Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Learn how misfolded proteins trigger cascading effects in the brain, leading to these devastating conditions, and how early detection can change the trajectory of treatment. Whether you’re curious about ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, or the role of molecular diagnostics. In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of neurodegenerative dise…
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🧬 Neela Patel - Bonum Therapeutics - Part 1 | Growing Up in an Intellectual Household | How One Biology Class Inspired Her | Working With Influential Scientists at DNAX | Pursuing the Intersection of Science ...
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Part 1 of 4: Jon Chee hosts our latest guest, Neela Patel, Chief Business Officer at Bonum Therapeutics who are developing protein therapeutics to be used to treat a wide range of diseases. Neela is a seasoned scientist and business development executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in drug discovery and development. Before her time …
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Harvard Professor and Ukrainian-born historian Serhii Plokhy joins the podcast to reveal the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian workers held hostage inside Chernobyl under Russian occupation. As hours stretched into weeks of hostility with no help from the outside world, the crew members' critical decisions alone prevented another nuclear cata…
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Fighting for Patients In a Broken Mental Health System with Dr. Alice Feller, MD [Episode 142]
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Dr. Alice Feller, MD speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her experiences working as a psychiatrist both within the public mental health system and private practice. Dr. Feller discusses the barriers inside the current system that are diminishing care to helping those who are most afflicted by mental health concerns. Dr. Feller tells stories of tho…
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Even though you may love the science discipline you teach, that doesn’t mean that you’re excited to teach every topic, let alone your students enjoying everything you teach. Unfortunately, there are certain topics that are considered boring but still need to be taught! Knowing the topics that are deemed boring for you, how can you turn those around…
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They're tasty and cheap, but they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy explains how to spot and avoid ultra-processed snacks and packaged foods. This episode originally published June 20, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Start Strong: Do This Every Morning to Get Out of Bed, Beat Anxiety, and Feel Incredible All Day
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If you have trouble getting out of bed, there is one simple hack you need to wake up early, beat anxiety, and kickstart your morning. In today’s episode, Mel shares a technique called slithering that will help you on those tough mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible. Mel reveals how this unique practice, taught to her by her therapist, …
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Our bodies have in-built clocks that allow us to sync our daily activities to a roughly 24-hour cycle. This determines everything from our sleep patterns to our appetites and even dictates the time of day we are most likely to perform at our best. However, not all of our body clocks keep the same time – some of us prefer early mornings while some o…
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The Day I Finally Changed Myself Instead of My Son My son was yelling and refusing to go to hockey practice. I reacted and escalated the situation. Then I decided to do something I’d never done: humble myself. But in reality, it was humiliating. Why was I, as the authority figure “worthy of respect,” the one changing here instead of the kid? I seco…
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Guest: Aidan Cowley - Science Officer at European Space Agency @esa @esaspaceflight
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Sociology, Immanent Critique, and the Conditions of Change with Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose
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ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…
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An in-depth investigation of the ancient structures at Karahan Tepe, its builders, and its cosmic shamanic purpose • Examines the intricate carvings, chambers, and structures, revealing the site’s acoustical properties, shamanic symbolism, and astronomical alignments • Reveals how Karahan Tepe was used by shamans to connect with the Milky Way’s Gal…
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What's The Difference Between A HEALTHY Gut & A Gut "Missing" Key Beneficial Bacterial Strains? (& How To Fast-Track Your Gut Back To Balance) With Dr. Adam Perlman)
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In this episode, you'll get to discover the fascinating world of gut health with Dr. Adam Perlman, Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum Therapeutics. You’ll explore how high-fiber, polyphenol-rich foods boost beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia, which support gut health and enhance athletic performance by maintaining gut lining integrity. Dr. Perlman…
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Lecture 2 of Emmanuel Levinas' Totality & Infinity - Key Terms, Mastery, and the Dimension of Height
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One of the most beautiful, challenging, and profound works of philosophy. Totality and Infinity is a fundamental challenge to the history philosophy, history, and political thought. He is especially worth tarrying with if you are interested in Marx, Heidegger, or Derrida, much less influenced by Zizek or Land. David McKerracher has been studying Le…
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In this episode, Mel is giving you the step-by-step roadmap of how to reinvent your life. Whether you’ve just graduated, you’re an empty nester, or you’re somewhere in between, this episode will provide you with the steps to make a pivot. You’ll learn why reinvention is not about fixing what’s broken, but about tapping into your desires, following …
