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Apple Finch Pudding
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If you're the kind of person who loves to learn, this is the podcast for you.The way we learn is by having conversations, reading books, and critical thinking.And we happen to love science.Wanna join?
Episodes
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The Hidden Factor That Determines How Long You Live | Michael Lustgarten | AFP 57
How often should you test your blood, and which biomarkers actually predict your healthspan? Join Jeroen Schreel and Michael Lustgarten, a former assistant professor turned longevity consultant, as Michael reveals the exact biomarkers he tracks to optimize biological age, healthspan, and human...
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What Can Quantum Computers Actually Do? | Scott Aaronson | AFP 56
What are the biggest myths in quantum computing? Will quantum computing break modern internet security or quietly revolutionize AI?Discover the true possibilities and limits of quantum computers by joining Jeroen Schreel and Scott Aaronson, a professor in computer sciences at the University of...
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The Most Science-Backed Skincare Routine | Aanchal Panth | AFP 55
Are physical face scrubs damaging your skin barrier, and do you actually need that 10-step skincare routine? What does dermatological science actually say about your skincare routine?Join Jeroen Schreel and Aanchal Panth, a dermatologist at Dermafolix, as they break down the evidence-based truth...
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How To Predict Illness Before It Happens | Michael Snyder | AFP 54
What if a wearable device could predict you’re getting sick days before you feel a single symptom? Join Jeroen Schreel and Michael Snyder, a Professor of Genetics at Stanford University, as they delve into the future of medicine. Discover how a massive shift from reactive "sick-care" to…
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The Big Bang Was Not the Beginning | Niayesh Afshordi | AFP 53
Did the universe really start with a massive explosion out of nothing? What if everything you were taught about the Big Bang in school is fundamentally wrong?Join Jeroen Schreel and Niayesh Afshordi, a Professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Waterloo, and research associate…
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How The World's Best Scientists Use AI | Faheem Ullah | AFP 52
How can researchers, PhD students, and academics use AI tools in their workflows without crossing ethical lines?In this episode, Jeroen Schreel sits down with Faheem Ullah, an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Adelaide, to dismantle the hype and provide a technical...
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The Hidden Danger of “Zero Sugar” Foods & Ultra-Processed Labels | Andrew Koutnik | AFP 51
Are you being tricked by "Zero Sugar" labels and "healthy" processed snacks that are actually destroying your metabolism? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andrew Koutnik, a research scientist at Florida State University, as they delve into the science behind nutrition and obesity, and the metabolic...
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Why Protein Advice Is Wrong with Stuart Phillips | AFP 50
What if the official protein advice you’ve been following is made for you to survive and not to thrive? Skeletal muscle metabolism expert Prof. Stuart Phillips explains why protein intake guidelines are failing you. Stuart Phillips is a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and one of…
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The Truth About Environmental Toxins with Bruce Lanphear | AFP 49
How much damage does low-level lead exposure really cause? Join Jeroen Schreel and Bruce Lanphear, a professor at Simon Fraser University, as they delve into the world of environmental toxins. They discuss the dangers of lead, the misconceptions about fluoride, and what we can do to reduce the...
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Using Sunlight to Optimize Health with Roger Seheult | AFP 48
Can light really change how your body produces energy? Join Jeroen Schreel and Roger Seheult, a professor at Loma Linda University and University of California, Riverside, as they discuss the powerful connection between sunlight and human health. They unpack how infrared light affects…
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How Does Blockchain Technology Actually Work? with Bill Buchanan | AFP 47
How secure is our digital world? Join Jeroen Schreel and Bill Buchanan, a professor at Edinburgh Napier University, as they delve into the world of blockchain technology. Together they discuss cryptography, what a blockchain is, how cryptocurrency works, and how blockchain technology will shape…
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Can Renewable Energy Power Our Future? with Michael E. Webber | AFP 46
Can renewable energy really replace fossil fuels, or is that just wishful thinking? Join Jeroen Schreel and Michael E. Webber, a professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, as they explore the science and economics behind renewable energy. Discover how solar, wind…
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Are Microplastics Making Us Sick? with Andreja Rajkovic | AFP 45
Could the plastic around us be silently invading our bodies? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andreja Rajkovic, a professor of Food Safety at Ghent University, as they explore the world of micro- and nanoplastics. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, discover how these tiny particles enter our...
