos-Robles PhD is Assistant Professor of Biology at UTSA. https://www.utsa.edu/biology/faculty/...Salma Quraishi PhD is Assistant Professor of Research at UTSA & Associate Director of the UTSA Neurosciences Institute. https://neuroscience.utsa.edu​​​Neuroscientists Talk Shop podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yxatz6fq​​​UTSA Neurosciences Institute: https://neuroscience.utsa.edu​​​The University of Texas San Antonio: https://www.utsa.edu​

NEUROSCIENTISTS TALK SHOP
Episode 224 -- Kay Tye PhD

NEUROSCIENTISTS TALK SHOP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 46:43


On March 25, 2021, University of Texas San Antonio neuroscientists sat down with Dr. Kay Tye of the Salk Institute for an episode of Neuroscientists Talk Shop. Tony Burgos-Robles, Charles Wilson, Matt Wanat, and Salma Quraishi chatted with her about studying social interaction and the effects of social isolation from a neural circuit vantage point. Dr. Tye is Wylie Vale Chair and Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and in the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, both at UC San Diego. https://www.salk.edu/scientist/kay-tye/ Charles J. Wilson PhD is Ewing Halsell Chair of Biology at UTSA & Director of the UTSA Neurosciences Institute. https://marlin.life.utsa.edu Matt Wanat PhD is Associate Professor of Biology at UTSA. https://www.wanatlab.org/ Tony Burgos-Robles PhD is Assistant Professor of Biology at UTSA. Salma Quraishi PhD is Assistant Professor of Research at UTSA & Associate Director of the UTSA Neurosciences Institute. https://neuroscience.utsa.edu Neuroscientists Talk Shop podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yxatz6fq

Random Walks
Pioneering advances in neuroscience of addiction in the era of preprints with Marina Picciotto (Yale)

Random Walks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 44:55


In this episode, I chat with Prof. Marina Picciotto, the Charles B. G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center, and the Departments of Neuroscience and of Pharmacology, and the Deputy Director, Kavli Institute for Neuroscience at Yale University. Prof. Picciotto completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Jean-Pierre Changeux in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience at the Institut Pasteur in Paris and earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Neurobiology in the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience at Rockefeller University under Paul Greengard, a future Nobel Laureate. Prof. Picciotto is a pioneering neuroscientist known for her groundbreaking work on the role of nicotine in addiction, memory, and reward behaviors. She's also the current Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Neuroscience, the field's trademark journal. We talk about her very interesting journey through science, exploring the intricacies and conducting phenomenal research in neuroscience, her terrific mentorship and influence on the field leading a prestigious journal through the era of preprints and digitization, and many more things!!

Big Picture Science
Too Big To Prove

Big Picture Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 54:00


(Repeat) Celebrations are in order for the physicists who won the 2017 Nobel Prize, for the detection of gravitational waves. But the road to Stockholm was not easy. Unfolding over a century, it went from doubtful theory to daring experiments and even disrepute. 100 years is a major lag between a theory and its confirmation, and new ideas in physics may take even longer to prove. Why it may be your great, great grandchildren who witness the confirmation of string theory. Plus, the exciting insights that gravitational waves provide into the phenomena of our universe, beginning with black holes. And, physics has evolved - shouldn't its rewards? A case for why the Nobel committee should honor collaborative groups rather than individuals, and the scientific breakthroughs it's missed.  Guests:  Janna Levin- Physicist and astronomer at Barnard College at Columbia University, and the author of the story of LIGO, “Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space.” Roland Pease- BBC reporter, producer, and host of “Science in Action.”  David Gross- Theoretical physicist, string theorist, University of California, Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, winner, 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Picture Science
A Stellar Job

Big Picture Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2016 54:00


The stars are out tonight. And they do more than just twinkle. These boiling balls of hot plasma can tell us something about other celestial phenomena. They betray the hiding places of black holes, for one. But they can also fool us. Find out why one of the most intriguing discoveries in astrobiology – that of the potentially habitable exoplanet Gliese 581g – may have been just a mirage. Plus, the highest levels of ultraviolet light ever mentioned on Earth's surface puzzles scientists: is it a fluke of nature, or something manmade? And a physicist suggests that stars could be used by advanced aliens to send hailing signals deep into space. Guests: Paul Robertson – Postdoctoral fellow, Penn State Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds Mike Joner – Research professor of astronomy at Brigham Young University Nathalie Cabrol – Planetary scientist, SETI Institute Anthony Zee – Theoretical physicist at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara First aired July 23, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NeuwriteWest
Neurotalk S3E3 Michael Shadlen

NeuwriteWest

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2014 39:15


Today, our guest is Michael Shadlen, professor of neuroscience at the Kavli Institute for Brain Science at Columbia University. We will discuss his take on consciousness, perception, and his research studying sensory decision-making. We will also let him give us a teaser about his upcoming talk at Stanford.

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
049: The Ever-Changing Brain and Implications of Neurotransmitter Switching in Neurological Disorders - Dr. Nick Spitzer

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2014 37:28


Dr. Nicholas C. Spitzer is Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of Neurobiology and Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind at the University of California San Diego. Nick attended Harvard Medical School as a Medical Student and received his PhD in Neurobiology from Harvard University. Afterwards, he completed postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University and University College London before joining the faculty at UCSD. Nick has received many awards and honors throughout his career. Among these, he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Science. Nick is here with us today to tell us about his journey through life and science.

The 7th Avenue Project
Cosmologist Tom Abel: Computing the Early Universe

The 7th Avenue Project

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2014 60:53


Computational Cosmologist Tom Abel of Stanford University and the Kavli Institute of Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology is using some badass computers and sophisticated simulations to recreate a mysterious period of cosmic history called the "dark age," when the first stars and galaxies were formed. Tom shares some truly mind-boggling insights into how the universe got made, and made us.

The 7th Avenue Project
Astrophysicist Michael Turner

The 7th Avenue Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2012 52:32


Michael Turner, of the University of Chicago and Kavli Institute, has had his hands in some of the biggest cosmological advances of recent years. He's also contributed to the scientific lexicon, coining the term “dark matter” and presaging its discovery. We talked about that and some of the universe's other big head scratchers.