Episode Mentions
From First Principles · Feb 10, 2026
FFP EP. 25 | Plants, Quantum Sensors, and Predicting Cancer Evolution
“Operates the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) used in STAR collaboration research on hadron formation from quantum vacuum”
Alkaloid Biosynthesis and Pharmaceutical ProductionQuantum Entanglement in MetrologyCancer Aneuploidy and Fitness Landscapes
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Science Friday · Feb 9, 2026
The Largest US Particle Collider Stops Its Collisions
“Operates RHIC facility where the collider was based and where Dr. Gene Van Buren conducts research.”
Quark-Gluon Plasma PhysicsRelativistic Heavy Ion Collider OperationsNuclear Matter Phase Transitions
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Science Magazine Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Shielding astronauts from cosmic rays, and planning the end of fossil fuels
“NASA-affiliated facility using particle accelerators to simulate cosmic radiation effects on cells and mice for space research”
Cosmic Radiation Protection for Deep Space MissionsArtemis II Mission Planning and ObjectivesTardigrade Proteins and Radiation Resistance
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