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Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy with Dennis Whyte | AFP 44
What if the solution to humanity’s energy crisis was already within reach? Join Jeroen Schreel and Dennis Whyte, the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering and Nuclear Science at MIT, as they delve into the world of nuclear fusion. Discover how fusion differs from fission, why it’s far safer…
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How Humans Are Still Evolving with Melissa Ilardo | AFP 43
Are humans still evolving? Join Jeroen Schreel and Melissa Ilardo, a professor in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah, as they explore how evolution is still shaping our bodies. From sea nomads with superhuman spleens to the fine line between genetics and environment, this…
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Why Alien Life Would be our Biggest Gift with Avi Loeb | AFP 42
What if we’ve been asking the wrong questions about alien life? Join Jeroen Schreel and Avi Loeb, Baird Professor of Science at Harvard University, as they explore why searching for extraterrestrial civilizations could be the most important mission in human history. Discover why Avi believes the...
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Is Inflammation Making You Sick? Len De Nys | AFP 41
Could chronic inflammation be the hidden root of modern disease? Join Jeroen Schreel and Len De Nys, a postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as they explore the science behind one of the body’s most misunderstood processes. Learn how inflammation works, why it sometimes turns...
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Why We Age — And What to Do About It with Matt Kaeberlein | AFP 40
What if getting older didn’t have to mean getting sicker? Join Jeroen Schreel and Matt Kaeberlein, a professor of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington and CEO of Optispan, as they delve into the science of aging. Discover how your daily habits, emerging therapeutics, and powerful...
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Rethinking Reality with Chiara Marletto | AFP 39
What if we’ve been looking at the laws of physics all wrong? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chiara Marletto, a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at Oxford University, as they delve into the world of constructor theory. Discover why quantum physics and general relativity clash, what the...
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The Rise of Black Holes with Paul Sutter | AFP 38
Are black holes becoming more common in the universe? Join Jeroen Schreel and Paul Sutter, a professor of astronomy and communication science at Stony Brook University, as they delve into mysteries of black holes. Discover what black holes really are, where they come from, and why their numbers…
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What 1,000-Year-Old Trees Look Like with Neil Pederson | AFP 37
How can a tree survive for over a thousand years, and what do these ancient giants look like? Join Jeroen Schreel and Neil Pederson, a senior ecologist at Harvard University, as they explore the secrets of old trees. Discover how scientists read tree rings to unlock stories spanning centuries…
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Exploring the Quantum Realm with Philip Moriarty | AFP 36
What mysteries lie at the heart of quantum physics? Join Jeroen Schreel and Philip Moriarty, a professor of Physics at the University of Nottingham, they unravel the strange and fascinating world of quantum mechanics. Explore the true meaning of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, the bizarre...
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Breaking Down Depression with Alex Korb | AFP 35
What really happens in your brain during depression? Join Jeroen Schreel and Alex Korb, a professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles, as they uncover the science behind depression. Explore the surprising role of serotonin, including how too much serotonin might not be…
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Unraveling String Theory with Sylvester James Gates Jr. | AFP 34
What if reality is woven from the smallest, most fundamental strings? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sylvester James Gates Junior, a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Maryland and Brown University, as they dive into the world of string theory and supersymmetry. Discover the true…
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CRISPR and the Future of Gene Editing with Evelien Waegneer | AFP 33
CRISPR and the Future of Gene Editing with Evelien Waegneer | AFP 33What if we could edit genes to solve global challenges? Join Jeroen Schreel and Evelien Waegneer, a postdoctoral researcher in plant sciences at ILVO, as they dive into the groundbreaking technology of CRISPR. Learn how this...
