Podcasts about Women in science

Women in Science Day (February 11) was the top of the list for discussion for GEN editors in this week's podcast. They shared an anecdote on the history of the term “scientist”—hint it was coined for a woman. A modern scientist, Medra CEO Michelle Lee, discussed with GEN how the company is integrating robotics with AI for use in biological research. GEN attended SLAS this week and we got an update on the automation updates along with endeavors to increase the presence of women in biotech leadership. Finally, we get an update on Eli Lilly's recent major deals followed by an update on Nektar Therapeutics clinical trial updates. Join GEN editors Corinna Singleman, PhD, Fay Lin, PhD, Uduak Thomas and Alex Philippidis for a discussion of the latest biotech and biopharma news. Listed below are links to the GEN stories referenced in this episode of Touching Base: Data Is a Robotics Problem, Medra CEO Says Physical AI Will Transform BiologyBy Fay Lin, PhD, GEN Edge, February 11, 2026Robots on the Red Line: A Video Update from SLAS 2026GEN, February 11, 2026SLAS Highlights: AI Labs, Small-Molecule SPR, Protein Interaction Assays, and Paper LabwareBy Uduak Thomas, GEN, February 11, 2026SLAS Highlights: Opening Keynote Spotlights Novel Target in Genomically Unstable TumorsBy Uduak Thomas, GEN, February 11, 2026Opentrons Uses Nvidia Tech to Build Training Data That Powers Physical AI in the LabBy Uduak Thomas, GEN, February 9, 2026Beyond Obesity: Lilly Inks Up to $11.25B in Cancer, Immune System DealsBy Alex Philippidis, GEN Edge, February 10, 2026Lilly, Seamless Ink Up-to-$1.12B Hearing Loss CollaborationBy Alex Philippidis, GEN Edge, January 28, 2026Touching Base Podcast Hosted by Corinna Singleman, PhD Behind the Breakthroughs Hosted by Jonathan D. Grinstein, PhD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Middle-grade historical fiction meets women in science in this inspiring episode! In this episode we welcome Michele Hollow, author of the novel Jurassic Girl, a biographical fiction about Mary Anning, the remarkable 12-year-old fossil hunter who discovered an ichthyosaur in 1811. Despite being poor, female, and self-educated, Mary triumphed over the dismissive men of the Geological Society. Michele shares her journey from animal writing and wildlife conservation journalism to crafting this middle-grade biography, discussing her research at the Lyme Regis museum and the challenges of writing historical research with authentic dialogue. Tune in to hear an excerpt from Jurassic Girl where young Mary visits Elizabeth Philpot's library for the first time.What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Michele Hollow discovered the story of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter who made groundbreaking discoveries in paleontology despite facing gender and class barriers in 1811The process of transforming journalism skills into middle-grade historical fiction writing, including researching Lyme Regis and the Geological Society archives to create authentic biographical fictionWhy Mary Anning was dismissed by male scientists of her time and how she persisted in her fossil hunting work along the dangerous cliffs of England's Jurassic CoastMichele's background in animal writing and wildlife conservation, from childhood classes at the Bronx Zoo to writing a middle-grade biography about the Grateful DeadSubscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Michele Hollow shares her work: animal writing, wildlife conservation, and middle-grade historical fiction02:19 - Michele's childhood passion for animals, from the Bronx Zoo zoology classes to volunteering at Central Park Zoo and learning about wildlife05:03 Michele discusses her experiences writing about the Grateful Dead07:42 - Discovering Mary Anning, the 12-year-old fossil hunter who found an ichthyosaur in Lyme Regis in 1811, despite being dismissed by the Geological Society10:12 - Research process for Jurassic Girl, including connecting with the Lyme Regis museum and studying Mary Anning's life through biographical fiction sources14:32 - Excerpt from Jurassic Girl where Mary Anning visits Elizabeth Philpot's library and discusses fossil hunting and paleontology discoveriesKEY TAKEAWAYS: Mary Anning overcame extraordinary obstacles as a poor, self-educated 12-year-old girl in 1811 to make groundbreaking fossil hunting discoveries that changed our understanding of prehistoric life, yet faced dismissal from the male-dominated Geological SocietyMichele Hollow demonstrates how journalism skills translate powerfully to middle-grade historical fiction, using research abilities to uncover details about Lyme Regis, museum archives, and Mary Anning's life while creating authentic dialogue for biographical fictionJurassic Girl brings women in science history to young readers, showing how Mary Anning's persistence and passion for paleontology paved the way for future scientists despite the gender barriers of her timeABOUT THE GUEST: Michele C. Hollow writes about health, pets and wildlife, climate, and lifestyle. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Next Avenue, The Guardian, Parents, AARP, and The Costco Connection. She's the author of The Everything Guide to Working with Animals (Adams Media) and a middle-grade biography of the Grateful Dead (Enslow Publishing).RESOURCES MENTIONED: Michele C. Hollow - LinkedInMichele C. Hollow - FacebookMichele C. Hollow - WebsiteJurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter (Dinosaur books for kids 8–12): Hollow, Michele C.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

¿Es cierto que no hubo mujeres en la ciencia hasta hace poco, o es que simplemente se las borró de la foto? En este episodio especial con motivo del 11 de febrero (Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia), nos reunimos para subirle el volumen a las voces que la historia intentó silenciar. Junto a Javier, Inés, Pablo y Óscar, recorremos algunas historias que cambiaron el mundo, desde la Antigüedad hasta la era espacial. En este episodio hablaremos de: Marie Curie: La única persona con dos Nobels en distintas categorías científicas y la lucha de su marido, Pierre, para que ella no fuera excluida del podio. Ada Lovelace: La visionaria que, antes de que existieran los ordenadores, ya había escrito el primer algoritmo de la historia. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: La maestra de la cristalografía que descifró la insulina y la penicilina mientras desafiaba a su propia salud. Hedy Lamarr: De estrella de Hollywood a inventora del sistema en el que se basa tu Wi-Fi y Bluetooth actual. Hipatia de Alejandría: La última gran sabia de la Antigüedad y su resistencia frente al fanatismo. Las 'Figuras Ocultas' (NASA): Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan y Mary Jackson, las calculadoras humanas que nos llevaron a la Luna superando la barrera del racismo. Rita Levi-Montalcini: La científica que montó un laboratorio en su dormitorio durante la persecución nazi y terminó ganando el Nobel. Jocelyn Bell Burnell: El descubrimiento de los púlsares y la elegancia de una mujer que, tras ser ignorada por el comité del Nobel, decidió donar su fortuna para ayudar a futuras científicas. Equipo Javier Moñino Inés Álvarez Pablo Aguado Óscar Salcedo Todos los enlaces de FASE24: https://linktr.ee/fase24 Música: Jesús Moñino AVISO IMPORTANTE Este episodió está también en YouTube. Este audio es el extracto de ese vídeo por lo que puede haber referencias a imágenes que se muestran. Frontera Estelar: La Semilla Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/9HSz4Qk La Casa del Libro: https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-frontera-estelar-la-semilla/9791399117387/17720272 El Corte Inglés: https://www.elcorteingles.es/libros/A57778320-frontera-estelar-la-semilla-tapa-blanda-con-solapas/ Si quieres seguir los directos o ver los vídeos de FASE24 puedes hacerlo en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast ¿Quieres anunciarte en nuestro podcast? https://advoices.com/fase24 fase24podcast@gmail.com Si quieres formar parte de nuestra comunidad, entra en nuestro grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/fase24 La Playlist de FASE24 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OCRVNr7xZFOuI4oHfyO11?si=e32bcf4cad964085 Nuestro canal de YouTube para directos y eventos especiales: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Si te gusta Fase 24 Podcast y quieres apoyarnos y ayudarnos a mejorar, invítanos a un café: https://ko-fi.com/fase24 También puedes apoyarnos pasando a iVoox Plus a través de alguno de estos enlaces: Plan Anual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=8c09fb5a8058f3eeda41ddf70593ddf3 Plan Mensual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=28e5c797498187a91eebddc0977d2b49 iVoox Plus https://www.ivoox.com/plus?affiliate-code=c16f1b36738d87bd53d152b8aca2344c Podcast patrocinado por: Kinton Brands https://www.kintonbrands.com/

