The Viral Challenge

Dr. Chien-Chang Chen from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Academia Sincia talks about how calcium in our heart cells is important for cardiac structure and function. how the mouse animal model is well-suited to study calcium signalling in the heart and brain and how pain is regulated by calcium in the brain via a similar pathway as in the heart. For more info on Dr.Chen's work, visit: https://www.ibms.sinica.edu.tw/pi_webpage/blue_style2016/index.php?p_id=24&journal_info_sysid=110605 For more about STEMSpeak, go on to www.stemspeak.org

A lot of things on social media go viral- memes, funny videos, cats etc. What does it mean? Viral implies to rapid spreading or circulating much like a virus invades a host’s body. Viruses are probably the simplest and most dangerous lie forms with an enormous capacity for mutation and adaptability. With increased mobility and development of the human race, many long gone viruses are making a comeback. Dr. Dr.Wen Chang, Research Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology. discusses various viruses, how they evolved, what is the reason we see a resurgence in viruses and more. Liked the episode? No? Please let us know on https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod For more fun science stories from us, please visit www.stemspeak.org

Dr. Pao Kuan Wang, Director and Distinguished Research Fellow from the Research Center for Environmental Changes at Academia Sinica tackles the ever-important Climate change debate. He shares his views on how historical climate prediction is important, how air pollution is measured, how the physical properties of a raindrop can provide more information about cloud formation, how can we deal with global warming by carbon capture methods and more. Learn more about his research work at http://www.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/~pkwang/indexen.php

What is haptics? How has the development of computer interface evolved from keyboard to tablet screen to virtual reality? What sensors enable wearable technology? What is the future of computer interface? What are the possibilities of the integration of AI and HCI? Let’s tackle these with our special guest from National Chiao Tung University (NCTU). Dr. Da-Yuan Huang works at the interface of Design and Computer and Electrical engineering to develop novel products for Human-Computer Interface. Learn more about Dr. Huang's research work at http://bit.ly/2MigST7 Did you miss the previous episode? Listen to it from here: https://www.stemspeak.org/podcast-1/episode/4b3d3191/gravity-of-the-blackhole-image Let's be friends 👫👭 Come visit us at www.stemspeak.org You can also find us on: https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod

What is a blackhole? Why could we not image it before? Why is the recent blackhole image important? Is it one of the keys to unraveling the universe? What questions does it answer and inspire? All this and more with Dr.Kevin Koay and Dr.Shoko Koyama from the Academia Sinica Institute of Astrophysics and Astronomy who were part of the Event Horizons Telescope project which published the recent blackhole image. If you are interested to know more about the work of Dr.Kevin Koay and Dr.Shoko Koyama, visit the following websites http://bit.ly/2XGxavv http://bit.ly/2xFg1m9 Let's be friends 👫👭 https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod

How has wireless communication evolved? What is information/data security? What are the components of a data security network? What do organisations or individuals need to know about protecting their data? Is there requirement for a regulatory body to define data protection? Dr.Yen-Nun Huang from the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation. Academia Sinica shares his views on all these and more. Liked the episode? No? Please let us know on https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod For more fun science stories from us, please visit www.stemspeak.org

Dr.Swati Subodh takes us through her unconventional journey from a sought-after academic research career to an entrepreneurial path that impacts lives directly and in real time. Her healthcare initiative, 1Million for 1Billion is an example of leveraging diverse skills and expertise to bring solutions to social and environmental problems. She is currently a Scientist @IndiaHealthFund, Co-founder @Activate1M1B, Global Ambassador @EBW2020, and a columnist. She is also a Kathak exponent and Founder @Aadyantara, a platform for the promotion of performing arts. Listen on to find out what transferable skills make a PhD highly suitable for a myriad of career opportunities. In case you are interested in learning more: 1M1B: https://www.activate1m1b.org Swati’s columns: https://towardsdatascience.com/@swati.siddhartha, https://medium.com/@swati.siddhartha Swati’s TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXs_idy1sho Liked the episode? No? Please let us know on https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod For more fun science stories from us, please visit www.stemspeak.org

Earthquakes are the cause of much woe and misery across the world. However, they are an integral part of the earth’s dynamics and inevitable. While they can’t be prevented, science and engineering helps us in lowering the risks and damages of earthquakes. Dr. Lap-Loi Chung, Deputy Director General of National Centre for Research and Education in Earthquake Engineering shares what about Taiwan’s geography makes it susceptible to earthquakes, what is being done to detect seismic activity, how are building structures improved to resist quakes. For more information on NCREE, visit https://www.ncree.narl.org.tw Liked the episode? No? Please let us know on https://twitter.com/STEMSpeakPod https://www.facebook.com/STEMSpeakPod https://Instagram.com/stemspeakpod For more fun science stories from us, please visit www.stemspeak.org