Layoffs and Data Breaches: A Perfect Storm
Do pink slips lead to data security slips? In this episode, we discuss a study that explores the alarming connection between job cuts and data breaches. Discover how layoffs can create a perfect storm...
2 Aug 20244min
Pig Kidney Pioneer: A Teachable Moment on Race and Research
We're celebrating 25 episodes of Clinical Trials: The Good, The Bad, and The Absurd! And to mark this milestone, we're revisiting a groundbreaking story – the world's first pig kidney transplant. Reme...
12 Jul 20245min
Is It Real or Prototype? The Memory Trust Factor
Ever wonder if that childhood vacation story is actually true, or if it's been warped by time and family legend? A new study suggests we might be more aware of memory distortions than previously thoug...
12 Jul 20246min
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Researchers Find a Simple Technique to [Literally] Throw Away Anger
This episode explores a new study out of the University of Nagoya in Japan suggesting a simple way to manage anger: write it down and toss it out! We delve into the research design, how anger was meas...
23 Apr 20247min
A Milestone in Medicine: Hope Sprouts with the First Pig Kidney Transplant
This episode explores the groundbreaking success of the first-ever human transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney. We'll discuss the potential to revolutionize organ donation, the importance of...
5 Apr 20245min
Defying Time? Exploring Ovarian Tissue Freezing and the Future of Menopause
Join Opinionated STEM as she explores ovarian tissue freezing. This technique could change the experience of menopause as we know it, offering a glimpse into a future where women potentially hold the ...
1 Mar 20245min
The Pen is Mightier Than the... Keyboard?
In a world dominated by keyboards and screens, is the art of handwriting fading into oblivion? This episode uncovers fascinating research about how putting pen to paper can impact your brain in unique...
2 Feb 20248min
