B.S.: The STEM Podcast

With Artemis II being the first time in decades that humans have explored farther than Earth's orbit, it's safe to say that it is a feat in human space exploration and scientific discovery. This episode Gold and Ilyana explore the Artemis II mission and discuss the astronauts, the rocket, and most importantly, what we gain as a society and scientific community from this newest launch.Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Required Reading:Artemis II: NASA’s First Crewed Lunar Flyby in 50 Years - NASAsls-5558-artemis-ii-sls-reference-guide-final-review-508-012026.pdf#sciencepodcast #sciencepodcasts #sciencenewspodcast #stempodcast

Rural communities in the United States have a healthcare crisis- the lack of specialists, funding, and resources have led to late stage interventions, worse health outcomes, and higher mortality rates for certain procedures and conditions. With the polarizing announcement that Alabama will be using telerobotic ultrasound systems to account for the fact that half of its counties don’t have a single OBGYN, Ilyana and Gold set out to explore the mechanisms behind remote robot assisted healthcare and if it will be a useful tool in rural healthcare. Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Required Reading:The Future of Robotics in Healthcare | Hopkins EP OnlineAlabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNsRemote and Telerobotic Ultrasound Imaging - PMCARHTP-Project-Narrative-FINAL.pdfA Telerobotic Ultrasound Clinic Model of Ultrasound Service Delivery to Improve Access to Imaging in Rural and Remote Communities - Journal of the American College of Radiology#remotehealthcare #OBGYN #droz #alabama #ruralhealthcare

Innovations that bring us closer to the future are incredibly fascinating but having some curiosity about what events from the past is one of the most natural human instincts. Archeology supports that curiosity by studying the material remains of past human life and activities. And be honest, who didn’t want to be an archeologist growing up?! This episode we had on Steph the Archaeologist, to take us through just what that world looks like, and everything that we stand to learn. She’s a creator, archaeologist, and historian based at the University of Durham where she's completing her PhD on Iron Age Oman, and you can find her on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading:https://www.britannica.com/science/archaeology

Uber's new flying cars have made waves in the media and plan to launch at the end of 2026. While this ushering of flying cars into the mainstream feels like science fiction, in this episode Ilyana and Gold  get down to the bottom of its design and place in the social sphere. Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Required Reading:How eVTOLs Could Disrupt The $49B Helicopter IndustryWhat Are eVTOLs? Are They the Future of Aviation? | Built InUber Elevate | VisionFlying Taxis Are Coming to Uber This Year. The Launch Date Is Set for the First CityMultirotor, lift-cruise, tiltrotor: The pros and cons of eVTOL designsAn introduction to eVTOL aircraft - Engineering.comFlying Cars Will Undermine Democracy and the EnvironmentAn Assessment of Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility (UAM)#stem #podcast #engineering #uber #flyingcar

With groundbreaking medical advancements and the the rise of fatphobia and intolerance, GLP-1s feel like the awkward elephant in the room. This infamous medication has bounced around Super Bowl commercials and social media advertisements, leaving a trail of hot takes and misinformation. Today, Ilyana and Gold explain the real function of the drug and discuss the historical background of weight marginalization and the social implications of GLP-1 medications. Get settled, it’s a long one. Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading:GLP-1 Agonists: What They Are, How They Work & Side EffectsGLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic eraHow does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond - Harvard HealthNew GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are coming—and they’re stronger than Wegovy and Zepbound | Scientific AmericanGLP-1 obesity drugs and eating disorders are not well understood yet : NPRComparing the Impact of GLP-1 Agonists vs. Lifestyle Interventions and Weight Controllability Information on Stigma and Weight-Related Cognitions | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Springer Nature LinkWHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesityAddressing weight bias in medicine - Harvard HealthComparative safety and side effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide: Implications for clinical decision-making in obesity managementGIP as a Therapeutic Target in Diabetes and Obesity: Insight From Incretin Co-agonistsGLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drug side effects: "Ozempic face" and moreKFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: The Public’s Use and Views of GLP-1 DrugsWhere does fat phobia come from?The History and Faults of the Body Mass Index and Where to Look Next: A Literature ReviewThe societal implications of using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesityDangers and Opportunities of Direct-to-Consumer AdvertisingImpact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesityOpinion Pieces: I’ve Had 2 Weight-Loss Surgeries And Now I’m On Wegovy. None Of It Made Me Any Healthier. | HuffPost HuffPost Personal#stem #glp1 #fatphobia #research #medicine

Love is in the air guys! And to celebrate, join us for our special Valentine's Day episode and our inaugural Love 201 episode! Gold and Ilyana will be discussing the neurochemistry behind love, its importance in our lives, and our hot takes on pop culture romance. Grab your friends, family, or a special someone ;) and tune in!Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading: Valentine’s Day: 3 Science Couples That Changed the World - BloombergThe Science of Love | Harvard Medical SchoolThe science behind love at first sight | National GeographicLove and the Brain | Harvard Medical SchoolOxytocin: The love hormone - Harvard HealthThe Science of Love: Why We Fall in Love, Break Up, or Stay Together | American University, Washington, D.C.