¿Es cierto que no hubo mujeres en la ciencia hasta hace poco, o es que simplemente se las borró de la foto? En este episodio especial con motivo del 11 de febrero (Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia), nos reunimos para subirle el volumen a las voces que la historia intentó silenciar. Junto a Javier, Inés, Pablo y Óscar, recorremos algunas historias que cambiaron el mundo, desde la Antigüedad hasta la era espacial. En este episodio hablaremos de: Marie Curie: La única persona con dos Nobels en distintas categorías científicas y la lucha de su marido, Pierre, para que ella no fuera excluida del podio. Ada Lovelace: La visionaria que, antes de que existieran los ordenadores, ya había escrito el primer algoritmo de la historia. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: La maestra de la cristalografía que descifró la insulina y la penicilina mientras desafiaba a su propia salud. Hedy Lamarr: De estrella de Hollywood a inventora del sistema en el que se basa tu Wi-Fi y Bluetooth actual. Hipatia de Alejandría: La última gran sabia de la Antigüedad y su resistencia frente al fanatismo. Las 'Figuras Ocultas' (NASA): Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan y Mary Jackson, las calculadoras humanas que nos llevaron a la Luna superando la barrera del racismo. Rita Levi-Montalcini: La científica que montó un laboratorio en su dormitorio durante la persecución nazi y terminó ganando el Nobel. Jocelyn Bell Burnell: El descubrimiento de los púlsares y la elegancia de una mujer que, tras ser ignorada por el comité del Nobel, decidió donar su fortuna para ayudar a futuras científicas. Equipo Javier Moñino Inés Álvarez Pablo Aguado Óscar Salcedo Todos los enlaces de FASE24: https://linktr.ee/fase24 Música: Jesús Moñino AVISO IMPORTANTE Este episodió está también en YouTube. Este audio es el extracto de ese vídeo por lo que puede haber referencias a imágenes que se muestran. Frontera Estelar: La Semilla Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/9HSz4Qk La Casa del Libro: https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-frontera-estelar-la-semilla/9791399117387/17720272 El Corte Inglés: https://www.elcorteingles.es/libros/A57778320-frontera-estelar-la-semilla-tapa-blanda-con-solapas/ Si quieres seguir los directos o ver los vídeos de FASE24 puedes hacerlo en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast ¿Quieres anunciarte en nuestro podcast? https://advoices.com/fase24 fase24podcast@gmail.com Si quieres formar parte de nuestra comunidad, entra en nuestro grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/fase24 La Playlist de FASE24 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OCRVNr7xZFOuI4oHfyO11?si=e32bcf4cad964085 Nuestro canal de YouTube para directos y eventos especiales: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Si te gusta Fase 24 Podcast y quieres apoyarnos y ayudarnos a mejorar, invítanos a un café: https://ko-fi.com/fase24 También puedes apoyarnos pasando a iVoox Plus a través de alguno de estos enlaces: Plan Anual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=8c09fb5a8058f3eeda41ddf70593ddf3 Plan Mensual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=28e5c797498187a91eebddc0977d2b49 iVoox Plus https://www.ivoox.com/plus?affiliate-code=c16f1b36738d87bd53d152b8aca2344c Podcast patrocinado por: Kinton Brands https://www.kintonbrands.com/

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! In Science in the News, scientists discover that Norwegian polar bears are healthier and fatter than ever, old boats are being sunk around the UK to create brand-new habitats for wildlife, and Meganne Christian from the UK Space Agency joins Dan to talk about the importance of women in science ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s time for your questions too. One listener wants to know why cats meow, and language expert Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University explains why our planet is called Earth. Dangerous Dan is back with a strange and mysterious creature called the olm, and in Battle of the Sciences, things get rocky as Shaunna Morrison from Rutgers University makes the case for geoscience and why understanding the Earth beneath our feet really matters. Plus, in Geology Rocks: Earth’s History, join Finley on a journey through time to explore fossils, volcanoes, and how rocks helped form our planet and even our universe. What we learn about: Why cats meow How polar bears in Norway are doing and why it matters How sinking old boats can help wildlife Why women in science are so important The strange underground creature called the olm How rocks, fossils, and volcanoes reveal Earth’s history All that and more on this week’s Science Quest!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this thought-provoking episode of Faith Ventures Podcast, host Norman Horn sits down with Robin John, guest author and CEO at Eventide Financial, to explore what it truly means to honor God in the world of investing and business. Robin shares his inspiring journey from a childhood in rural India to leading a Christian investment firm in the United States, challenging the "sacred-secular" divide and showing how every vocation—including investing—can be a meaningful expression of faith.Drawing on the principles outlined in his book, "The Good Investor," Robin discusses the biblical foundations for ethical business, the power Christians have to shape the marketplace, and practical ways believers can align their investments with their values. The conversation touches on real-world victories and tough lessons, from engaging companies on issues like slave labor in supply chains to transforming retirement portfolios to better reflect Christian ethics.Whether you're an investor, a professional, or simply seeking to do good through your daily work, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and actionable steps on living out your faith in every area of life.GUEST BIO:Robin John was born in a small village in Kerala, India, and immigrated to the United States at the age of eight. Robin's family arrived in Boston as the only Indian family in an Irish and Italian neighborhood. After graduating from Tufts University, Robin entered the corporate world, where he recognized the immense power businesses hold to create value and blessings—or to cause harm and distress. Robin is the cofounder and CEO of Eventide, an asset management firm dedicated to honoring God and investing in companies that create compelling value for the common good. Eventide has become one of the largest faith-based asset managers, inspiring individuals to embrace “investing that makes the world rejoice.” Robin and his wife Jaunita have four children, who enrich and bring much joy to their lives. Together, they cofounded Darsha Academy, a girls' school in southern India committed to educating and empowering young women in science and enabling them to reach their full potential. Robin also serves on the boards of Made to Flourish and the Derby Entrepreneurship Advisory Board at Tufts University. Robin and Jaunita are faithful members of their church. In his free time, Robin enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his family.

Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.com-This episode is brought to you by The Tallowed Truth. Use promo code "Blendr" for 15% off:www.thetallowedtruth.com/blendr-In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Jonathan and Liam discuss:00:00 Introduction to Gender Dynamics in Civilization02:47 The Impact of Birth Control on Gender Relations06:03 The Need for a New Gender Dynamic08:57 The Role of Women in Science and Society11:47 The Consequences of Overthrowing Male Dynamics15:09 The Feminization of Institutions18:08 The Balance Between Masculinity and Femininity21:03 The Future of Gender Dynamics24:09 The Challenges of Modern Relationships26:58 The Biological Imperative of Relationships33:26 The Evolution of Reproductive Choices35:43 The Impact of Media and Social Norms37:38 The Role of Birth Control in Sexual Dynamics39:31 The Consequences of Casual Relationships43:01 Trust Issues in Modern Relationships45:46 Growing Together: The Importance of Shared Development48:11 Understanding Gender Dynamics and Responsibility52:24 The Influence of Pornography on Sexual Relationships56:27 Societal Incentives and Gender Roles01:01:10 Navigating Modern Masculinity and Attraction-Connect with Dr. Bret Weinstein:YouTube:  ⁨@DarkHorsePod⁩X: @BretWeinsten A Hunter Gatherers Guide to the 21st Century: https://a.co/d/6yLX6EI-Follow BLENDR News:Twitter - @BlendrNewsInstagram - @blendr.report TikTok - @blendrnews-Follow Liam:Instagram - @liam.out.loudTwitter - @liam_out_loudYouTube - @liam-out-loud

