SciLux
Podcast about science in Luxembourg and beyond - in every episode we have a look at the latest scientific research and technological changes in Luxembourg or we discuss it with scientists or researchers working in Luxembourg. This is a podcast for people who love science, but aren't necessarily science graduates. We post a new episode every second week.
Podcasting since 2020 • 114 episodes
SciLux
Latest Episodes
Can Data Help Manage Diabetes? (with Dr. Adam Hulman)
This episode features Dr. Adam Hulman, a mathematician with a PhD in epidemiology who specialises in bridging the gap between computer science and clinical research. Adam discusses the significant challenges involved in developing prediction mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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51:11
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The Sun Affects Us All - Space Weather with Dr. Carl Shneider
Did you know Luxembourg is home to space weather experts?Space weather – a term that may sound unfamiliar to many – encompasses a broad range of solar phenomena that can significantly impact life on Earth and the technology we rely on da...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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47:54
Eating for Life: Talking Nutrition with Dr. Torsten Bohn
Let's look at what we eat - from a nutrition research perspective!Dr. Torsten Bohn, a food chemist and nutritionist heading the Nutrition and Health group at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, shares his insights on what constitut...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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55:29
From Primes to Privacy: Number Theory and Cryptography with Prof. Jennifer Balakrishnan and Tim Seuré
What exactly is number theory, and what drives researchers to dedicate their careers to this field? How does this seemingly abstract branch of mathematics connect to the cryptography that secures our digital world?A couple of weeks ago, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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47:03
Insights into Colorectal Cancer Research with Prof. Elisabeth Letellier and Dr. Mina Tsenkova
In this episode, Professor Elisabeth Letellier from the University of Luxembourg and Dr. Mina Tsenkova, now at Amgen in California, discuss colorectal cancer research and ketogenic diet. Mina won the Rolf Tarrach Award 2024 for her PhD th...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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36:58
