Biology
187. Rafael Añorga on CRISPR, Gene Editing, Bioethics, and the Future of Humanity | Biotechnology
Rafael Añorga joins the show to talk biotechnology in the 21st century. Originally from Peru, he’s a CRISPR researcher at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. What is CRISPR? That’s what we’ll discuss during our conversation. The 20th century focused on physics. This century is focused on biology. People want to live longer, healthier, and happier. CRISPR…
Read More185. Marine Biologist Bryce Gunning on Ocean Conservation and Animal Facts, Stories, & Mysteries
Marine Biologist Bryce Gunning joins the show. He studies marine life in the Pacific Ocean. He was in British Colombia when we recorded this but he does lots of work in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico. Bryce is focused and determined to champion the importance of our oceans. He’s hilarious. We…
Read More182. Marine Biologist Shelby Thomas on the Health of Our Oceans and Coral Reefs
Marine Biologist, Shelby Thomas, joins us from Tampa Bay, Florida. We talk all about our oceans and the importance of coral reefs. She shares what her company, Ocean Rescue Alliance does to help rebuild reefs. Imagine art installations on the ocean floor to save the world!? Shelby answers my many questions about our oceans and…
Read More177. Sofía Villalpando on the Jackson Wild Summit | Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Science Communication
Sofía Villalpando returns to the show! She was on episode 114 of the show. We talked Biology, Ecosystems, and Science Communication. Late this summer she was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Jackson Wild Summit. It looked like she had a ton of fun working with other people in wildlife, conservation, and science communication. I…
Read MoreAlex Pate on Urban Farming in Chicago | City Farm Chicago
Can a farm exist within a city? In the middle of Chicago? Urban farmer Alex Pate joins the podcast. We recorded at one of the three City Farm Chicago locations. He showed us around and shared his experience and knowledge with us about running an urban farm. We talk science, agriculture, community, sustainability, and much…
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