¿Es el cáncer el precio que pagamos por ser organismos complejos? ¿Por qué el mecanismo que utiliza un embrión para formar nuestro corazón es el mismo que usa un tumor para matarnos? En este episodio conversamos con la Dra. Ángela Nieto, profesora de Investigación del CSIC y dirige el programa de “Plasticidad celular en enfermedad y reparación cerebral” en el Instituto de Neurociencias (CSIC-UMH) en Alicante. Coordina también la Conexión Cáncer del CSIC. Es Académica de número de la Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales de España, miembro de la Academia Europaea y miembro extranjero de las Academias de Ciencias de Francia y Latinoamérica. Ha sido Past-President de la International Society of Developmental Biology y, desde 2009, es delegada científica por España en los consejos del Laboratorio Europeo de Biología Molecular (EMBL-EMBC). Su carrera comenzó en Madrid, donde estudió Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y se doctoró en 1987 en el Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC-UAM). Tras estancias postdoctorales en Madrid, Munich y el National Institute for Medical Research en Londres, regresó a España en 1993 al Instituto Cajal y, desde 2004, lidera su grupo en Alicante. Su contribución principal ha sido el aislamiento y caracterización de genes clave en la formación de tejidos durante el desarrollo embrionario, y demostrar cómo su reactivación en etapas tardías o en la edad adulta impulsa patologías como la progresión del cáncer, la fibrosis y defectos en el desarrollo y mineralización ósea. Sus más de 140 publicaciones acumulan más de 55.000 citas. Es miembro de EMBO, doctora honoris causa por las Universidades de Jaén y Jaume I de Castellón, y ha recibido, entre otros, el Premio Rey Jaime I de Investigación Básica (2009), el Premio México de Ciencia y Tecnología (2017), el Premio Nacional de Investigación Ramón y Cajal (2019), el L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science por Europa (2022), el I Premio Santiago Grisolía (2022, junto a Avelino Corma) y fue seleccionada entre las “TOP 100” mujeres líderes en España en 2023. Hablamos de su historia de superación, de la "profecía" que Santiago Ramón y Cajal dejó escrita en 1890, y de la gran paradoja médica: por qué intentar frenar la metástasis a veces puede ser contraproducente. Una charla fascinante sobre el origen de la vida, la "guerra civil" dentro de los tumores y los dilemas éticos de la inmortalidad. Síguenos en Redes Twitter: https://twitter.com/radioelrespeto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioelrespeto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radioelrespeto Redes Sociales del Equipo: | Pablo Fuente | https://www.instagram.com/pablofuente/ | Nacho Sevilla | https://twitter.com/nachorsevilla | Fernando Sierra | https://twitter.com/Peeweeyo1

Discover how Professor Gerta Keller challenged the asteroid theory and rewrote the story of dinosaur extinction in this powerful interview with Betsy.On this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel interviews Professor Gerta Keller, a pioneering geologist and paleontologist whose research redefined the cause of dinosaur extinction.Professor Keller opens up about her life journey — from being told she'd only become a seamstress to proving that massive volcanic eruptions, not an asteroid, triggered the mass extinction event. Betsy and Professor Keller discuss the misogyny she faced in academia, the backlash to her findings, and how she continues to mentor and inspire future scientists, especially women. 

This episode features two members of Women in Neuroscience UK, Ginevra Sperandio and Riya Verma, discussing their journeys into neuroscience, the importance of women's health research, and the mission of their organization. They explore the challenges faced by women in neuroscience, the need for better representation, and the significance of patient voices in research. The discussion also highlights innovative ideas for future research and how individuals can get involved with Women in Neuroscience UK.Check WiNUK out here: https://www.womeninneuroscienceuk.orgSupport the showSupport us and reach out!https://smoothbrainsociety.comhttps://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSocietyInstagram: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTikTok: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTwitter/X: @SmoothBrainSocFacebook: @thesmoothbrainsocietyMerch and all other links: Linktreeemail: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com

 #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Murder at World's End! What a thoroughly enjoyable discussion! Ross transports us to Cornwall in 1910. Feverish preparations are underway for the apocalypse that people believe will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. What a perfect backdrop to talk about all things apocalyptic … did this wonder portend societal changes for women? Did our feisty octogenarian pave the way for women in science, and even the suffragette movement? Ross shares so many cool stories about his own storied career and interests – join us, you'll be so glad you did! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Je suis reçu aujourd'hui à la Défense par Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President chez Nexans. Le hasard veut qu'à quelques semaines d'intervalles je rencontre deux femmes amoureuses des sciences. Ce fut récemment Ilham Kadri, CEO de Syensqo, c'est aujourd'hui Elyette. Je le note parce que c'est vrai, elles dénotent dans l'environnement plutôt masculin de l'industrie.  Sont-elles si différentes que nous les hommes ? Je ne sais pas, je ne le crois pas. Une chose est certaine, nous manquons de femmes dans l'industrie et si votre fille est à côté de vous, faites-lui écouter ma discussion avec Elyette. Cela devrait l'inspirer. C'est du moins ce que j'espère. Elyette a un parcours hors normes qu'elle nous raconte dans l'épisode qui suit. Il commence chez Dassault Aviation. Ce sera ensuite Schneider Electric, puis Cisco et enfin Nexans. Pourquoi Nexans ?  Elyette cherchait du sens et un environnement un peu moins grand que les très grands qu'elle connaissait déjà. La voilà à diriger au sein du Comité Exécutif de Nexans l'un de nos fleurons de la transition énergétique. Bonne écoute. Suivre Elyette sur LinkedIn Si cette nouvelle interview vous a plu, parlez-en autour de vous, notez 5 ⭐ le podcast (Spotify, Deezer, ApplePodcast...) et rédigez un avis.N'hésitez pas à m'écrire sur LinkedIn, à vous abonner à notre Newsletter hebdo et à notre nouvelle chaîne YoutubeToutes les Histoires d'Entreprises sont également disponibles sur histoiresentreprises.com et sur le site de bluebirds.partners, site de la communauté d'indépendants que j'anime et qui conseille ou remplace des dirigeants. Un podcast co-réalisé avec Agnès GuillardHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we kick things off with a quick shout-out to a listener who started flossing thanks to a previous episode. Then we dive into the hidden history of the women “computers” at Harvard Observatory, including Henrietta Leavitt, who laid the foundation for modern astronomy with her groundbreaking discoveries including calculating the size of the Milky Way. Then we discuss the co-evolutionary arms race between passion vines and Heliconius butterflies, which includes fake eggs, toxic fruit, and impaled caterpillars.We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO of the Society of Women Engineers, talks about SWE's archives at the Reuther Library and shares how the 75-year-old organization leverages its history to advocate for the inclusion of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Related Resources: Society of Women Engineers 75th Anniversary SWE Archives Virtual Tour [Part 1] SWE Archives Virtual Tour [Part 2] Related Collections: Society of Women Engineers Records (LR001539) Society of Women Engineers Publications (LR002487) Episode Credits Interviewee: Karen Horting Producers: Dan Golodner and Troy Eller English Music: Bart Bealmear

