After we had a longer summer break, we're introducing the new season, our slightly modified approach to the podcast and tell the story how we got here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

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The FRN origin story, and how we go from here

In the second part of our transhumanism feature, we look permanent germline modifications. Is anyone allowed to change their share in the human genepool, and do we have a wider responsibility than only our own offspring?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Transhumanism - Is it okay to change our own genes?

This week on Further Research Needed we tackle Transhumanism! We discuss how we understand the term and get into the weeds on how feasible it is. Join us to see if Transhumanism might already be here or whether it is just around the corner. As always, further research is definitely needed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Transhumanism - Is it inevitable?

Part of academic publishing is the prestige of the journal, measured by previous citations. We are diving into this system, why we have it and what the future of quality assessment of academic publishing could look like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Why should we measure scientific quality?

On this week's episode of Further Research Needed we discuss: Can scientists have opinions? Scientists are being trained to report data without intermingling their personal opinion. However, voicing one's opinion and having the freedom to talk freely is as valuable in science as it is everywhere else. Today we critically look at the available outlets, that are available for opinion pieces - from journals to Twitter. Join us for a quick rant about "peer-reviewed" opinions and some constructive criticism. Though as always, further research is definitely needed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Can scientists have opinions?

Is science just engineering? or vice versa? In this episode we pick apart the two and try and work out if it's a problem that they are so intertwined.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Engineering vs Science

This week on Further Research Needed we tackle the question: Are universities businesses? Changes in how universities behave will have far-reaching consequences for education, research and public services. We discuss if unis are getting more commercial than in the past and why they would want to in the first place.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Are universities businesses?

Which scientific theories do you know, that are no longer accepted today? Academic consensus is changing slower than any of us could really notice. Sometimes it's a good idea to look back at the theories we left behind over the centuries; and this is exactly what we do in this episode. We each bring one superseded theory to the table, and discuss them with respect to past and current scientific consensus. The natural conclusion follows: which theory is next? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Is the big bang soon to be superseded?

This week on Further Research Needed we try to answer the question: Are antibodies overpowered? Joining us is Sebastian Ols, expert in vaccine research and first time guest on the show. We discuss how our bodies manage to produce a truly astonishing diversity of antibodies, why antibodies get better over time and what innovative strategies are being used to make even better vaccines. Whether you haven't thought about your immune system in ages or consider yourself well prepared for a fierce discussion about antibodies, this episode will blow your mind. Just as it has blown ours! Strap in, get ready for some hard science and as always, remember, further research is definitely needed.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Are antibodies overpowered?

The 2020 science recap is here! Featuring life on Venus, a plane without moving parts and some deep protein folding. Sit back and relax while we share our favorite breakthroughs and meme the grumpy scientist about each other's choice. Guaranteed 99% virus free!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

What else happened this year?

This time, Pedro Veliça (creator of Pedromics) is joining the show. Peer review is a cornerstone of academia and scientific publishing, but certainly not beyond improvement. Can private companies ensure the quality of research through free labor, or do we need reform of the peer review system. We're presenting a few alternatives and discuss potential implications for us as scientists, but also our truth standard in general.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Are we ready to change peer review?

Join us for the second installment of the guessing game. This time we will guess about our risk of death, the power of the sun and vaporizing all bodies of water. Find out who takes the guesstimation crown and compete with us for the best estimate.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Which is worse - paragliding or steak?

And are there any circumstances where this would be justified? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Are scientists being censored?

Would you accept a Nobel prize if the cost was your sanity? In this episode we look at whether receiving the most prestigious award in science causes scientist to propose crackpot theories and even descend into madness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Does winning the Nobel prize cause scientists to go mad?

What is the purpose of science education at different stages of school... and are we doing a good job delivering?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/further-research-needed/message

Is science education fit for purpose?

A series of informal conversations between scientists on topics that have sparked debates during our coffee breaks. Prepare for big questions in the community, our self-understanding as scientists, engagement with the public, misconceptions that need addressing and curiosities from the realm of natural sciences. Find more topics and articles on www.fey-sci.com.

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