https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/citr-sharing-science--4254092enSociety & CultureCopyright CiTR & Discorder Magazinehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/green_square_mic.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/citr-sharing-science--4254092Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:19:07 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineCiTR & Discorder Magazinefeeds@spreaker.comSharing Science Radio is one of the ventures by the members of UBC Sharing Science, a group of students dedicated to making science interesting and accessible to all members of the community. In our show, we discuss current research and news about a...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-science-radio-led-revolution--23574570http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/Sharing-Science-August-26-06-01-35.mp3Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:51:36 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineIn this episode, Alan and Tanya take us back to the events that resulted in the development of the LED, and the many ways it contributes to a more energy efficient present and future.1731cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuclear-fusion-with-general-fusion--23571429http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/Sharing-Science-November-25-18-12-36.mp3Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:12:36 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineThis week, Alan Manning, Tanya Roussy, and Damien Quentin toured General Fusion, a Vancouver company that is building a nuclear fusion power plant. Join us as we talk with Michael Delage, General Fusion's VP Strategy and Corporate Development, on the...1767cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis--23574685http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/Sharing-Science-November-04-17-59-06.mp3Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:59:06 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineIn this episode of Sharing Science Radio, Alan Manning, Angela Cho and Sam Livingston tackle the ever polarizing topic of Cannabis. We examining advances in it's biotechnology, effects on the human brain, and how it contributed to the discovery of an...1849cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robot-ethics--23575204http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/Sharing-Science-October-28-18-02-14.mp3Thu, 29 Oct 2015 01:02:14 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineHow can we design robots to make ethical decisions? Alan Manning, Nathan Evetts, and Rohit Singla talk about the scientific and ethical approaches to this question. Featuring virtual fembots, self-driving cars, and trolley problems.1728cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancer--23575153
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Tune in to a discussion between Rohit, Alan and Sam to hear about a how high bees can fly, current research and policy surrounding insecticides, and more than you need to know about bee...1844cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-science-radio-batteries--23575253http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/20150617-180224-to-20150617-183115.mp3Thu, 18 Jun 2015 01:02:24 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineIn this episode, Alan, Rohit and Sam discuss exciting battery technology being developed that can change the way we power our homes and electronics. Also, Alan interviews Dr. Mark MacLachlan, a materials chemist who shares his experiences in academia...1731cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-science-radio-salmon--23575285http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2015/20150610-180000-to-20150610-183000.mp3Thu, 11 Jun 2015 01:00:00 +0000CiTR & Discorder MagazineEverything you need to know about Salmon! A discussion between Emil, Rohit and Sam.1779cleanfull