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Keletso Monareng, PhD candidate in Physics at the University of Limpopo and winner of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award, about her groundbreaking research on sodium-ion batteries, the motivation behind developing sustainable battery technology, how sodium batteries work, and the potential impact of her work on the future of clean energy. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie Curie is the most famous woman in the history of science. She coined the term “radioactivity” and traveled the world to share its secrets. Her story is told in a new book by acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel, but, along the way, she tells the stories of other women who trained in Curie's lab who would pursue their own scientific careers.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Chasing Lights: Ilona's Tundra Quest Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hideg és csendes tundra világában minden este titokzatos fény jelent meg az égen.En: In the cold and quiet world of the tundra, every evening a mysterious light appeared in the sky.Hu: Ilona, a fiatal és elszánt kutató, régóta figyelte ezt a jelenséget.En: Ilona, the young and determined researcher, had been observing this phenomenon for a long time.Hu: Gyermekkorában hasonló rejtély elől maradt megválaszolatlanul, de most nem hagyta, hogy ugyanaz a hiba újra megtörténjen.En: During her childhood, a similar mystery had remained unanswered, but now she wouldn't let the same mistake happen again.Hu: Mellette két kollégája dolgozott, Bálint és Krisztina, akik szkeptikusan figyelték Ilona lelkesedését.En: Beside her worked two colleagues, Bálint and Krisztina, who watched Ilona's enthusiasm skeptically.Hu: Az ősz már megérkezett az Arktiszra, és a napok egyre rövidebbek lettek.En: Autumn had already arrived in the Arktisz, and the days were getting shorter.Hu: Az időjárás kíméletlen volt.En: The weather was relentless.Hu: Hideg szelek fújtak a hóval borított síkságokon.En: Cold winds blew across the snow-covered plains.Hu: Ilona azonban eltökélt volt, hogy megtalálja a fény forrását.En: However, Ilona was determined to find the source of the light.Hu: Krisztina és Bálint úgy gondolták, hogy ez csak egy természetes jelenség, valószínűleg a sarki fény különös tükröződése.En: Krisztina and Bálint thought it was merely a natural phenomenon, likely an unusual reflection of the aurora borealis.Hu: Egyik este Ilona összepakolta felszerelését.En: One evening, Ilona packed up her gear.Hu: A hőmérséklet zuhanóban volt, de ő meg akarta találni a válaszokat.En: The temperature was plummeting, but she wanted to find the answers.Hu: Bálint és Krisztina megpróbálták lebeszélni őt.En: Bálint and Krisztina tried to dissuade her.Hu: "Ilona, ez veszélyes," mondta Bálint.En: "Ilona, it's dangerous," said Bálint.Hu: "A felszerelés nem fog működni ilyen hidegben," figyelmeztette Krisztina.En: "The equipment won't work in this cold," warned Krisztina.Hu: Ilona azonban nem hallgatott rájuk, csak annyit mondott: "Meg kell próbálnom.En: However, Ilona didn't listen to them, she only said: "I have to try."Hu: "A tundra fehér síkságain sétált, miközben a szél és a hó arcon csapta.En: She walked on the white plains of the tundra, while the wind and snow hit her face.Hu: Ahogy közeledett a titokzatos fényhez, a vihar egyre erősebb lett.En: As she approached the mysterious light, the storm grew stronger.Hu: Ilona lelassított, a jeges szél tépett a kabátját, de nem adta fel.En: Ilona slowed down, the icy wind tugged at her coat, but she didn't give up.Hu: Egy elhagyatott sziklaoromhoz érkezett, ahol a hóvihar dühöngött.En: She arrived at an abandoned rock formation where the snowstorm raged.Hu: Itt megpillantotta az igazságot.En: Here she glimpsed the truth.Hu: A fény egy különleges jégképződményből származott, amely titokzatos módon tükrözte vissza a sarki fényt.En: The light came from a special ice formation that mysteriously reflected the aurora borealis.Hu: A természet csodálatos játéka volt.En: It was the wonderful play of nature.Hu: Ilona gyorsan dokumentálta a látottakat, videókat készített és jegyzetelt.En: Ilona quickly documented what she saw, recording videos and taking notes.Hu: Amikor visszatért a kutatóállomásra, lelkesen mesélte el felfedezését Bálintnak és Krisztinának.En: When she returned to the research station, she eagerly told Bálint and Krisztina about her discovery.Hu: Eleinte kétkedtek, de Ilona bizonyítékai lenyűgözték őket.En: At first, they were skeptical, but Ilona's evidence impressed them.Hu: "Tényleg sikerült?En: "Did you really succeed?"Hu: " kérdezte Bálint.En: Bálint asked.Hu: "Igen, és ez csodálatos," válaszolta Ilona mosolyogva.En: "Yes, and it's amazing," replied Ilona with a smile.Hu: Ilona új önbizalmat nyert.En: Ilona gained new confidence.Hu: Megértette, hogy kitartásával és hitével bármit elérhet.En: She understood that with determination and belief, she could achieve anything.Hu: A természet csodái és veszélyei iránti tisztelete nőtt.En: Her respect for the wonders and dangers of nature grew.Hu: Most már nem csak kutató volt, hanem a tundra igazi felfedezője.En: Now she was not just a researcher, but a true explorer of the tundra. 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 About Georgina PereiraGeorgina Pereira is the Manager of Species Survival at Expo City Dubai, where she plays a leading role in establishing the world's first IUCN Center for Species Survival dedicated to fungi. Georgina blends a deep love for biodiversity with a mission to elevate one of the planet's most overlooked kingdoms.Her path to conservation was anything but ordinary. Georgina trained as a lawyer before realizing the career she had pursued for years no longer aligned with her purpose. Living with ADHD added another layer to her journey, shaping how she works, learns, and hyper-focuses on what truly excites her. A slow, intentional reconnection with nature during the COVID years brought her back to her childhood fascination with mushrooms—and ultimately set her on a new scientific path.Today, Georgina is a voice for the “missing kingdom,” championing fungi's role in ecosystems, bioinnovation, climate resilience, and community engagement. Her passion has taken her from the courtroom to the desert, the laboratory, and even the TED stage, where she shared her story of reinvention, curiosity, and purpose.About This EpisodeIn this episode, Georgina takes us inside her remarkable career shift—from the fast-paced world of litigation to the hidden world of fungi. She shares how growing up in Dubai taught her resilience and adaptability, and how navigating ADHD helped her understand what truly lights her up.Georgina talks about the deeply personal moment that pushed her to walk away from law, slow down, and rediscover her connection to nature. That shift led her to biodiversity, mycology, and eventually a leadership role in global conservation—proving that sometimes the most unexpected paths lead to the most authentic purpose.She explains why fungi are so much more than mushrooms, revealing how these organisms can break down plastics, clean contaminated soil, and even revolutionize the fashion industry through mycelium-based textiles. Georgina also shares the mission behind the UAE's first national macrofungal checklist and why community involvement is key to mapping the country's fungal diversity.From imposter syndrome in STEM to finding joy in being “a little bit weird,” Georgina offers grounded advice for young women in science and honest reflections on what resilience truly means. Her story is a powerful reminder that slowing down can help you find your way back to the life you were meant to live.Quotes2:27 - I realized very quickly that for the things that I did find passionate and like sort of curiosity around, I just wanted to do more. And so, I think ADHD sort of really helped me figure out what it was that I prioritized as being important for me. 4:33- I started to look at what mattered the most to me and I started to really find biodiversity as my calling as a child. 9:29 - I think the most mind-blowing thing that I figured out is that everything I look at, everything around me, is somehow connected back to fungi. 11:41- I very quickly realized that if you're truly, truly passionate about something, the way you find those answers are not necessarily in what people might seem as mainstream ways to be able to find answers. 11:58 - It's just understanding that you can channel that passion in whatever way you'd like, figure out creative solutions for problems that might currently exist. 12:18 - Never think that it might not be something that's not your cup of tea just because one of the subjects aren't necessarily the best for you. 12:39 - Keep trotting along, keep trotting along. And if it doesn't quite work for you, figure out The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

