Nature and Science Podcast
Our podcast explores nature and science by following the personal journeys of individuals who have dedicated their lives to nature and science. We talk with theoretical physicists, park rangers, conservation biologists and anyone who loves nature and science.
Episodes
Scientific research at Yellowstone and other National Park has yielded many useful discoveries benefiting humanity. One of the most important was the discovery of the thermophilic bacterium, Thermus aquaticus. Later an enzyme was purified by a team led by Dr. Henry Erlich, which led to the practical use of the PCR test in covid detection and many other uses.
Science in parks is a crucial tool for the advancement of h...
This episode explores the mystery of a cellular organelle known as the vault and how unlocking the secrets of nano vaults could revolutionize Disease Cures. Though its structure is well know and its protein composition well established, its function remains a mystery. Joining us to explain this mystery is its discoverer, Dr. Leonard Rome.
Dr. Leonard H. Rome is a cell biologist, biochemist and part-time dean involved...
This episode is all about deep fakes. It is getting more difficult everyday to tell what is real and what is fake, especially on social media and even on TV networks. In this episode we will explore, the war thats raging between creation and detection of deep fakes. So what exactly is a deep fake. Joining us to answer that question is Dr. Ilke Demir. She’s on the front lines of this battle.
On this episode we speak with Dr. Zafra Lerman about how a love for science is fostering world peace.
Zafra Lerman is an American chemist, educator, and humanitarian. She is the President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which aims to promote peace by bringing together scientists from otherwise hostile countries to discuss science and foster international scientific and technical collaboration.
From 1986 to 2010, s...
On this episode we speak with Dr. Jesse Goodman about the spread of the H5N1 virus. We will discuss what a virus is, how viruses migrate from animal populations to humans and assess the chances for a new pandemic.
Jesse L. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., directs Georgetown COMPASS, which focuses on science based policy and research to address unmet public health needs with an emphasis on product development and access and anti...
The 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 pr...
On 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 o...
Human 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...
In 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 McHenry
Rosanne 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, Ma...
Moral 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. Wi...
Dr. 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 i...
Are 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 existenc...
Joining 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 activi...
Joining 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.
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What inspired you t...
Can 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 toge...
Dr. 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.
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How 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 th...
For 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 acade...
AI, 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 paus...
This 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. He...
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