A Dash of Science
A Dash of Science is a podcast and Science Communication Initiative where we discuss science, engineering, technology, education and even history through the lens of science and logic in a way that everyone can participate and understand. Often times we bring in experts in the field of interest to discuss with us to help get the right information to you! You can view information about our community impact (which includes our pledge for social impact) here: https://cbirkinbine.info/community-impact/ Avantlink Affiliate #1299245 Guest host Bio's: https://cbirkinbine.info/contributor-profiles/ Music Credit: Current: The current music for the podcast was written and produced by GhostTube Music, which you can find at https://soundcloud.com/oscar-lindberg1 Past: Episodes 1-14 The music used in these episodes is used under a Creative Commons license. If you like the music you can visit the musicians site, Brad Sucks at http://www.bradsucks.net/music/
Episodes
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 compariso...
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.
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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
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Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group:&...
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!
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Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.c...
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
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Social Media Twitter: @Physici...
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
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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
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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/
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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 ...
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://tw...
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/
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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/
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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/spec...
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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ On Twitter at @intotheportal1
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.co...
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
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