pWotD Episode 3122: Lawrence Summers Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 232,594 views on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 our article of the day is Lawrence Summers.Lawrence Henry "Larry" Summers (born November 30, 1954) is an American economist most famous for serving as United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1999 to 2001 and as the director of the National Economic Council from 2009 to 2010. He also served as president of Harvard University from 2001 to 2006, where he is the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School.Summers became a professor of economics at Harvard University in 1983. He left Harvard in 1991, working as the Chief Economist of the World Bank from 1991 to 1993. In 1993, Summers was appointed Under Secretary for International Affairs of the United States Department of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton's administration. In 1995, he was promoted to Deputy Secretary of the Treasury under his long-time political mentor Robert Rubin. In 1999, he succeeded Rubin as Secretary of the Treasury. While working for the Clinton administration, Summers played a leading role in the American response to the 1994 economic crisis in Mexico, the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and the 1998 Russian financial crisis. He was also influential in the Harvard Institute for International Development and American-advised privatization of the economies of the post-Soviet states, and in the deregulation of the U. S. financial system, including the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act.Following the end of Clinton's term, Summers served as the 27th president of Harvard University from 2001 to 2006. Summers resigned as Harvard's president in the wake of a no-confidence vote by Harvard faculty, which resulted in large part from Summers's conflict with Cornel West, financial conflict of interest questions regarding his relationship with Andrei Shleifer, and a 2005 speech in which he offered three reasons for the under-representation of women in science and engineering, including the possibility that there exists a "different availability of aptitude at the high end", in addition to patterns of discrimination and socialization.After his departure from Harvard, Summers worked as a managing partner at the hedge fund D. E. Shaw & Co. Summers rejoined public service during the Obama administration, serving as the Director of the White House United States National Economic Council for President Barack Obama from January 2009 until November 2010, where he emerged as a key economic decision-maker in the Obama administration's response to the Great Recession. In November 2023, Summers joined the board of directors of artificial intelligence organization OpenAI.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:57 UTC on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Lawrence Summers on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joey.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_PodcastThis episode looks at women's voices. How they are heard. How they are silenced. What happens when we choose to amplify them. It is about confidence, power, bias and allyship. You will hear from two women using learning, science and leadership to shift systems and create impact.Full episode resources All the articles, research and book links mentioned in this episode are listed on our website.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comCory is a behavioral scientist, the executive director of the Adversarial Collaboration Project at Penn, a visiting scholar at Penn, and an associate professor of psychology at New College of Florida. She's also been Director of Academic Engagement for Heterodox Academy and an assistant professor of behavioral science at Durham University. We talk sex differences and the recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” by Helen Andrews.For two clips of our convo — on the female dominance in education, and the growing power of HR — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in a big Catholic family in Ohio; her mom a gym teacher and dad a school psychologist; the culture shock of higher ed; the different evolutionary challenges of men and women; “warriors vs worriers”; the Big Five personality traits; neuroticism and risk-aversion; the male sex drive and propensity for violence; the gendered reaction to controversial ideas; safe spaces; The Coddling of the American Mind; extended adolescence; grade inflation; anonymous reporting systems; the boom of the mental health industry; the rise of the parenting industry; women in the military; mediocre men replaced by competent women in the workforce; MeToo; the decline of yelling in newsrooms; Puritanism; aggressive nuns; Prohibition; the Larry Summers row over women in science; the hostility toward men in higher ed; young men becoming reactionary; fairness in sports and locker rooms; the DEI industry; Harris and Walz; and Trump as a crude parody of an idiot male.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Fiona Hill on Putin's war, Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Shadi Hamid on US power abroad, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

When you think about transformation in beauty, few stories are as fascinating as the one unfolding at Rodan + Fields.  In this episode, Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Anncy Rowe, Chief Commercial Officer, who is leading the company through one of the most ambitious reinventions in the industry — evolving from a billion-dollar direct-selling brand into a modern omni-channel powerhouse.  Anncy's background includes some of the most iconic names in beauty — Maybelline, Garnier, and IT Cosmetics — and she's now using that experience to bridge legacy and innovation at Rodan + Fields. What struck me most about Anncy's leadership is her ability to balance conviction and curiosity. She's fiercely protective of the brand's DNA — its female-founded roots, dermatology-driven credibility, and loyal consultant community — while introducing fresh storytelling, modern retail partnerships, and a bold "Love What You See" campaign that redefines clinical luxury for today's consumer. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: * Purpose Meets Reinvention: How Rodan + Fields is blending its heritage of women-led dermatology with a new omni-channel model that meets consumers wherever they shop — from consultants to DTC to Ulta. * Clinical Luxury, Redefined: The brand's unique formulation philosophy — "no more, no less" — and why restraint, not volume, is the most powerful form of innovation. * Storytelling with Conviction: Anncy's approach to brand transformation is rooted in founder DNA, purpose, and authenticity rather than chasing trends. * Female-Founded Advantage: How being the #1 female dermatologist-founded skincare brand is both a point of pride and a call to elevate more women in science and leadership. * Culture as the Growth Engine: Inside the company's transformation — from hiring and leadership mindset shifts to building agility, clarity, and confidence across teams. Join us in listening to this episode to hear how Anncy Rowe and the Rodan + Fields team are proving that legacy and reinvention can coexist beautifully — and that true transformation starts with purpose, people, and belief. For more on Rodan & Fields, visit: https://www.rodanandfields.com/en-us/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

In this week's episode, we are diving into all things hyenas! Yep, we're that excited. And to take us on this deep dive we have asked hyena expert and behavioral ecologist Dr. Kay Holekamp to educate us all about this amazing animal and talk to us about the 30 + years of research and data her team has been collecting. Dr. Holekamp is head of the Department of Integrative Biology and is director of the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior Program at Michigan State University.Dr. Holekamp is recognized as one of the world's leading behavioral ecologists focusing specifically on the study of the evolution of intelligence, animal behavior, and behavioral neuroendocrinology. Dr. Holekamp also leads the Mara Hyena Project based in Kenya where she and her team have been collecting data covering 10 generations of hyenas. All the while dispelling false narratives of these amazing animals and replacing them with a deep understanding of the true lives of Hyenas. We are dedicating this episode to Jane Goodall, and to power houses, like Dr. Holekamp. Deep bow to the women in science and research who have inspired us and who are working tirelessly in conservation in support of our Kindred species.Lots of Love. Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:15Interview: 6:23TA: 48:31Show Notes:https://www.holekamplab.org/https://eeb.msu.edu/news/notes-from-holekamp-lab-in-kenya-meet-the-south-clan.aspxhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/spotted-hyenas-queens

Matters Microbial #113: Microbes That Swim, Swarm, Stand Up—and ‘Walk' October 24, 2025 Today Dr. Joshua Shrout, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at the University of Notre Dame joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss the work of his research team on sociomicrobiology. This includes how bacteria sense a surface, move together in groups, and communicate with one another.   Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Joshua Shrout Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Here is a wonderful video about the late great Dr. Esther Lederberg.  Here is another article on that same subject. Here is an article about prodigiosin synthesis and Serratia marcescens.   An introduction to the concept of sociomicrobiology. An overview of bacterial swarming.  Here is a wonderful swarming video. An overview of bacterial swimming in liquid. An article about group/social motility in Myxococcus. A fine video explaining the amazing bacterial flagellar motor. An article about Vibrio parahaemolyticus and swarming. An overview of quorum sensing. Bacteria cultivated in the laboratory undergo mutational changes during “domestication.”  Pigments produced by Pseudomonas, including pyoverdin and pyocyanin. An article from Dr. Shrout's laboratory group describing interactions between Pseudomonas and Enterococcus described in this episode. The Type IV pili-based motility system. An article from Dr. Shrout's laboratory describing how Pseudomonas can “walk” on one pole during swarming. Here is a video from Dr. Shrout's laboratory showing Pseudomonas “walking” on their poles. An overview video of the Shrout laboratory's research interests. Dr. Shrout's faculty website. Dr. Shrout's truly beautiful research website. There are wonderful microbial videos there.  Very much worth your time. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

The Crying Window: Memoir of a Female Scientist Looking for Truth by Helene Z. Hill, PhDHow does a debutante become a scientist? And what happens when she uncovers the dark underbelly of academic research?In The Crying Window, renowned radiation biologist and professor emerita Dr. Helene Z. Hill shares her extraordinary, decades-spanning journey where she went from cocktail dresses and finishing schools to Harvard labs and whistleblower lawsuits. With unflinching candor, she recounts navigating a male-dominated field, raising four children, surviving institutional betrayal, and speaking out against scientific fraud when few dared to listen.This memoir is a firsthand account of the persistent sexism and systemic failures women in science continue to face. It's also a reflection on integrity; what it costs, and why it matters.For readers of Lab Girl, Hidden Figures, and The Woman Who Smashed Codes, this is an essential story of courage, intellect, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Whether you're a scientist, academic, or anyone who's ever felt dismissed for speaking up, Dr. Hill's story will resonate deeply.A searing personal narrative and a timely exposé, The Crying Window calls us to rethink how science is done and who gets to do it.Dr. Helene Z. Hill received a Ph.D. in biology from Brandeis University in 1964. She was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard and the University of Colorado Medical Schools, and she rose through the ranks from assistant to full professor at the Medical Schools of the University of Colorado Washington University in St. Louis Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia and the New Jersey Medical School, in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Hill retired in December 2016 and is Professor Emerita at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey.Dr. Hill has co-authored more than eighty scientific publications, was awarded the Smith College Medal in 1997. Dr. Hill has written Hidden Data: The Blind Eye of Science (2016), and co-wrote with Amy Yarzinske, Cover-Up: Collusion in the Halls of Academia (Amazon, 2021).AMAZONhttps://www.hzhill.nethttps://prominentbooksedge.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/10225hzh.mp3   

Women in science have shattered barriers and redefined possibility—yet the path forward demands even greater strides. Join Heyang in conversation with Li Tianzhen of DP Technology as they explore the milestones worth celebrating, the systemic challenges still to overcome, and the power of women claiming their space and voice in the tech landscape.

