Defying Infinity Podcast
Run by Phillips Exeter Academy students Reya Satam and Mehal Dubey, Defying Infinity Podcast a casual and friendly area where anyone can find joy in learning about science that isn’t as much discussed in the classroom. Though the show often concentrates on topics of genetics, biotech, and neuroscience, we incorporate breadth of knowledge in each episode. Our podcast episodes will encourage the audience to not be afraid in asking questions and overall wonder about future scientific realities.Here’s a haiku we feel summarizes the mood of our weekly episodes:Learning new ideaswith joy. Clutching the bizarre.Talking mystery.
Designer Babies: CRISPR, Cryogenics, and More
In Defying Infinity's last episode of the school year, we explore how the implications of gene editing touch all aspects of our lives. Pop culture, movies, legal restrictions, ethical and medical dilemmas with the technology are examples of only a few, excluding the complicated process of CRISPR and cryogenics. Should we create more smart people with CRISPR? Tune in to learn about these Phillips Exeter students' thoughts.
Systematic Musicology: Neuroscience, Math, and More
For the first time, Defying Infinity work as guests on another radio show to discuss the neuroscience, math, and physics behind listening to music. Is the Mozart Effect actually real? Is our interest in music genetic? Tune in to learn more shocking facts about how the science of music dictates our everyday activities.
Biomimicry: The Secrets Behind Our Daily Appliances
Ever wonder what inspired the inventions of light bulbs, bathing suits, and more? What if we told you it was all one answer. Today, we will discuss the impact biomimicry has had on society and potential solutions it can offer. We will also discuss the brief origins of biomimicry and its relationship with Al. Tune in to learn about this rarely-discussed yet fascinating subject!
Sleep: Neuroscience and Society
Ever wonder how many hours of sleep you REALLY need? This episode on the science of sleep starts with a myth-busting game on sleep's misconceptions. We then dive into the neuroanatomy behind sleep cycles and lastly talk about how environmental factors can affect how we sleep. Tune in to learn more about how sleep affects our brains and bodies alongside Phillips Exeter student and good friend Avni Murarka.
Black Holes: Shedding Light on Its Infinite Mysteries
Are you a fan of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar?" What about the "Star Trek" movies? These iconic films hold both juicy, yet slightly inaccurate information about the curiosity of black holes. Today, we will learn about the characteristics and truths of black holes along with the misconceptions it has gathered along the way to being on of the most utilized anomalies in science fiction film. We will also take a look at more advanced aspects of black holes, like wormholes, white holes, and tachyons. What even IS a tachyon? Watch this episode to figure it out.
Language Barriers in STEM
What separates language speakers in scientific and mathematical understanding? How does Al and Google Translate integrate into this? Tune in to learn more about this topic with motivated students from Phillips Exeter Academy.
