Toxic red mud could be turned into 'green' steel
In this episode:0:46 Turning a toxic by-product into ironRed mud is a toxic by-product of aluminium manufacture, and millions of tonnes of it is produced each year. The majority ends up in landfills, pumped into vast lakes or stored in dried mounds, posing a serious environmental risk. This week, researchers demonstrate how red mud can be reused to make iron, a vital component in the production of steel. As their method uses hydrogen plasma rather than fossil fuels, they suggest it could be a way to reduce the carbon emissions associated with the steelmaking industry.Research article: Jovičević-Klug et al.News and Views:...
Source: Nature Podcast - January 24, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 1078: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin reviews recent measles outbreaks, prequalification of nOPV2 by the WHO and most recent statistics on the circulation of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 virus in the US before discussing COVID-19 deaths linked to SNPs in C-reactive protein, spread of recent viral variants, how early vaccination reduced hospitalization of those infected with XBB.1.5, reviewed quarantine guidelines, how oral antivirals reduce hospitalizations, dissociation of antiviral treatment from infection rebound, and long COVID, deaths due to administration of hydroxychloroquine, mus...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - January 13, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
The hunt for a quantum phantom, and making bitcoin legal tender
Seeking the Majorana fermion particle, and a look at El Salvador’s adoption of cryptocurrency First up on the show this week, freelance science journalist Zack Savitsky and host Sarah Crespi discuss the hunt for the elusive Majorana fermion particle, and why so many think it might be the best bet for a functional quantum computer. We also hear the mysterious tale of the disappearance of the particle’s namesake, Italian physicist Ettore Majorana. Next in the episode, what happens when you make a cryptocurrency legal tender? Diana Van Patten, professor of economics in the Yale University School of Management, discusses...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - December 22, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Why not vaccinate chickens against avian flu, and new form of reproduction found in yellow crazy ants
Why some countries, such as China, vaccinate flocks against bird flu but others don’t, and male ants that are always chimeras
First up this week, highly pathogenic avian influenza is spreading to domestic flocks around the globe from migrating birds. Why don’t many countries vaccinate their bird herds when finding one case can mean massive culls? Staff News Writer Jon Cohen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the push and pull of economics, politics, and science at play in vaccinating poultry against bird flu.
Next up, a crazy method of reproduction in the yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes). Hugo Darra...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - April 6, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Why not vaccinate chickens against avian flu, and new form of reproduction found in yellow crazy ants
Why some countries, such as China, vaccinate flocks against bird flu but others don’t, and male ants that are always chimeras
First up this week, highly pathogenic avian influenza is spreading to domestic flocks around the globe from migrating birds. Why don’t many countries vaccinate their bird herds when finding one case can mean massive culls? Staff News Writer Jon Cohen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the push and pull of economics, politics, and science at play in vaccinating poultry against bird flu.
Next up, a crazy method of reproduction in the yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes). Hugo Darra...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - April 6, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Talk Evidence - automatic approval, evidence apps, and pay for performance data
In this month ’s Talk Evidence, Helen Macdonald, Juan Franco and Joseph Ross are back to talk us through some of the latest research,
They’ll talk about pay-for-perfomance schemes, and whether the data they routinely collect is measuring outcomes or tickboxes. They’ll also talk about a new analysis publi shed on bmj.com which suggests ways in which that data could be better.
We’re also by Huseyin Naci, associate professor of health policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, who will tell us about proposed changes to drug regulation in the UK - and we discuss research which h as linked speed...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Talk Evidence - automatic approval, evidence apps, and pay for performance data
In this month’s Talk Evidence, Helen Macdonald, Juan Franco and Joseph Ross are back to talk us through some of the latest research,
They’ll talk about pay-for-perfomance schemes, and whether the data they routinely collect is measuring outcomes or tickboxes. They’ll also talk about a new analysis published on bmj.com which suggests ways in which that data could be better.
