Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Further Research Needed (2024)

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The unexpected wonders of the cell membrane 45:40

3y ago45:40

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We have Erdinç Sezgin with us today, and he is telling us about the wonders of the cell membrane, and how biophysical methods help to understand them from a whole new angle. Find Erdinç on Twitter https://twitter.com/sciezgin and his group's website https://www.csi-nano.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furthe…

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Can viruses get sick? 42:18

3y ago42:18

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Today we ask the question can viruses get sick? And can you get sick if your aren't even alive? We take a look at giant viruses and their arch nemesis, the virophage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Does evolution inform morality? 37:21

3y ago37:21

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On this weeks episode we tackle the really big question of the morality of reproduction. Should we be obligated to have children because of evolution? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Solar foods: protein from thin air 41:05

3y ago41:05

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This week we are discussing the future of protein production. Is there a hard limit to how many people we can feed on this planet and if yes, are we going to reach it soon? Can we create food from scratch without a dependence on soil? Stay tuned for answers to these and many more questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Why did alchemy die? 41:02

3y ago41:02

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Why can't I turn lead into gold and surely I can drink something to live for ever? Today we talk about alchemy; what it promised, who was practising it and ultimately why did chemistry supersede it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Do we need to worry about extinction level events? 40:13

3y ago40:13

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This week we are discussing disaster on the highest level. Do we have to prepare for extinction events that would kill all of humanity? And if yes, which ones are the ones we should focus on? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Beyond the double helix 37:17

3y ago37:17

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The double helix structure of DNA is probably the most famous biomolecular structure out there. In this episode, we are exploring other structures that our genetic code is forming, and what role they might be playing in the processes of life beyond mere sequencing information. Be prepared to dive into the many shapes of DNA. --- Send in a voice mes…

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Is scientism anti science? 37:34

3y ago37:34

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Is scientism on the rise? Today we are discussing what exactly we understand under the term scientism, and how it affects the public perception of both scientific findings and the academic community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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The FRN origin story, and how we go from here 14:56

3y ago14:56

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After we had a longer summer break, we're introducing the new season, our slightly modified approach to the podcast and tell the story how we got here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Transhumanism - Is it okay to change our own genes? 45:04

3+ y ago45:04

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In the second part of our transhumanism feature, we look permanent germline modifications. Is anyone allowed to change their share in the human genepool, and do we have a wider responsibility than only our own offspring? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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Transhumanism - Is it inevitable? 51:16

3+ y ago51:16

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This week on Further Research Needed we tackle Transhumanism! We discuss how we understand the term and get into the weeds on how feasible it is. Join us to see if Transhumanism might already be here or whether it is just around the corner. As always, further research is definitely needed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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Why should we measure scientific quality? 57:35

3+ y ago57:35

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Part of academic publishing is the prestige of the journal, measured by previous citations. We are diving into this system, why we have it and what the future of quality assessment of academic publishing could look like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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Can scientists have opinions? 43:57

3+ y ago43:57

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On this week's episode of Further Research Needed we discuss: Can scientists have opinions? Scientists are being trained to report data without intermingling their personal opinion. However, voicing one's opinion and having the freedom to talk freely is as valuable in science as it is everywhere else. Today we critically look at the available outle…

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Engineering vs Science 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

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Is science just engineering? or vice versa? In this episode we pick apart the two and try and work out if it's a problem that they are so intertwined. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Are universities businesses? 1:05:01

3+ y ago1:05:01

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This week on Further Research Needed we tackle the question: Are universities businesses? Changes in how universities behave will have far-reaching consequences for education, research and public services. We discuss if unis are getting more commercial than in the past and why they would want to in the first place. --- Send in a voice message: http…

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Is the big bang soon to be superseded? 1:20:27

3+ y ago1:20:27

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Which scientific theories do you know, that are no longer accepted today? Academic consensus is changing slower than any of us could really notice. Sometimes it's a good idea to look back at the theories we left behind over the centuries; and this is exactly what we do in this episode. We each bring one superseded theory to the table, and discuss t…

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Are antibodies overpowered? 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

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This week on Further Research Needed we try to answer the question: Are antibodies overpowered? Joining us is Sebastian Ols, expert in vaccine research and first time guest on the show. We discuss how our bodies manage to produce a truly astonishing diversity of antibodies, why antibodies get better over time and what innovative strategies are bein…

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What else happened this year? 1:25:27

4y ago1:25:27

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The 2020 science recap is here! Featuring life on Venus, a plane without moving parts and some deep protein folding. Sit back and relax while we share our favorite breakthroughs and meme the grumpy scientist about each other's choice. Guaranteed 99% virus free! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-ne…

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Are we ready to change peer review? 50:59

4y ago50:59

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This time, Pedro Veliça (creator of Pedromics) is joining the show. Peer review is a cornerstone of academia and scientific publishing, but certainly not beyond improvement. Can private companies ensure the quality of research through free labor, or do we need reform of the peer review system. We're presenting a few alternatives and discuss potenti…

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Which is worse - paragliding or steak? 49:35

