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Who really makes science happen? First bilingual podcast (Spanish & English)! We pull back the curtain on the hidden figures behind the scenes: scientists, engineers, field workers, data analysts, social leaders, and more, who rarely make the headlines but whose work shapes our world. Through powerful storytelling and personal interviews from across continents, we explore the passions, challenges, and human experiences that drive science forward. Two hosts. Two languages. One mission: to humanise science, one voice at a time.

  1. 5d ago

    La basura de hoy, el oro de mañana

    En el norte de Australia, la cosecha de caña de azúcar deja toneladas de bagazo, y por lo general se quema. Andrés Ruiz, biólogo vegetal colombiano, lo está convirtiendo en bioplástico. En este episodio de Science Behind the Glass, Linda Hernández Durán y Daniel Esguerra conversan con Andrés sobre su camino. Empezó estudiando plantas medicinales en Colombia y terminó fundando AgIntelliSense en Cairns, una empresa emergente que busca el valor que tienen los residuos orgánicos. Capítulos 00:00 Bienvenida 01:21 Fisiología vegetal y bioactividad 06:16 De Colombia a Australia 11:14 De la maestría a la empresa 13:35 Del bagazo de caña de azúcar al bioplástico 17:59 Metabolómica: lo que diferencia a AgIntelliSense 22:09 Diseñar una plataforma con inteligencia artificial sin saber programar 25:38 Sargazo y otros residuos 28:39 Los retos de emprender 37:44 El problema de la escala 43:37 Gobiernos, sostenibilidad y la economía de la dona 48:36 Consejos para científicos que quieren emprender Siguenos! Instagram: sciencebehindtheglass X: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988 FB: Science behind the Glass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 Tenemos nuevo blog! * https://sciencebehindtheglass.com/blog Logo ilustrado por: Anyoly Peña, Ilustradora cientifica https://www.instagram.com/anyoly.png/ Mas sobre sus ilustraciones: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19qSQiPkFmBtsGd_VW7tVx0-NdRL_CFEk/view?usp=drivesdk Musica: outro ⁨@MobyGratis⁩

    La basura de hoy, el oro de mañana

  2. Sep 17

    A Life Indigenous & a Sensei

    What if reclaiming your identity could change the way you see leadership, community, and the world? Tuari Dawson shares the deeply personal story of reconnecting with his Māori heritage, and why his ta moko represents responsibility, identity, and legacy rather than status. This conversation explores: Healing from shameThe strength of cultural identityLeadership as serviceThe meaning of communityWhy being different doesn’t mean being separate How martial arts preserve history, discipline, and cultural knowledgeChapters: 00:01 — Tuari Dawson’s Identity10:49 — Comunidad, ciencia y formas de conocimiento 02:37 — Moko as Responsibility and Legacy24:39 — Artes marciales, identidad y respeto cultural 10:49 — Community, Science, and Ways of Knowing 19:33 — Reconciliation Through Connection 24:39 — Martial Arts, Identity, and Cultural Respect 36:21 — Nature as a Living Being with Rights 49:10 — Decolonisation, Misinformation, and the Power of Voice Follow us! Instagram: sciencebehindtheglass X: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988 FB: Science behind the Glass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 We have a new blog! * https://sciencebehindtheglass.com/blog

    A Life Indigenous & a Sensei

  3. Sep 3

    Can AI Predict the Storm Before It Forms? With Dr Jonathan Ferrer

    The weather forecast sees the world in 25-kilometre squares. Your entire city fits inside one of them — along with the hill, the valley and the coastline that make your weather completely different from the next suburb. Jonathan Ferrer builds AI that fills in what's inside that square. From a lab in Abu Dhabi, he takes blurry global forecasts and sharpens them to 200 metres: enough to say which streets turn dangerous in a heatwave, or whether a farmer needs to harvest this week. It runs on the same technology that generates images from a text prompt. It starts with static and refines until real weather appears. We talk about whether AI is worth its energy cost, whether this is a bubble, and why he insists that the old-fashioned meteorologists are now more necessary, not less. Timestamps 01:30- From Spain to Australia to Abu Dhabi03:04- Research at the University of Queensland and CSIRO04:03- Why applied science matters for real world impact09:29- Why generative AI matters for weather and climate13:48- Working with governments on climate and infrastructure decisions16:24- Balancing AI cost, energy use, and public value20:57- Ethics, transparency, and energy efficient deployment31:43- Agriculture, crop planning, and localised weather risk35:04- Why traditional models and domain expertise are still essentialFollow us! Instagram: sciencebehindtheglass X: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988 FB: Science behind the Glass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 We have a new blog! * https://sciencebehindtheglass.com/blog

