Episodes
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
WSS S4E8: Don’t Blink: How Living Species Deal with the Rapid Evolution of Parasites
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
With a population in the millions of trillions, parasites are able to evolve at a faster pace than just about anything on Earth. Beth MacDougall-Shackleton, joins the Western Science Speaks Podcast to discuss some of the innovative mechanisms used by parasites to attach to a host, some of the warning signs of infection across different species, and why we wouldn’t want to completely eradicate parasites from our ecosystem.
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
WSS S3E12: Volunteering at Western: Making the Most Out of Your Time Here
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Rebecca Clark came to Western for her Masters of Environment and Sustainability (MES). As her time at Western comes to close, she has left her mark on campus by leading all Science Faculty students in volunteer hours. Rebecca joins Western Science Speaks to talk about her experience volunteering, and why with the right organization and time-management, it can be worthwhile in the short and long term for any student looking to get involved.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
WSS S3E11: Left in the Dark: Why are Power Outages Still so Disruptive?
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Power outages disrupt modern life, making the speed of repairs to electrical wires absolutely crucial. Unfortunately, the technology behind power outages is dated, leaving families and businesses in the dark longer than they should be. Western Science Speaks is joined by Dr. Hanan Lutfiyya, Chair of the Computer Science Department at Western University, to discuss the flaws in our current method of power repair, and her proposed solutions to the issue.