That One STEM Podcast

In this episode of That One STEM Podcast, we sit down with Leonard Ang, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Stealth, a startup revolutionizing how job seekers connect with stealth-mode companies. Leonard is also the co-founder of Sip & Scale, an initiative fostering meaningful connections between founders, students, and VCs through monthly community dinners. As a Google FGN Fellow, PH100 honoree, and TEDx speaker, Leonard shares his journey—from launching startups to mastering public speaking. We dive deep into: ✅ How to validate startup ideas ✅ Building a strong entrepreneurial mindset ✅ The power of networking and community ✅ Insights on writing, public speaking, and more ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Details: Email - thatonestempodcast@gmail.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39rXcHRrh3oL0xozpjZAFJ Leonard's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardandrewang/

Join us on this captivating episode of That One's STEM Podcast as we welcome Dr. Martin Elvis, a renowned astrophysicist with over three decades of experience in space science. Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Elvis, who transitioned from studying the mysteries of black holes to pioneering the field of asteroid mining. Listen in as Dr. Elvis sheds light on the future of space science, the commercial and geopolitical implications of asteroid mining, and the importance of international cooperation to ensure the responsible use of space resources. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the limitless potential of the cosmos and the exciting frontier of space exploration. ----more---- Info: Email - thatonestempodcast@outlook.com Dr. Elvis: Homepage - https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/people/martin-elvis

We often assume bigger means more impactful, but that's not always true. Our most crucial invention today is one of the smallest: semiconducting materials, used in chips, transistors, and microprocessors. Found in everything from computers to toothbrushes, they've revolutionized military, medical, and scientific fields. Forget the wheel—without them, modern technology wouldn’t exist. So, what makes this tiny tech so vital, why is semiconductor manufacturing so challenging, and why are global superpowers racing to control their production, and how are semiconductors impacting one of the world's most important geopolitical issues? Join us in this week's episode as we answer these questions. If you have any queries, contact us at: - letustalkabout@outlook.com Sources: “What Is Semiconductor Technology and Why Is It Important?” Career Charge | USF CTPE Blog, corporatetraining.usf.edu/blog/what-is-semiconductor-technology-and-why-is-it-important. “Science and Engineering Beyond Moore’s Law.” IEEE Journals & Magazine | IEEE Xplore, ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6186749. Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of the Historian. history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/chinese-rev. Davidson, Helen, and Chi-Hui Lin. “How Taiwan Secured Semiconductor Supremacy – and Why It Won’t Give It Up.” The Guardian, 28 Aug. 2024, www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/19/taiwan-semiconductor-industry-booming. “Text - H.R.4346 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): CHIPS and Science Act.” Congress.gov | Library of Congress, www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346/text. Quantum Tunneling Transistors: Topics by Science.gov. www.science.gov/topicpages/q/quantum+tunneling+transistors.

The Fusion Industry Association reports that around $6 billion have already been invested in the promising and revolutionary technology of fusion energy. This new form of power can give us limitless power and its fuel source can be found in abundance in seawater. Join us as we discuss fusion energy, how it works, what are it's potential applications, and our hope for the future. Website and Email: W - https://thatonestempodcast.podbean.com/ E - thatonestempodcast@outlook.com Sources: Fusion Industry Association, https://www.fusionindustryassociation.org/ International Atomic Energy Agency. 'Nuclear Fusion Basics.' International Atomic Energy Agency, https://www.iaea.org/topics/fusion. Accessed 9 Aug. 2024. World Nuclear Association. 'Nuclear Fusion Power.' World Nuclear Association, 2024. https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/current-and-future-generation B. B. Cipiti, G. L. Kulcinski. 'Embedded D-3He Fusion Reactions and Medical Isotope Production in an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement Device.' ResearchGate, https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/4404347.pdf. Accessed 9 Aug. 2024 GIULIA PACCHIONI, NATURE MAGAZINE. 'The Road to Fusion.' Scientific American, https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-road-to-fusion/. Accessed 11 Aug. 2024.

