Show notes:OSF Preprints | Let's talk about it: positivism and critical theory in dialogue https://osf.io/preprints/osf/t2ywh_v1 Caliban & the Witch by Silvia FedericiPollution is Colonialism by Max LiboironAgainst Method by Paul FeyerabendLecture on Against Method by Tomas Petricek, University of Cambridge : https://youtu.be/jzD1O_gastAS2E10: Limi…

The last decade has been called the decade of the reproducibility crisis—but this isn’t just a temporary flare-up. It’s a chronic, structural issue that cuts across disciplines and impacts the very foundation of how we produce and trust scientific knowledge. In this episode, we speak with members of the ReproducibiliTea Journal Club, a grassroots m…

Puberty, a process nearly all of us are familiar with - voice cracks and growth spurts to sudden mood swings and acne surprises all included! But how does puberty actually begin? In this episode, Rhianon and Uka sit down with Nidhi Madhusudan, to talk about the key to puberty - Gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH). Join us to dive into how…

In this episode, Sarah and Will chat to Josh de Leeuw from Vassar College and the creator of jsPsych. We chat about the history of jsPsych, the unseen process behind creating open-access scientific software, and the current challenges facing software developers in the open scholarship movement.jsPsych is a javaScript framework for creating online e…

We’re kicking off Season 5 with a roundtable chat between the hosts! In this episode, we look back at some of the most interesting research we’ve come across over the past year—those discoveries that made us say, “Whoa, that’s amazing!” From scavenger birds and learning bees to tackling sustainability challenges, we’re covering a little bit of ever…

Why is Indigenous health research so crucial, especially for adolescents? What are thesystemic challenges researchers face, and how can we push for openness, transparency,and equity in health research? In this conversation, hosts Queen Saikia and Sarah Sauvéspeak with leading experts from New Zealand - Prof. Sue Crengle (University of Otago),Prof. …

In our final episode of TSB x HiLife series, we discuss how to translate research into impactful innovations. We spoke to Sarah O’Keefe, a passionate scientist and innovator, about practical strategies for bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications.Drawing from her own journey of developing 'mitoguarder,' Sarah shares actionable …

What does it take to study the natural world up close? In this episode, your hosts, Sujai & Emmi, explore the dual challenges of understanding species’ remarkable adaptations to environmental change and navigating the risks of fieldwork. Our guest, Dr Katja Rönkä, shares fascinating insights into the behavioral and evolutionary strategies animals u…

This episode kicks off our TSB x HiLIFE mini-series collaboration: Experience the thrill of discovery. In this first episode of the podcast our hosts, Rhiannon & Sujai, dive into the intersection of scientific publishing and impact with two insightful guests, Pekka & Rafael. Together, they share their personal reflections on how studies evolve from…

How do shapes transform when stretched, twisted, or deformed, yet still retain key properties? In this episode, Sujai and Rhiannon sit down with Jonathan Pim, a curious doctoral student trying to figure out just this. Together, they explore how quasi-conformal geometry allows mathematicians to map and manipulate spaces in unique ways. They also tal…

In this episode, Will is joined by Jamie Moffa, a doctoral student in systems neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis. Jamie has been thinking and working in the science communication space, especially via the In Plain English podcast, which is aimed at bringing scientific knowledge and understanding to the general public.Show Notes:We t…

In this episode, Will and Helena are joined by Emmanuel Boakye and Lamis Elkheir to share their experiences as scientists and Open Science advocates in the Global South and how they started the African Reproducibility Network (AREN).African Reproducibility NetworkWebsite: https://africanrn.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/africanreproLamis ElkheirL…

Cancer has long been one of the most formidable challenges in healthcare, with traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation often coming with severe side effects and limited effectiveness. But now, synthetic biology is offering new hope. By designing and engineering biological systems at the molecular level, researchers are pioneering the…

In this episode, we welcome Queen Saikia as a host of the podcast! She and Will Ngiam are joined by Jonny Coates, Associate Director of ASAPBio, a non-profit organisation seeking to Accelerate Science and Publication in Biology. The topic of conversation is preprint review and peer review. Enjoy!Show notes:ASAPBio: https://asapbio.org/PREreview: ht…

We welcome back the ReproducibiliTea Podcast with Will and Helena chatting to Nafisa Jadavji and Nele Haelterman about Reproducibility for Everyone (R4E), a community-led initiative to run reproducibility workshops.Show notes:Repro4Everyone - https://repro4everyone.orgBy ReproducibiliTea Podcast

Scientific misinformation is all around us. How can we tell fact from fiction when it comes to our health? Where can we find clear and credible sources of information to help us answer our questions? Join us in this week’s episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose learn all about iHealthFacts, a platform developed to do just that…

