STEM-Talk

STEM-Talk

Author: Dawn Kernagis and Ken Ford Language: English Episodes: 193
Hosted by Dawn Kernagis and Ken Ford, STEM-Talk sits at the unique intersection of rigorous science and everyday well-being. This isn't a lecture hall; it's a series of deep, personal conversations with leading researchers and thinkers who are reshaping our understanding of the human body and mind. Each episode delves into the practical science behind health, fitness, and nutrition, moving beyond trends to examine the evidence-based roots of alternative and natural approaches to living better. You'll hear from the people designing the studies and making the discoveries, unpacking complex topics in a way that feels immediate and applicable. The discussions naturally explore how technology and biological science converge, offering insights you can use to inform your own choices about longevity, performance, and recovery. Tune into this podcast for a genuine connection to the minds driving progress, where detailed explanations meet relatable curiosity, all focused on the science that underpins our daily lives.
Episodes
Episode 9: Rusty Schweickart discusses asteroids and planetary defense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:44
Rusty Schweickart remembers when getting a man on the moon was at the top of the national agenda. JFK’s single minded decision to do that, according to Schweickart, “was perhaps the gutsiest, goal-setting episode in huma…
Episode 8: Greg Smith discusses the herpes virus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:45
Roughly 80 percent of the U.S. population is infected with the herpes virus. While the virus is very easy to get, it remains dormant in many people, who never even know they have it. This is partly because it effectively…
Episode 7: Mark Mattson talks about benefits of intermittent fasting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
Intermittent fasting—alternating days in which you fast or eat only a few hundred calories a day—may have significant long-term health benefits, according to some researchers. Mark Mattson is a leading expert on intermit…
Episode 5: Margaret Leinen discusses health of the oceans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:20
Margaret Leinen is a big name in oceanography. She’s the director of the Scripps Oceanographic Institute and vice chancellor of marine sciences at Scripps. She was previously assistant direct of the National Science Foun…