This week, we’re talking about Tegan’s favourite plant, Elizabeth Mrema, the end-of-history illusion and many fun things from the world of science!
Check out Angela Saini, she gives great talks!
Tegan’s favourite plant is Prasinoderma coloniale. The plant’s genome lead to the description of a new phylum.
Joram presents the work of Elizabeth Mrema. Here is the interview on protecting biodiversity.
Bias: End-of-history illusion
According to a preprint published on arxiv, papers downloaded from sci-hub get 1.72 times more cited than papers not downloaded from sci-hub
Funny names of papers:
How to make STEM a safe place for trans and non-binary people
Pride in Stem
Looking for giant things
The angiosperm explosion explored
A mother’s tale about her journey away from the dangers of scientific evidence
Movie special episode that we watch together – Little Joe
The plant book club
Join us and form a group for ASPB 2020 conference
Organizing a virtual conference changed the way we think about academic exchange
CUTEST images of baby squirrels
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Our opening and closing music is Caravana by Phillip Gross
Until next time!
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