Mikroscope
ON A PLANET WHERE BALANCE IS IRRELEVANT IN THE FACE OF EVOLUTION AND WITH EACH PASSING DAY OUR GLOBAL ECOSYSTEMS FIGHT FOR INNOVATION AND ADAPTION, WE ARE MERE WITNESSES WITH HANDS TIED AS MOTHER NATURE FIGHTS MAN. IN THE PRESENCE OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES AND UNCOUNTABLE VARIABLES, IT IS OUR JOB TO EXPLORE, OBSERVE AND PRESERVE. WE LEARN SO WE CAN SHARE AND WE LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND. WE ARE THIS GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS. - MIKE, PHD AND KEVIN, PHD.
Episodes
We've heard about Postpartum Depression but whats the difference between PPD and Postpartum Psychosis? Why do new moms wake up in the middle of the night and frantically dig through their bed looking for their baby who is safely sleeping in a bassinet beside them? Why do breasts lactate from the mere sound of a baby crying? Should you eat your placenta? Are there lasting health risks/benefits from giving birth? And finally, whats t...
Cream that gets rid of stretch marks, The Dock-A-Tot that has been linked to infant deaths, spicy food for labor and of course, vaccines. Which myths and products are worth it and what should you leave at the big box store? Michael, Kevin and Samantha discuss.
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We are STOKED to be part of a six episode series with Samantha, our boss and host of the Human Interest podcast, "When I Knew" which is also from WYSP. In this series, the three of us are going to be discussing the science of pregnancy, labor, delivery and early childhood development. It's no secret that parents are under a ton of pressure with the rise of perfectionist lives displayed all over Social Media and everyone thinking th...
Food waste is a major problem worldwide and especially here in The US, but no one has come up with a ready-to-go solution, until now! Grubterra’s founder, Michal, joins Kevin and Mike to talk about how he uses black soldier fly larva to breakdown food from local grocery stores and turn it into sustainable and healthy food for farm animals and reptiles.
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Mike and Kevin wax philosophical about the possibilities and implications of life in the universe, but not before giving a tell-all glimpse into the life of a Ph.D. candidate!
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Mike and Kevin bring it back to the basics, discussing the fundamental laws of physics which pervade our universe and allowed life to arise on Earth and possibly other worlds.
Join Kevin and Mike this week as they discuss both exciting and stressful news of their lives, while also discussing some new exciting research about potential life on Venus.
Join Mike and Kevin in their second update about the global pandemic! Lets discuss some potential avenues that will get us out of this mess!
Join Mike and Kevin as they discuss what they have been going through during this global pandemic.
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Why do Mike and Kevin enjoy talking about such weird things? They don’t know, but this week they wanna drop some super interesting knowledge on your plate!
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As we enter the new decade, Mike and Kevin talk about recent publications looking to the future! They discuss new technologies that can lead to organ printing for transplant patients and future policies that can change mining practices for the production of electronics! So if you want to print body parts and get a new phone you should definitely tune in.
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Join Mike and Kevin as they discuss breakthroughs in understanding the more minute details of reality.
Mike describes new findings on the components of the human eye, and how this could help you get a better nights sleep.
Kevin on the other hand wants to get more metaphysical, and full on tells you about the duality of light and how complex the “idea”. We also give you an experiment that you can do yourself to test this, https...
This week Mike and Kevin examine recent publications in artificial meat and social science. Lab grown beef takes another step towards supermarket shelves as researchers discover a novel way to make muscle cells grow outside of an animal (spoiler alert: it's basically a cotton candy machine). In other news, it turns out that taking an extroverted approach to life can lead to improvements in well-being (even if you're jus...
In this week's episode Mike and Kevin look at two case studies at the confluence of science and policy; one wherein policymakers could have used some scientific guidance, and another wherein scientists could have used some political oversight. The boys take a deeper look into the interplay of research ethics and separating fact from fantasy in this scathing critique.
At one point or another majority of people have tried some new fad that all their friends and celebrities have talked about! There is a general consensus that these diets can jeopardize your health, Mike and Kevin take a scientific approach to understanding their health benefits and when they can actually be used for good.
What do you think of when you hear the term “plant-based diet”? If you immediately think of that clip from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World then we have some news for you… its not like that!! This week Mike and Kevin look at 3 different studies and try to piece apart the strengths and weaknesses of being a vegetarian or a vegan.
The moment we've all been waiting for: Mike and Kevin tackle one of the most polarizing topics of our time. Are genetically modified organisms in our food a ploy by mad scientists at evil corporations to turn us into zombie patsies of their capitalist machine, or have they been fundamental to agriculture since its inception and will be crucial to global health and food security in the coming centuries? Find out in part ...
This week Mike and Kevin unpack what it means to be organic. Is it better for the environment to buy organic? Is organic food more nutritious or safer? From the scientific definition, to the grocery store shelves, the boys clear up some of the most common misconceptions about the costs and benefits of organics.compared to conventional foods. Learn more at www.mikroscopepodcast.com and @_mikroscope_ on Instagram.
Please join us for this seasons last episode where we reminisce on all of the wonderful topics discussed this season!! We also consider the fate of our species and what needs to be done about climate policy to really help give us the best chance for survival! Learn more at www.mikroscopwepodcast.com and @_mikroscope_ on Instagram.
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