We speak with Laura Phillips, Vice President of Engineering and Procurement at Pella Corporation. With a background in chemical engineering and an MBA, Laura has been a driving force behind Pella's efforts to advance women in engineering, founding the Women in Engineering community and mentoring countless women in the field. Under her leadership, the number of women engineers at Pella has tripled. Beyond the company, Laura actively supports Iowa State University's Women in Science and Engineering program. Join us as we explore Laura's inspiring journey and the impact she's making in manufacturing today.

On a July morning in 1960, Jane Goodall stepped off a boat onto the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. She was 26, untrained by universities, armed only with binoculars, a notebook and patience. What she saw in the forests of Gombe in East Africa altered science itself: chimpanzees who shaped tools, who mourned, who loved. She gave them names and with that simple act, insisted on their individuality. But Goodall did more than open a window into the lives of chimpanzees. She opened doors for women. In an era when female scientists were almost absent, she, alongside gorilla researcher Dian Fossey and orangutan expert Biruté Galdikas, staked a claim in a field dominated by men. Reluctant at first, passionate in time, she traded the intimacy of the forest for activism on world stages, becoming a gentle but firm voice for nature and for children who would inherit it. On Wednesday (October 1, 2025), Jane Goodall died at 91. She was still on tour, still speaking for the wild. Will we carry her hope and continue the path she opened for women in science? In this weekender episode, we talk about how Goodall's life reshaped research, storytelling and the role of women in conservation. Guests: Catherine Crockford, primatologist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research, Lyon; Neha Sinha, wildlife biologist, conservationist, and author, based in Delhi Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Produced and edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Goodall transformed the way we understand animals, conservation, and our place in nature. In this special tribute episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I reflect on Dr. Goodall's incredible legacy and what her life's work teaches us about empathy, science, and hope. From living with chimpanzees in Gombe to influencing ocean storytelling today, her impact spans generations and ecosystems. Jane showed us that animals are not resources, but individuals with emotions, intelligence, and culture. She taught us to listen, to observe, and to act. Jane Goodall's work didn't end with primates. Her vision of conservation included youth, community, and global collaboration. She helped shape marine and terrestrial protection efforts, inspired countless scientists (especially women), and changed how we use emotional connection to inspire action. Even at 91, she was on a speaking tour, still using her voice to make the world better. This episode unpacks what she gave us and how we carry that legacy forward especially in ocean conservation. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

How do you go from scientist to science-informed coach helping women in STEM manage stress and avoid burnout? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I sit down with Lexi Reid - a former plant biologist and regulatory affairs specialist who found herself emotionally depleted after years in academia, government, and the medical device industry. Lexi shares her deeply personal and transformative journey of confronting burnout and rediscovering purpose through creativity, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Now a certified coach and founder of MIND+ART+WELLNESS, Lexi supports high-achieving women in science to reconnect with themselves using accessible, evidence-based tools. Her story is a reminder that a PhD doesn't just prepare you for research - it can also guide you toward reinvention and well-being.

Dr. Colwell shares her insight on the progression of women in science through the years. Framed by her own experiences we learn about her incredible work.

Only six people have received The Planetary Society’s Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science. We were honored to present it to author and historian Dava Sobel in May of 2025. She has created a brilliant library of books that illuminate the lives and work of great scientists, many of whom have been under-appreciated. Each of Dava’s works is also overflowing with the wonder of science and discovery. It’s no wonder we decided to feature Dava and her books in the Society book club. That month-long celebration was capped by a live, online interview conducted by Dava’s friend and fan Mat Kaplan. Here’s that conversation. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/book-club-dava-sobelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘I am her beloved carrion.'- from Vulture my love by Maree Gladwin. In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 18 September 2025, you will hear poet Maree Gladwin talk about writing poems in a second language,  teaching poetry, women in science, ecology and lesbian feminist poets.Maree Gladwin is a queer poet, musician and artist who lives in Naarm (Melbourne) on Boonwurrung Country. Her poems in English and French have appeared in several anthologies but mostly she enjoys reading them to friends and family, and to gatherings of the Moat Poets group of which she is a member.Poems written and performed by Maree Gladwin in this episode:The London busLove letter to the universeTree loveVulture my love NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it. CreditsRecorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.Thank you to Maree Gladwin for sharing her poetry and to you for listening! 

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Demetris Skourides, the Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology of the Republic of Cyprus, a visionary leader who is reshaping the country's future and putting Cyprus on the global map of science, innovation, and AI.We explore his journey from a global career at Oracle and AWS to becoming the architect of Cyprus's Vision 2035, where he now leads groundbreaking initiatives in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and space research. Demetris shares how he has built international bridges through AI diplomacy and partnerships with nations like the UAE, Japan, and Israel, proving that even a small country can have a big voice in global innovation.You'll hear how he:✨ Repositioned Cyprus as a strategic innovation hub between Europe, the Middlle East, and Asia✨ Launched CSPARK, the country's first space research and innovation centre, in collaboration with NASA and COSPAR✨ Advocates for human-centric AI, ensuring technology serves people and not the other way around✨ Champions inclusive leadership, empowering women in science, technology, and entrepreneurship✨ Operates at what many call “unicorn speed” to turn vision into measurable national transformationRecognised as one of the Top 100 Global Power Leaders and honoured with the CYDIA Impact Award, Demetris embodies servant leadership with ethos, heart, and an unshakable commitment to building a better future for Cyprus and the world.Join us for a conversation that goes beyond science and technology, it's about vision, leadership, and the power of innovation to transform societies.

In this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, Kate Zernike and Rachel Swarns talk about their professions as journalists and authors, and how they developed their long-form articles into books. Rachel L. Swarns is a journalism professor at New York University and a contributing writer for The New York Times. She is the author of The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church and American TapestryThe Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama, and a co-author of Unseen. Her work has been recognized and supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ford Foundation, the Biographers International Organization, the Leon Levy Center for Biography, the MacDowell artist residency program, and others.Kate Zernike has been a reporter for The New York Times since 2000. She was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for stories about al-Qaeda before and after the 9/11 terror attacks. She was previously a reporter for The Boston Globe, where she broke the story of MIT's admission that it had discriminated against women on its faculty, on which The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science is based. The daughter and granddaughter of scientists, she is a graduate of Trinity College at the University of Toronto and the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. Resources:Isabel Wilkerson interviewing to look for ‘the onion'Michelle Obama Genealogy NY Times PieceThe Washington Post Georgetown's History with SlaveryBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Claire Riches, Vice President, Clinical Solutions at Citeline. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Claire, covering: Being involved in the clinical development and commercial launch of a little mega-blockbuster, called... Viagra. Her first exposure to outsourcing at a small biotech, and the importance of partnerships in progressing the pipeline. Ignoring the pharma industry snobbery, and opting to move into the fast and varied world of CROs. Timeless sponsor and provider partnership tips, including the importance of aligned intentions, especially with biotechs. How are the tailwinds for rare diseases, meeting unmet patient needs, AI/data, and personalised medicines driving demand at Citeline? With over 30 years' experience in the life science sector, Claire is a passionate advocate of bringing drug development to life. Having worked in large pharma, biotech and the CRO space, Claire uses her platform to raise awareness of the challenges the industry is facing, and how as a collective voice, we can solve big, challenging questions. She believes strongly in the need to ask questions of the industry to drive change, which in turn drives innovation and growth. Claire speaks regularly through various forums on the topics of Women in Science, Impacts of Politics and Economics on Drug Development and Drug Access, and Evolution and Efficiency of Drug Development pathways. She is currently focused on levelling the playing field for the Biotech industry via her podcast Small Biotech, Big Decisions | Citeline   Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!

