New York Academy of Sciences Podcasts
February 11, 2015
Leading scientists discuss the latest breakthroughs in lysosome biology and what they mean for treating Batten disease, and more common conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and cancer.
In the second of a two-part series, experts look at the links between health and nutrition. They examine everything from how nutrition impacts hospital stays, to cancer and aging, to developing food science innovations, and improving diet.
In this first of a two-part series, experts from various sectors explore the available options to reduce "hidden hunger"—micronutrient deficiencies in a population.
A young chemist discusses cutting-edge work being undertaken towards the clean production of hydrogen fuel.
Three future biologists and their mentor, Dr. Oscar Pineda, share some important lessons from their research in conservation biology.
Leading by delicious example, Josh Treuhaft's Salvage Supperclub tackles the problem of food waste.
By inviting the public to enjoy the Bronx River, the Bronx River Alliance is creating sustainability enthusiasts and improving the local ecosystem for both humans and wildlife.
High school student Grace Greenwald shares her passion for neuroscience by connecting her peers with leading researchers in the field to inspire future innovators.
Alzheimer's Disease is a growing health and economic concern worldwide, prompting innovative efforts to better understand the disease and translate that understanding into effective interventions.
Integrating nutrition and early childhood development interventions may amplify the benefits of both for the world's underprivileged children.
Experts discuss innovations in food science and programming that are aimed at sustainably producing adequate protein for the global population.
Scientists, health professionals, and food industry representatives discuss the process of putting the Research Agenda for Nutrition Science into action.
Scientists, health professionals, and food industry representatives discuss the importance of addressing global nutrition needs from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Nutrition science can help make the world a healthier, happier place, but how do researchers know where to start?
February 13, 2014
Hear how some young and inspiring engineering students in the University of Texas at Austin's Projects for Underserved Communities program are using their science skills in sustainable development projects.
Climate wizard Radagast the Brown patiently explains the methodologies used to study Middle Earth warming to a denialist orc.
December 12, 2013
The genome of the bacteria that colonize our bodies vastly dwarfs our human genome! How will this new finding change how we understand our health?
November 21, 2013
Blavatnik Award winning scientist Dr. Jonathan Fisher discusses the power of various visualization techniques in researching—and educating about—the brain.
Author Alan Weisman considers the meaning and means of achieving a sustainable future in this excerpted coverage of a talk he presented at the Academy.
September 28, 2013
Those who don't know history are doomed to reinvent wheels and miss out on great stories! A historian and a young scientist discuss the rewards and importance of learning about the history of science.