Episode 48: [Recap] A review of Channel 4's Peter: The Human Cyborg

In this Thursday Special's episode...Dr Bahijja talks about a recent finding that 1 in 5 people saved by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recalled "lucid dying".  🛑 Trigger warning - today’s episode contains discussions about death which some people find disturing 🛑  Episode Photo by Pixabay Additional Information NYU Langone Health Press Release - https://nyulangone.org/news/lucid-dying-patients-recall-death-experiences-during-cpr Thank you for listening! If you liked the episode, please give us a five-star rating and review. Buy a Coffee for Monday Science  Subscribe, follow, comment, leave a review and get in touch ! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/ e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

6 Juni 202413min

In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham interviews Professor Nicole Letourneau (University of Calgary) about her work in parenting and child development. Takeaways Parenting and child development are crucial for giving children the best start in life. Resilience is important, but it is better to prevent toxic stressors and provide supportive environments for children. Parents need social support, good mental health, and socioeconomic stability to be the best parents they can be. Intergenerational trauma can be addressed and stopped through improved parenting and support. Parents should seek support and be adaptable and responsive to the individual needs of each child. Additional Information Scientific Parenting: What Science Reveals About Parental Influence (2013) What Kind of Parent Am I? (2018) Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers (2020) 🚀 Stay connected: Subscribe, follow, comment, and leave a review. 🎤 Have questions from this interview? Send them in! Via our website: ⁠https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/⁠ 📧 Reach out via email: ⁠info@mondaysciencepodcast.com Keywords parenting, child development, resilience, stressors, social support, mental health, child development, intergenerational trauma, support, adaptability

3 Juni 20241h

Welcome back to our latest Thursday Specials episode. This episode features PhD Researchers from Dr Bahijja's research group "The Raimi-Abraham Group". In this episode Saad Niaz (LiDo PhD Researcher) and Tamara Akpobolokemi (PhD Researcher) describe their MPhil to PhD Upgrade Viva experiences. Additional Information Find out more about The Raimi-Abraham Group (www.theraimiabrahamgroup.com)  Saad's PhD explores the influence of 3D printed soft-matter scaffold shape on cell growth. Tamara's PhD is focused on the development of nanotechnology-based approaches in Tuberculosis treatment.  Thank you for listening! If you liked the episode, please give us a five-star rating and review. Buy a Coffee for Monday Science  Subscribe, follow, comment, leave a review and get in touch ! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here . https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/ e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

30 Maj 202437min

Episode Summary In this episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham (Monday Science Founder and Host) provides a catch-up and shares her experience attending an AI journal club. She discusses the use of AI in dating apps and profiles, as well as the ethical implications of AI-generated photos. She also shares her thoughts on the film 'Atlas' and the themes of trust and control in human-AI interactions. This episode contains spoilers for the new Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas. Keywords AI, journal club, dating apps, AI-generated photos, trust, control, human-AI interactions, film 'Atlas', Dilemma Mondays Takeaways AI is becoming increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, including dating apps and profiles. The use of AI-generated photos in dating apps raises ethical questions and can be seen as a form of deception. Trust is a crucial factor in human-AI interactions, and it is important to consider both human trust in AI and AI's trust in humans. The film 'Atlas' explores themes of trust and control in the context of human-AI relationships. Dr Bahijja reminds listeners of the upcoming 'Dilemma Mondays' segment, where listeners can submit their dilemmas and questions related to academia. Dr Bahijja expresses gratitude to her listeners for their support and encourages them to continue tuning in. Additional Information Episode 14: This Person Does Not Exist Atlas - Netflix 🚀 Stay connected: Subscribe, follow, comment, and leave a review. 🎤 Have questions from this interview? Send them in! Via our website: ⁠https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/⁠ 📧 Reach out via email: ⁠info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

27 Maj 202437min

In today's Thursday Specials episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham answerers a listener's question "Why do we only see positive results published?" Additional Information Publication bias: the problem that won't go away  - Dickersin and Min (1993) Annals of The New York Academy of Sciences The importance of no evidence -  Editorial Nature Human Behaviour (2019) When Scientists Find Nothing: The Value of Null Results - Inside Science (2020) Monday Science Episode 70 - COVID19 Retracted Papers  Example of where studies have investigated the influence of publication bias and impact Suicide risk with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other new-generation antidepressants in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies [Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2021]  Vitamin D and covid-19 [BMJ, 2021] - Rapid Responses  Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) - https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/getintouch e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

23 Maj 202427min

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham returns from an overdue break in Rhodes (Greece) and catches up with future pharmacists! Additional Information Find out more about the socialisation placement/internship - Undergraduate Education for Medicines Optimisation Principle 1: The ‘Socialisation Internship’ and views from Mosaic Clubhouse, one of the partner organisations [Journal of Medicines Optimisation] 🚀 Stay connected: Subscribe, follow, comment, and leave a review. 🎤 Have questions from this interview? Send them in! Via our website: ⁠https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/⁠ 📧 Reach out via email: ⁠info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

20 Maj 202419min

⚠️ Please note that this episode includes a trigger warning for discussions about consent, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.⚠️ Join us as Dr. Raimi-Abraham speaks with Dr. Douglas Zytko, (an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University) about Love in the Metaverse. delves into the world of virtual reality and how it is impacting dating and relationships. About the episode The episode explores the growing popularity of virtual reality dating experiences, and how they compare to traditional, in-person dating. It also examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of virtual reality dating, including the impact on social skills and the ability to form genuine connections. The episode also looks at the future of virtual reality technology and its potential impact on dating and relationships. It will also discusses if virtual reality could replace real-life connections or enhance them. Subscribe, follow, comment, leave a review and get in touch ! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/ e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

22 Feb 202431min

Join Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham as she shares her recent experiences as a keynote speaker at the UKI CRS Symposium and reflects on her early days as an extra on the set of Skyfall. Dr. Bahijja discusses the intriguing findings presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference, revealing a higher incidence of heart attacks on a particular day of the week. She also explores the groundbreaking research on synthetic human embryos created from stem cells, highlighting the ethical implications surrounding their use. Lastly, Dr. Bahijja provides a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes focusing on psychedelic drugs and their potential in medicine and health, including a upcoming interviews. Tune in for these engaging topics and stay till the end for recommendations of exciting STEM-related events worldwide. Don't forget to subscribe, leave reviews, and follow Monday Science (@mondayscience on Instagram and TikTok, @mondayscience_ on Twitter) for more fascinating content and discussions. Thank you for joining us, and stay curious for the next episode! Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) - https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/getintouch e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

19 Feb 202426min