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Maya Sinha

Fourth-year undergraduate Maya Sinha chats with science experts to break down their research, connect it to real life, and prove that science is way cooler than you think.

Episodes

  1. Jan 27

    House Hunting in the Milky Way

    With over 100 billion stars in the galaxy and at least that number of planets, it feels… strange that we haven't found any signs of life. Not even a single cell. In today’s episode, we sit down with PhD student Drew Weisserman, who talks about his research and how it could help our search for life beyond Earth. Delving deep into the stars might bring us closer to answering one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? Resources to learn more: Department of Physics and Astronomy Colloquia - Weekly presentations on campus from visiting and McMaster researchers presenting their work and the broader implications. Solar System Fun Facts - Facts from NASA to learn more about our solar system, and beyond.

    House Hunting in the Milky Way

  2. Jan 27

    I Change, You Change, Climate Changes

    Climate change isn’t a distant threat; it is happening now, affecting communities around the world. But it’s not a single problem with a single solution. It is a complex challenge that can be addressed in many different ways. In this episode, we sit down with two researchers, Dr. Charles De Lannoy and Storm Gourley, who are working on technologies that could be game-changing in the fight against the climate crisis. With the right support, their research has the potential to guide humanity towards a more sustainable future. Resources to learn more: The Carbon Curve Podcast: A podcast that discusses different carbon removal technologies Plan Sea Podcast: A podcast that discusses ocean-based carbon dioxide removaldelannoylab.com or this link: Information on all the different projects the de Lannoy lab is conducting at McMasterInternational Energy Agency: Discusses how renewable and non-renewable energy sources are used around the worldNASA Images of Change: Displays before and after images of different locations on Earth that have visibly been harmed by the climate crisis.

    I Change, You Change, Climate Changes

  3. Jan 27

    Why is Everyone Allergic to Everything?

    Fifty years ago, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were a staple in school cafeterias. Now they’re banned because there are so many nut allergies. In today’s episode of Office Hours, we sit down with assistant professor Dr. Josh Koenig, who discusses the recent surge in food allergies, his discovery, and how it could help us lead to better allergy treatments. Resources to Learn More: Food Allergy Canada Videos : Short and engaging videos from Food Allergy Canada, all about food allergy awareness and educationRecorded Webinars and Events : Recorded webinars and events with experts discussing allergy research and treatments Allergy School : A tool for parents and educators to teach children all about allergies

    Why is Everyone Allergic to Everything?
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About

Fourth-year undergraduate Maya Sinha chats with science experts to break down their research, connect it to real life, and prove that science is way cooler than you think.

Information

  • Creator
    Maya Sinha
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maya Sinha 2026
  • Show Website
    Office Hours