Ever thought how your fruits and vegetables are transported from field to supermarket shelf? And how does packaging play its role in keeping produce fresh? Join us in this week’s episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose chat to Kateřina to learn all about her research into active packaging and its role in extending the shelf lif…

Have you ever wondered how a COVID-19 or flu test works? Or how these types of biosensors are made? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of biosensors and uncover why these tiny devices are revolutionizing healthcare and technology. In this episode, we explore the critical role of biosensors in monitoring health, the profound impact of the…

Ever wondered what happens within the first five days after conception? What genes are responsible for triggering the first few cell divisions of embryo development? And how can understanding this process lead to improved IVF success rates? Join this week's episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose chat to Nina Boskovic about her…

Let's take a journey into the afterlife of your closet. What happens to the clothes that do not go to the charity shops or second hand retailers? Who manages that waste and who is impacted by it? Find out the answers in this episode of the science basement as the hosts Rhiannon and Sujai speak to Anubhuti. Together we look at the ongoing research a…

Explore Alzheimer's disease with us on this episode of The Science Basement Podcast! Hosts Giuliano and Pritakshi chat with Alejandra Castilla B. Together, we dive into what causes Alzheimer's disease and all the latest research surrounding the models to study the disease. From animal models to 'mini-brains' grown in the lab from patients' blood ce…

Ever stubbed your toe and questioned reality? Buckle up, because this episode dives deep into the "ouch" that binds us all! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of pain perception. Our guest, Helena Hartmann shares her insights into the intricate anatomy of agony, drawing from her extensive research employing neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and behav…

As another productive year is coming to an end, we are reflecting on all the wonderful topics we got to explore. In this episode, Eleanna, Rhiannon, Sujai, and Anastasiia are sharing their favourite The Science Basement episodes of 2023. Undoubtedly, the hardest choices they had to make the whole year!Tell us what you think of our podcast!forms.gle…

While being captivated by the constant chase for publications, researchers should not neglect other aspects of their work. Every project is driven by a noble goal to improve lives and futures of people. It is not uncommon for research to translate beyond the lab bench applications. It also possesses the power to influence policymakers. To unwrap th…

Research excels when needs and wishes of the community are heard. It is through adept leadership practices that institutional heads address diverse needs, ensuring robust infrastructures. Join us and our guests, Juha Huiskonen and Maria Vartiainen, as we explore the nuances of academic leadership and the behind the scenes of establishing efficient …

Peer support, such as mentorship, is inarguably one of the keys to success in academia. Mentoring often comes from senior colleagues. Still, stay sharp since one can also receive that valuable guidance from someone unexpected. Everyone is in need of mentorship independent of their career stages too. In this episode, Prof. Eero Castrén and Dr. Olli …

Being absorbed in their work, how often do researchers think about transitioning their ideas beyond the scope of the main question?With ubiquitous university campaigns, it’s hard to overlook the business form of such enterprises. In this episode, our guests Johan Lundin and Andrea Ganna share their own experience with turning research into business…

We all know who they are, they listen to our voices yet we may not even have met them in person, they carry the weight of the community’s concerns while tackling the big problems - this is the regular perception of our directors. One thing is different, they are more accessible than you think. You don’t need to look any further, as in this episode,…

Data security is a hot topic and its relevance is increasing with advancing technologies. Because of that, scientists have been putting their minds to work out ways to deliver information quickly yet securely. One doesn’t need to go far to see one of the ways to do it. It’s light! Indeed, we can use a single light particle - photon - to package and…

Mitochondria are the irreplaceable assistants managing a myriad of cellular processes. Should they go out of hand, the cell will bear the consequences, often leading to severe disorders for which we have no found cures. In this episode, we delve into how mitochondrial diseases originate, daily tribulations faced by the patients, and the treatments …

Today, Sarah, Will and Jan sit down to discuss the last season of ReproducibiliTea. We talk about Will's terrible terrible taste in puns, Jan's terrible taste in pizza, and Sarah's fall into FORRT(.org).While we are wrapping up Season 3, stay tuned for a few more fun & exciting episodes we have planned for this year!Not many footnotes this time:Sar…

We all have experienced the heat of the moment: utter words that weren’t meant to be said and often make things worse. It is natural to have rough days and can easily resolve such situations. Now imagine if this behaviour becomes a norm. When you, or someone else, find yourself under constant fire of such uncivil behaviour. These instances are labe…

Today, Will sits down with Max Korbmacher, Thomas Rhys Evans, and Flavio Azevedo, some of the authors of the paper "The replication crisis has led to positive structural, procedural, and community changes" to talk about the paper, FORRT, and Open Science communities.Show notes:The paper we discuss for this episode: Korbmacher, M., Azevedo, F., Penn…

Welcome back to the enchanting world of ants! This time, we embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of how ants adapt to different temperatures. What makes hybrid ants the champions of temperature adaptation? And how does this help them overcome the struggles of climate change?The guest for this episode, Beatriz Portinha, is an expert on this …