Christa Kuljian discusses her book, Our Science, Ourselves: How Gender, Race, and Social Movements Shaped the Study of Science. Focusing on a network of female scientists who began to examine women in science, gender and science, and sexism and racism in the institutions of science, Kuljian helps to uncover the early days of feminist science studies. Speaker: Christa Kuljian was a Research Fellow at the Consortium in 2019-2020. She is a free-lance writer based in Johannesburg, where she writes and teaches narrative non-fiction and focuses on writing about social justice. Christa is currently a Research Associate at WiSER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research) at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She is also the author of two previous books, Sanctuary (Jacana Media 2013) and Darwin's Hunch (Jacana Media 2016). For more resources on this topic, please see https://www.chstm.org/perspectives/christa-kuljian-our-science-ourselves.

Get David's BooksFascia: What it is and Why it MattersFascia, Function, and Medical Applications Get 25% off with PromoCode FFM25 – Order by September 23rd!Show Notes:ANTOMYSCAPES COMPANY INFOAnatomySCAPES dissection lab experiences are made for bodyworkers. All licensed, hands-on health professionals are welcome! We take you into a 3D experience of the human body helping you understand the fascial system from the inside out. In our state-of-the-art dissection lab, we guide you through the layers so you can SEE for yourself what fascia LOOKS like, what it FEELS like and how it RELATES to its surroundings. Then we amp up your learning with hands on demos, 3D model making, movement, discussion and visually stunning slide presentations.In a word, it's a blast! And it's just for you. Improve your touch. Up your confidence. Take your bodywork skills next level. Visit AnatomySCAPES.com to find out more. Friends of David Lesondak save ($150 off Fall 2025 In Person Workshops and Labs)! Use code: FRIENDSOFDAVIDCOURSESJourney into the MATRIX: the Fascial SystemOct 7-9, 2025San Diego, CA www.anatomyscapes.com/matrixDissection Lab IntensiveOct 13-16, 2025San Diego, CA www.anatomyscapes.com/dissectionlabintensivewebsite: www.anatomyscapes.comFB: facebook.com/AnatomySCAPESIG: instagram.com/anatomyscapesYouTube: youtube.com/@anatomyscapesemail: info@anatomyscapes.comRachelle Clauson, BS, BCTMB, is a nationally board-certified massage therapist, educator and author. Rachelle served as a dissector and director for the Fascial Net Plastination Project (2018-2022) during which she co-founded AnatomySCAPES to better inform bodyworkers about fascia. She teaches internationally about the fascial system's structural organization, function, and beauty through original tissue images, art and hands-on model making. She co-authors the Anatomy for Touch column in Massage & Bodywork magazine, and is a guest co-presenter for the ABMP Podcast. She is a contributing author for Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications (CRC Press, 2021, 2025), and the Myofascial System in Form and Movement (Handspring Publishing, 2022).Nicole Trombley, MA, CMT,  is a massage therapist, owner of Equilibrio Massage, contributing author for Massage & Bodywork magazine, and co-founder of AnatomySCAPES. Nicole became an NCBTMB-certified massage therapist in 2004 after a decade serving at the national level in the nonprofit sector. Building on her background in the sciences, she was part of one of the first Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) projects geared toward getting more women and girls involved in the sciences. When she's not at the massage table, you might find her deep down a rabbit hole in research databases or in the stacks at her local university library.The Sciatic Nerve: A 3D View from the Inside Out | Massage & Bodywork Magazinehttps://youtu.be/zDaORjYL5k8?si=LayWaSrVRjEGP4MeFascial Net Plastination Projecthttps://linktr.ee/fnpp

Kristie Grzywinski, Director of Technical Services at SQF Institute, discusses why librarians are a great fit to work in associations. During our conversation, she mentioned Association for Women in Science, why we should not eat raw cookie dough, as well as how to cut your risk of food borne illness. Kristie also recommends Spoke and Bird and Good Ambler for good coffee in Chicago.

In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) look back at a time when women were central to computing and examine how and why that changed, even though the work didn't. Together they reflect on software engineering, cultural bias, institutional gatekeeping, and the motivation to rewrite the narrative.Mainframe Coven is a 10-part mini-series honoring the past, present, and future women of IT. It's about real stories from the essential yet unseen minds behind the machines.The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.For a transcript of this episode, visit https://openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-coven/mainframe-coven-when-computers-wore-skirtsLinks and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:- She Was a Computer When Computers Wore Skirts: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/langley/she-was-a-computer-when-computers-wore-skirts/- Zeros and Ones: Digital Women and the New Technoculture by Sadie Plant: https://www.4thestate.co.uk/products/zeros-and-ones-digital-women-and-the-new-technoculture-sadie-plant-9781857026986/- Lovelace & Babbage and the creation of the 1843 'notes' by J. Fuegi and J. Francis, in IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 16-26, Oct.-Dec. 2003: https://doi.org/10.1109/MAHC.2003.1253887- Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet by Claire Evans: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/545427/broad-band-by-claire-l-evans/- Pioneer Programmer: Jean Jennings Bartik and the Computer That Changed the World by Jean Jennings Bartik: https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Programmer-Jennings-Computer-Changed/dp/1612480861/- The women of ENIAC by W. B. Fritz, in IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 13-28, Fall 1996: https://doi.org/10.1109/85.511940- Jean J. Bartik and Frances E. “Betty” Snyder Holberton, interview by Henry Tropp, April 1973, Computer Oral History Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution: https://mads.si.edu/mads/id/NMAH-AC0196_bart730427/- When Computers Were Women by Jennifer S. Light, Technology and Culture, vol. 40, no. 3, 1999: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25147356- ENIAC Programmers Project: https://eniacprogrammers.org/- Great Unsung Women of Computing: The Computers, The Coders and The Future Makers: https://www.wmm.com/catalog/film/great-unsung-women-of-computing-the-computers-the-coders-and-the-future-makers/- The Untold History of Women in Science and Technology (White House Archives): https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/women-in-stem/- The Queen of Code, directed by Gillian Jacobs. FiveThirtyEight, 2015: https://vimeo.com/118556349/- “Making Programming Masculine” In Gender Codes: Why Women Are Leaving Computing by Nathan Ensmenger: https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/nensmeng/posts/2010/09/09/misa2010/- The Computer Boys Take Over: Computers, Programmers, and the Politics of Technical Expertise by Nathan Ensmenger: https://thecomputerboys.com/

When Christa Kuljian arrived on the Harvard College campus as a first-year student in the fall of 1980 with copies of Our Bodies, Ourselves and Ms. magazine, she was concerned that the women's movement had peaked in the previous decade. She soon learned, however, that there was a long way to go in terms of achieving equality for women and that social movements would continue to be a critical force in society. She began researching the history of science and gender biases in science, and how they intersect with race, class, and sexuality. In Our Science, Ourselves: How Gender, Race, and Social Movements Shaped the Study of Science (University of Massachusetts Press, 2024), Kuljian tells the origin story of feminist science studies by focusing on the life histories of six key figures--Ruth Hubbard, Rita Arditti, Evelyn Fox Keller, Evelynn Hammonds, Anne Fausto-Sterling, and Banu Subramaniam. These women were part of a trailblazing network of female scientists in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s who were drawn to the Boston area--to Harvard, MIT, and other universities--to study science, to network with other scientists, or to take a job. Inspired by the social and political activism of the women's movement and organizations such as Science for the People, the Genes and Gender Collective, and the Combahee River Collective, they began to write and teach about women in science, gender and science, and sexist and racist bias and exclusion. They would lead the critiques of E. O. Wilson's sociobiology in 1975 and Larry Summers' comments about women in science thirty years later. Drawing on a rich array of sources that combines published journal articles and books with archival materials and interviews with major luminaries of feminist science studies, Kuljian chronicles and celebrates the contributions that these women have made to our collective scientific knowledge and view of the world. Christa Kuljian grew up in the Boston area, and has lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past thirty years. She is a science writer and the author of Sanctuary and Darwin's Hunch: Science, Race and the Search for Human Origins, which was short listed for the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for Non-Fiction. Currently a Research Associate at the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WiSER) at Wits University, she is also a fellow with the Consortium for History of Science, Medicine and Technology (CHSMT) in Philadelphia. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Marie Tharp (geb. am 30.7.1920) kartiert als Erste den atlantischen Meeresboden. Sie beweist auch, dass Kontinentalplatten sich bewegen. Nur glaubt ihr lange niemand. Von Ralph Erdenberger.

