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In Plain English: Science Made Simple

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Opioids
Degrowth
Climate Change
Rigor and Reproducibility
Fentanyl
Capitalism
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Opioid Epidemic
Hawthorne Effect
Open Science
Resource Distribution
Innovation
Alzheimer's Disease
Response Bias
Null Hypothesis
Publication Bias
Community For Rigor
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke

Welcome to In Plain English, where we're making science approachable, open source, and jargon free! I'm your host, Jamie Moffa, and every episode I bring on an expert in a field of research, and two guests who know nothing about the subject. Together, we'll learn about exciting topics, like what dinosaurs sounded like, or whether psychedelic drugs can treat depression. And in between full length e... more

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Maria Bruce
PhD candidate in Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering
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Recently graduated graphic design student
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Konrad Kording
Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and data analysis expert
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Former labor activist now in real estate
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Fifth year PhD student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham
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Host focused on making scientific topics approachable and interesting, often featuring a mix of experts and laypersons in discussions.

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The Green Energy Bottleneck
Q: What impact does the age of transmission lines and power transformers have on battery storage?
If there is loss of power during transmission due to aging components, it would affect energy moving through those lines regardless of whether it was stored or not.
The Green Energy Bottleneck
Q: What makes it difficult to scale up from device-sized batteries to larger-scale storage?
It involves complexity in maintaining efficiency and power ratings, as larger batteries require different considerations for discharge times and capacity.
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Q: How do you think your findings about System XC will impact future treatments for seizures?
Understanding System XC's role could lead to improved treatments by addressing the excitatory-inhibitory balance linked to seizure susceptibility.
SfN Shorts Part 3
Q: What is the correlation between spatial navigation and episodic memory in your research?
We found that kids and adults better at spatial navigation also excel in recalling episodic events, with this correlation being stronger in adults.
Exploring the Future of Reproducible Science
Q: What is the importance of collaboration in science?
It allows for inputs from multiple parties without cost to the original person, the first person.

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