In this week's episode, we'll be diving into the exciting and complex world of synthetic biology. Join us as we unpack the basics, applications, potentials, and setbacks of this cutting-edge field. Website & Email: Website - https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ Email - letustalkabout@outlook.com Sources & Credits: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). "GAO-23-106648: Synthetic Biology: Potential to Revolutionize Parts of the U.S. Economy, but Challenges Remain." https://www.gao.gov/products/. Accessed 15 July 2024. "Sustainable Bioenergy: Genomics and Biofuels Development." Nature Scitable https://www.nature.com/scitable/. Accessed 15 July 2024. "Synthetic Biology." National Human Genome Research Institute (.gov). https://www.genome.gov/. Accessed 15 July 2024. Konstantakos, Vasileios. et al. “CRISPR–Cas9 gRNA Efficiency Prediction: An Overview of Predictive Tools and the Role of Deep Learning.” Nucleic Acids Research, vol. 50, no. 7, 2022, pp. 3616–3629. doi:10.1093/nar/gkac284 Jessup, Cynthia M et al. The Scientist Magazine , Volume 33, Issue 8, August 2019, pp. 22-27. Naydich, Alexander D et al. “Synthetic Gene Circuits Enable Systems-Level Biosensor Trigger Discovery at the Host-Microbe Interface.” mSystems vol. 4,4 e00125-19. 11 Jun. 2019, doi:10.1128/mSystems.00125-19 Dellomonaco, Clementina, Fabio Fava, and Ramon Gonzalez. "The path to next generation biofuels: successes and challenges in the era of synthetic biology." Microbial Cell Factories 9 (2010): 1-15. ----------------- Background Music (except for the main theme) made by Suno AI

Welcome to this week's episode. Today's discussion focuses on quantum computing – a revolutionary frontier in modern technology. Learn about how it differs from traditional computing, how it all ties back to the complex field of quantum mechanics, and what it could mean for our future. Check out our website for more content like this and don't forget to check out the host's YouTube channel! Email us at letustalkabout@outlook.com for any queries. Sources: Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications | Nourdine Zettili | https://books.google.ca/ Quantum Computing Explained | David McMahon| https://books.google.ca/ Vedran Dunjko and Hans J Briegel 2018 Rep. Prog. Phys. 81 074001 Raheman F. The Future of Cybersecurity in the Age of Quantum Computers. Future Internet. 2022; 14(11):335. https://doi.org/10.3390/fi14110335 Liu, H., Low, G.H., Steiger, D.S. et al. Prospects of quantum computing for molecular sciences. Mater Theory 6, 11 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41313-021-00039-z https://www.ibm.com/quantum/qiskit | Qiskit https://q-ctrl.com/ | Q-Ctrl Credits: Background music – Suno

In this episode, we explore the catastrophic impact of floods, taking a closer look at the devastating floods in Kerala, India in 2018, which saw the region receive 457% more rainfall than usual, leading to significant loss of life, injuries and displacement of people. As climate change worsens, these weather patterns are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The episode delves into different types of floods – from flash floods, urban floods, to coastal floods, stressing the exigent need for effective mitigation strategies. Don't forget to check out our website after listening at: https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ and email us at letustalkabout@outlook.com for any questions or ideas you may have! Sources: https://globalmedic.ca/india-kerala-flood-response-2018/ https://www.weather.gov/mrx/flood_and_flash https://hess.copernicus.org/preprints/hess-2018-480/ https://www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/Flood-Awareness/SitePages/What%20are%20the%20impacts%20of%20floods.aspx#:~:text=Main%20impacts%20of%20floods,and%20distressing%20for%20communities%20involved https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-006-9159-6 https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flooding-and-climate-change-everything-you-need-know#climate https://aquipor.com/the-tech/ https://www.floodprotectionsolutions.co.uk/applications/flood-control/water-gate-flood-barrier/#:~:text=Rapid%20Flood%20Barriers,to%20hold%20the%20water%20back https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364815216303449

