A Dash of Science

Christopher Birkinbine

A Dash of Science is a podcast and Science Communication Initiative where we discuss science, engineering, technology, education and even history through the lens of science and logic in a way that everyone can participate and understand. Often times we bring in experts in the field of interest to discuss with us to help get the right information to you! You can view information about our community impact (which includes our pledge for social impact) here: https://cbirkinbine.info/community-impact/ Avantlink Affiliate #1299245 Guest host Bio's: https://cbirkinbine.info/contributor-profiles/ Music Credit: Current: The current music for the podcast was written and produced by GhostTube Music, which you can find at https://soundcloud.com/oscar-lindberg1 Past: Episodes 1-14 The music used in these episodes is used under a Creative Commons license. If you like the music you can visit the musicians site, Brad Sucks at http://www.bradsucks.net/music/ read less
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Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 4)
Apr 1 2024
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 4)
Episode 39: In this final episode introducing new co-host Todd Jackson, we close out the final pieces leading to his current position at NASA, and [...]

Episodes

Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 4)
Apr 1 2024
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 4)
Episode 39: In this final episode introducing new co-host Todd Jackson, we close out the final pieces leading to his current position at NASA, and [...]
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 3)
Feb 29 2024
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 3)
Episode 38: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his [...]
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 2)
Feb 2 2024
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 2)
Episode 37: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his [...]
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 1)
Jan 16 2024
Introducing Todd Jackson (Part 1)
Episode 36: This week we chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses what it was [...]
Science with Kids
Mar 10 2022
Science with Kids
Episode 35 This week we ask kids (Including my youngest son, and my nephew) to answer some science questions without prompt or correction! Host: Chris [...]
Epigenetics and Hairy Babies
Apr 18 2019
Epigenetics and Hairy Babies
Episode 34 This week we chat with our favorite cytogeneticist, Kasandra Mechelke-Salas about the science behind epigenetics, more on fighting cancer, and as per usual, [...]
DoS Q&A: Random Science From the Internet
Mar 23 2019
DoS Q&A: Random Science From the Internet
This week while Carrie is out of town I take to the internet to find the questions you want answered! Listen in as we talk [...]
DoS Celebrates Women’s History in STEM
Mar 8 2019
DoS Celebrates Women’s History in STEM
This week we Carrie and I hand selected some interesting women in STEM related fields throughout history to spotlight and talk about. Join us as [...]
Big Screen Science: IO
Mar 2 2019
Big Screen Science: IO
In this episode we try out our first production of DoS – Big Screen Science! Listen as Carrie and I discuss what they got right, [...]
NASA Day of Remembrance – Challenger
Feb 23 2019
NASA Day of Remembrance – Challenger
Today we summarize the Challenger disaster as part of our continuation of NASA Day of Remembrance on Feb 7th. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links [...]
NASA Day of Remembrance – Apollo 1
Feb 8 2019
NASA Day of Remembrance – Apollo 1
Today on NASA’s Day of Remembrance, we revisit and give honor to the crew of Apollo 1 as we recount the events leading up to [...]
Isaac Newton Part 3: Don’t Eat Mercury
Feb 1 2019
Isaac Newton Part 3: Don’t Eat Mercury
In this weeks episode, Carrie and I finish up our three part series on Sir Isaac Newton. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links from the [...]
Isaac Newton Part 2: Cambridge, Apples and The Royal Society
Jan 24 2019
Isaac Newton Part 2: Cambridge, Apples and The Royal Society
This week Carrie and I continue our investigation into the life of Sir Issac Newton, the Father of Science. Host: Chris BirkinbineCo-Host: Carrie Dykes Links [...]
Isaac Newton Part 1: Early Life
Jan 17 2019
Isaac Newton Part 1: Early Life
On this week’s episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years. Host: Chris [...]
Top Science of 2018
Jan 10 2019
Top Science of 2018
This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from [...]
DoSEp024: Space Force!
Jul 17 2018
DoSEp024: Space Force!
This week Carrie and I chat about SPACE FORCE! The jokes, the memes, the proclimation, and what it actually is, with a history going back [...]
DoSEp023: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3
Jul 3 2018
DoSEp023: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3
This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the third half  (Yes, you read that right?) [...]
DoSEp022: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2
Jun 26 2018
DoSEp022: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2
This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the second half  (of three halves) of this [...]
DoSEp021: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 1
Jun 19 2018
DoSEp021: The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 1
This week Carrie and I get into the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the first half of this special science bio, we talk [...]
DoSEp020: Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR
Jun 11 2018
DoSEp020: Gene Editing Tool Doesn’t Just Make Your Lettuce CRISPR
This week I chat with Dr. Carol Curchoe about biological energy, CRISPR, why Gattaca is freaking awesome – and as usual with genetics, we can’t [...]