Periodical Banter

About Periodical Banter

Week by week, Aimie and Sam try to break down some of the common myths and misconseptions surrounding science... and hopefully, nobody gets offended.

Publisher

Periodical Banter

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Feb 2020

Latest episode

27 Apr 2020

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Apr 2020

   Periodical Banter: PET

   This week we thought it would be fun to talk more about medical imaging and how PET imaging works! We're still currently both in self-isolation and so we are having to make do with limited equipment. We apologise for the poor audio quality. However, there are some random science rants half-way through. So enjoy! All links to any references have been provided below: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06077.x (https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06077.x) https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HfcX2vVIFd4/maxresdefault.jpg (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HfcX2vVIFd4/maxresdefault.jpg) Any questions or comments please DM us on Twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or Instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj563/metadata/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

2. 

   20 Apr 2020

   Periodical Banter: MRI

   This week Aimie got an MRI! Therefore, we thought it would be fun to talk about medical imaging, how MRI images different tissue in the human body and Aimie talks about the wonderful topic of spin! We're currently both in self-isolation and so we had to make do with limited equipment. We apologise for the poor audio quality. However, there are some random science rants half-way through. So enjoy! All links to any references have been provided below: Of dots and digits. Advanced neuroimaging analyses applied to the numerical brain. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318128222_Of_dots_and_digits_Advanced_neuroimaging_analyses_applied_to_the_numerical_brain (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318128222_Of_dots_and_digits_Advanced_neuroimaging_analyses_applied_to_the_numerical_brain) MRI contrast agents: Classification and application (Review) https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijmm.2016.2744 (https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijmm.2016.2744) Zeeman Interaction in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470027318.a6119 (https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470027318.a6119) Images to help understand the madness! https://ibb.co/vLQF35N (https://ibb.co/vLQF35N) https://ibb.co/HhzV4FX (https://ibb.co/HhzV4FX) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj563/metadata/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

3. 

   6 Apr 2020

   Periodical Banter: Space...2!

   This week we're doing space again! We talk about the physiology of astronauts, how space takes an impact on the human body and Aimie talks on some wonderful research about understanding the possible environmental development of young mars. We're currently both in self-isolation and so we had to make do with limited equipment. We apologise for the poor audio quality. However, there are some random science rants half-way through. Enjoy! All links to any references have been provided below: Recent Progress in Space Physiology and Aging https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01551/full (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01551/full) Nutritional Biochemistry of Spaceflight http://bigidea.nianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Nutritional-Biochemistry-of-Spaceflight.pdf (http://bigidea.nianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Nutritional-Biochemistry-of-Spaceflight.pdf) Work form Lucy Kissick (https://www.lucykissick.co.uk/oxford?fbclid=IwAR3ioVEgnbVHDpWfHWju33eWavYnRtp7GRFzh-yznXL-Z9wc-NInPo5Y5Ac) et. al. The case against vast glaciation in Valles Marineris, Mars https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0019103517308333 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0019103517308333) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj563/metadata/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

4. 

   30 Mar 2020

   Periodical Banter: Space (Part 1)

   This week we're doing spaaaaaace! We talk about the search for earth-like planets and Aimie goes down the conspiracy rabbit hole and talks ancient aliens and other hilarious nonsense! We're currently both in self-isolation and so we had to make do with limited equipment. We apologise for the poor audio quality. However, I did get a little drunk so there are some random science rants half-way through. Enjoy! All links to any references have been provided below: Information from NASA: The Moon https://www.nasa.gov/moon?fbclid=IwAR0Vf9h2Y4HgfWtm7HTjpDZp6GhE7AVs3Xwqsc5EM1zZTWma8qfjVMZq-KU (https://www.nasa.gov/moon?fbclid=IwAR0Vf9h2Y4HgfWtm7HTjpDZp6GhE7AVs3Xwqsc5EM1zZTWma8qfjVMZq-KU) TOI 700 and surrounding planets https://arxiv.org/abs/2001.00954 (https://arxiv.org/abs/2001.00954) https://www.space.com/nasa-tess-first-earth-size-habitable-exoplanet-toi-700d.html (https://www.space.com/nasa-tess-first-earth-size-habitable-exoplanet-toi-700d.html) Teegarden and surrounding planets https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201935460 (https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201935460) https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exoplanet-catalog/7423/teegardens-star-b/ (https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exoplanet-catalog/7423/teegardens-star-b/) Ancient aliens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893faa1ebbd1a8f680352a1/1531347729255-3X4BDA6YJF5OCNPK5SIY/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kOkwoce6m6y1uPnMhLT1n5lZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWEtT5uBSRWt4vQZAgTJucoTqqXjS3CfNDSuuf31e0tVHSfo4NyjGekEtLaTXEsDjrTu4xCvmLk_knA_wOZh4f-x926scO3xePJoa6uVJa9B4/THECONFESSIONALS8.PNG (https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893faa1ebbd1a8f680352a1/1531347729255-3X4BDA6YJF5OCNPK5SIY/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kOkwoce6m6y1uPnMhLT1n5lZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWEtT5uBSRWt4vQZAgTJucoTqqXjS3CfNDSuuf31e0tVHSfo4NyjGekEtLaTXEsDjrTu4xCvmLk_knA_wOZh4f-x926scO3xePJoa6uVJa9B4/THECONFESSIONALS8.PNG) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj563/metadata/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

5. 