4y ago49:35

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Join us for the second installment of the guessing game. This time we will guess about our risk of death, the power of the sun and vaporizing all bodies of water. Find out who takes the guesstimation crown and compete with us for the best estimate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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Are scientists being censored? 38:23

4y ago38:23

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And are there any circumstances where this would be justified? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Does winning the Nobel prize cause scientists to go mad? 46:37

4y ago46:37

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Would you accept a Nobel prize if the cost was your sanity? In this episode we look at whether receiving the most prestigious award in science causes scientist to propose crackpot theories and even descend into madness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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Is science education fit for purpose? 53:29

4y ago53:29

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What is the purpose of science education at different stages of school... and are we doing a good job delivering? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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What would turn us into supervillains? 38:29

4y ago38:29

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Let's leave the realm of the scientifically possible behind for a bit, and plan ahead for when our time comes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Does the maverick scientist narrative bypass the scientific process? 44:54

4y ago44:54

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Does the myth of the maverick scientist help or hinder science? In this episode we take an in depth look at what makes a maverick scientist and the effect the trope has on scientists and the public perception of research. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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Who takes the guesstimation crown? 28:16

4y ago28:16

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We're putting our scientific minds to practical work and try to make an educated guess on a completely unknown number. Can you beat us? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Can a biologist fix a radio? 47:11

4y ago47:11

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We are doing a journal club episode on the paper: Can a biologist fix a radio? (Labeznik, CANCER CELL, 2002). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Is pivoting research towards the crisis good for science? 47:19

4+ y ago47:19

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The podcast with straight forward questions that lead to not so straight forward answers is back for another season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Further Research Needed Trailer 2:27

4+ y ago2:27

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The podcast with straight forward questions that lead to not so straight forward answers introduces itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message

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Science to make you happy 19:16

4+ y ago19:16

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Enough with the rants for now. Today, each of us is bringing an uplifting piece of science to the table, and shares his excitement with the others. In the end, we have an important announcement about the future of this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/message…

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A djinn for science 53:55

4+ y ago53:55

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WHY IS SCIENCE SO SLOW? Today we are looking at science as a whole - talking about the things that drive us up the wall and things that are truly fascinating about the scientific research system. As always, we end on a positive note: Each of us makes a wish to the science djinn to improve the scientific system in the long run. All that is needed no…

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Scientist and sci-fi: a fickle love affair 1:22:23

4+ y ago1:22:23

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How do we as scientists feel about science fiction? Do we get mad about incorrect depictions of science in scifi? Does it create unrealistic expectations towards scientific progress and potential? And who inspires whom anyway? We're diving deep today, and leaving the world of real science behind ... almost. --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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A guide to causality 56:11

5y ago56:11

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How do we know Nicolas Cage is (probably) not drowning people? Does eating ice cream make people drown themselves maybe? In this episode, we learn how to assess if there can be a causal link between two correlated phenomena. We find spurious correlations everywhere and having a toolbox to probe for causality is a must for every sceptic. --- Send in…

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Stop saying biomolecule! 48:02

5y ago48:02

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How is a biomolecule different from any other molecule? Are there artificial chemicals and natural chemicals? Should scientists be trying to make their work sound more "natural", "organic" or "biological"? In this episode we talk about this self-identification and how it may be harming science as a whole.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…

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What has Matthew McConaughey ever done for us? A recap of the last 10 years in science 1:31:00

5y ago1:31:00

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We end the decade of research with highlighting the supposedly biggest discoveries in science. Alongside those, we brought some other topics that we found interesting and worth chatting about. Stay excited for the best and worst enzyme on the planet, new directions for antidepressants, some practical tips for time travellers and car-driving rats. F…

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Should the publishers perish? 54:13

5y ago54:13

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Even though most scientists agree, there are significant flaws in the publishing system (and related to that: funding distribution, reproducibility and peer review) change is slow. This might be, because our careers depend on publishing in reputable journals, being a scientist basically requires it. In this episode, Chris, Ashley and I discuss issu…

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The linearity of life 24:27

5y ago24:27

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Let's dive deep into biochemistry!Chris and I discuss our beloved biological marcromolecules, and how they are all synthesised in a linear fashion, as a chain of monomers. I was wondering why this is, since especially proteins function through their 3D structure and the linear nature of the chain can be a drawback. For example, many diseases are re…

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Is science a religion? 38:17

5y ago38:17

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What a ridiculous and utterly obsolete question. It is the exact opposite!That's what you would hear from most people. At closer look however, the habits in the scientific community resemble those in religious circles more than they would like. Ashley, Chris and I take on that question and discuss in which aspects the scientific institution exhibit…

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Chemical separation: Costing the earth 37:08

5y ago37:08

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Why chemical separations are so difficult. Separating useful chemicals from our waste has become one of the world's biggest challenges. We discuss the scientific background of separation issues, and what it means for research and our day to day lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-research-needed/messa…

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RNA and the world 41:40

5y ago41:40

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Chris Wood and I chat about some features of RNA that are generally not so prominent in biochemistry textbooks, but I find them really fascinating. Along these thoughts, we trash some ribozymes, take a stand on RNA's role in the origin of life and discuss a few issues and developments of the recently emerging RNA-based drugs.--- Send in a voice mes…

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