Today, Will talks to David Reinstein about scientific publishing and The Unjournal.The Unjournal: https://www.unjournal.orgThe Unjournal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unjournal/To get the latest updates: https://bit.ly/ujupdatesTo apply for positions at the Unjournal: https://bit.ly/UjworkWill and David’s extended notes for the epis…

Tell us if you are not confused when you scroll your newsfeed or change TV channels and see a whole array of opinions on each and every topic. One example you can probably relate to is the COVID crisis: vaccines or no vaccines, masks or no masks - which information is true? Who should we listen to in the end?The name of this problem is “infodemic”.…

Today, Will sits down with Björn Jorges and Sabrina Hansmann-Roth to discuss the role of academic societies in the science reform movement.The poster session: https://www.visionsciences.org/2023-pre-data-collection-poster-session-satellite/Korbmacher, M., Azevedo, F., Pennington, C., Hartmann, H., Pownall, M., Schmidt, K., ... & Evans, T. (2023). T…

Today Sarah chats to Zoltan Dienes Live from SIPS!Zoltan's keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxdGXLOC1CcReviewing labor: https://researchintegrityjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41073-021-00118-2?ref=refindPeer Community In Registered Reports: https://rr.peercommunityin.org/Flourishing Science Think Tank paper: https://mindrxiv.o…

Today, Sarah is joined by Agata Bochynska and Matthew Good from the University of Oslo's Open Research Team to talk about how vital libraries are to Open Science.Links from this episode:QualiFAIR: https://www.uv.uio.no/ils/english/about/organization/tlvlab/qualifair/ TIER2: https://tier2-project.eu/ Carpentries: https://carpentries.org/ Reproducibi…

Following a vegan diet is becoming more and more common these days for many reasons. In this episode, we are discussing veganism from a health science perspective! More specifically children following a vegan diet. To help us learn about this, we are joined by Topi Hovinen, who tells us about his ongoing research on the topic.Topi has completed an …

Today, Sarah and Will discuss the invisible workload of making open science.The paper on invisible workload: https://journal.trialanderror.org/pub/the-invisible-workload/release/1The replication crisis has led to positive structural, procedural, and community changes: https://osf.io/r6cvx/For more info go to ReproducibiliTea.orgFor comments, questi…

Academia like any other place comes as a package of good and bad traits. Sometimes, however, the frustration from the latter reaches the boiling point. In case of many, people start to abandon academia and switch to other career avenues (most commonly to industry). In our case, we decided to make this episode. Join us as we discuss what makes acade…

Today special guest Nora Serres talks with Sarah Sauve about Registered Report and how cool Bayesian statistics are.Show notes:Appetezer paper: Bayes factor design analysis: Planning for compelling evidence https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13423-017-1230-yNora’s thesis: https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/95323/5/Master-thesis_N…

Do you know what tooth paste looks like? You might think so, but imagine peering into the finest details and seeing it beyond the capabilities of our eyes. That is what Dr. Chris Jackson has come to provide us with, joining our hosts to discuss microscopy and his new book unveiling a whole different perspective of the world.Dr. Christopher B. Jacks…

Today, Will and Jan sit down with special guest and author of the paper "A large-scale study on research code quality and execution" Ana Trisovic to talk about the reproducibility of analysis code. Also windows.Links from this episode:Ana's paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-022-01143-6Gratitude package: https://github.com/Pakillo/gratef…

Nothing is done in vacuum - this very well applies to research. Good communication skills are often the key to success both in one’s career and personal life. The best way to hone these communication skills is through active networking. In this episode, we discuss how, where and why to network. Joining us is Erika Palmerio, a research scientist at …

! Important Update !Since recording, UCU have announced that they will "ringfence £250,000 for members facing deductions for undertaking forms of ASOS, including the marking and assessment boycott." This is reassuring news for workers at universities where the VCs have threatened 50-100% pay deductions. But still no new offers from employers.Today,…

Will, Helena and Jan talk about how we assess research and that it is weird we never really learned how to do Peer Review.Papers we discussed:Responsible Research Assessment Should Prioritize Theory Development and Testing Over Ticking Open Science Boxes: https://psyarxiv.com/ad74m/A consensus-based tool for evaluating threats to the validity of em…

Did you know that there are killer electrons in space? No need to panic though, here on the ground you are quite safe! The Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere shield us from them. But satellites in space and astronauts cannot say the same! In this episode Dr. Harriet George will explain all about these killer electrons trapped in a region in spac…

We mentioned lots of resources this week, brace yourselves!Books that changed our worldsHow To Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine by Trisha Greenhalghhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Read-Paper-Evidence-Based-Medicine/dp/1444334360How to Win Campaigns by Chris Rosehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Win-Campaigns-Steps-Success/dp/1853839620Po…