Best Anna Ploszajski Podcasts (2024)

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The Social Fabric of Textile Design 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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How can design heal and enhance wellbeing in society? Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong meet Assistant Professors Euan Winton, Lucy Robertson, and Guobin Xia at the University’s School of Textiles and Design. A Future Made, a podcast by Heriot-Watt University.By Heriot-Watt University

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Data Analytics for a Better World 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong learn how seemingly intractable problems - from online delivery slots to handling refugee crises - can be solved using qualitative and quantitative data, and simulation models. Key to this is the work of Heriot-Watt university's data gurus, including Assistant Professors Christa Searle and Adam Gripton, and Rese…

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From Grain to Glass: The Science of Brewing and Distilling 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

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In this episode of A Future Made, a podcast by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong raise a toast - or three - to assistant professors Dave Jenkins and Rachel Sutherland and PhD student Rutele Marciulionyte. All three are doing groundbreaking work, with delicious results, at the University’s International Centre of Brewing a…

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The Nadir Crater 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

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In this episode of the new series of A Future Made, a podcast from Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong put their geological detective hats on as they sift the evidence surrounding the momentous discovery of the Nadir Crater, made by marine and sedimentary geologist Dr Uisdean Nicholson. They discuss the impact of the find o…

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Peak Practice: the science of sport and performance 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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In this episode of the new series of A Future Made, a podcast by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong join Associate Professors Fergus Guppy, Jennifer Meggs and Mark Ross as well as Assistant Professor William Low at the university’s School of Sport and Exercise at Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre – Oriam, to fi…

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The Puzzle of Ageing Well 30:42

2y ago30:42

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In the last of three episodes with a special focus on Psychology and Social Sciences, within A Future Made from Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong look into their Future and face the prospect of ageing with fresh hope. They venture into the Ageing Lab of Professor Alan Gow and are reunited with Professor Thusha Rajendran a…

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Language and communication 31:00

2y ago31:00

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Part two of a special Psychology and Social Sciences miniseries within A Future Made podcast by Heriot-Watt University. Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong get some pre-conceptions challenged about autism and communication, and learn how to improve their public speaking techniques when they join Professor Deborah Hall, Associate Professor Mary Ste…

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Wellness and Technology 30:53

2y ago30:53

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Part one of a special three-part Psychology and Social Sciences miniseries within Heriot-Watt University's A Future Made podcast. Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong join Assistant Professors Mel McKendrick and Ron Salden, Professors Thusha Rajendran and Deborah Hall, as well as Associate Professor Ke Guek Nee, for a feast of discoveries involving…

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In Search of the African Einstein 27:25

2y ago27:25

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In the second episode of the new series of A Future Made, a podcast by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong turn the spotlight on Africa to find out how an inspiring partnership between the University and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is changing the lives of students and academics alike, and has spa…

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Material magic 36:01

2y ago36:01

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In the first episode of the new series of A Future Made, a podcast from Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong join Professor Raffaella Ocone and Assistant Professor Aimaro, to discover exciting new solutions to the huge problem of waste from used PPE. Thanks to an ingenious project from the University’s Schools of Engineering…

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A Future Made season 2 - coming soon from Heriot-Watt University 1:20

2y ago1:20

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Coming soon! Season 2 of A Future Made, the podcast from Heriot-Watt University. Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong showcase the university's innovative work in science, business, technology, design and engineering - which is helping to change the future, solve the problems of today, and make an impact on the global stage.…

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Future Proofing Freight 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

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In Episode 7 of ‘A Future Made’, a podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong hit the road to explore the (fuel) burning issue of decarbonising freight. Unveiling some mind-blowing innovations are Philip Greening, Professor of Logistics and Sustainability at Edinburgh Business School and Dr Agnessa Spanellis, Ass…

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Gender Stereotyping in Artificial Intelligence 36:32

2+ y ago36:32

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In Episode 6 of ‘A Future Made’, a podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong explore how new research in ‘Gender Stereotyping in Artificial Intelligence' is helping to overcome wider gender inequality in our society. They meet the university’s Verena Rieser, Professor in Computer Science and co-founder of the Co…

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The Journey to Net Zero 32:32

2+ y ago32:32

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Episode 5 of ‘A Future Made’ from Heriot-Watt University is all about ‘The Journey to Net Zero’. Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong discover how crucial innovations are helping to capture and store carbon, when they meet the university’s Dr. Charithea Charalambous, Research Associate at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, and Professor…

