A Dash of Science

Show Summary In this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Shauna Pandya, a physician, aquanaut, skydiver, and pilot in training. She shares her diverse background and interests to include her degrees in neuroscience and space studies, as well as her role as the director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences Space Medicine Group. She also discusses her involvement with Project Possum and the opportunities it has provided for her to pursue her goals in space medicine research and astronautics operations. Chris and Dr. Pandya discuss various aspects of space medicine and the opportunities it presents. They also touch on the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and funding in space medicine. Dr. Pandya highlights the importance of addressing the topic of sexuality and reproduction in space and offers advice to young women considering a career in STEM or science. Links from the Show Dr. Shawna Pandya Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya Promotions None this week Social Media Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-dash-of-science Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Join the conversation on Discord! Support the Show Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions and Feedback Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. References None this week Credits A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri. Copyright and License A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Show Summary In this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military contexts, focusing on its integration into modern warfare, the ethical and legal dilemmas it presents, and public concerns about AI as a potential threat. They explore the intricacies of AI decision-making, the risks of misuse, and the urgent need for ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks. The conversation draws comparisons between AI and nuclear weapons, considering AI's transformative impact on warfare and the complexities of regulating open-source technologies. Links from the Show None this week Promotions None this week Social Media Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-dash-of-science Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Join the conversation on Discord! Support the Show Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions and Feedback Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. References TechXplore. (2024, April). Vienna conference urges new rules on AI weapons. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2024-04-vienna-conference-urges-ai-weapons.html TechXplore. (2023, November). Pentagon sees AI as key to making hard decisions in lethal scenarios. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-pentagon-ai-hard-decisions-lethal.html The Defense Post. (2024, February 12). Israel enhances military capabilities in Gaza with AI. Retrieved from https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/02/12/israel-military-ai-gaza/ Arab News. (2024, February 11). Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza War. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/2457841/middle-east Just Security. (2023, October 3). AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations. Retrieved from https://www.justsecurity.org/89033/ai-and-the-future-of-drone-warfare-risks-and-recommendations/ Bloomberg Quicktake - YouTube. (2024, February 09). AI Warfare is Already Here. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra7Ph1EK5uQ TED - YouTube. (2023, July 10). War, AI, and the New Global Arms Race. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpipswT-LuE PBS News Hour -YouTube. (2023, July 9). How Militaries are Using Artificial Intelligence On and Off the Battlefield. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdgh1JuKeXI Wikipedia. (2024). Technological singularity. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity Wikipedia. (2024). Roko's basilisk. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basilisk InCyber. (2023, October 31). AI: A Potential Leviathan. Retrieved from https://incyber.org/en/article/ai-a-potential-leviathan/ Military.com. (2024, May 3). AI-powered fighter jet takes Air Force’s leader on a historic ride: What it means for war. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/03/ai-powered-fighter-jet-took-air-forces-leader-historic-ride-what-means-war.html Conseil d'État. (2024, August 31). Artificial intelligence and public action: Building trust, serving performance. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.conseil-etat.fr/publications-colloques/etudes/intelligence-artificielle-et-action-publique-construire-la-confiance-servir-la-performance OECD. (2019, November 21). Hello, World: Artificial Intelligence and its use in the public sector. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/governance/hello-world_726fd39d-en;jsessionid=DQVWnRT3Jhlti3iI0U_nbam0v8PmeGg3GGwbhDHp.ip-10-240-5-165 Credits A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri. Copyright and License A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Show Summary This episode covers Chris's visit to the University of Idaho, the development of mRNA vaccines, and the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, and Economic Sciences. They explore the work of the laureates and the impact of their research. They also touch on the importance of representation and diversity in scientific recognition. References "ADA170953 - [Title of Document]." Defense Technical Information Center. Available at: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA170953 "Heart Study Summary - Vieques." Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Available at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/vieques/heart_study_summary.html Lindsay-Poland, John. "Health and the Navy in Vieques." Fellowship of Reconciliation, 2001. Retrieved on January 19, 2007. Links from the Show X-59 Quesst Promotions None this week Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Join the conversation on Discord! Support the Show Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions and Feedback Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Credits A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri. Copyright and License A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Episode 39: In this final episode introducing new co-host Todd Jackson, we close out the final pieces leading to his current position at NASA, and talk a little about what is in store for the show for us moving forward! Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the show None this week! Promos None this week! Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Episode 38: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his his path to flight test, burning bridges, and the importance of networking and seeking mentors. Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the show None this week! Promos None this week! Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Episode 37: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his dreams of becoming a fighter pilot, his time training for his pilots license, and the dramatic event the permanently change his path. Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the show None this week! Promos None this week! Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Get your Dash of Science Merch! Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by GhostTube Music Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Episode 36: This week we chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses what it was like growing up, how he bounced around between majors, and his experiences defining for himself what it means to a person of color in todays engineering fields. Hosts: Chris Birkinbine & Todd Jackson Links from the show None this week! Promos None this week! Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by GhostTube Music A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Episode 35 This week we ask kids (Including my youngest son, and my nephew) to answer some science questions without prompt or correction! Host: Chris Birkinbine Guests: Jerimiah, Andrew, Charlotte, Elliot, Samy, Zoe and more Links from the show None this week! Promos None this week! Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Episode 34 This week we chat with our favorite cytogeneticist, Kasandra Mechelke-Salas about the science behind epigenetics, more on fighting cancer, and as per usual, we get a little off track with other parallel topics! Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Kasandra Mechelke-Salas Links from the show None this week! Promos The GravityBeard Podcast: http://www.gravitybeard.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017 Birth Order and Delinquency: Evidence from Denmark and Florida https://mitsloan.mit.edu/shared/ods/documents/?DocumentID=5145