   23 Mar 2020

   Biodiversity: The Vast Desert

   This week Aimie and Sam have started a special three part series to help promote British Science Week (https://www.britishscienceweek.org/). The theme this year is 'Our diverse planet'. Therefore, we've decided that since this is such a 'diverse' topic, we would split it in to three main parts: The Deep Ocean, The Dense Forest, and The Vast Desert. This week we speak about the vast desert and talk about some weird and wonderful facts we found out and talk ancient landscapes and blood waterfalls! All links to any references have been provided below: Blood waterfalls https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2017.16 (https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2017.16) https://aem.asm.org/node/99994.full (https://aem.asm.org/node/99994.full) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/blood-falls?fbclid=IwAR35S_z9mVoKv6sGqpM2l5Lm38xRBr0gwBZSHm0sjEZXK-f-jltXrTbmw7g (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/blood-falls?fbclid=IwAR35S_z9mVoKv6sGqpM2l5Lm38xRBr0gwBZSHm0sjEZXK-f-jltXrTbmw7g) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/antarcticas-blood-falls-reveals-inner-workings-glaciers-180963098/?fbclid=IwAR0YkDSE9L7VMtmHl5ejD0mdG5oNCTRVtwfk7qP_iwOIp2TBs3aXX5wZNQM (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/antarcticas-blood-falls-reveals-inner-workings-glaciers-180963098/?fbclid=IwAR0YkDSE9L7VMtmHl5ejD0mdG5oNCTRVtwfk7qP_iwOIp2TBs3aXX5wZNQM) Unravelling biodiversity, evolution and threats to conservation in the Sahara‐Sahel https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12049 (https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12049) Desert Biome http://www.eniscuola.net/en/argomento/desert/desert-biome/a-habitat-with-strong-contrasts/ (http://www.eniscuola.net/en/argomento/desert/desert-biome/a-habitat-with-strong-contrasts/) Deserts, explained https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/deserts/ (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/deserts/) Sahara snow https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-42627090/snow-falls-in-the-sahara-desert (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-42627090/snow-falls-in-the-sahara-desert) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj563/metadata/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

6. 

   16 Mar 2020

   Biodiversity: The Dense Forest

   This week Aimie and Sam have started a special three part series to help promote British Science Week (https://www.britishscienceweek.org). The theme this year is 'Our diverse planet'. Therefore, we've decided that since this is such a 'diverse' topic, we would split it in to three main parts: The Deep Ocean, The Dense Forest, and The Vast Desert. This week we speak about the dense forest and talk about some weird and wonderful facts we found out and talk about some seriously messed up creatures. All links to any references have been provided below: The Okapi https://www.livescience.com/56233-okapi-facts.html (https://www.livescience.com/56233-okapi-facts.html) Plants and cancer treatment https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/plants-and-cancer-treatment (https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/plants-and-cancer-treatment ) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160808/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160808/ ) Forest Biodiversity https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/14777830710753857/full/html?skipTracking=true (https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/14777830710753857/full/html?skipTracking=true ) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10531-017-1453-2 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10531-017-1453-2 ) https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1365-2664.12854 (https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1365-2664.12854 ) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308050296_Habitat_trees_Key_elements_for_forest_biodiversity (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308050296_Habitat_trees_Key_elements_for_forest_biodiversity ) https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijfr/2013/396345/ (https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijfr/2013/396345/ ) http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/environment/forest/forest-types-top-6-types-of-forest-with-diagram/74562 (http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/environment/forest/forest-types-top-6-types-of-forest-with-diagram/74562 ) Australian Flowers https://www.anbg.gov.au/aust-veg/australian-flora-statistics.html (https://www.anbg.gov.au/aust-veg/australian-flora-statistics.html ) https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/plants-and-animals (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/plants-and-animals ) Tenrec https://pandasthumb.org/archives/2014/02/convergent-evol-1.html (https://pandasthumb.org/archives/2014/02/convergent-evol-1.html ) Sulawesi bear cuscus https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/sulawesi-bear-cuscus (https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/sulawesi-bear-cuscus ) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

7. 