In this special episode of "Let's Talk About," we take a deep dive into the remarkable spectacle of solar eclipses, how they occur, and what you can expect during this rare celestial event. Occurring on April 8th, 2024, North America witnessed an awe-inspiring solar eclipse which prompted a deeper understanding of these unique phenomena. From the orbital planes of the moon to the splendid display of the sun's corona, we explore various aspects that contribute to the occurrence of both total and partial eclipses. This episode further delves into the different phases you can anticipate when witnessing a total solar eclipse. From the emergence of the dark moon covering the sun to the appearance of the diamond ring, understanding these phases can enhance your eclipse viewing experience. We move beyond the standard images of an eclipse to shed light on other interesting observations, such as the change in surroundings, the visibility of other planets, and the breathtaking views of simultaneous sunrises and sunsets. If you're curious about eclipses and want a closer look at the magic they bring, this episode will serve as a comprehensive guide to understanding solar eclipses. Altogether transforming the way we perceive these celestial events, we promise this episode will leave you yearning for your very own total eclipse experience. For any questions or suggestions related to the podcast, reach out to us at letustalkabout@outlook.com. Meanwhile, make sure to check out our website and listen to all our informative episodes. Have a splendid week!

Welcome to this episode of Let's Talk About where your host delves into a critical topic – drought. In this episode, we unravel the multifaceted aspects of drought including its effects, patterns of occurrence and severity, and potential strategies to mitigate or prevent it, ultimately striving to bolster community resilience. We begin by analyzing various definitions of drought and its manifestation not just as precipitation deficiency, but a condition leading to a severe water shortage and a spate of adverse health implications. Exploring extensive research, we detail how droughts degrade water quality and the cascading ecological and human impacts they foster. We then pivot to actionable insights - methods to detect and anticipate droughts. Dive deep into soil moisture mapping using cutting-edge passive microwave sensors or using vegetation stress markers captured through NDVI indexing to foreshadow droughts. However, knowledge without utility is futile, and hence, we transition into investigating effective drought mitigation methods. From reducing soil evaporation, adopting drought-resistant crops, optimizing irrigation systems to harnessing marginal waters, numerous strategies can equip us against this natural adversity. Importantly, the broader lens is focused on the impending need to combat anthropogenic climate change - a major disruptor of climate balance and a catalyst to extreme weather conditions, including drought. Lastly, we call to light some global climate observations contemplating how the temperature surge and El Niño-La Niña shift are amplifying drought occurrence. By the end of the episode, you would not only comprehend droughts better but also be equipped with a perspective on how we can deal with this global issue. Don't forget to follow us, visit our website linked in the description, or drop an email at letustalkabout@outlook.com for enhancing your knowledge reservoir or suggesting discussion topics for subsequent episodes. Stay informed, stay resilient!

The older we get, the weaker we get. We become more vulnerable to diseases, our muscles waste away and our body gets "rusty" like an old car. One way we can combat aging or even reverse it is through longevity tech like stem cell therapy, we could even extend the human lifespan. Unfortunately, as with all technologies there are some ethical complications to consider. Especially with longevity, since it could reengineer society fundamentally. Join us in this week's episode as we talk about longevity and how to make our lives healthier and longer. Contact & Website : letustalkabout@outlook.com - Email https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ - Website Sources : Elizabeth H. Blackburn et al., Human telomere biology: A contributory and interactive factor in aging, disease risks, and protection. Science 350, 1193-1198 (2015) .DOI: 10.1126/science.aab3389 Huda Adwan-Shekhidem, Gil Atzmon | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978012811060700005X#preview-section-abstract | Chapter 5 – The Epigenetic Regulation of Telomere Maintenance in Aging https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780128110607/epigenetics-of-aging-and-longevity | Epigenetics of Aging and Longevity https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/ | Google English Dictionary Bodo E. Strauer, Ran Kornowski|https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.CIR.0000057525.13182.24 | Stem Cell Therapy in Perspective https://www.ahajournals.org/toc/circ/107/7 | Circulation https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780124095038/essentials-of-stem-cell-biology | Essentials of Stem Cell Biology | Third Edition

Imagine controlling your phone, from your brain! This is the reality BCIs or Brain-Computer Interfaces will give us. They can be implemented in so many fields and industries, such as healthcare, entertainment and more. Join us in this week's episode as we talk about BCIs Contact Info : letustalkabout@outlook.com https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ Sources : Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3497935/ | NIH | Jerry J. Shih, Dean J. Krusienski, Jonathan R. Wolpaw Grübler, G., Al-Khodairy, A., Leeb, R. et al. Psychosocial and Ethical Aspects in Non-Invasive EEG-Based BCI Research—A Survey Among BCI Users and BCI Professionals. Neuroethics 7, 29–41 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12152-013-9179-7 https://www.springer.com/journal/12152 | Neuroethics https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/mayo-clinic-proceedings/vol/87/issue/3 | Mayo Clinic Proceedings | Volume 81, Issue 3 | March 2012 https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/mayo-clinic-proceedings/vol/87/issue/3 | ScienceDirect | Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medicine | Jerry J. Shih, Dean J. Krusienski PhD, Jonathan R. Wolpaw