This week while Carrie is out of town I take to the internet to find the questions you want answered! Listen in as we talk about the noises MRI's make, What the Magnus effect is, and talk about microbial vaccine resistance and more! Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: None Links from the show Antimicrobial resistance and the role of vaccines: https://www.pnas.org/content/115/51/12868 Why the evolution of vaccine resistance is less of a concern than the evolution of drug resistance https://www.pnas.org/content/115/51/12878 Birth Order and Delinquency: Evidence from Denmark and Florida https://mitsloan.mit.edu/shared/ods/documents/?DocumentID=5145 Promos I shake my head : https://ismhead.podbean.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week we Carrie and I hand selected some interesting women in STEM related fields throughout history to spotlight and talk about. Join us as we talk about some fabulous women! Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show "Now This" spotlight on Anna Coleman Ladd https://nowthisnews.com/videos/news/anna-coleman-ladd-made-masks-for-wounded-world-war-i-veterans Promos 2 Girls on a Bench : https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

In this episode we try out our first production of DoS - Big Screen Science! Listen as Carrie and I discuss what they got right, and mostly what they didn't in the sci-fi post apocalyptic Netflix Original IO! Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show IO on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3256226/ Promos I Shake My Head : https://ismhead.podbean.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

Today we summarize the Challenger disaster as part of our continuation of NASA Day of Remembrance on Feb 7th. Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Spotify Opportunity list "Opportunity Wake up!" https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50jcjl78RvcIgMdBM4qgFF CaveGeekArt www.cavegeekart.com "dash20" for 20% off Promos Gravity Beard : http://www.gravitybeard.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Creation Crate - Tech subscription box, Hands on learning for Electronics Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

Today on NASA's Day of Remembrance, we revisit and give honor to the crew of Apollo 1 as we recount the events leading up to and after the events of Jan. 27 1967, the fatal fire that led to major design and engineering changes which made the Apollo spacecraft safer, and capable of carrying US Astronauts to the moon. Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Newton's Notes https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dor2019/#apollo1 Promos None Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

In this weeks episode, Carrie and I finish up our three part series on Sir Isaac Newton. Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 Promos Bad Reception Podcast https://badreception.podbean.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I continue our investigation into the life of Sir Issac Newton, the Father of Science. Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 Promos 2 Girls on a Bench https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

On this week's episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years. Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 Promos Into the Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the show Cave Geek Art Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaveGeek Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/361631735 Promos St. Paul Filmcast Our Sponsors Adventure Dice - Roll for Adventure, 10% off dice and dice bags with code "Quark" Coffee Gator - Drink better coffee with Gator, 15% off coffee accessories with code "Quark" Player One Coffee - Premier coffee for gamers, use the affiliate link for 5% off coffee and cocoa Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I chat about SPACE FORCE! The jokes, the memes, the proclimation, and what it actually is, with a history going back way further than President Trumps discussion in 2018. Episode 24 Space Force Recorded: July 16th 2018 Released: July 17th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes Links from the show: Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ On Twitter at @intotheportal1 www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the third half (Yes, you read that right?) of this special science bio, we talk Tesla vs Einsteing, crazy Tesla ideas, and his legacy. Episode 23 The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3 Recorded: June 249th 2018 Released: July 3rd 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes Links from the show: Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ On Twitter at @intotheportal1 Promo: St. Paul Filmcast http://stpaulfilmcast.podbean.com/ On Twitter @STPaulFilmcast www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the second half (of three halves) of this special science bio, we talk about his battle with Edison, his work in wireless light and power, and his World Wireless System Episode 22 The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2 Recorded: June 24th 2018 Released: June 26th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes Links from the show: Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ On Twitter at @intotheportal1 www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week Carrie and I get into the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the first half of this special science bio, we talk about his birth, childhood and school, and his initial move to America. We discuss some of his weird personality traits and his initial meeting with several important figures in his life and of course Thomas Edison. Episode 21 The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 1 Recorded: June 17th 2018 Released: June 19th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes Links from the show: www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. This episode was produced, mixed and mastered by Infinite Melodix. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week I chat with Dr. Carol Curchoe about biological energy, CRISPR, why Gattaca is freaking awesome – and as usual with genetics, we can’t not talk about superheroes and dinosaurs! Episode 20 Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR Recorded: June 10th 2018 Released: June 11th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Dr. Carol Curchoe Links from the show: Sea Turtles temperature sensitive genes http://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6389/645 Risks and Riddles from Science News Magazine https://www.sciencenews.org/article/health-dna-genetic-testing-disease Oxford Genetic Debate (Start) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X49gQJSL7Q Oxford Genetic Debate (Dr. Curchoe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW2TU3p7uyA Dr. Curchoe Wikipedia Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Lynn_Curchoe Top 10 Crispiest CRISPR Applications that are NOT Gene Editing https://medium.com/@32ATPs/top-10-crispiest-crispr-applications-33db9cc3ef5b   www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