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Fast Fashion, Sustainability and Rethinking Design 35:29

3y ago35:29

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Episode 4 of ‘A Future Made’, a new podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, is all about ‘Fast Fashion, Sustainability and Rethinking Design’. Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong review their wardrobes when they meet Grace Smith, a screen-print and technical finishing demonstrator, Catherine Clark who teaches Design Management, and Director of R…

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Economics of Energy 27:09

3y ago27:09

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In episode 3 of ‘A Future Made’ a new podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong find out how 2020 was a year unlike any other in the ‘Economics of Energy’, when they meet Assistant Professors Erkal Ersoy and Rachel Forshaw from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School.…

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Robotics in Healthcare 30:04

3y ago30:04

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In episode 2 of ‘A Future Made’, a new podcast series by Heriot-Watt University; Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong discover how robot chitchat is being used to distract patients from the stress of hospital waiting rooms. Stepping into the Heriot-Watt University Robotics labs, they meet robots Pepper and Miro, and humans Assistant Professor of Co…

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Nature-based Solutions 29:42

3y ago29:42

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In the first episode of ‘A Future Made’, a brand new podcast series by Heriot-Watt University; Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong join Professor Bill Sanderson and Professor Lindsay Beevers, sampling oysters and pondering flooding solutions. The series showcases Heriot-Watt University’s innovative work in science, business, technology, design and…

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Introducing from Heriot-Watt University: A Future Made 1:13

3y ago1:13

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Coming soon: a podcast series from Heriot-Watt University showcasing our innovative work in science, business, technology, design and engineering. We'll show you how we help to shape the future, solve the problems of today, and make an impact on the global stage. With Anna Ploszajski and Robbie Armstrong.…

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Stained Glass with Steph Couturier 24:18

3y ago24:18

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Steph Couturier about stained glass. Check out Steph's work in her Etsy shop, website and on Instagram. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping k…

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Anna Ploszajski: When Science Meets Craft 42:06

3y ago42:06

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A scientist fluent in the atomic properties of materials like glass and steel and wood, Anna Ploszajski wanted the hands-on experience of how craftspeople use them. The result is her book, Handmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning Through Making. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Musical Instrument Making with Sam Underwood 45:15

3y ago45:15

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sam Underwood about making modular mechanical musical instruments. Check out Sam's work on Twitter and his website. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks f…

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Daphna Shohamy: Your Creative Memory 39:21

3y ago39:21

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You may not realize it, but you are subtly revising and updating your memories all the time – to keep them, as Daphna Shohamy puts it, “nimble,” and so better able to help you chart both the present and the future. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Costumes and Burlesque with Hester Hamilton 41:49

3y ago41:49

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to costume-maker and burlesque performer Hester Hamilton. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the…

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Caterina Vernieri: Seeing What Can’t be Seen 34:59

3y ago34:59

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As a young Italian physics student, Caterina Vernieri was lucky enough to join the team hunting for the most elusive and highly-prized fundamental particle of all – the Higgs boson – just as it was found. She is now leading a team building the detector that may reveal the Higgs’ secrets. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See o…

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Mixed Media with Scott Eichler 38:20

3y ago38:20

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Scott Eichler about portraits and mixed media. Check out Scott on Instagram and his works on the platform Let's Curate. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation her…

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Marcelle Soares Santos: Capturing a Cosmic Explosion 40:46

3y ago40:46

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Having helped develop and install a camera to gaze the heavens with unprecedented resolution, Marcelle Soares Santos was part of the team that used the camera to capture an unprecedented record of a massive cosmic explosion. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lucy Aplin: Cockatoos have culture too 42:39

3y ago42:39

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An unknown but very clever cockatoo in Sydney Australia invented a novel way of raiding trash bins. Teaming with citizen scientists, Lucy Aplin and her team tracked how cockatoos throughout the city soon picked up the same trick. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kerri Cahoy: Hitchhiking to Space 40:45

3y ago40:45

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Tiny satellites, catching a ride to space, can improve weather forecasting and even help spot planets outside the solar system. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alan Alda

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Polina Anikeeva: Communing with the Brain 41:17

3y ago41:17

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With ultra-thin fibers and minute magnetic particles, Polina Anikeeva and her team are developing new ways to tap into the brain. Her ultimate goal is to understand and treat brain diseases like Parkinson’s. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Abigail Vieregg: Seeking Cosmic Messengers 41:42

