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Science Interrupted

Science EN ↓ 4 episodes

A UCLA College podcast special series on how federal research funding fuels life‑saving, world‑changing discoveries — and what’s at stake when that progress is disrupted.

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The science of agency 17.03.2026 11:08

UCLA's Kate Wassum on how the brain shapes choice, habits and mental health

The woe and wonder of worms 03.03.2026 8:19

In this episode UCLA Professor Elissa A. Hallem discusses how federal funding helps keeps her work (and worms she studies) alive, and what research training today means for the next generation of biomedical scientists.

Who’s impacted by science? 26.01.2026 9:21

Tune in as UCLA Professor Siobhan Braybrook explores the “magic” in science, how she shapes future researchers and why curiosity‑driven discovery matters.

Cells, cancer and the cost of uncertainty 10.12.2025 12:55

In the first episode of "Science Interrupted," UCLA professor Eric Deeds discusses how unstable federal funding threatens discoveries that fight cancer and shape everyday lives. From his lab’s work on how cells decide their fate to the cancer‑fighting drugs that save lives, Deeds shows why research isn’t a miracle — it’s the result of decades of investment and commitment.