SciLux

This episode is special in its own way as we hosted a researcher with a link to Luxembourg who currently works at NASA. Dr. Hannah Rana told us about her field of research - cryogenics and cryocoolers, but also mentioned all the universities and institutes she has managed to work for (ESA and CERN among them). As usual there was a chance for Hannah to also ask a very intriguing pub quiz question!...

In this episode we talked to Prof. Stéphane Bordas from the University of Luxembourg who got in more detail what research in his opinion should be about. It was a truly inspirational interview for any aspiring scientist or young researcher. We also touched upon his specialisation - computational mechanics, interdisciplinary approach in science and even archaeology. USEFUL LINKS Stéphane Bordas on...

For this episode we caught up with Ben Thuy, the paleonthologist from the Museum of Natural History on the last day of the "Lost Ocean" exhibition at the museum. We took the opportunity to talk a bit about it, but mainly focused on paleonthology and his research focus - brittle stars. We also could not avoid mentioning the recent excavations in Bascharage. USEFUL LINKS: Science meets roc...

Today's episode is an occasion to sit down with Dr. Sébastien Faye from Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) to talk about 5G research at the Institute. We discuss various projects in the field as well as have a glance at Internet of Things and connected mobility. We also take this as an opportunity to invite everybody to the LIST Tech Day 2022 where LIST shares its know-how...

We've come full circle in our interview season - in this episode we talked to another researcher at LIH (Luxembourg Insitute of Health). Dr. Anna Golebiewska who is the Leader of the NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Group, talked about brain tumours and especially glioblastoma (GBM). She told us about plasticity of this particular tumour as well as growing organoids in a lab. Of course we did not forget...

SciLux got recently invited to the 2022 National Jonk Fuersher Contest Awards Ceremony and we had the immense pleasure to listen to amazing young scientists presenting their research and winning impressive prizes. In this episode we talked to one of them, Skye Beck from International School of Luxembourg , about the influence of diet on cancer and angiogenesis. ----- SHOW NOTES Skye's present...

In our latest episode we have a special visitor from the National Museum of Natural History . Digital Curator of the Museum, Paul Braun, tells us a little about the digitisation at the museum and presents initiatives such as iNaturalist and City Nature Challenge . Expect a highly motivating interview that will encourage you to leave the house and observe the nature around us! ------ SHOW NOTES Mus...

This time we talked to Associate Professor Dr. Emma Schymanski about her work in the Environmental Cheminformatics group at LCSB (University of Luxembourg). She told us how her work is similar to a detective, she described in more detail non-targeted analysis of unknown chemicals, different databases she uses for her work and the vast and important subject of open science. She has also prepared a...

SciLux goes to space again! In our 17th episode we talked to Antonino Salmeri, doctoral researcher in space law at the University of Luxembourg. We discuss what space law is, commercial use and sustainable development of space, as well as the EAGLE Action Team which advocates  the Effective and Adaptive Governance for a Lunar Ecosystem. -------- SHOW NOTES The Outer Space Treaty - basic framework...

Our guest today is Aida Horaniet Ibanez, data analyst and doctoral researcher at C2DH (University of Luxembourg). We sit down with her to talk about data in humanities and interdisciplinary projects, as well as visualising data for NGOs and talking to children about it. There's also a surprising pub quiz question that Aida prepared for our listeners so listen to it all! --- SHOW NOTES Viz For...

Surprise - it's only your podcast host today! Today's episode contains some of the Luxembourg research news we haven't had a chance to report on in the last months. We tell you more about probiotics used to clean surfaces (LIST research), BRAINS project at the University of Luxembourg, new ideas for fighting glioblastoma (LIH) and AI supporting art auctions (uni.lu). Expect also a L...

This time we sat down with Dr. Jan Thoemel to talk about space research and in particular the CubeSat Lab at SnT which is part of the Interdisciplinary Space Master at th University of Luxembourg. We have also discussed Mars missions and Dr. Thoemel asked a very interesting pub-quiz question related to that. ----- SHOW NOTES More about CubeSats (ESA) James Webb Space Telescope Launch NASA MarCo Mi...

