Nature and Science Podcast

Don Murphy
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Nature and Science Podcast

Our podcast explores nature and science by following the personal journeys of individuals who have dedicated their lives to nature and science.   We talk with theoretical physicists, park rangers, conservation biologists and anyone who loves nature and science. 

  1. CRISPR Is A Game-Changer Tackling Climate Change, World Hunger

    5D AGO

    CRISPR Is A Game-Changer Tackling Climate Change, World Hunger

    Send us a text Human beings have been breeding and cross-breeding plants for thousands of years. We have done this to increase yield, taste, growth rate and in modern times shelf life in grocery stores. With the discovery of the gene editing tool, CRISPR, plant breeding has risen to a whole new level; a level that has the potential to end world hunger, respond to the negative impacts of climate change, and even make it easier to eat black berries. Dr. Tom Adams co-founded gene e...

    43 min
  2. The Consequence of Firing National Park Service Seasonal Employees

    FEB 28

    The Consequence of Firing National Park Service Seasonal Employees

    Send us a text In this episode we will explore the truth and consequences of the firing of National Park Service seasonal employees. Joining us is former national park seasonal ranger, Rosanne McHenry Rosanne has worked as a National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger in many different locations over the years, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn State Recreation Area, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and Death Va...

    32 min
  3. Moral Bankruptcy Threatens to Destroy National Parks

    FEB 20

    Moral Bankruptcy Threatens to Destroy National Parks

    Send us a text Moral bankruptcy threatens to destroy national parks under the guise of government efficiency. The firing of many national park service employees is illegal. Why illegal? Not because some codified law is being violated, rather because a higher moral law is violated. That law is rooted in the human responsibility of stewardship. The care and love for our natural and cultural resources seeks to resolve what E.O. Wilson called the great paradox. ...

    10 min

  4. FEB 16

    Very Early Childhood Attachments Can Influence Mental Health

    Send us a text Dr. Traill Dowie discusses how Early Childhood Attachments Can Influence Mental Health. He is an Associate Professor of Psychotherapy, Research Fellow, clinician, and clinical supervisor with dual PhDs in Psychiatry and Philosophy. As a respected voice in the field of trauma, attachment, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, he bridges clinical practice with deep theoretical inquiry, bringing cutting-edge insights into the treatment of complex psychological conditions. https:...

    1h 8m
  5. Former SETI Chairman Thinks Extraterrestrial Probes May Be Watching Us?

    FEB 9

    Former SETI Chairman Thinks Extraterrestrial Probes May Be Watching Us?

    Send us a text Are we alone in the Universe. Are aliens or extraterrestrial beings already here on earth, or are they watching us from afar with technologically advanced probes? It has been decades since the search for aliens began in earnest with SETI, the Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence. So why haven't we made contact? What is the Fermi paradox and the Drake Equation and what do they tell us about he existence of ET? Why does the former chairman of the board at ...

    1h 23m
  6. Will Human Activity Eventually Destroy The Planet?

    FEB 3

    Will Human Activity Eventually Destroy The Planet?

    Send us a text Joining me on this episode is Tom Shunenman to discuss climate change, the anthropocene, the ambitious 30X30 initiative that seeks to preserve 30% of the earth’s biodiversity by the year 2030. Tom will also share what happened recently at the COP29 meeting, the 29th conference of the parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We will take a deep dive into the question of whether human activity eventually destroy the earth. We will also tak...

    55 min
  7. Can A Proper Diet Prevent Some Cancers And Make Treatment Easier

    JAN 28

    Can A Proper Diet Prevent Some Cancers And Make Treatment Easier

    Send us a text Joining me on this episode is Jessica Ostheim. Jessica is a clinical dietician at the University of North Carolina Rex Cancer Care. She received her Masters in Nutrition Sciences from Arizona State University and her Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences from Penn State University. She specializes in helping oncology patients with their dietary needs during cancer treatment. We will explore: What inspired you to become a nutritionist? Why is nutrition importa...

    41 min
  8. Can A Cancer Cure Overcome Evolutionary Pressure?

    JAN 19

    Can A Cancer Cure Overcome Evolutionary Pressure?

    Send us a text Can a Cancer cure overcome evolutionary pressures? Human evolution is possible because of the extreme tendency for DNA to mutate. This same tendency is what leads to mutations that cause cancer. This episode takes an in depth look at cancer care from the point of view of two oncologist. Dr. Robert Wehbie and Dr. Roger Anderson. You will hear them discuss how human evolution and cancer are inextricably bound together. We will explore the many ...

    32 min
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Our podcast explores nature and science by following the personal journeys of individuals who have dedicated their lives to nature and science.   We talk with theoretical physicists, park rangers, conservation biologists and anyone who loves nature and science. 

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  • Creator
    Don Murphy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Nature and Science Podcast
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