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Seeking A Scientist

Seeking A Scientist

By: KCUR Studios
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 The future is scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Host Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is seeking scientists to guide us into the great unknown. From fungus zombies to feeling young forever, we’re puzzling out what our world could look like — and how we can get ready. A podcast from KCUR Studios and the NPR Podcast Network. Supported by The Stowers Institute For Medical Research. Biological Sciences Earth Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • Forget something? Here’s how to improve your memory

    Forget something? Here’s how to improve your memory
    Apr 16 2025
    Our memories are a big part of what makes us human. But why do some moments tend to stick in our brain for years, while others fade away? Neuroscientists Kausik Si and Elizabeth Kensinger explain the different types of memories and share tips for how we can remember better.
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    33 mins
  • Why do we need to sleep?

    Why do we need to sleep?
    Feb 26 2025
    Humans spend one-third of their life sleeping, yet the purpose and function behind this regular state of unconsciousness remains a biological mystery. Sleep researcher Giorgio Gilestro is trying to understand some basic questions about it: like what sleep exactly is, and why it’s even necessary.
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    41 mins
  • How to adapt to the extreme cold, according to Finnish reindeer herders

    How to adapt to the extreme cold, according to Finnish reindeer herders
    Jan 29 2025
    Human biology thankfully allows us to adapt to major changes in temperature, but only so quickly. Professor Cara Ocobock is working with reindeer herders in subarctic Finland to find out how the human body evolved to withstand the extreme cold over time. What can we learn from communities that have a long history of living and working in the frigid weather?
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    38 mins
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