All Episodes

May 1, 2024 80 mins

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

  1. "ADA170953 - [Title of Document]." Defense Technical Information Center. Available at: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA170953
  2. "Heart Study Summary - Vieques." Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Available at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/vieques/heart_study_summary.html
  3. Lindsay-Poland, John. "Health and the Navy in Vieques." Fellowship of Reconciliation, 2001. Retrieved on January 19, 2007.

Links from the Show

Promotions

  • None this week

Social Media

Support the Show

Questions and Feedback Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at Chris@dashofscience.com.

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.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics

Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics

Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.