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Playlist: SCIENCE

Compiled By: Mike Boersma

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Episode 3: Totally Cerebral: Untangling the Mystery of Memory

From PRX | Part of the Transistor series | 30:30

In her episodes of Transistor, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki introduces us to scientists who have uncovered some of the deepest secrets about how our brains make us who we are. She begins by talking with groundbreaking experimental psychologist Brenda Milner, who in the 1950s, completely changed our understanding of the parts of the brain important for forming new long-term memories.

Hippocampussquare_small In her episodes of Transistor, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki introduces us to scientists who have uncovered some of the deepest secrets about how our brains make us who we are. She begins by talking with groundbreaking experimental psychologist Brenda Milner, who in the 1950s, completely changed our understanding of the parts of the brain important for forming new long-term memories.

Episode 6: The Straight Poop

From PRX | Part of the Transistor series | 19:22

It still seems hard to believe, but for one disease, poop -- yes, human poop -- is nothing short a miracle cure. Microbiologist Christina Agapakis takes a look at Fecal Microbiota Transplants or FMT and what happens when you take the really complex gut microbiome from a healthy person and transplant it into the gut of a sick person. For patients suffering from a one of the most common and deadly hospital acquired infections, Clostridium Difficile, or C Diff, one poop transplant can cure them, sometimes within hours. But, why?

Poopsign_small It still seems hard to believe, but for one disease, poop -- yes, human poop -- is nothing short a miracle cure. Microbiologist Christina Agapakis takes a look at Fecal Microbiota Transplants or FMT and what happens when you take the really complex gut microbiome from a healthy person and transplant it into the gut of a sick person. For patients suffering from a one of the most common and deadly hospital acquired infections, Clostridium Difficile, or C Diff, one poop transplant can cure them, sometimes within hours. But, why?

International Testing in Science and Math

From With Good Reason | Part of the news features series | 02:31

In response to international tests that show American students lagging, a number of programs supporting the study of science, technology, engineering, and math have been launched. But how accurate are those tests, and why don’t our students fare better? Sandy Hausman has the story.

3quarter_globe_small In response to international tests that show American students lagging, a number of programs supporting the study of science, technology, engineering, and math have been launched. But how accurate are those tests, and why don’t our students fare better? Sandy Hausman has the story.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!

From WDSE | Part of the Community Conversations series | 27:54

You may have heard about the push for STEM learning in the schools - STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math, and no wonder, since that's where more and more good jobs and salaries are - including right here in the Northland. However the number of graduates in these fields is decreasing and girls and women continue to be underrepresented. We sat down with some folks from UMD's Swenson College of Science and Engineering to learn more.

Stemlearning_small You may have heard about the push for STEM learning in the schools - STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math, and no wonder, since that's where more and more good jobs and salaries are - including right here in the Northland. However the number of graduates in these fields is decreasing and girls and women continue to be underrepresented. We sat down with some folks from UMD's Swenson College of Science and Engineering to learn more.

Finding Success in Music and Math

From Jeremy Richards | 10:17

Musician Guillaume Mpacko traces his journey as a mathematician from Cameroon to a musician in Seattle.

Guillaume_mpacko_small A parent's advice can push you to succeed or push you to rebel. For Redmond–based guitarist Guillaume Mpacko, it did both. Guillaume grew up in Cameroon as the eldest of twelve kids, and he fell in love with the guitar at an early age. Guillaume's father didn't think that music was a realistic dream. Instead, he insisted that Guillaume pursue his studies in math. Guillaume's father passed away before he could see his son succeed, but Guillaume went on to get a Ph.D. in mathematics, and he now applies those skills to a job at Microsoft. He also still plays music — he's a regular at the Sunday African music series at Seattle's Hidmo Eritrean restaurant, and he has a debut CD called "Praise and Celebration." A few years ago, Guillaume was on a ferry from Seattle to Victoria, B.C., thinking back on his late father, his many siblings, and his responsibilities as the eldest son. That inspired a new melody and soon turned into a spontaneous concert right on the deck of the ferry.

Math, Psychology, Philosophy... Sex?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:37

What does Aristotle have to do with your sex life?

Community_college_sq_small Several community colleges around the country are participating in an experiment to see if discussions and writing assignments about sex can help students make good sexual decisions.