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Send us a textThe next episode will explore how to avoid the devastating psychological impacts of disasters. A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Katz attended Harvard College and went on to Columbi…

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Send us a textThe next episode will explore how to avoid the devastating psychological impacts of disasters. A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Katz attended Harvard College and went on to Columbia University where he obtained his medical degree, completed his psychiatric residency training and served as chief resident in psychiatry. He subsequently completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at NYU. Dr. Katz has a private practice in general and forensic psychiatry in Manhattan and is a former President of the New York County District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association as we…

Send us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Jonathan Zehr.  He and his colleagues discovered an example of evolution in action.  Dr. Zehr will share with us how such a revolutionary discovery wa…

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Send us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Jonathan Zehr.  He and his colleagues discovered an example of evolution in action.  Dr. Zehr will share with us how such a revolutionary discovery was made.Jonathan Zehr is the distinguished professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Institute of Marine Sciences.  He and his colleagues have discovered the possibility of a complex cellular organism with a nitrogen-fixing organelle derived from endosymbiosis with a nitrogen fixing bacteria. This new organelle is called a nitroplast. Studying a marine alga with a cyanobacterial endos…

Send us a textHuman beings have been breeding and cross-breeding plants for thousands of years.  We have done this to increase yield, taste, Growth rate and in modern times shelf life in grocery stor…

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Send us a textHuman beings have been breeding and cross-breeding plants for thousands of years.  We have done this to increase yield, taste, growth rate and in modern times shelf life in grocery stores.  With the discovery of the gene editing tool, CRISPR, plant breeding has risen to a whole new level; a level that has the potential to end world hunger, respond to the negative impacts of climate change, and even make it easier to eat black berries.Dr. Tom Adams co-founded gene editing company Pairwise and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Tom has over 25 years of leadership experience headi…

Send us a textIn this episode we will explore the truth and consequences of the firing of National Park Service seasonal employees.  Joining us is former national park seasonal ranger, Rosanne McHenr…

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Send us a textIn this episode we will explore the truth and consequences of the firing of National Park Service seasonal employees.  Joining us is former national park seasonal ranger, Rosanne McHenryRosanne has worked as a National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger in many different locations over the years, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn State Recreation Area, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and Death Valley National Park, among others. “Serving as a park ranger gave her a unique opportunity to talk to people…

Send us a textMoral bankruptcy threatens to destroy national parks under the guise of government efficiency. The firing of many national park service employees is illegal.  Why illegal?  Not becaus…

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Send us a textMoral bankruptcy threatens to destroy national parks under the guise of government efficiency. The firing of many national park service employees is illegal.  Why illegal?  Not because some codified law is being violated, rather because a higher moral law is violated.  That law is rooted in the human responsibility of stewardship.   The care and love for our natural and cultural resources seeks to resolve what E.O. Wilson called the great paradox.  That is the natural proclivity of human beings to expand and develop while at the same time conserving and protecting the resou…

Send us a textDr. Traill Dowie discusses how Early Childhood Attachments Can Influence Mental Health. He is an Associate Professor of Psychotherapy, Research Fellow, clinician, and clinical supervisor…

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Send us a textDr. Traill Dowie discusses how Early Childhood Attachments Can Influence Mental Health. He is an Associate Professor of Psychotherapy, Research Fellow, clinician, and clinical supervisor with dual PhDs in Psychiatry and Philosophy. As a respected voice in the field of Trauma, attachment, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, he bridges clinical practice with deep theoretical inquiry, bringing cutting-edge insights into the treatment of complex psychological conditions.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Send us a textAre we alone in the Universe.  Are aliens or extraterrestrial beings already here on earth, or are they watching us from afar with technologically advanced probes? It has been decades s…

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Send us a textAre we alone in the Universe.  Are aliens or extraterrestrial beings already here on earth, or are they watching us from afar with technologically advanced probes? It has been decades since the search for aliens began in earnest with SETI, the Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence.  So why haven't we made contact?  What is the Fermi paradox and the Drake Equation and what do they tell us about he existence of ET? Why does the former chairman of the board at SETI think extraterrestrial probes may be watching us?  We’re going to explore these and other questions with …

Send us a textJoining me on this episode is Tom Shunenman to discuss climate change, the anthropocene, the ambitious 30X30 initiative that seeks to preserve 30% of the earth’s biodiversity by the ye…

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Send us a textJoining me on this episode is Tom Shunenman to discuss climate change, the anthropocene, the ambitious 30X30 initiative that seeks to preserve 30% of the earth’s biodiversity by the year 2030.  Tom will also share what happened recently at the COP29 meeting, the 29th conference of the parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.We will take a deep dive into the question of whether human activity eventually destroy the earth.  We will also take about human caused climate change vs normal variations in the weather.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Send us a textJoining me on this episode is Jessica Ostheim.  Jessica is a clinical dietician at the University of North Carolina Rex Cancer Care.  She received her Masters in Nutrition Sciences fro…

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Send us a textJoining me on this episode is Jessica Ostheim.  Jessica is a clinical dietician at the University of North Carolina Rex Cancer Care.  She received her Masters in Nutrition Sciences from Arizona State University and her Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences from Penn State University.  She specializes in helping oncology patients with their dietary needs during cancer treatment.We will explore:What inspired you to become a nutritionist?Why is nutrition important for cancer patients?What role does nutrition play in cancer prevention?There’s a lot of misinformation on the inte…

Send us a textCan a Cancer cure overcome evolutionary pressures?  Human evolution is possible because of the extreme tendency for DNA to mutate.  This same tendency is what leads to mutations that c…

