Goggles Optional Shorts

How can we curb the HIV epidemic?  We explore a few methods of prevention and treatment that can lower one’s chances of contracting this virus. Episode 21: The inflation of space and waistlines

Why use compressed air to store energy?  We welcome Rebecca Motola-Barnes, Chief of Staff at LightSail Energy and get the inside scoop on the mission of LightSail Energy and how this company is advancing the phrase “alternative energy storage”. Episode 15: Yer an Onion, Harry!

We explode with new information about the iMush (Imaging Magma Under St. Helens) project where volunteer scientists study patterns and clues in the magma which could help predict future eruptions with greater accuracy. Episode 38: Mosquito Eruption!

We further examine the inflation theory as it pertains to the “Big Bang”. We form analogies that better illustrate this theory and the effects of it during the early stages of the universe’s formation. Is it possible that inflation and dark energy could be related? Episode 38: Mosquito Eruption!

We all know mosquitoes are dangerous insects, but exactly how dangerous are they? We dive into why mosquitoes threaten our population and how we can combat mosquito-borne diseases in the future. Episode 38: Mosquito Eruption!

What happened right after the “Big Bang”? We analyze new data depicting how gravity waves point to a concept known as the inflation theory, which might account for what happened following the Big Bang billions of years ago. Episode 21: The inflation of space and waistlines

How do we control the rapid growth of malaria? We discuss how malaria spreads via mosquito to person and how we can more closely monitor the effects of climate and altitude on the proliferation of this disease. Episode 19: Memory

Scientists in the UK have developed a new “black” material that allows a very small amount of light to surface. Is this even possible? We shed “new light” on what this mysterious new material is and how it is able to create an optical illusion effect. Episode 37: GO Add(a)gene!

A virtual marketplace for DNA; a wild idea? We interview Dr. Joanne Kamens, executive director of Addgene, and get the full scoop on the types of services Addgene offers and how Addgene hopes to aid scientific research through this concept of “sharing genes”. Episode 37: GO Add(a)gene!

How does a 3D mammogram differ from a 2D mammogram?  We discuss both the pros and cons of this new technique and preview what the future holds in terms of breast examinations. Episode 36: Armed with Mammograms!

Our diet does in fact determine how healthy our immune system is and how successfully we combat diseases.  We report on the newest nutritional findings concerning an increase in inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergies caused in part by certain unhealthy diet trends. Episode 36: Armed with Mammograms!

Thanks to Dr. Trisha Stan for breaking down how to get a PhD into a couple steps for us! Episode 36: Armed with Mammograms!

What happens when we combine two abstract topics: octopi and self-awareness?  With 8 legs, an octopus has an infinite range of motion but how exactly does an octopus “dictate” which legs and muscles to use? Episode 36: Armed with Mammograms!  

Is it possible to catch “emotional contagion” on Facebook? We discuss a recent study conducted by Facebook and Cornell which depicts how user-to-user interaction on Facebook strongly influences positive or negative statuses. Episode 35: Facebook: more than meets the (lazy) eye

We count down which animals have the strongest bite. Episode 35: Facebook: more than meets the (lazy) eye  

BREAKING NEWS: Tesla releases its patents to the public. What does this mean for the future of eco-friendly car technology?  Lets take a closer look at the anatomy of this energy efficient vehicle. Episode 34: Power to the Cells!

An interview with Dr. Mahalia Miller on how to use Twitter to monitor earthquakes.

A story about a boy who's life was saved by a next-generation sequencing test

We discuss a strange phenomenon called dark matter which cannot be detected by light but its effects can be observed when looking at stars and bending light-rays.  Will we ever be able to “see” dark matter? Episode 32: Legos, Lectures, and Learning

Can being able to regulate pain increase lifespan?  We discuss everything from spicy food to mice longevity, touching upon specific factors that play a role in sustaining life. Episode 31: Spy encryption