Today, we have a massive population. To feed that ever growing populace, we need to grow a lot of food. Unfortunately, most our current methods of agriculture are not sustainable. One way we could solve this is through insect farming. Sources : https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0096084 | Timothy P. Robinson, G. R. William Wint, Giulia Conchedda, Thomas P. Van Boeckel, Valentina Ercoli, Elisa Palamara, Giuseppina Cinardi, Laura D’Aietti, Simon I. Hay, Marius Gilbert https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/13/5418 | Fabio A. Madau, Brunella Arru, Robert Furesi, Pietro Pulina Beef emissions : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0309174015300139 https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/wwc/Programs/Virtual_Water/VirtualWater_Proceedings_IHE.pdf#page=13 | World Water Council https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1466856412001452 | Brigit A. Rumpold, Oliver K. Schüter Contact Info & Website : Email : letustalkabout@outlook.com Website : https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/

Humans have conquered almost every piece of land in the known world so naturally we’d expand upwards… To the stars, but how we’d do that is still a question we’re trying to answer. Fortunately, we have a big and shiny sphere that hovers above us in the night sky. The other world that blots out the sun from the sky during some days and turns from chalk white to crimson red on other days. The moon. Credit : Michael Paterson for improvement in audio quality Links : letustalkabout@outlook.com - Podcast e-mail Let’s Talk About : The Knowledge Podcast | a podcast by Vihaan Nair (podbean.com) - Podcast Website Sources : https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20200000973/downloads/20200000973.pdf https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/23/india-chandrayaan-3-moon-mission.html https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/departments/walking-on-rocket-propellant/#:~:text=The%20fuel%20can%20be%20many,propellant%20before%20takeoff%20is%20LOX. https://hir.harvard.edu/not-so-green-technology-the-complicated-legacy-of-rare-earth-mining/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/moon-more-metallic-than-thought https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/years-late-and-billions-over-budget-nasas-most-powerful-rocket-finally-set-for-takeoff

I’m sure you’ve all read or seen on the news about the wildfires going on in North America, especially Canada. Wildfires are big destructive fires that spread quickly over woodland or brush. In Canada, where I, the Host lives; smoke from Canadian wildfires have clouded the skies and polluted the air in cities in Canada and in the US. In this episode we’ll be looking into how wildfires start and spread, how they can be beneficial and harmful, and what we can do to prevent them. Contact Info/Website Link: letustalkabout@outlook.com Let’s Talk About : The Knowledge Podcast | a podcast by Vihaan Nair (podbean.com) Sources : https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2021/12/explainer-how-wildfires-start-and-spread/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/wildfires#tab=tab_1 https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/forests/insects-disturbances/why-forests-need-fires-insects-and-diseases/13081 https://www.doi.gov/blog/10-tips-prevent-wildfires

Within this century, humankind will enter a new era in its history. It will be where we leave our little blue marble and enter the vast and rich space of Outer Space. If we are to achieve this task, this century will be one of the most crucial for our space-faring future. Unfortunately, we have only one thing stopping us, and unfortunately, this is a problem that we must solve now, or we’ll be stuck on this planet for centuries. If you’d like to give feedback or give us an idea for the topic of next week’s episode, message us at letustalkabout@outlook.com. Sources : (If you'd like to learn more about this issue) Pollution in Space: The Damage We Cause | Campus Center for the Environment (ucdavis.edu) Solving the space junk problem | CU Boulder Today | University of Colorado Boulder Environmental impact of space debris and how to solve it | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) Astroscale’s ELSA-d Mission Successfully Completes Complex Rendezvous Operation - Astroscale 9 Concepts for Cleaning Up Space Junk (treehugger.com)