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Minnesota is experiencing its fourth straight year of flash drought — and farmers are feeling the effects in their fields. “Farmers and ranchers face unique challenges in a changing climate and experience climate related stress,” said Noah Fish, an agricultural reporter for Agweek. “It’s not only their operations that are undergoing this change, bu…
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The culmination of our time in Europe was an event with Philosophy Portal and the Museum of Consciousness, hosted by the Oxford Psychedelic Society. ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in thi…
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Get ready to discover the true superfoods that can transform your health—starting with spirulina and chlorella. In this dynamic and thought-provoking episode, Dave Asprey welcomes Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits, to dive deep into the world of algae and its incredible potential to boost energy, detox the body, and support longevity. First,…
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What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allowing her to connect with a family member she never met — and discover family history she never knew. Backed by her own original drawings, she reveals the profound impact art and AI can have in keeping me…
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Since the discovery of the double helix by Francis Crick, James Watson and Rosalind Franklin in the 1950s, human knowledge of DNA and genetics has grown almost immeasurably. We now know that genes affect every aspect of our lives, from our appearance, our health and even our personality. But more than this, our genes are a living document of our ev…
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Dive into the fascinating world of AI in this episode as we unravel the vital role linear algebra plays in artificial intelligence. Discover how mathematical concepts like vectors and matrices form the foundation of AI algorithms, enabling everything from data representation in natural language processing to advanced machine learning techniques. Le…
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🧬eMalick Njie, Ph.D - Ecotone - Part 4 | Building Ecotone AI to Cure Rare Diseases | Diffusion Transformers in Genomics | Synthetic Genomes for AI Training | Long-Term Vision for Genetic Breakthroughs
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The Biotech Startups Podcast is brought to you by Excedr. Excedr provides life science startups with equipment leases on founder-friendly terms to accelerate R&D and commercialization. Know anyone that needs lab equipment? Join Excedr’s referral program: Give Your Friends $1,000, and Earn $1,000 for Each Qualified Referral 💸. Get your unique referr…
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Are you struggling to balance your full-time job while dreaming of starting something new? In this episode, Tiffany shares insightful, actionable strategies to help you carve out the life you truly desire—whether that means starting a passion project, launching an entrepreneurial venture, or simply adding a worthwhile hobby to your routine. She ope…
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Discover the Purpose of Life: Mastering Emotional Intelligence with the Demartini Method : 1212
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Today, we’re diving into the age old question, what is the purpose of your life? We chat about the science behind emotional intelligence with Dr. John Demartini, creator of the groundbreaking Demartini Method. In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Demartini reveals how his unique approach to personal development and emotional mastery can help you …
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In this episode, Wendy speaks with contemplative researcher Quinn Conklin. Quinn's research examines the interconnection of mind and body, and the effects of stress and meditation training on biomarkers of health and well-being. This conversation covers many topics, including: her interest in mind-body connection and how that led her into meditatio…
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Is It Possible To Make Our Screens "Healthier"? The New Blue-Light, Flicker-Free Technology That May Change the Face Of Computing Forever, With Daylight Computer's Anjan Katta
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Anjan suffered from eye strain and disrupted sleep cycles, as well as worsening of ADHD symptoms from using modern computers. Resolving to do something about this, Anjan committed to reading only from paper which meant he had to print everything he wanted to read from a computer screen. He soon missed the convenience of computers. He became more en…
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Internal Family Systems, a type of therapy, encourages an examination of the different "parts" of your self. Listening to and learning from the voices within can help us manage stress and get through tough decisions. This episode is Part 3 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Calm. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcas…
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Explore the captivating realm of molecular orbital theory in this episode as we unveil how it explains the intricate dance of electrons in molecules. Discover how Friedrich Hund and Robert S. Mulliken revolutionized our understanding of atomic interactions in the 1930s. We break down key concepts like bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals, bon…
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When was the last time you said "no" without feeling guilty? Or set a boundary and actually stuck to it? If you can’t remember, today’s episode is the wake-up call you need. Boundaries can protect your time, energy, and mental space, and yet for so many of us, boundaries are hard to make and almost impossible to keep. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Pooj…
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This week, our hosts dive into The Rio Trio! No, this is not the name of a new cocktail but three COPs (Biodiversity in Colombia, Climate in Azerbaijan and Desertification in Saudi Arabia) which are about to happen back-to-back. Plus the plastics treaty negotiations in South Korea. Join our hosts for their take on the history of these three differe…