Welcome back! Ring in the new semester with Gold and Ilyana with a game to see how well they know each other. Join us while they test their friendship and their memory…is it giving besties or industry plants?Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading: No required reading for this episode :) #stem #stempodcast #qna #2026 #friends

Dementia is famously complicated and misunderstood. Due to the recent developments in research, the knowledge neuroscientists have gained on dementia has risen greatly, but public understanding has not grown as quickly. Today we have on Toby Curless, aka Toby the Neuroscientist on to discuss what dementia is, the neurological and social effects of dementia, and the current research and treatment options. Toby is a second year PhD student at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He uses new techniques to investigate the MAPT locus in dementia. He did his undergraduate degree in cellular and molecular biology at Newcastle university, and a masters degree in Dementia neuroscience and UCL. He graduated top of his class in his master’s degree and then worked for 2 years on a global collaborative project investigating Parkinson’s disease and other Lewy body disorders. Toby’s grandfather passed away with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 and since then, Toby has sought to be able to make a difference in the world of dementia. For just over a year he has been making tiktok videos, using his passions for fashion and cooking to explain dementia to his audience in a friendly and approachable manner.Toby’s Socials: Instagram: curlesstobyTiktok: tobytheneuroscientistListen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading:https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementiaAlzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAlzheimer's Stages - Early, Middle, Late Dementia Symptoms | alz.orgAbout Alzheimer's | Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia | CDCType Three Diabetes and It’s Role Implications in Alzheimer’s DiseaseMultifaceted Roles of APOE in Alzheimer’s Disease

Food insecurity is an internationally pressing issue. As climate change continues to progress, headlines discussing failed harvests, natural disasters, and clean water shortages leave us concerned about the current and future impacts of climate change on food accessibility. Today we have Kfesteryga on to give clarity on the how climate change influences both food policy and accessibility.Katherine Festeryga holds nearly a decade of experience in both the public and private sector, helping to shape policy and advocate for policy priorities in Canada. Katherine recently launched agricultural technology startup, Edie Farming, building Ontario’s first commercial rooftop greenhouses which won the City of Toronto’s Women4Climate award in 2024. Previously, Katherine was on the policy and communications team at Sidewalk Labs - a landmark Google company that applied forward-thinking urban design and cutting edge technology to the world’s biggest challenges. Prior to Sidewalk Labs, Katherine led legislative and strategic policy communications for NAFTA negotiations and Buy American tariffs for the Province of Ontario at the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth. Katherine holds her Master’s of Public Policy, specializing in climate impacts on food supply at Northwestern University and is a University of Western Ontario graduate with a BA in History and double major in Political Science, as well, she currently sits on the board of North York Harvest Food Bank. You can find Katherine on TikTok educating millions about the intersection of climate, food and culture.Katherine's Socials: TikTok: kfesterygaListen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading:Food: The United Nations Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN reportClimate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food SupplyWhere does our food come from? Here’s why we need to know | World Economic ForumOrigin of crops | CIAT BlogReducing risks to food security from climate change - ScienceDirectSevere climate change risks to food security and nutrition - ScienceDirectClimate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives | US EPAHow Americans View Climate Change and Policies in 2024 | Pew Research CenterGlobal Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures | Council on Foreign RelationsThe Trump Administration Rolled Back More Than 100 Environmental Rules. Here’s the Full ListFDA to Revoke 52 Obsolete Standards of Identity for Food Products

One of the most unique things about humans as species is our ability to communicate through language. Previously non-human primates have been thought to not have complex communication, however a new finding on the communication style of marmoset monkeys has us reevaluating that claim. Follow Gold and Ilyana as they discuss the new research on monkey communication!Listen To Us Anywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Bf6Gk-SuKnWK0zI0i3M3Q Contact Us: [email protected] Music: William PleasantDesign: Matheus LagoRequired Reading:Vocal labeling of others by nonhuman primates | Sciencehttps://www.britannica.com/science/taxonomyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44576449https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicationhttps://www.bonobos.org/blog/how-apes-communicate/#jeannette-wyzehttps://www.science.org/content/article/marmosets-eavesdrop-their-neighbors-and-judge-them-accordinglyhttps://geographical.co.uk/news/monkeys-communicate-like-humans-dolphins-study-finds