Frontiers Podcast Project

In this podcast, we navigate the fascinating intersections of neurology and modern lifestyle, from the "blind" inner worlds of aphantasia to the high-stakes science of Ozempic and cannabis. Can a simple stick of gum actually boost your test scores, and is your daily walk doing more for your brain than a grueling gym session? Join us as we unpack the hidden dangers of our water systems, t...

In this podcast, we dive into the hidden forces that shape the human mind – from the double-edged nature of empathy to the perilous pull of power. We explore how stress, risk, and movement rewire athletes’ brains, unravel the mystery of déjà vu, and examine what memory and identity look like in the face of Alzheimer’s. We ask: what drives us? What distorts us? And what ultimately remains when cogn...

Welcome to Neurons, Nature, and New Frontiers , where we discover how science shapes our everyday lives as we dive into topics ranging from alcohol’s effects in the brain and the mysteries of creativity to the ride of doomscrolling and the neuroscience behind sleep. Explore the hidden worlds of wasp behavior, the power of CRISPR gene-editing to treat disease, and how short-form videos rewire our a...

Welcome to “Cortex Connections,” where we dive into the hidden mechanics of the mind and the science shaping our everyday lives. This season, we unravel the psychology behind our digital addictions, the neuroscience of flow state, and the remarkable ways our brains absorb language, music, and more. From the impact of nicotine and caffeine on developing minds to the mental health toll of doomscroll...

Welcome to Mind Over Modern, the podcast that unpacks the science behind everyday mysteries. Hosted by curious college students on a mission to explore the weird and wonderful workings of the mind, each episode dives into real research, strange stories, and brainy surprises—from memory loops to marketing tricks, mystical trips to focus playlists. Ever felt a weird stomach sensation and wondered if...

In this podcast, we journey from the stars to our synapses: Will we ever find life beyond Earth, and how would it change everything we know? How does music rewire our brains and bodies for emotional well-being, and trauma reshape our brain circuitry? From this to the questions of why so many high achievers feel like impostors, what the hidden dangers of everyday noise are, and what whale songs and...

Introduction: [0:00 - 0:38] Avalyn Mostyn, Hansen Sha, Chris Tejada: The Procrastinator’s Playbook: The Why, the Who, and the How. [0:38 - 5:38] Musical interlude [5:39-5:51] Mei Echigoya, Bryan Ammons, Kevin Lu, Teagan Fitzgerald: Is TikTok the reason you can’t fall asleep? [5:39 - 10:50] Musical interlude [10:51 - 11:00] Ellie Carrasco, John Melhem, Gunner Klith: Mood Remixing: Crafting Playlist...

Welcome to “The Cognitive Coffeehouse.” In this podcast, we explore the impacts of apps, psychedelics, music, and sleep on productivity and health. Is TikTok dangerously addictive? Can music serve as effective therapy? And, can we unravel REM parasomnias? Grab a warm beverage and settle in as we adventure into our cognitive curiosities in search of clarity. Introduction [00:00 - 00:24] Musical Int...

In this podcast we will take a deep dive into the subjects presented in Frontiers of Science, specifically focusing on the mind and brain, through topics ranging from biolinks to psychedelics. Learn about a variety of subjects that directly apply to your own life, such as the relationship between music and the human brain, an exploration of dreams, and big questions about the unconscious mind.  In...

Welcome to "Frontiers Unveiled," where we journey into the uncharted territories of science and technology. In this episode, we delve into groundbreaking topics shaping our future. From the potential of AI in medicine to the ethical dilemmas of Neuralink, we explore the intersections of innovation and humanity. Dive deep into the ecological innovation of sponge cities and the societal im...

In this podcast, a group of students dive into essential questions that surround human behavior. Exploring the heritability of substance addiction, the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the integration of AI in healthcare are just some of the many topics touched on in this episode. Listen to this newest podcast episode to learn about the ideas that continue to push the boundaries of...

You’re tuning into The Final Frontiers , the one and only podcast of the Frontier of Science Section 14 of Fall 2023! Our knowledge of the scientific world is ever growing. But, how can this research translate into our daily lives? Here at the Final Frontiers, we’ll discuss a vast range of topics, including, but not limited, to the secrets behind learning multiple languages and the relationship be...

In this podcast, we dive deeply into neuroeconomics, mind-tuning, and other fundamental topics to the frontiers of science. Why are some people effortlessly prodigies in specific disciplines such as music? How is neuroplasticity a healing power? How can we stop climate change? And how can a lack of sleep and stress impact our food cravings? Learn about all this and more in our newest episode on 16...

In this podcast we navigate how human behavior propels us into different challenges, including but not limited to the spread of fake news, the rise of global warming, whether genes should be mutated or not, and more. Students push the envelope of science with probing questions like, “Should you trade off your sleep?”, “What does the future of global warming look like?”, or “How can you pragmatical...