3y ago41:42

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Dangling from a balloon the size of a football stadium miles above the South Pole, a payload built by astrophysicist Abby Vieregg peers down at the ice looking for messenger particles from the most energetic places in the universe. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rae Wynn-Grant: Carnivore Champion 43:28

3y ago43:28

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She not only cares passionately about the large and ferocious animals she studies. Rae Wynn-Grant also has a passion and a talent for getting the rest of us to care about them too. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alan Alda

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Maya Fishbach: When Black Holes Chirp 40:18

3y ago40:18

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The mightiest events in the entire universe – when black holes collide – create ripples in space-time now being detected by the most sensitive instruments ever built – and are opening up a new era in astronomy. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Neon with Richard Wheater 46:30

3y ago46:30

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Richard Wheater, founder of Neon Workshops. Check out Neon Workshops on their website, Twitter and Instagram. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for hel…

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Beronda Montgomery: Lessons from Plants 42:05

3y ago42:05

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Beronda Montgomery suggests we humans have a lot to learn from the surprising ways plants connect, communicate and collaborate. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alan Alda

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Weaving with Sophie Cotterill 30:38

3y ago30:38

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sophie Cotterill about her craft of weaving. Follow Sophie's business Wallflower Weavings on Instagram and check out her website. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation …

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Science Clear+Vivid - Season 3 Trailer 19:30

3y ago19:30

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Alan and Science Clear+Vivid’s executive producer Graham Chedd preview the new season. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alan Alda

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Ceramics with Frances Priest 32:40

3y ago32:40

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and designer Frances Priest about her work with ceramics. Follow Frances on Instagram and check out her website. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Than…

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Alex Schnell: Do Cuttlefish Ponder? 35:49

3y ago35:49

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It’s not often that cuttlefish go viral, but that’s what happened when Alex Schnell published the results of her experiments showing that cuttlefish perform well in a version of the famous marshmallow test used to test self-control in children. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Synthetic Diamond with Shannon Nicley 37:06

3y ago37:06

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Shannon Nicley about synthetic diamond. Follow Shannon on Twitter here. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex L…

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Alysson Muotri: A Brain Begins – in a Dish 36:27

3y ago36:27

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By coaxing skin cells to become brain cells in a dish, Alysson Muotri hopes to learn how early brain development can go wrong in conditions like autism or epilepsy – and how our brains differ from those of our cousins, the Neanderthals. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Edward Chang: A Brain Speaks 39:47

3y ago39:47

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During brain surgery, Dr. Edward Chang can record the brain’s electrical activity while the patient speaks – then reproduce the spoken words. His goal is to develop a device that will give a voice to people who have lost their ability to speak. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Shriya Srinivasan: Making prosthetic limbs feel real 37:46

3+ y ago37:46

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While still working on her PhD Shriya Srinivasan invented a way that allows someone with a missing limb to move and feel their prosthesis as naturally as if it were part of them. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alan Alda

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Musings on making with Daniel Durnin 45:53

3+ y ago45:53

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Daniel Durnin about craft and his making philosophy. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the m…

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How Your Mind Creates Language 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

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Ev Fedorenko is in awe of her 3 1/2 year old daughter’s ability to soak up language – and as a neuroscientist, Ev’s goal is to one day understand how her daughter’s brain is doing it. Meanwhile she is tackling questions like – can we think without language? And just where in the brain is language anyway? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cl…

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Handmade the book with Anna Ploszajski and Hana Ayoob 44:52

3+ y ago44:52

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In this episode, Hana Ayoob talks to Anna Ploszajski about her new book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making. The book is out on 13th May, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow…

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Researching Her Own Disease 28:16

3+ y ago28:16

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Audrey Winkelsas has a rare genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. While it limits her physical abilities, it has helped ignite her passion for science as she works at the laboratory bench – aided by her mother – to find a novel medication to help SMA patients manage the disease Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See o…

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Leather with Daniel Stermac-Stein 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to leather tanner and leatherworker Daniel Stermac-Stein. Follow Daniel's work on Instagram and check out his makes on his website. Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for help…

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The Brothers Shenderov 39:08

3+ y ago39:08

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Brothers Eugene and Kevin Shenderov escaped with their parents from the Soviet Union shortly after being exposed to radiation from the Chernobyl explosion. They are now physician researchers whose personal experience shapes both their research and their relationship to their patients. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omny…

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Embroidery with Julia Lodyguina 33:18

3+ y ago33:18

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In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to embroiderer Julia Lodyguina. Follow Julia's work on Instagram and see more like hers on Let's Curate. Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here. Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks…

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