We continue talking to researchers based in Luxembourg and this time we took the time to talk to prof. Thomas Cauvin ( C²DH ). In the longest episode so far we had a chance to understand a bit more what public history is professor Cauvin set our expectations high for Esch 2022. We also learnt that doing history in social media is definitely possible. ------ SHOW NOTES C²DH Website PHACS (Public Hi...

Here it is finally - episode 12 which is also the first episode of our new season. This season will be a bit different as together with latest developments in science in Luxembourg we are going to talk to some of its representatives, the amazing researchers! In this episode we sat down with Dr. Guy Fagherazzi , the Director of the Department of Population Health at Luxembourg Institute of Health (...

In our ultimate episode of this season we have quite a varied choice of subjects. We first look at implications of tracking mouse/cursor movements. Then we wonder what can be done with by-products of beer production and the future of diagnosing illnesses using our voice. We finish off with recent findings in Cloche d'Or. The pub quiz question is about plastic Valorlux bags. ---- SHOW NOTES Mo...

Hello back! We have been a bit silent at SciLux recently, but the scientists have been working diligently in Luxembourg and there's so much to talk about. First of all hurrah to the first Space Resources Week! However, we don't talk about it in this episode because we focus on sporting equipment containing dangerous substances, we look at how active we are in Luxembourg and then talk a b...

We're back to space again! This time we tell you more about ultra lightweight structures, antibacterial (and hopefully antimicrobial) coating, Luxembourg-based company participating in a NASA programme, better entry into atmosphere and better satelite communications. Don't forget there's time for a pub quiz question too! SHOW NOTES Costs of taking stuff to space https://www.business...

 This time SciLux looks  at environment, nature and sustainability. We get to know more about our brain when increasing (un)sustainable behaviours, we talk about a new flood mapping solution, we mention the EU digital deconstruction project and check what's up with our friends, wolves. As usual there's the pub quiz question and we also tell you more about an interesting event coming soon...

New year, new beginnings, new courses and knowledge! This time SciLux is more about education and research. In the 7th episode of our series we look at a new textbook about learning difficulties in multilingual contexts, we mention a launch of a new digital history journal and inform you about a possibility to learn more about artificial intelligence. All this is topped up with the usual pub quiz...

A short look at scientific research stories that we didn't mention in the podcast because they mainly happened before its launch. We talk about two new institutions: ESRIC and UNIVERSEH. Then we tell you more about interesting research at LIH, University of Luxembourg and LIST to finish off with a pub quiz question related to the FNR Awards 2020. SHOW NOTES Scan4Chem - https://www.askreach.eu...

This time it's mainly about environment, with a mention of reproducibility. We talk about Virtual Reality helping us see deforestation, personalised weed monitoring in Luxembourg and the steps towards great reproducibility of research. And today's pub quiz question is about Bairstowius amaliae . SHOW NOTES University of Luxembourg's award-winning video https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

This time we focus more on medical research in Luxembourg - there's something about stem cells, latest Parkinson's disease research as well as brain tumour models. We obviously don't forget about a pub quiz question and there's time for a couple of announcements. SHOW NOTES Machine Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_uwKZIAeM0 FNR Awards 2020 https://www.fnr.lu/fnr-award...

Here's to sustainable life! The third episode focuses on new air-conditioning solutions, cellulose research and waste management in Luxembourg. You can also expect a Luxembourg-themed pub quiz question! SHOW NOTES What is a polymer? https://youtu.be/TydD6OWUeMI Single-use plastic bags vs. paper bags and cotton bags https://stanfordmag.org/contents/paper-plastic-or-reusable A-Z of recycling in...

The second episode of SciLux is all about Space - we talk about SnT's (University of Luxembourg) participation in the Act in Space hackathon, we applaud the launch of the Luxembourgish microsatellite and we look closer at the the Artemis Accords signed by Luxembourg. As you may expect there's also the Pub Quiz question time!  Support the show

In the first episode of SciLux we focus on automatisation at the CNS (National Health Fund), a touchless screen developed in Luxembourg and a Luxembourgish supercomputer. Of course there's also the usual Pub Quiz question time! Support the show