Welcome to “Fun Physics To Keep You from Getting Bohr’d”, a podcast presented to you by Section 23 of Fro Sci. In this week's segment, we have an array of topics ranging from time travel, to dark matter, to carnivals that’ll leave you wanting to learn more! Our twenty one members have worked to provide you with the most engaging podcasts! Don’t trust us? Join us and listen for yourself! Podcast co...

Join us at FroSci Section 13 as we dive into the science of climate change, its effects in the environment and communities, as well as efforts to battle it! Podcast contents: Night at the (Climate Change) Museum , by Sasha, William, and Ankit [0:16 - 4:57] Out of Sight, but Not Out of Mind: Are Microplastics Destroying the Human Race? , by Jacob and Madeline [5:10 - 10:04] Sustainability Icons: Bu...

Podcast contents: Ashling Lee, Olivia Kim, Amanda Delgado: Truth or Myth: Does rock music lead to violence? Joshua Park, Isabella Winger, Francesca Schillaci: Can white noise help us fall asleep? Bryce Washington, Gabriela Mendoza, Sebastian Hoornweg: Animal Testing is NOT the only option! Jesus Vargas, Cameron Jones, Eirik Peterson: Fungi Fun-Guys: Do fungi die? Griffin Hughland, Joao Pedro Lima,...

In this podcast, learn how you can control the science impacting everyday lives from our virtual and in-person environments to monetary and physical choices. Do you want to know about our mind’s relationship to food and lucid dreams or the key to athletic success? Perhaps you're wondering if money can truly buy happiness or if you can really be a better student just by moving around? We’ll answer...

Intro (0 - 0:16) 1. Nightmare-tastic - Simryn, Kaavya, Ayah and Jake (0:17 - 5:16) 2. Blind in Your Mind: A Series of Interviews About Aphantasia - Jack, Yash and Callie (5:17 - 10:05) 3. Brain Banter: Learn Smarter? Maybe Not - Annie, Tay and Maria (10:06 - 15:00) 4. Dating Debrief - David, Gilda and Blessing  (15:01 - 20:06) 5. Condemned to be Free: Looking at Free Will from a Philosop...

Intro (0 - 1:50) 1. Time is on Our Side— How does the body track and perceive time? - Akshay, Aiden and Ethan (1:50 - 6:44) 2. I Got an “F”: Effectiveness of Online Schooling & Learning  - Haram, Alex and Lizzie (6:45 - 11:45) 3. Just Don’t be Stressed! Well, it’s not that easy :( - Nardos, Jeff and Ellie (11:46 - 16:36) 4. The Social Life Podcast: The opposite effects of short term and c...

1. Your Brain on Social Media, by Helen, Geoffrey, and Grace (1:03 – 5:46) Dreams COMMERCIAL BREAK, by Oshmita, Hayden, and Jackson (5:48 – 6:50) 2. DreamTalks with Dr. Cheramie Ep 593 , by Oshmita, Hayden, and Jackson (6:51 – 12:03) Fun fact of the day COMMERCIAL BREAK, by Noelle, Emma, and Zach (12:04 – 12:44) 3. Your Brain Unlocked , by Bereket, Conor, and Jayden (12:45 – 18:05) 4. Nightmare Ne...

1.) Columbia Chaos: The Physics of Surviving CU (0:20 – 5:20): by Jaeden Juarez, Stephen Connelly, and Phoebe Klebahn 2.) Videogame Physics Conundrum (5:32 – 10:28): by Ashton Binks, Carolyn Kong, and John Martin 3.) Chad Debates: The String Theorist (10:37 – 15:30): by Zane Harbison and Ethan Lambert 4.) Are We Alone?: Humanity’s Search for Extraterrestrial Life (15:41 – 19:56): by Edwin Aquino,...

1.) Our Green Thumb Turned Red: How Mankind’s Ambition Doomed our Food Supply (0:57 – 5:43): by Gauri Kasarla, Andrada Nicolae, and Brooke Toomey 2.) Cruise to Understanding Marine Biodiversity and Climate Change (5:58 – 10:52): by Kylie Berg, Michael Ogbonna, and David Rabbani 3.) The Race: The EPA and Engineering the Earth (12:40 – 17:33): by Anthonella Mendoza, Aman Choudhri, and Richi Barua 4....

DREAM BIG: THE UNEXPECTED ROLES OF DREAMS Schizophrenia and the Split Mind Are you wearing the “right” genes: Is political ideology heritable? Question: What are the minimum structural requirements for consciousness? How Do We Grow What We Know?: An Exploration of the Brain and Knowledge The Covid Brain Fog Perfect Harmony: How Music Unlocks The Brain’s Superpowers

“Did I do that?”: False Memories and Motivated Reasoning PTSD and Depression: Memory Inhibitors? Foody dreams The Lunch Chat presents: Behind the Scenes of an All Nighter Neural Links between Physical and Emotional Pain Brain Hijack! How Trauma Affects Memory! Battle of the Brains: Humanities vs. STEM