We’re all used to paying in currencies for everything, be it in the Dollar, Yen, Rupees, Euros, or Pounds. We always had a currency that we could rely on to pay for goods and services. Now we’ve reached a new era in human history where all these currencies could be outcompeted by a new type of currency, purely digital and computerized. And we call them Cryptocurrencies. If you had an idea that you want us to talk about on the channel you can e-mail us at letustalkabout@outlook.com Don't forget to check out our website for access to our content 24/7 Sources: What is cryptocurrency? | Coinbase What Is Cryptocurrency? A Beginner’s Guide | Britannica Money What is cryptocurrency? | Coinbase How Does Bitcoin Mining Work? What Is Crypto Mining? (investopedia.com) What's the Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency? (investopedia.com) A brief history and overview of cryptocurrency - Cyberlaw: Difficult Issues Winter 2010 (harvard.edu) History of Cryptocurrencies | Cryptocurrency Investing (harvardgeo.org)

If we go far back enough in time, back to when the only major light sources were the sun and the moon, life was simpler back then. Fast forward all the way to the 21st century and we’re bombarded by light sources day and night, and so is the world around us. Back then at night, we could see the stars, nebulae, and galaxies clearly on a cloudless night. Now, it’s as if we’ve taken the stars to earth to light up our nights. If you look up into the night sky, you’d probably see some or no stars at all. Within a few thousand years, which is noticeably short on the evolutionary scale we’ve lit up our night and this does have implications for us, and our planet. Email us at : letustalkabout@outlook.com And check out our website at : Let’s Talk About : The Knowledge Podcast | a podcast by Vihaan Nair (podbean.com) SOURCES: https://nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/Circadian-Rhythms.aspx https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/blog/top-strategies-for-reducing-light-pollution https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/wildlife/ https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/light-pollution-solutions/ https://starwalk.space/en/news/light-pollution#light-pollution-scale-bortle-scale

Biodiverse, lush, and humid, Rainforests are truly an amazing biome. In this episode, we'll be talking about Rainforests; What is a rainforest, What are the different layers that make up this biome, and Why are these biomes in danger. And don't forget to check out our website at https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ and if you have an idea for the next topic on our podcast email us at letustalkabout@outlook.com Sources: - https://rainforests.mongabay.com/0301.htm - https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/rain-forest - https://rainforests.mongabay.com/0301.htm - https://animalcorner.org/rainforests/canopy-layers/ - https://www.nasa.gov/jpl/nasa-finds-good-news-on-forests-and-carbon-dioxide/ - https://forestsnews.cifor.org/59378/has-borneos-deforestation-slowed-down?fnl=en#:~:text=Between%202000%20and%202017%2C%206.04%20million%20hectares%20of,one%20year%20of%20being%20cleared%2C%20the%20study%20found. - https://phdessay.com/what-is-happening-to-the-amazon-rainforest/#:~:text=Economically%20whats%20happening%20the%20Amazon%20is%20mostly%20because,losing%20their%20habitats%20and%20this%20leads%20to%20extinction. https://greentumble.com/15-strategies-to-reduce-deforestation/

Agriculture is a practice that has given humans an evolutionary edge in the animal kingdom, without it, much of what we had already accomplished wouldn't exist, join us today as we talk about agriculture's past, present/impact on the environment and its future. If you'd like to e-mail us your episode idea, e-mail us at letustalkabout@outlook.com and you can check out our website at https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/development-agriculture/ https://www.beyondpesticides.org/programs/wildlife https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agriculture-and-environment/climate-change-and-air-quality/greenhouse-gases-and-agriculture How does agriculture contribute to climate change? (worldfuturecouncil.org) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/agriculture-food-crops-land

Colors could be one of the most important aspects of human life, it let's us express ourselves in art, plays a role in culture and art and other things as well and makes the world feel more alive. Without colors, the world would feel very dull. Listen in as we talk about color vision, how colors plays a role in culture and art, and about the interesting history of the color blue Don't forget to check out our website https://letustalkabout.podbean.com/ and e-mail us an idea at letustalkabout@outlook.com And at 5:08, I meant to say "most animals don't have blue pigments in them" Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218210100.htm https://askinglot.com/where-are-cones-in-the-eye-located https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/color-blindness https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-a-brief-history-of-blue