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So Curious!

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The Franklin Institute's So Curious! podcast is back with a bang, and this time exploring the captivating world of music through the lens of science. We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why? Season 4 promises to get to the bottom of this mystery, interviewing experts in neuroscience, acoustics, biology, and musicology. From the connection between rhythm and dance to the link between memories and music, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the why behind music. But it's not all serious - we're also here to entertain! Join host Bey and...

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Using Magnetic Fields to Treat Depression 14.02.2022 31:36

What happens when you send magnetic fields through the brain? Can it help treat depression? In this episode, Angelica and Bey talk with mental health journalist Courtenay Harris Bond about her experience using TMS to treat her depression. Later, we hear from neurologist Dr. Roy Hamilton about how TMS works and what's going on in the brain. To wrap things up, The Franklin Institute's Chief Bioscien...

Making Sense of Smell 07.02.2022 29:22

What are the smells of your childhood? In this episode, Angelica and Bey chat with Dr. Nancy Rawson, Vice President of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, about the deep world of our senses and the future of human smell. Show Links Learn more about Nancy Rawson View episode transcript

Really Big Ideas: How Do We Generate them? What Are They? 31.01.2022 26:32

What goes into developing technology that can help us lead healthier lives–but also fits into our day-to-day lives? Perhaps a person with an idea and a person who can make it come to life? In this episode, Angelica and Bey talk to both sides of innovation- materials scientist Dr. John A Rogers and chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine, Roy Rosin. Show Links Learn more about Dr. John A. Rogers...

Making Art & Living Well with Prosthetics and Assistive Tech 23.01.2022 29:25

“For many people, technology makes things easier. For some people, technology makes things possible!” In this episode, Angelica and Bey chat with the crew at TechOwl about designing life-changing technology for people who need it. Also in this episode, we also talk to Philadelphia artist Mason Carter about his experience using a prosthetic leg. Show Links Learn more about TechOWL Learn more about...

Medicine, but Really Personal 22.01.2022 31:28

Genes! We all have them. In this episode, Angelica and Bey with Dr. Eric Kmiec about how technology and gene information can cater our healthcare experience to an individual's needs. Later in the episode, Dr. Jayatri Das is back to add her thoughts about the future of personalized medicine.  Show Links Learn more about The Gene Editing Institute Learn more about CRISPR Meet Dr. Eric Kmiec Mee...

What do you think of Adderall? 21.01.2022 30:20

In the inaugural episode of So Curious, our hosts Angelica and Bey talk with neurologist Dr. Erin Conrad about cognitive enhancements. Later in the episode we also sit down with Franklin Institute’s chief bioscientist, Dr. Jayatri Das, to chat more about public perceptions of cognitive enhancers. Show Links Dr. Conrad's paper: "Attitudes Toward Cognitive Enhancement: The Role of Metaphor and...

So Curious! Season One Trailer: Human 2.0 18.01.2022 1:36

Welcome to So Curious! , a new podcast from The Franklin Institute about the future of Humans 2.0! Dive into the deep end of the science pool to uncover what happens when humans take biology into their own hands. Here’s a preview of what's to come in season one..