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Back to SearchEpisode 133: Motor Control
Episode 134
A journey through the complex network of regions controlling the human motor system, beginning with the spinal cord and its central pattern generator…
3 years, 4 months ago
Special Episode: Evolution and Genetics
Episode 133
In this special episode I discuss various topics in evolution and genetics with Art Woods of the Big Biology Podcast. We begin by analysing various i…
3 years, 5 months ago
Episode 132: The Muscular System
Episode 132
A journey through the mechanisms of muscles and muscular contraction. I begin by outlining the key structural elements of muscle cells, including the…
3 years, 6 months ago
Special Episode: Language in Brains and Machines
A special interview from the Padverb Podcast, in which I discuss my research on language in the brain and thoughts on AI. The discussion covers topic…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 131: Sleep Science
Episode 131
I discuss the mysterious phenomenon of sleep, outlining the different stages of sleep, how the brain controls sleep and wakefulness, and the various …
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 130: Transition Metal Chemistry
Episode 130
I introduce the unique and diverse chemistry of the transition metal elements, also known as the d-block metals. I begin with an overview of transiti…
3 years, 10 months ago
Episode 129: Glaciers, Ice, and Groundwater
Episode 129
Concluding our series on geographic landforms, here I discuss glaciers, including their global distribution, formation, movement, and various glacial…
3 years, 11 months ago
Episode 128: Wind, Deserts, and Coasts
Episode 128
A discussion of the effect of wind on landscapes, focusing on deserts and coastlines. I outline the processes of eolian erosion, transportation, and …
3 years, 11 months ago
Episode 127: Weathering, Erosion, and Rivers
Episode 127
The first in a new series on geomorphology, in which I review the main erosion processes that shape landforms of the natural environment. Here I disc…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 126: Depression and Serotonin
Episode 126
An exploration of the role of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the development of depression. I discuss the role of serotonin in promoting the produ…
4 years, 1 month ago