How can we use microbes to improve our world? This is the kind of research that Dr. Taylor Szyszka lives for! Taylor is currently working on improving the process of photosynthesis in order to promote plant growth and improve crop yields, and she is also working on building novel nano-reactors that can do chemistry at a femtoliter scale.You can watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/MCgfQOgjZkYDr Taylor Szyszka is a protein engineer and synthetic biologist as well as a passionate science communicator. She has spent her career exploring the fascinating world of proteins and is now using them to build sustainable systems across different disciplines. She is also passionate about STEM education and engagement and has been involved in numerous science communication endeavours from TV to radio to game development and stand up comedy.Dr. Taylor Szyszka is on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/taylorszyszka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-szyszka-a219a3181/Taylor's Science Stand-up Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1KLc-35N8New Science Game - Remediate: https://www.coesb.com.au/remediate/Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Deadly Science Foundation. https://deadlyscience.org.au/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!Support the show

What’s more appealing; Biochemistry and molecular biology…or patent law? For Chloe Kirk, the answer is…both! This week, we are chatting with Chloe the Scientist about transitioning from the world of science to law. She shares her research on Amyloid proteins, why she is fascinated with patent law, and why things like science communication and diversity in STEM are so important.  You can watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/AKO6fm9DL6UChloe Kirk (aka Chloe.the.Scientist on Instagram) has just finished her PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at the university of Miami, while simultaneously getting into a career in patent law! Chloe is a popular science communicator and a huge advocate for diversity in the world of STEM!Follow Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.the.scientistChloe's Website: https://www.chloeckirk.com/Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram:https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Skype a Scientist charity.https://www.skypeascientist.com/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

In this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve your life, and how can you utilise AI, TODAY, to live smarter, happier and healthier!AI is revolutionising our world! We hear about it in the news and online…but are YOU taking advantage of this new technology? Maybe, after this episode, you will be.We’re going to be talking about how Artificial intelligence can be used to monitor your physical health, support your mental health, and improve various aspects of your life such as diet, exercise, sleep, and healthy habit formation.By the end of this episode, you’ll know all about artificial intelligence, how it can be used to boost your health and happiness, and whether or not it could work for you.Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

In this episode we chat with Dr. Aaron Dingle, a visionary in the field of tissue engineering and limb transplantation. From the University of Wisconsin, Aaron unravels the complexities of developing artificial limbs and neuroprosthetics, sharing how advancements in this area can drastically improve the lives of those with lost limbs. Fueled by impactful personal experiences and a fascination with science fiction, Dr. Dingle provides insights into the symbiotic relationship between science fiction fantasies and real-world technological innovations, reflecting on the influence of films like Star Wars on his career trajectory.Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/Aaron opens up about his daily grind and long-term goals, highlighting the challenges of translating laboratory successes into clinically viable solutions. The episode is not just about science; it's about persistence, creativity, and the constant quest for knowledge. Peppered with humor and grounded in reality, our discussion offers an inside look at the tireless efforts to mend the human body through the extraordinary potential of regenerative medicine.Dr. Aaron Dingle has a Ph.D in vascular tissue engineering from the University of Melbourne's O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne Australia. He is currently a Senior Scientist and Co-Director of the Microsurgery and Regenerative Medicine Lab at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, USA.Donations:During this episode, a donation was made to Surf Life Saving Australia.https://slsfoundation.com.au/Travelling Science is currently my passion project. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it in some way, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistLinks:Dr. Aaron Dingle’s Laboratory Websitehttps://www.surgery.wisc.edu/research/researchers-labs/microsurgery-and-regenerative-medicine-lab/Microsurgery Websitehttps://microsurgeryeducation.org/Prosthetic Hand Historyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4128433/🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

