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Living Room Logic – Irish Science Podcast

Podcast Living Room Logic – Irish Science Podcast
Andrew McGovern and Aidan Long
Living Room Logic asks Irish experts about the pressing issues and latest science news including Neuroscience, Evolution, the Future of Medicine, AI, Mankind an...

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  • We WILL Stop Climate Change: Here's How
    The world's most important climate conference to date, COP27, is on right now in Egypt. Why should I give a f**k!? You might ask. This is why: Humans have managed to increase Earth's temperature by 1.1 C since the late 1800s, and we're on a trajectory for 3 C warming by 2100, which would basically be Armageddon. But don't freak out just yet, 3 UN climate reports have come out in the last two years that give us CLEAR guidelines on what the world needs to do to stop the earth from warming past 1.5 degrees C and prevent catastrophe. In this bonus episode, Aidan (who just happens to be a climate change expert) breaks down everything we know about climate change and how to stop it using the UN 3 climate reports as a roadmap to victory.Sadly, this is Aidan's last episode as a co-host on Living Room Logic, which he explains at the end of the episode, prepare to cry. Tears aside, Aidan is moving on to greener pastures, and will keep the LRL memories close to his heart for many years to come!The patrons of this podcast keep the pod alive, and we are so grateful to them! If you 'd like to help us out, consider joining our patreon below! There's a few exclusive gifts you get as a reward as well! https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • How to Care About Climate Change (& Why You Should) w/ Researcher & Activist Dr Clare Watson
    In today's episode of this award winning science podcast, Aidan interviews a social scientist and climate activist, Dr Clare Watson, who tells us why many people deny or ignore climate change, and how positivity and community engagement (with a little help from the government) can refresh people's mindsets towards less doom and gloom and more action and progress.This episode was supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, coordinated by the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork. To find out more about MaREI visit https://www.marei.ie/.If you would to help keep the lights on, you can support us by joining our patreon, visit the link below to see the different patron options. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Green Energy: Economy Booster, Climate Solver w/ Researcher & Policy Advisor Dr Paul Deane
    In today's episode of this award winning science podcast, Aidan interviews an expert in renewable energy, Dr Paul Deane, who explains why renewable energy could play a huge part globally in stabilising energy supplies, reducing costs and reducing carbon emissions massively. Paul has previously given TED talks about these issues and has won several awards for science communication, so he's definitely worth listening to, on top of his expert knowledge of his field.This episode was supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, coordinated by the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork. To find out more about MaREI visit https://www.marei.ie/.If you would to help keep the lights on, you can support us by joining our patreon, visit the link below to see the different patron options. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Power of Offshore Wind w/ Lecturer & Engineer Dr Frances Judge
    In today's episode of this award winning science podcast, Aidan interviews an offshore wind energy expert Dr Frances Judge, to find out just how big offshore wind is getting, how to build Eiffel Tower sized structures in raging seas, and why offshore wind may be one of the worlds ways to curb rising energy costs and fight climate change.This episode was supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, coordinated by the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork. To find out more about MaREI visit https://www.marei.ie/.If you would to help keep the lights on, you can support us by joining our patreon, visit the link below to see the different patron options. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Do men feel more pain than women? w/ Dr Siobhain O'Mahony
    What is more painful, a kick in the jewels or giving birth? Who REALLY experiences more pain: men or women? On today’s show, we sit down with Dr Siobhain O’ Mahony, a senior lecturer at University College Cork specializing in pain neuroscience, women's health, and the gut-brain axis. Dr. Siobhain starts the conversation by defining pain syndromes, different types of pains for both genders, and sex differences in how we perceive pain. She also expounds on the relationship between pain and estrogen level fluctuations, why high estrogen levels cause pain resistance, as well as how it’s entangled with birth control methods. Finally, we explore her research on the role of gut microbiota on anti-inflammatory & anti-pain properties, brain-gut microbiota axis, and healthy dietary changes or supplements that can target pain disorders such as probiotic intake. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: ● [01:09] Defining “pain syndrome/condition” ● [02:27] Different types of pains ● [04:29] Sex differences in how we perceive pain ● [06:39] The science behind estrogen levels & pain ● [11:36] Pain interaction with contraceptives ● [13:55] Dr. Siobhain’s investigative research on gut microbiota ● [19:59] Dietary changes to target pain disorders ● [23:07] Sex difference pain in irritable bowel syndrome Key Quotes by Professor Dr. Siobhain O’Mahony:● It’s not the levels of estrogen that are important with regard to sexes & sex differences in pain. It’s the fluctuation levels that we have.● Maintaining a healthy gut microorganism environment is really key to well-being.● Women have a lower threshold & lower tolerance to pain stimulation than men. https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Living Room Logic – Irish Science Podcast

Living Room Logic asks Irish experts about the pressing issues and latest science news including Neuroscience, Evolution, the Future of Medicine, AI, Mankind and the Climate. The show is hosted by two scientists working in Ireland: Andrew McGovern, a neuroscientist best known as @scientistireland on TikTok & Dr Aidan Long, a climate expert and seafarer. Together we want to help you keep informed and up to date. This work is solely supported by our listeners on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic). https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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