We’re also by Huseyin Naci, associate professor of health policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, who will tell us about proposed changes to drug regulation in the UK - and we discuss research which has linked speedier...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 952: Jake Scott put the ID in COVID-19
Infectious Disease physician Jake Scott joins TWiV to provide a west coast clinical perspective on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the impact of vaccines, antivirals, variants of concern and mortality. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Guest: Jake Scott Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Omicron variant reproduction ex vivo (Nature) Clinical outcomes with Omicron (Nat Med) Low neutralizing antibodies induced by bivalent booster (NEJM) Antibody responses to bivalent booster (bioRxiV...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - November 6, 2022 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 952: Jake Scott put the ID in COVID-19
Infectious Disease physician Jake Scott joins TWiV to provide a west coast clinical perspective on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the impact of vaccines, antivirals, variants of concern and mortality. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Guest: Jake Scott Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support MicrobeTV with a Spike t-shirt (Vaccinated.us) with promo code MicrobeTV Omicron variant reproduction ex vivo (Nature) Clinical outcomes with Omicron (Nat Med) Low neutralizing antibodies i...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - November 6, 2022 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Administrative Costs in US Health Care: A Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
Health care expenses that arise from largely nonclinical functions, such as coding and billing and administration, cost the US health care system almost $1 trillion annually. Michael Chernew, PhD, from Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy, and David Cutler, PhD, from Harvard University Department of Economics, join JAMA Associate Editor Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH, from Washington University School of Medicine to discuss some basic fixes and simplifications that could reduce administrative spending by an estimated $265 billion. Related Content: Waste in the US Health Care System: Estimated Costs and Pote...
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Ecstasy plus therapy for PTSD, and the effects of early childhood development programs on mothers
Staff Writer Kelly Servick talks with host Sarah Crespi about the pairing of a specific type of psychotherapy with the drug 3,4-methyl enedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as ecstasy, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Also this week, Pamela Jakiela, an economics professor at Williams College, discusses the importance of knowing how early childhood development interventions like free day care or parenting classes have an effect on caregivers, particularly mothers. This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy. Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast Download a transcript (PDF). ...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - May 20, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Science Tags: Scientific Community Source Type: podcasts
Ecstasy plus therapy for PTSD, and the effects of early childhood development programs on mothers
Staff Writer Kelly Servick talks with host Sarah Crespi about the pairing of a specific type of psychotherapy with the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Also this week, Pamela Jakiela, an economics professor at Williams College, discusses the importance of knowing how early childhood development interventions like free day care or parenting classes have an effect on caregivers, particularly mothers.
This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy.
Listen to previous podcasts.
About the Science Podcast
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Source: Science Magazine Podcast - May 20, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Ecstasy plus therapy for PTSD, and the effects of early childhood development programs on mothers
Staff Writer Kelly Servick talks with host Sarah Crespi about the pairing of a specific type of psychotherapy with the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Also this week, Pamela Jakiela, an economics professor at Williams College, discusses the importance of knowing how early childhood development interventions like free day care or parenting classes have an effect on caregivers, particularly mothers.
This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy.
Listen to previous podcasts.
About the Science Podcast
Download a transcript (PDF).
[Image: Graham Crouch/Worl...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - May 20, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Ecstasy plus therapy for PTSD, and the effects of early childhood development programs on mothers
Staff Writer Kelly Servick talks with host Sarah Crespi about the pairing of a specific type of psychotherapy with the drug 3,4-methyl enedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as ecstasy, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Also this week, Pamela Jakiela, an economics professor at Williams College, discusses the importance of knowing how early childhood development interventions like free day care or parenting classe s have an effect on caregivers, particularly mothers.
This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy.
Listen to previous podcasts.
About the Science Podcast
Download a transcript (...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - May 14, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Science Tags: Scientific Community Source Type: podcasts
Measure the broader impacts of healthcare
The synergistic linking of increasing health and wealth is broadly accepted - it's an integral part of the thinking between the Sustainable Development Goals, and the World Bank's call for universal healthcare as a way of boosting a country's economy.
But the quantification of that link - the extent to which a particular health intervention, has broader economic impacts, is actually pretty poorly understood.
In this podcast, we hear from some economists, who have an idea about how we could - fairly easily - measure those impacts at the same ti me we measure clinical efficacy.
Joining us are, Dean Jamison, professor eme...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - April 10, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