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Optimizing Your Gut Health with Ruairi Robertson | AFP 32
Can your gut microbiome shape your health and well-being? Join Jeroen Schreel and Ruairi Robertson, a Lecturer in Microbiome Science at Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and host of the Biomes podcast, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. Discover...
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AI Revolution in Agriculture with Broes Laekeman | AFP 31
Have you ever wondered how AI is transforming agriculture? Join Jeroen Schreel and Broes Laekemen, a PhD researcher in agricultural and food sciences at ILVO and UGent, as they delve into the AI revolution in pest detection. Explore the fundamentals of AI, learn what neural networks really are…
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Mapping the Brain's Connections with Narayanan ‘Bobby’ Kasthuri | AFP 30
Ever wondered how our brains are wired? Join Jeroen Schreel and Bobby Kasthuri, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago, as they unravel the mysteries of the connectome. Discover how neurons form intricate networks, the fascinating biases in neuroplasticity, and the cutting-edge...
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Transform Your Health Through Sleep with Aric Prather | AFP 29
Ever wondered how sleep impacts your overall health? Join Jeroen Schreel and Aric Prather, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, as they delve into the profound effects of sleep on physical health and emotional well-being. Discover the true nature of sleep, the...
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Unlocking Your Mind's Potential with Arno Libert | AFP 28
The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces with Arno Libert | AFP 28Ever wondered how brain-computer interfaces can change lives? Join Jeroen Schreel and Arno Libert, the co-founder and CEO of MindSpeaker, as they explore the cutting-edge realm of brain-computer interfaces. Discover the essence of...
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Disentangling Body Odors with Chris Callewaert | AFP 27
Ever wondered what causes body odor and how to banish it for good? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chris Callewaert, also known as Doctor Armpit, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, as they unravel the science behind body odor. Discover the intricate connection between the skin and gut...
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Embarking on an Astral Voyage with Leen Decin | AFP 26
Ever wondered how stars evolve or what types of exoplanets exist? Join Jeroen Schreel and Leen Decin, a professor in stellar and exoplanet astrophysics at KU Leuven, as they uncover the secrets of stellar evolution and the diversity of exoplanets. Explore the origins of stars, the different types...
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Decoding Nutrition with Giles Yeo | AFP 25
Ever wondered why some foods affect us differently? Dive into the world of nutrition with Jeroen Schreel and Giles Yeo, a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the university of Cambridge, as they delve into the importance of nutrition. Discover why calories aren't the whole story, the...
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Journey to the Dark Side with Katherine Freese | AFP 24
Ever pondered the cosmic enigma of dark matter? Join Jeroen Schreel and Katherine Freese, a professor of physics at the University of Texas, as they delve into the world of dark matter. Together they unravel the mysteries of dark matter candidates, the intriguing dark big bang, and the…
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Unraveling the brain's genetic blueprint with Kevin Mitchell | AFP 23
Ever wondered how your brain is wired? Join Jeroen Schreel and Kevin Mitchell, a professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, on a captivating journey into the intricacies of brain development. Uncover the mesmerizing link between genetics and the wiring of the brain,...
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Revolutionizing Climate Change Research through AI with Chaopeng Shen | AFP 22
Can artificial intelligence transform our understanding of climate change? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chaopeng Shen, a professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State University, on an eye-opening exploration of the intersection of AI and climate change research. Dive into AI's role…
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Supercharge Your Brain with Wendy Suzuki | AFP 21
Ever wondered how exercise can supercharge your brain? Join Jeroen Schreel and Wendy Suzuki, a professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University, on an inspiring journey into the powerful connection between physical activity and brain health. Explore the fascinating world of...