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Send us a textCan a Cancer cure overcome evolutionary pressures?  Human evolution is possible because of the extreme tendency for DNA to mutate.  This same tendency is what leads to mutations that cause cancer.  This episode takes an in depth look at cancer care from the point of view of two oncologist.  Dr. Robert Wehbie  and Dr. Roger Anderson.  You will hear them discuss how human evolution and cancer are inextricably bound together.We will explore the many types of cancersThe current state of clinical careLearn how cancer has evolved over the millenniaAnd whether or not a cure is fin…

Send us a textDr. Craig Hane, affectionately known as Dr. Del, is on a mission to revolutionize math Education and empower individuals with practical tools to unlock their potential. With a Ph.D. in A…

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Send us a textDr. Craig Hane, affectionately known as Dr. Del, is on a mission to revolutionize math education and empower individuals with practical tools to unlock their potential. With a Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory, decades of teaching experience, and a passion for breaking barriers, Dr. Del offers a compelling mix of expertise, Innovation, and storytelling that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds.Born in the aftermath of WWII, Dr. Del’s early life was shaped by resilience and resourcefulness. From humble beginnings in rural Indiana, where he learned arithmetic under the guid…

Send us a textHow do you make an informed decision if your baby may be born with a life threatening illness.  Genetic diseases can be heart wrenching.Kira Dineen joins us to discuss the challenges su…

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Send us a textHow do you make an informed decision if your baby may be born with a life threatening illness.  Genetic diseases can be heart wrenching.Kira Dineen joins us to discuss the challenges surrounding genetic diseases and the sometimes difficult decisions parents have to make.  We will also talk about the revolutionary gene editing tool, CRISPR, that is clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats”.  What is that? Join us to find out.  Please don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe at natureandsciencepodcast.comShe is the host of the podcast DNA Today.  …

Send us a textFor the next several episodes we will be focused on cancer care from the physiological, mental and nutritional and clinical oncology aspects of cancer.  We will also discuss the recent …

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Send us a textFor the next several episodes we will be focused on cancer care from the physiological, mental and nutritional and clinical oncology aspects of cancer.  We will also discuss the recent research that promises cures for some cancers.Today, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo to the show! Dr. Mayo is a healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, research, and academia. As the CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care, she’s dedicated to transforming mental health support for cancer patients, their families, and oncology professionals.I…

Send us a textAI, there is nothing artificial about it.  And that's the danger.Dr. J. Craig Wheeler is a renowned astrophysicist and professor of astronomy at the University of Texas. Unlike fut…

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Send us a textAI, there is nothing artificial about it.  And that's the danger.Dr. J. Craig Wheeler is a renowned astrophysicist and professor of astronomy at the University of Texas. Unlike futurists, he applies the rigors of physics to the question of how Technology affects humanity, making him a unique voice and thoughtful counterpoint. He was one of the original signators on the infamous letter calling for a temporary pause of work on AI in March 2023. He is the author of the new book The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity, with the foreword wri…

Send us a textThis episode is all about How A Biochemical Chain Reaction Saved Millions of Lives It spawned technology that has revolutionized everything from ancestry research to tools that have impr…

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Send us a textThis episode is all about How A Biochemical Chain Reaction Saved Millions of Lives It spawned technology that has revolutionized everything from ancestry research to tools that have improved the criminal justice system and helped to set many innocent people free.  Known as PCR, or the polymerase chain reaction, Dr. Henry Erlich is here to tell us how he and his colleagues discovered PCR and how it is used today.Dr. Henry Erlich is a world-renowned scientist, author, educator, and human rights activist.  His contributions to the field of DNA research are groundbreaking. In the …

Send us a textIn the episode we explore why human beings sometimes behave irrationally.  We discuss the irrationality of the middle east conflict, doctor patient decision making, self deception and a…

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Send us a textIn the episode we explore why human beings sometimes behave irrationally.  We discuss the irrationality of the middle east conflict, doctor patient decision making, self deception and a lot more with Dr. Dan Ariely.Dan Ariely (Hebrew: דן אריאלי; born April 29, 1967) is an Israeli-American professor and author. He serves as a James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. He is the co-founder of several companies implementing insights from behavioral science.[1] Ariely wrote an advice column called "Ask Ariely" in The Wall Street Journa…

Send us a textGenetics can tell us a great deal about our ancestry and so can newspapers, oral histories, an public records.  Together they tell a story about who we are as human beings.  Mica L. An…

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Send us a textGenetics can tell us a great deal about our ancestry and so can newspapers, oral histories, an public records.  Together they tell a story about who we are as human beings.  Mica L. Anders joins us on this episode to help us understand how ancestry research is done.  She is the history detective you never knew you needed. With over 20 years in genealogy, she's made it her mission to uncover the stories history forgot. Specializing in African American and Midwestern U.S. narratives, Mica turns dusty records and forgotten facts into captivating tales helping people form all…

Send us a textCaring for Stroke survivors at home can be challenging.  Dr. Kenneth Monaghan, PhD, is a renowned expert in stroke rehabilitation with over 32 years of clinical, academic, and research …

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Send us a textCaring for stroke survivors at home can be challenging.  Dr. Kenneth Monaghan, PhD, is a renowned expert in stroke rehabilitation with over 32 years of clinical, academic, and research experience in Ireland. As a lecturer in health science and director of the Neuroplasticity Research Group at Atlantic Technological University, he is at the forefront of developing innovative physical rehabilitation solutions that can be implemented in a patient’s own home.  He joins us on this episode to discuss his book, Lights, Mirror, Action.  You can access his book here.Kenneth’s missi…