   9 Mar 2020

   Biodiversity: The Deep Ocean

   This week Aimie and Sam have started a special three part series to help promote British Science Week (https://www.britishscienceweek.org/). The theme this year is 'Our diverse planet'. Therefore, we've decided that since this is such a 'diverse' topic, we would split it in to three main parts: The Deep Ocean, The Dense Forest, and The Vast Desert. This week we speak about the deep ocean (you have to say it all spooky and ominous to make it sound cool) and talk about some weird and wonderful facts we found out about the deep unknown. All links to any references have been provided below: https://marinebio.org/oceans/deep-sea/ (https://marinebio.org/oceans/deep-sea/) https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/deep-sea/deep-sea (https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/deep-sea/deep-sea) A Fourteen-Year Survey of Plastic Ingestion by Western North Atlantic Seabirds (https://www.jstor.org/stable/1521357) The pollution of the marine environment by plastic debris: a review (https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X(02)00220-5) Mediterranean marine biodiversity under threat: Reviewing influence of marine litter on species (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.07.012) Ocean acidification affects marine chemical communication by changing structure and function of peptide signalling molecules ( https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13354) Ocean acidification alters early successional coral reef communities and their rates of community metabolism (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197130) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

8. 

   1 Mar 2020

   Impostor Syndrome.

   This week Aimie and Sam have a bit of banter about mental health in research with a particular focus on Impostor Syndrome. Both of us have had our issues surrounding mental health and wanted to talk about some things we've come across or dealt with and what can be done to help. All links to any references have been provided below: Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: a Systematic Review (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11606-019-05364-1) Flourishing, Languishing, and Depressed Postdoctoral Fellows: Differences in Stress, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms (http://www.postdocjournal.com/file_journal/614_91180693.pdf) Towards sustaining a culture of mental health and wellness for trainees in the bio-sciences (https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.3490.pdf) All Impostors Aren’t Alike – Differentiating the Impostor Phenomenon (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01505/full) Impostor Phenomenon Measurement Scales: A Systematic Review (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00671/full) Impostor syndrome and burnout among American medical students: a pilot study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5116369/) Measuring impostor phenomenon among health sciences librarians (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579590/) Validation of the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15327752jpa6503_6) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb (https://twitter.com/PeriodicalB)) or instagram (@periodicalbanter (https://www.instagram.com/periodicalbanter/)) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com (periodicalbanter@gmail.com).

9. 

   23 Feb 2020

   Women in STEM!

   This week Aimie and Sam talk about some amazing women in STEM that we call our heroes/heroines, Dr Alice Lee and Professor Gerty Cori. Two phenomenal women that altered the way in which science is recognised today. We also talk a little more about the impact of more women in STEM and what the future holds for women in academia as a whole. All links to any references have been provided below: Women in STEM statistics: https://www.stemwomen.co.uk/blog/2019/09/women-in-stem-percentages-of-women-in-stem-statistics? (https://www.stemwomen.co.uk/blog/2019/09/women-in-stem-percentages-of-women-in-stem-statistics?) https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/statistics/women-in-stem-workforce-2017/ (https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/statistics/women-in-stem-workforce-2017/ ) Thesis of Dr Alice Lee (https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspl.1900.0038) Work of Professor Gerty Cori (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48113-0_108 ) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb) or instagram (@periodicalbanter) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com.

10. 

    16 Feb 2020

    Research - Part 2

    This week, we wanted to clarify how research in most scientific industries is done. Obviously we're a little bias towards our own chemical and biochemical fields. However, hopefully this episode should give you a little insight in to the world of research and why it takes so bloody long to get anything done and also, why it's so stupidly expensive!

11. 

    9 Feb 2020

    Coronavirus

    This week Aimie and Sam have a nice bit of banter trying to explain the current events towards the information surrounding the Coronavirus. Debunking a few common myths and misconceptions surrounding the virus that have been seen in the news recently. All links to any references have been provided below: WHO Information on the coronavirus (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Elsevier) Other information on the coronavirus (https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center) BBC Article on coronavirus misinformation (https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-51271037) Quantum dot research (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00766) The latest 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.01.009) Full-genome evolutionary analysis of the novel corona virus (2019-nCoV) rejects the hypothesis of emergence as a result of a recent recombination event (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104212) Protein separation research for vaccine: Coronavirus envelope protein: current knowledge (https://virologyj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12985-019-1182-0) Novel Coronavirus Emerging in China: Key Questions for Impact Assessment (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2000929) (Includes majority of the stats spoken about in the podcast) What is a virus? How do they work? (https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/virus-danger.htm) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb) or instagram (@periodicalbanter) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com.

12. 

    2 Feb 2020

    Research

    This week Aimie and Sam have a nice bit of banter hopefully introducing the basic understanding of research. Debunking a few common myths and misconceptions surrounding research that have been seen in the news as of recent. All links to any references have been provided below: Protein dietary supplementation trials in mice (https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/19721301150) Cannulas holes in cows (https://www.channel4.com/news/the-cows-with-holes-in-their-sides-video) Adam ruins Hospitals (https://www.trutv.com/shows/adam-ruins-everything/blog/adams-sources/adam-ruins-the-hospital.html) Common useful journal directories ( https://ufile.io/gi2hygm5) Any questions or comments please DM us on twitter (@periodicalb) or instagram (@periodicalbanter) or email us directly at periodicalbanter@gmail.com.

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