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Exploring Alien Worlds with Sara Seager | AFP 20
Ever wondered about distant worlds beyond our solar system? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sara Seager, a professor in physics, aeronautics and astronautics and planetary science at MIT, on an exhilarating journey into the realm of exoplanets. Take a dive into the discussion of exoplanet atmospheres,...
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Unleashing the Power of Molecular Machines with Simon Krause | AFP 19
Ever wondered how tiny molecules can perform incredible feats? Join Jeroen Schreel and Simon Krause, a group leader in nanochemistry at the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research, as they explore the captivating world of molecular machines. Discover the world of nanocar races, nanorobots…
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Revolutionizing Energy Storage with Andreas Schneemann | AFP 18
Want to unlock the future of energy storage? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andreas Schneemann, junior research group leader at the Technical University of Dresden, as they dive into the groundbreaking world of covalent-organic frameworks. Discover how these cutting-edge 2D materials hold the key to...
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Unveiling Earth’s History with Andrew Knoll | AFP 17
Have you ever wondered how life on Earth began? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andrew Knoll, Fisher Professor of Natural History and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, as they embark on a captivating journey into the origin of life. Discover the true nature of chloroplasts...
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Unlock Amyloid-like bodies' Secret to Curing Cancer with Chloe Kirk | AFP 16
Are you curious about the link between amyloid-like assemblies and cancer? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chloe Kirk, a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the University of Miami, as they explore the fascinating world of these structures. Discover what amyloid-like assemblies are, where they can be found...
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Delving into the World of Proteins with Daniel Fried | AFP 15
Have you ever wondered what proteins are? Join Jeroen Schreel and Daniel Fried, an upperschool science teacher at the Pingrey school and the founder of Biochemistry Literacy for Kids, as they dive into the fascinating world of protein structure and fluorescence. Discover the latest research and...
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Uncovering the mysteries of life beyond Earth with astrobiologist Graham Lau | AFP 14
Join Jeroen Schreel and Graham Lau, an astrobiologist at Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and the host of the 'Ask an Astrobiologist' show, as they uncover the secrets of the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial life and the changing distance between the moon and earth. Don't…
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Platelets & Heart Disease: The Connection You Need to Know Explained by Beth Webb | AFP 13
In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Beth Webb, a postdoctoral researcher in platelet biology at the University of Leeds, and Emilia Angelillo, a science technician at Sancton Wood School. Together they will discuss the function of platelets, how platelets are linked to cardiovascular...
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The Fascinating World of Chemical Reactions with Ruben Van de Vijver | AFP 12
In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Ruben Van de Vijver, a postdoctoral researcher in chemical engineering at Ghent University, and Robin Van de Casteele, a criminologist currently working in schooling for people in jail. Together they will discuss chemical reaction speed, what needs to…
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From Nothing to the Universe with Lawrence Krauss | AFP 11
In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Lawrence M. Krauss, professor emeritus in theoretical physics focussing on elementary-particle physics and cosmology. He is the author of popular science book such as ‘The Physics of Star Trek’, ‘A Universe From Nothing’ and ‘The Greatest Story Ever...
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Revolutionizing Wind Energy with Greeshma Gowda | AFP 10
In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Greeshma Gowda, a PhD student in Fluid Mechanics at Vrije Universiteit Brussels, and Thomas Lebbe, a PhD candidate in macroeconomics with a passion for history. Together they will discuss vertical-axis wind turbine synchronization and whether these…
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Uncovering the Hidden World of Fungal Wood Decay with Liselotte De Ligne | AFP 9
In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Liselotte De Ligne, a postdoctoral researcher in Wood Technology at Ghent University, and Ott Kangur, a software quality assurance engineer. Together they will discuss fungal wood decay and some new research avenues that are being explored like...
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The Fascinating World of Bumblebees with Dave Goulson | AFP 8
Welcome to the eighth episode of Apple Finch Pudding, your gateway into the world of science. In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Dave Goulson, a professor of Biology at University of Sussex, and Olga Bogdańska, the creator of the Apiculture Studio. Together they will discuss the...
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