Complexity science - impacting environment and society
OIST Podcast
This time on the OIST podcast: Prof. Ulf Dieckmann, head of OIST’s , gives a glimpse into his work at the interface of math, biology, and physics. This episode is part of our series on OIST’s , which is dedicated to the “One World, One Health” approach, and was hosted by our podcaster in residence DJ Nick Luscombe. Together they spoke about complexity science’s contribution to improving environmental and mental health.
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How the serotonin system connects robots with mental health
OIST Podcast
In this latest episode of OIST’s podcast featuring researchers from the , a center dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and environmental health based on the “One World, One Health” approach, OIST Podcaster in Residence, DJ Nick Luscombe spoke with Prof. Kenji Doya, leader of the . Prof. Doya and his team work to understand how a healthy mind works by combining artificial intelligence and biological models.
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DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, introduces the Thematic Program of OIST TSVP
OIST Podcast
DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP). In this episode, he introduces the Thematic Programs that started last year as part of the TSVP. He talks to Dr. Samuel Ross, OIST researcher who is the scientific coordinator for the second the Thematic Program on "The Future of Response Diversity and Ecosystem Stability" in March 2024 and Dr. Harini Desiraju from the University of Sydney, who was one of the coordinators of the first TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry", which took place from August 1 to...
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Making sci-fi healthcare with microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements
OIST Podcast
Embark on a journey into the future of healthcare with the fifth OIST podcast episode on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe dives deep into groundbreaking research with Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono, who are reshaping healthcare through microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements. From disease detection to food security, their work blurs the lines between science fiction and reality. Explore how the Center fosters collaboration across scientific fields to tackle global challenges. Prof. Shen discusses lab-on-a-chip devices for medical research, while...
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One World, One Health: The Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s quest for sustainable solutions
OIST Podcast
In the latest episode of OIST’s Global Bioconvergence Center , DJ Nick Luscombe speaks to the team managing the at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) about the highlights and challenges of pursuing the new center’s long-term objectives. The core team ensures the smooth running of the center which allows exciting scientific collaborations to unfold. They’re on a quest to create a sustainable society founded on mental, physical, and environmental health. For more information on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s goals and projects, see .
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Podcast Bonus: New Ratio interviews musician Aragaki Mutsumi
OIST Podcast
In this episode of the OIST Podcast, we introduce listeners to the latest episode of , a podcast by OIST Podcaster in Residence DJ Nick Luscombe. In this interview and performance recorded at OIST in August of 2023, Okinawan musician demonstrates how she combines Okinawan sanshin and traditional singing with environmental recordings and electronica to produce soundscapes that are based in tradition but also firmly avante-garde. A video of the musical performance can be found on the .
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What listening to birds can teach us about our ecosystems
OIST Podcast
In the latest episode of our Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe speaks with researchers from the , who use genomics, machine learning and acoustic monitoring to gain new insights into ecosystem health. Get more information at the .
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Deep dive into marine science: Dynamic duo boosts coral reef research at OIST
OIST Podcast
In this second episode of the podcast series, discusses coral reef research at OIST with and . From field trips to exotic places, to the valuable support of local Okinawans, it’s a fascinating journey!
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What makes a healthy mind?
OIST Podcast
Delve into the first episode of a six-part series on the innovative research conducted at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, talks to Prof. Tom Froese, leader of the at OIST. They discuss the center’s research on mental health and what mental well-being means today. Check out the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s website:
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DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, explores the Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP)
OIST Podcast
DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP). In this episode, he talks to Dr. Jonas Fischer, TSVP Academic Coordinator, and Prof. Simone Pigolotti to learn more about the program. He also interviews the guest researchers visiting OIST as part of the program and asks them about their experiences at OIST. Check out the TSVP’s website:
info_outlineThis episode, we talk to Dr. Thomas Kornberg, professor of biochemistry and biophysics in the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. He obtained his BA and PhD degrees at Columbia University in New York.
His work on cellular communication mechanisms led to the discovery of cytonemes, the thin cellular projections that are specialized for the exchange of signaling proteins between cells - and might just hold the key to significant medical breakthroughs!