Join me this week as I have a discussion with the Executive Director of Voices for Vaccines, Karen Ernst as we discuss the fight against the anti-vax movement and the common arguments used to discredit vaccinations. Episode 19 Anti-Vax Movement and Those who Fight It Recorded: May 27th 2018 Released: May 28th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Karen Ernst Links from the show: Voices for Vaccines https://www.voicesforvaccines.org Vax Talk Podcast https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/zd9du-667fc/Vax-Talk-Podcast Tasty Minstrel Games http://playtmg.com/ For help with learning and attention issues for children, visit: Understood.org www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: [email protected] Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions A Dash of Science (c) 2017

This week I dig up an old unaired episode with Conspiracy Hobbyist Derek Ruff from Bald Guy Tv. We talk about common misconceptions, facebook memes, and try and figure out who actually invented the lightbulb! (more…)

This week Carrie Dykes and I stray a bit off the science path and juggle some history (successful!) and geography (Not so much!) as we discuss Mothers day history and traditions around the world! (more…)

This week I speak CEO and President Joe Snyder and CTO Chris Brown from Lannister Holdings about what blockchain technology is, how it works, what the future may be and other related things. I also ask about the name of their company, but you’ll have to wait until the end of the show to find out! (more…)

This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, about spiders in space, robotic bees, and then we may have gotten a little sidetracked discussing space movies! (more…)

This week I speak with Carrie Dykes, who has been living with a Huntington’s diagnosis for almost a decade. Hear what this is like from those most directly affected by it as we take a break from our traditional method of gathering science experts. (more…)

This week I speak with Dr. Anna Dornhaus about ants, bees and the evolution of intelligence and what that might mean for our search for extraterrestrial life. (more…)

This week, I speak with Matt Loftus, administrator of The Credible Hulk site and facebook page and Dr. Kat Day, Administrator of The Chronicle Flask blog and facebook page about communicating science on social media. (more…)

This week, Derek and I discuss the top conspiracy theories in the US, but more importantly than the conspiracy themselves, we discuss the minds behind those that beleive them! (more…)

This week, we release our first episode following the new mixed format. This is our first episode after a 2 month redesign break. I hope you enjoy it! We discuss Aliens, conspiracy, the media, government, and get to know our new Cohost, Derek! (more…)

In this PSA, I talk about where I have been for the past two months, the future of the show, and what to expect going forward.

This week, I chat with Seth Jaffee, the lead game designer for Tasty Minstrel Games about the process of creating and balancing board games (more…)

This week, I finish up my chat with Gorcin Kurejsepi, a Molecular Biologist on the topic of Evolution (more…)

This week, I speak with Gorcin Kurejsepi, a Molecular Biologist on the topic of Evolution (more…)

This week, I speak with Rose W. about Cognitive Bias, Anecdotal Evidence and Story Telling, and other psychology topics. (more…)

This week, in a reverse of roles I am interviewed by my girlfriend, Carrie Dykes. We talk about my background in podcasting, as well as the future of this podcast. We talk about my education and professional experience, as well as some of my hobbies and interests. (more…)

This week I talk with Kassandra Mechelke-Salas a Clinical Cytogeneticist, about cancer, gene splicing and stem cells. (more…)

This week I was unfortunately not able to meet up with a guest due to rolling brownouts in his area. So I attempt to tackle the topic of Net Neutrality on my own. There is a lot of great info, but I won’t hold it against you if you need to take frequent breaks! (more…)

This week I talk with Ian Strandberg, Digital Artist, math enthusiast, and twitch streamer. (more…)

This week I talk with Erik Knight, teacher of history, government, economics and technology in California on what it means to be a free country, and the 1st amendment. (more…)

This week I talk with Steven Caputo, writer and founder of Cerebralhack about what science is, the public, how to science, and other such things. (more…)

Promo for upcoming Dash of Science Podcast, stay tuned!