Being a Scientist

What if some of the women who helped shape modern medicine never made it into the history books? While researching women in science, Nina kept encountering the same place: Harlem Hospital . Again and again, accounts of...

What does it actually take to build a career in science communication ? Science communication is becoming an increasingly recognised career path, but getting started can feel like a classic catch-22: you need experience...

In this episode, I speak with Joni Symon , co-founder of de novo Labs , about her journey from biochemistry to building a biotech startup in South Africa developing sustainable proteins through precision fermentation...

What if I told you that stem cell clinics charging thousands of dollars might be selling false hope? Or that scientists can now grow mini organs in a dish , use AI to detect heart disease from mammograms , and are...

<p>What if science felt more like a game than a subject? 🎲</p><p><br></p><p>When Poorti Kathpalia finished her PhD, she noticed something interesting. There were plenty of games teaching physics, engineering, and...

What if science felt more like a game than a subject? 🎲 When Poorti Kathpalia finished her PhD, she noticed something interesting. There were plenty of games teaching physics, engineering, and robotics—but very few...

<p>Stress isn’t the problem. Staying stressed is.</p><p><br></p><p>As neuroscientist Erin Harris explains, our stress response is actually designed to help us. When we encounter a challenge—whether it’s a looming...

<p>What does it really take for a pregnancy to begin?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Being a Scientist, I sit down with reproductive biologist Dr. Deepak Modi to explore some of the most fascinating and least...

<p>Stem cells sound complex… but what if they’re just a ball rolling down a hill? 👀</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Danielle Spice breaks down one of biology’s most fascinating ideas — how a single cell can give...

<p>Mosquitoes are one of the most disliked insects — but how much do we actually understand about them?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Cassandra Fieldson, who studies mosquitoes and brings a refreshing...

<p>Mosquitoes are often seen as nothing more than a nuisance — but do they actually have a purpose?</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation with Cassandra, we explore their role in ecosystems, from pollination to their...

<p>How can microbes be used to produce human proteins?</p><p>In this clip, Joni Symon explains precision fermentation — a process where a human gene is introduced into microbes, allowing them to produce proteins...

<p>How does an embryo actually attach during pregnancy?</p><p>In this short clip, Dr. Deepak Modi explains the fascinating “cross-talk” between the embryo and the endometrium — the lining of the uterus that is only one...

<p>We often grow up hearing science “rules” and simple explanations — like the famous five-second food rule or the idea that DNA is the main character running everything inside our cells. But science is rarely that...

<p>What really goes into your favorite lipstick, nail polish, or skincare routine? 🧪 In this episode, I sit down with Roselin Rosario — a chemist turned entrepreneur, inventor, and patent holder — who takes us behind...