Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast

Get ready to see flies in a completely new light! In this episode, Marit and Philine talk with Dr. Arianna Thomas-Cabianca and Hedda Wern about the fascinating world of Diptera: from pollination and museum collections to forensic entomology and ancient DNA. Tiny, buzzing, and far more important than you might think. Recorded together with the Diptera section at the Senckenberg Society for Nature R...

Science vs religion: two worlds many believe to be divided. Team faith or team science? Can you be both? In this episode, Hana and Patience delve deep into the worlds of science and religion. Alongside Biologist Prof. Klaus Reinhardt, Lutheran Theologian Prof. Christian Schwarke and Islamic studies Dr. Rory Dickson, we explore how these two worlds became divided and how they can be bridged. Join u...

In this episode, Ecren Arıöz, Mariia Voloshyna and I explore a fascinating question: Can the contraceptive pill influence who you’re attracted to, down to who you choose as a partner? Listen as we unpack how hormonal contraception may shape attraction, partner preferences and relationship dynamics, and what this has to do with sweaty T-shirts. Join us as we ask “What's the evidence?” Follow us on...

After last month’s deep dive into hormones, Philine and Marit continued the conversation with Dr. Annekathrin Keiler and Prof. Oliver Zierau. We explored how doping-testing works andhow results are protected from manipulation. We also explore current hormone research, including menopause and hormonal cyclicity, and discuss why these topics matter far beyond elite sport. Together, we examine how sc...

Feeling hormonal? But what does that even mean?!In this episode, we unpack the science of hormones with Dr. Annekathrin Keiler and Prof. Oliver Zierau. Together, we explore what hormones really are, how they work in the body, and why they play a key role in anti-doping research. You’ll learn how hormonal signals influence performance, what counts as “doping,” and where the science gets complicated...

Testosterone, the holy grail of manliness? Athletic organizations certainly seem to think so. Why should a high testosterone level disqualify elite female athletes from competing? In this episode, we will gather the evidence behind testosterone testing in international sports competitions. We will dive into the history, the science behind it and how it impacts human lives. Join us as we ask “What'...

In this episode Dr. Olya Vvedenskaya shares her unconventional path from medicine to lipidomics research and science communication at Lipotype. We talk about why career journeys don’t need to be linear, how to make complex science accessible, and why burnout is a systemic issue, not an individual failure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about building a career in biotech and beyond. Follow u...

In this episode, our master's students ask: “What's the evidence? Are sex robotics the future of intimacy?” Science has a duty to address the hidden sides of society. Could these robots actually replace humans, and what does current research say about where we are headed? Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvc Produced by BioS students at TU Dresden...

In our first episode, we take a trip back to the origins of the journal BioS Reports with our guests Helen Rothfuß, Simon Schäfer and Klaus Reinhardt. We'll look at science communication: what it is, why it's important and why scientists should get involved. Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvc If you got curious and want to read the articles we w...