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Today we will get medical and discuss dr. Sandra Sminks research about treatment and possible cure of diabetes using islet transplantation. We mainly touch upon what are the different types of diabetes and how pregnant people can unexpectedly be at risk of gestational diabetes. Such topics as microorganisms and growth of autoimmune disease are briefly touched upon. Not all hope is lost, there are...

Put down your sci-fi books, there are real ALIENS ON THIS EARTH! They inhabit almost every ocean and sea, and are vicious wizards that can feed off of sunlight and steal toxins from other sea animals. In this episode we are go full Marine Biology mode. We shall learn more about sea-slugs that can photosynthesize, poison predators, and discuss why are they beautifully coloured and how come they los...

The surge of AI has been rapid and plague-like, and has already taken over some mundane tasks like drafting an email or giving you lunch recipe inspirations. But as these systems grow more capable, deeper questions get raised: Who benefits from AI? Who bears the risks? Who is responsible when something goes wrong? In this episode we are joined by prof. Herman M. Veluwenkamp, whose work focuses on...

Epidemiology literally translates to "the study of what is upon the people" - this also includes reproductive and parental health. Today with Dr. Henk Groen, epidemiologist and co-leader of the Reproductive Origins of Adult Health and Disease program, we explore what epidemiology really is, why the first stages of life matter so much, and how environmental, genetic and socio-economic factors influ...

Today we are diving into the concept of Weltanschuung (Worldview) and how societies and the world have changed over time. In simple terms, a Weltanchuung is a lens through which you see culture, religion and history! Some say "History is written by the winners," but that's because "The way we write and view history and culture can shape our minds and worldview" doesn't...

Dark matter and dark energy are one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. First hinted at by Fritz Zwicky and later backed up by Vera Rubin, dark matter has gone from a wild idea to a cosmic necessity — though we still don’t know what it actually is. Today with Dr. Jelle Aalbers we dive into the physics of our obscure cosmos and try to figure out why should we care about this hidden force. We...

Did you know that song birds are one of the few creatures that learn how to "speak" through vocal imitation just like we do? In this episode joined by Dr. Sanne Moorman we discuss stuttering zebra finches, birds with accents and most importantly- how we can extrapolate this neuroscientific research on bird brains to better understand the neural foundations of human communication. This interview is...

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, in this very last episode we will look back on our series.

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy our second to last episode on the availability on science in our society.

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, enjoy the sixth episode on how people view "scientists".

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, enjoy the fifth episode on the main principle of the code of conduct in science.

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the forth episode regarding the future of farming!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the third episode about Computer Science, where we will discuss the effect of AI and what does the sewage system have to do with it.

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the second chemistry themed episode, where we will discuss PFAS in chicken eggs, vegetables and more!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, enjoy the introductory episode!

Philosophy was always shared a very mystical bond with the world of science. We have all heard Descartes famous maximum, but what did José Ortega y Gasset mean when he said ''I am therefore I think.'' And what are some modern day implications of the Hume's master-slave dialectics? Put on your thinking caps and join in our philosophical conversation with Dr. Luis Garcia where we...

Life is all around us, and intuitively it is quite easy to say what is alive and what is just an object. But why are scientists still debating about what this term means? In this episode we talk with Prof. Otto Sijbren about the synthesis of life itself. He describes how he discovered self-replicating molecules and any future prospects that his research might bring (a way to clean up radioactive w...

Saving the world, one selfie at a time... This episode's guest is Dr. Caitlin Ryan who recently gave a lecture on Celebrity NGO's and Voluntourism and their effect on development.   We unpack the power dynamics, the marketing strategies, the genuine impact of such charities, plus why volunteer tourism remains both a profitable industry and a source of controversy.  So let's take a step...

After a little summer vacation, we are back with a new team! In this episode our oldest member Nina introduces the new members: Aedan, Patryk, Thimo, Santiago and Sandija. We will chat about our attempts to stick to a specific sport , our love (or occasional disdain) for watching movies and surprisingly shared passion for video games that involve fishing . This one’s a little different , instead o...

There’s something that they don’t want you to know… Pigeons might not be real, but our talk certainly is! In this episode Nina and Heidi talk to Hanne Nijtmans, PhD student at the Faculty of Arts about conspiracy theories, and how there’s more to them than meets the eye.

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the last episode of this series!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the ninth episode about open science!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the eigth episode about science in society!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the seventh episode about the ethical aspects of science!

Science In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the sixth episode about Hymenopteran pollinators!