This week we are trying to solve nature conservation problems using social psychology. Humans are a part of nature, and we need to be responsible for protecting it rather than potentially irreversible damage. During our conversation, we discuss topics such as animal control, green prescriptions, Australian Dingoes, Canadian super wolves, spying on other animals and what we can do as individuals to preserve nature.Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/q8kULZSpT3QDr Lily van Eeden is an interdisciplinary scientist with expertise in conservation biology and social psychology. She's striving to solve nature conservation problems by understanding people, including how they interact with nature and what causes them to act in ways that protect or harm the natural environment.Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Australian Conservation Foundation: https://www.acf.org.au/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!You can follow Lily using the following handlesTwitter: @lilyvaneeden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyvaneeden/ Website: lilyvaneeden.comCanadian Superwolves Article: https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/opinion/columnists/signal_fires/debunking-the-canadian-super-wolf/article_0c77b040-fca5-5051-976a-bab4db274a82.htmlGreen Prescriptions Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935123016481🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health issues and how they can have a huge impact on ones tendency to struggle with addiction problems.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hGUEoRSbYjQManny Nsien is a Master of Health Care Administration and the CEO of Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre. Manny has devoted his life to helping people find treatment for chronic issues like mental health and substance abuse.Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to The Foundation for Ripple Ranch, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing access to effective mental health and addiction support and treatment for anybody who might need it.https://superiorlivingfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/195445-superior-living-foundation-for-ripple-ranchIf you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre Websitewww.rippleranch.comSmoking Addiction in Parents and Children Researchhttps://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302775🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxidants? Where do Antioxidants come from? How do Antioxidants work? And is it possible the Antioxidants could be bad for you? To check out the Video Version: We are also investigating related molecules like free radicals, reactive oxygen species and processes like oxidative stress and disease formation. Hopefully by the end of this episode you better understand the science behind antioxidants and why maintaining a balance of oxidants and antioxidants is crucial to good health. This can be achieved through a healthy and varied diet, protection from certain health hazards and not from simply taking a pill every day.Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!Links:NIH on Antioxidantshttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/antioxidant-supplements-what-you-need-to-knowOxidative Stresshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551541/Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Functional Foods: Impact on Human Healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911Ubiquinol Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/z-4e59kVXW4Omega-3 Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/5JWqmkuux2wMelatonin Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

DISCLAIMER: This episode involves conversations around suicide. If this could be triggering for you, please contact your local support service.Suicide can affect all of us. That is why this week I’m talking all about mental health and suicidality with lived experience practitioner Victoria Lynne Carrier. We discuss ideas like rumination, doom scrolling, self care, mindfulness, lived experience, conversations around suicide, finding support, peer groups, reaching crisis point, calling life line and prevention versus postvention.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/o6wGl5cjQsEVictoria is a lived experience practitioner in the suicide prevention service of LifeConnect and Neami National. Her work focuses on community outreach, training people to better understand suicide and become better prepared to help anybody who might be struggling with mental health and suicidality. Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!NEAMI National Websitehttps://www.neaminational.org.au/our-services/suicide-prevention/lifeconnect/Roses in the ocean is another great suicide prevention grouphttps://rosesintheocean.com.au/Rainbow door offers mental health support for the LGBTIQA+ communityhttps://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

This week we are discussing; autoimmune disease, innate versus adaptive immunity, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, acne, sweet syndrome, gut health and how to engineer an optimal microbiome. To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/HzjkN4SIYe8 Kellen Cavagnero is an immunologist and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California in San Diego. His work focuses on understanding the innate branch of the immune system - how it defends against pathogens and how it contributes to autoimmune and allergic disease. He has published articles in Nature, Science Translational Medicine, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.Kellen is on Twitter: @KellenCavagneroKellens Podcast: https://www.inflammatorycontent.com/Get guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Give Well Top Charities Fund: https://www.givewell.org/top-charities-fundIf you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show

In this episode we are focusing on felines! Why do cats have whiskers? What should you do if you are allergic to cats? How to tell if your cat is too fat! We are talking all about the science behind cats, the health benefits of living with cats and how they evolved from the giant feline predators of the savanna desert into the little fluff balls curled up on our beds.To watch the video version:  https://youtu.be/Ha0szQH4LTwJonathan Losos is an evolutionary biologist who has spent his career studying how species adapt to their environment. He is a professor of biology at Washington University in Saint Louis and director of the Living Earth Collaborative.Jonathans Website: www.jonathanlosos.comJonathans Book: https://www.jonathanlosos.com/books/the-cats-meowGet guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary: https://odas.org/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!Cats and Human Healthhttps://journals.uco.es/index.php/pet/article/view/3986Cat allergies researchhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X211013016🖥 Check out our website - https://www.travellingscientist.com💌  Sign up to our weekly email newsletter - https://bit.ly/3CaLQCM🎬 Check out the YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/thetravellingscientist📘 Join the Facebook Community - https://facebook.com/travellingscientist🕺🏼 Science Shorts on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@travellingscience🐦  If you’re still on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessejcroweSupport the show