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Welcome to Science Sessions, the PNAS podcast program. Listen to brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in PNAS, plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us.

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Implications of a mutation in modern humans

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Where primates evolved

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Climate change and lake oxygenation

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The physics of the squash nick shot

Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes stor... more

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Recent Guests

Xiangchun Ju
Researcher at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Episode: Enzyme linked with brain evolution
Svante Pääbo
Director at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Episode: Enzyme linked with brain evolution
Roberto Zenit
Physics researcher from Brown University focusing on mechanics in sports
Brown University
Episode: Unpacking the unreturnable squash nick shot
Ronald Mellya
Rhino warden in Tanzania and a researcher focused on rhino management
Tanzania National Parks
Episode: Conservation of the Eastern Black Rhinoceros
Barbara Mable
Researcher and lecturer specializing in genetics at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Conservation of the Eastern Black Rhinoceros
Conor Heins
Machine learning researcher
Verses AI, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Episode: Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior
Eva Kanso
Mechanical engineer
University of Southern California
Episode: Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior
Andreu Puy
Physicist
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Episode: Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior
Daniel Kronauer
Evolutionary biologist
Rockefeller University
Episode: Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior

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Paul Gabrielson
Host of Science Sessions, engages with scientists to discuss relevant research topics and findings from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    These are really short, single-subject podcasts about 5-15 minutes long usually. They're always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dirqus
    Canada5 years ago
  • Short, sharp science

    I really enjoy the concise summaries of recent findings. My only criticism is that they are infrequent (fortnightly) and each episode is very short!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmz1421
    United States5 years ago
  • Great and diverse topics, awful intro music

    Very interesting! Very annoying music

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hilarious and never wrong!
    United States6 years ago
  • Nice way to get updated

    Nice, short updates on some really cutting edge science. Nice interview with author. The disucssion is at a level where a lay person who does not know the branch of science being disucssed can actually understand....some of the topics are very cutting edge. Love it !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdama
    United States6 years ago
  • Real science

    PNAS Science Sessions is a great podcast because it’s scientists speaking about their own research, rather than reporters explaining it. And they focus on papers that appeared in PNAS, which is a great general science journal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Cleric
    United States6 years ago

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Enzyme linked with brain evolution
Q: What is the takeaway from this study regarding the role of the A429V substitution in human evolution?
The A429V substitution causes a reduction in purines in the brains in humans compared to apes and may indicate some cognitive effects.
Where primates evolved
Q: How did you reconstruct the climate conditions of primate evolution?
The reconstruction was done using a phylogenetic method along with paleoclimate simulations of temperature and precipitation.
Where primates evolved
Q: Why is it important to understand the climate during the evolutionary history of primates?
Understanding climate as a major driver of diversity helps predict species' responses to current environmental changes.
How climate change alters lake oxygen levels
Q: What are the caveats and limitations of the study?
It is a statistical analysis, meaning predictions about specific lakes are based on probability, and there is limited understanding of changes in completely ice-free lakes.
How climate change alters lake oxygen levels
Q: What are the consequences of deoxygenation of small lakes?
Limits the winter habitat for aquatic organisms, increases likelihood of mass mortality events in fish, and has socio-economic impacts on water quality for recreational and drinking purposes.

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Featuring concise conversations with leading scientists, this platform explores a wide array of contemporary scientific research and discoveries. Episodes focus on topics that affect real-world issues, providing insights from researchers, policymakers, and Academy members, aiming to bridge complex scientific concepts with accessibility for a general audience. Notably, the discussions often delve into the implications of research findings, seeking to illuminate how advancements in various fields influence society and the environment. The commitment to brevity enables listeners to quickly grasp essential scientific knowledge across diverse disciplines, demonstrating a unique approach to communicating science.

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2. Svante Pääbo
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