When Christa Kuljian arrived on the Harvard College campus as a first-year student in the fall of 1980 with copies of Our Bodies, Ourselves and Ms. magazine, she was concerned that the women's movement had peaked in the previous decade. She soon learned, however, that there was a long way to go in terms of achieving equality for women and that social movements would continue to be a critical force in society. She began researching the history of science and gender biases in science, and how they intersect with race, class, and sexuality. In Our Science, Ourselves: How Gender, Race, and Social Movements Shaped the Study of Science (University of Massachusetts Press, 2024), Kuljian tells the origin story of feminist science studies by focusing on the life histories of six key figures--Ruth Hubbard, Rita Arditti, Evelyn Fox Keller, Evelynn Hammonds, Anne Fausto-Sterling, and Banu Subramaniam. These women were part of a trailblazing network of female scientists in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s who were drawn to the Boston area--to Harvard, MIT, and other universities--to study science, to network with other scientists, or to take a job. Inspired by the social and political activism of the women's movement and organizations such as Science for the People, the Genes and Gender Collective, and the Combahee River Collective, they began to write and teach about women in science, gender and science, and sexist and racist bias and exclusion. They would lead the critiques of E. O. Wilson's sociobiology in 1975 and Larry Summers' comments about women in science thirty years later. Drawing on a rich array of sources that combines published journal articles and books with archival materials and interviews with major luminaries of feminist science studies, Kuljian chronicles and celebrates the contributions that these women have made to our collective scientific knowledge and view of the world. Christa Kuljian grew up in the Boston area, and has lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past thirty years. She is a science writer and the author of Sanctuary and Darwin's Hunch: Science, Race and the Search for Human Origins, which was short listed for the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for Non-Fiction. Currently a Research Associate at the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WiSER) at Wits University, she is also a fellow with the Consortium for History of Science, Medicine and Technology (CHSMT) in Philadelphia. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In this episode, Chris and Cristina talk with Anamika Nanda, a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences and a Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Fellow at the University of Southern California. Anamika's research, conducted under the guidance of Dr. David Raichlen, examines how physical activity affects neurological health across various genotypes. Before beginning her doctoral work, Anamika earned her Bachelor's degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health from the University of Washington. Her award-winning honors thesis examined the relationship between motivation, physical activity, and psychosocial stress, and its impact on telomere length in collegiate swimmers and non-collegiate athletes. We discuss her path into science, her interdisciplinary approach to understanding brain health, and how her work connects athletics, stress, and aging. Anamika's research has been recognized with an NSF-GRFP Honorable Mention, the UW Anthropology Department's Best Honors Thesis Award, and a Mary Gates Research Scholarship. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the biology of movement, the value of interdisciplinary research, and what it means to study sports from a holistic perspective. ------------------------------ Find the paper discussed in this episode: Nanda, A., Logan, A., & Tennyson, R. L. (2024). The influence of perceived stress and motivation on telomere length among NCAA swimmers. American Journal of Human Biology, 36(9), e24091. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.24091 ------------------------------ Contact Anamika: E-mail: anamikan@usc.edu; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamika-nanda-168b9b199 ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, Co-host, SoS Co-Producer, HBA Junior Fellow Website: cristinagildee.org, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu

In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss:Evaluating college programs for women pursuing STEM degreesThe impact of institutional culture and faculty representation on female STEM persistenceThe role of clubs, communities, and scholarships in STEM success for womenTools and strategies for in-depth college research for female STEM studentsKey Takeaways: Female representation among STEM faculty and mentors significantly improves persistence and confidence in women students by providing relatable role models actively involved in research and mentorship.Programs and colleges that intentionally prioritize gender equity through hiring, admissions goals, and targeted initiatives can offer a more welcoming and empowering environment for women pursuing STEM fields.Supportive ecosystems such as student clubs, professional organizations, and gender-focused learning communities create a vital sense of belonging and peer encouragement that helps women navigate male-dominated disciplines.Early and intentional exposure to hands-on STEM experiences, from middle school through college internships and fellowships, is essential in nurturing both curiosity and long-term career success for young women in science and engineering. “Having women role models to look up to for younger women makes it a little less intimidating.” – Jyoti JainAbout Jyoti Jain: Jyoti found her passion for college counseling while helping her own child through the college admissions process and decided to pursue a Certificate in Career Planning and College Counseling from UC Berkeley Extension.She specializes in STEM, Engineering, and the Pre-Med track. She believes that college is all about fit and is excited about empowering students in discovering their unique STEM journeys.Episode References:#123 College Institutional Priorities: Understanding Who Gets In with Aly Beaumont#132 Computer Science and STEM Admissions Tips with Jyoti JainCommon Data Set InitiativeThe College Finder Fifth Edition by Dr. Steven R. AntonoffGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret).flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Jyoti:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jyoticollegeconsultantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaincollegeconsulting/Website: https://jaincollegeconsulting.com/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has shared its first public images, revealing millions of galaxies, stars, and asteroids in stunning detail. Stephanie Deppe, astronomy content strategist at Rubin Observatory, joins us to explain what makes these images so revolutionary, how the observatory works, and what’s coming next as Rubin prepares for its ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time. Later in the show, we reflect on the life and legacy of the observatory’s namesake, Vera Rubin, the groundbreaking astronomer who provided the first convincing evidence of dark matter. Jess Soto, STEM Strategies Coordinator at Mount Wilson Observatory and creator of Science Women Shirts, reflects on Rubin’s efforts to open up opportunities for women in space science. Then we close out the show with Bruce Betts in our regular What’s Up segment, featuring the discovery of a brand-new interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, the third known object to travel through our Solar System from interstellar space. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-first-images-rubin-observatorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will life be like on other planets? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the origins of life on alien planets and extremophiles right here on Earth with astrobiologist Kennda Lynch. (Originally Aired February 22, 2022)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/alien-worlds-and-extremophiles-with-kennda-lynch/Thanks to our Patrons Alex Chadwick, Eric Gross, Tamara Michael, Gerald Johnson, Jordan Shelley, Brendan Barbieri, David Bell, Costa Cad Creations, Tim Costella, and Adam Baker for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Sharanbhurke, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

The Trump administration’s drive to dismantle inclusion policies is undercutting federal funding for scientific-research grants. The 19th looks into some of the fallout. CNN reports on how special elections for two House seats in Florida this week have Republican leaders worried about their razor-thin majority. A preliminary report from South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission acknowledges that the government failed to protect the rights of adoptees. The Washington Post has the details. PBS spoke to adoptees about falsified records and swapped identities. Plus, Trump expressed anger at Putin, rescue efforts in Myanmar continued, and all four No. 1 seeds made it to the men’s NCAA basketball Final Four. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter changed the stereotype of women in botany when they found a love for not the delicate flowers, but the cacti with thorns and the vegetation that thrived in the most inhospitable environments. They set out to do something that had never been done before, to be the first women to boat the entirety of the Colorado River and map out the flora of the Grand Canyon. If successful, they would be the first women to ever survive the trip. Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow the Watch Her Cook Podcast on Instagram here for more updates! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code NPAD. Blueland:  Use our link to get 15% off your first order. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes Sources: Book: Brave the Wild River: Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon. Women in Science at Grand Canyon (U.S. National Park Service) These Two Botanists Put Their Lives on the Line on the Colorado River All for Their Science

Is anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin. (Originally Aired Tuesday, March 8 2022)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-stoner-edition-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassen for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.