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Read the full transcript here. What is "mindful" productivity? Is impostor syndrome linked to main character syndrome? Must increased productivity always come with an increased risk of burn-out? What mistakes do people most commonly make when trying to improve their productivity? Is the best productivity system also the most minimal? What is "plus-…
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To keep their eggs safe, some birds build simple cup-shaped nests. Others craft elaborate fully enclosed domes, with porches, fake entrances and ledges. But is this intricate construction of nests a set, encoded behaviour? Or can birds adapt in different conditions? Researchers are keen to learn about flexibility in nest design, to better understan…
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In this episode: 00:46 An unusual γ-ray producing microquasar A type of binary-system known as a microquasar has been found to be firing out γ-rays at high energy-levels, which may make it a candidate to be a long-theorized natural particle-accelerator known as a PeVatron. These objects are thought to be a source of galactic cosmic rays, the origin…
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Discover how more than 25,000 patients who underwent water-only fasting at TrueNorth Health Center experienced results that were nothing short of miraculous. A primer on the different types of intermittent and prolonged fasts, in-depth coverage on how fasting reverses metabolic disorders, hypertension, and obesity, and evidence on the safety of fas…
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Lauren McPhillips didn't always dream of being a professor, but she knew she loved solving problems. After earning three degrees in Earth systems science and environmental engineering at Cornell University, McPhillips completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Arizona State University, where she met our host Alysha. Now, she's working on ecolo…
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Kids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At Night Do you have a child who lies, sometimes repeatedly and reflexively? What do you do when your child predictably sneaks food or their iPad or phone late at night? How do you handle a teen or tween who “liberates” your credit card to buy some gaming apps without your knowledge? What would you do if your child…
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Even as the average family size shrinks in much of the world, myths about only children remain common – including that they’re lonely, spoiled or maladjusted. Toni Falbo, PhD, talks about her decades of research with only children that have dispelled many of these myths, explains what researchers have found instead, and offers advice for parents of…
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Is your four-year old lining up toys? Do they love washing their hands over and over? Does your child get frustrated if routines are broken? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a diagnosis we see, but not all behaviors are considered OCD. In honor of OCD Awareness Week, I welcome Michelle Massi who is a mom and a therapist (LMFT) specializing in…
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Death is a topic that most of us prefer not to think too much about. While we must all acknowledge its inevitability, on a day-to-day basis, it feels better to keep it up on a shelf in a box, out of reach from quotidian life. Then again, there are decisions to be made, and they really do need to be made in advance of those inexorable metamorphic ev…
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Do you find it hard to get out of bed first thing in the morning? Maybe you feel your energy levels starting to wane in the afternoon? Or perhaps you struggle to fall asleep in the first place? Why not tune into the Instant Genius How to Hack Your Sleep miniseries, brought to you from the team behind BBC Science Focus. It's still the same show, wit…
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This is Chapter 2 of my textbook, Biology for Health Sciences, a college freshman course for students entering nursing, nutrition, exercise science, environmental science, or other careers in the health field. Topics include; what is life, the hierarchy of life, emergent properties, ecology, and evolution…
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Sam Harris speaks with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel about the state of world order and American politics. They discuss the mystery of Japan’s economic health, U.S. competition with China, possible conflict over Taiwan and the Philippines, the significance of the South China Sea, the history of the Japan-U.S. friendship, how the Democratic Party lost its…
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Pulitzer Prize winners Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig - How Donald Trump Squandered His Fortune
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Soon after announcing his first campaign for presidency, Donald J. Trump declared that life “had not been easy for me”, delivering a campaign narrative around his business acumen based on his journey from talented upstart to a multi-billionaire. This narrative was a lie. Drawing on access to twenty years’ worth of Trump’s confidential tax informati…
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Imagine knowing how your body will respond to a medication before you even take it! In this episode, Harsh Thakkar interviews Sarah Rogers, co-founder and president of the American Society of Pharmacovigilance (ASP) and an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of pharmacogenomics—how your genetic make…
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Order a presale of Mikey's book Capital vs Timenergy! https://theoryunderground.com/product/capital-vs-timenergy-presale/ Become a TU subscriber! Become a subscriber to Mikey's seminar! ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (C…
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Guest: Dr. Christoph Hennersperger, Co-Founder and CTO, Luma Vision.
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What does it mean to expand political action beyond the voting booth? What are some ways that colonialism and imperialism persist today? And what is the relationship between building community locally and confronting issues abroad that we may be entangled in? In this honest, hard-hitting dialogue, second-time guest Nick Estes returns to invite us t…
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