    Can AI Predict the Storm Before It Forms? With Dr Jonathan Ferrer

  4. Aug 20 ·  Bonus

    ¿Y si el primer científico fue un poeta? | Dr. Alfredo Yáñez

    ¿Qué tienen en común un iceberg, un poema y tu abuela diciéndote que no abras el refrigerador cuando llegas acalorado? 🌎 Más de lo que crees. En este episodio conocimos al Dr Alfredo Yañez: científico que se fue hasta la Antártida… y poeta que le escribe a la selva maya. Nos habló de por qué a veces la ciencia se queda sin palabras y tiene que pedirle ayuda al arte. No hace falta ser científico. Solo hace falta tener ganas de mirar el mundo distinto. Capitulos 00:21 La Convergencia entre Arte y Ciencia 01:28 Experiencias en la Antártida 03:29 Microorganismos y su Impacto en el Calentamiento Global 05:45 Conexiones Estéticas en la Ciencia 09:37 La Poesía como Herramienta de Comunicación Científica 13:38 La Influencia de la Naturaleza en la Poesía 18:45 Crecimiento en Chetumal y su Diversidad Cultural 23:25 Creando Comunidades a Través del Aprendizaje 25:36 La Intersección entre Arte y Ciencia 28:24 El Oficio de Escribir y su Relación con la Ciencia 33:24 La Importancia de Dejar un Legado 39:01 La Narrativa de las Leyendas y su Significado 44:04 Reflexiones Finales sobre el Arte y la Vida Siguenos! Instagram: sciencebehindtheglass X: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988 FB: Science behind the Glass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 Tenemos nuevo blog! * https://sciencebehindtheglass.com/blog Referencias Libro: https://share.google/TZ5C13zuADdUtO3ws

    ¿Y si el primer científico fue un poeta? | Dr. Alfredo Yáñez

  5. Aug 6 ·  Bonus

    ¿Los hongos son anarquistas?

    ¿Y si los seres más subversivos del planeta no tuvieran voz… ni cerebro? Los hongos rompen fronteras, ignoran jerarquías y desarman todo lo que los humanos creíamos ordenado. ¿Son, entonces, los verdaderos anarquistas de la naturaleza? Desde Róterdam, y a partir de la exposición Hongos: los diseñadores de la anarquía, nos sentamos a conversar con la Dra. Karen Muñoz. Hablamos de la muestra, de hongos benéficos y patógenos, de diseño, de ciencia… e incluso de un poema a las ranas. No te pierdas esta conversación. Capitulos 00:20 Explorando la exposición Hongos Anarquistas 05:03 El papel de los hongos en los ecosistemas 07:35 El arte como medio para comprender la ciencia 10:12 La conexión entre los hongos y la salud humana 13:06 La importancia del equilibrio en los ecosistemas 15:57 La representación artística de los hongos 18:45 El impacto del cambio climático en la biodiversidad21:40 Reflexiones finales y conversaciones por venir Siguenos! Instagram: sciencebehindtheglassX: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988FB: Science behind the GlassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 Referencias https://nieuweinstituut.nl/en/projects/fungi-anarchistische-ontwerpershttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251125-the-mysterious-black-fungus-from-chernobyl-that-appears-to-eat-radiationhttps://mariafernandacardoso.com/projects/spiders-of-paradise/

    ¿Los hongos son anarquistas?

  6. Jul 9

    Te Awa Puketapu: When Language is Power, Family, and Revolution

    Some women don't just lead, they are warriors. Today's guest is one of them. Te Awa Puketapu, is a Māori language champion, social leader, and an extraordinary force for change in Aotearoa New Zealand. Of Ngāi Tuhoe, Ngāti Ruapani, and Te Atiawa descent, Te Awa was raised speaking te reo Māori and was among the very first children ever enrolled in a Kōhanga Reo in 1982. That early immersion didn't just give her a language, it gave her a purpose. From the Office of the Children's Commissioner to Hutt City Council, she has spent her career fighting for Māori whānau (family), children, and communities. As a 2022 Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity, she is now boldly shaping the next forty years of te reo Māori revitalisation, putting language sovereignty, Māori-led solutions, and the next generation of leaders front and centre. She is a warrior. She is a leader. She is inspiration. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Māori Identity and Culture 02:47 The Treaty of Waitangi: Historical Context and Misinterpretations 05:51 Language Revitalization: The Kohanga Reo Movement 09:02 The Importance of Language in Shaping Worldview 11:59 Connection to Nature: Māori Perspectives 14:47 The Role of Women in Māori Society 17:48 Navigating Colonial Systems: Challenges and Resurgence 20:59 Community Support and Collective Action 23:56 Inspiration and Hope for the Future Follow us: Instagram: sciencebehindtheglass X: @sbtg_podcast @daniesguerra @LINDAHE1988 FB: Science behind the Glass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtgpodcast?_t=ZS-8u2DmABj4Us&_r=1 References Strochlic, N. "The Race to Save the World's Disappearing Languages." National Geographic, April 16, 2018. Awarau, A. "The Māori saved their language from extinction. Here's how." National Geographic, June 28, 2024. https://www.socialequity.atlanticfellows.org/fellows-search/te-awa-puketapu

    Te Awa Puketapu: When Language is Power, Family, and Revolution

  7. Jun 25

    Química: la solución para un mundo sostenible con el profesor Adam Lee

    We dive into the fascinating world of atoms and molecules, focusing on their significant impact on our journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Join us as we explore the insights of Professor Adam Lee, a leading chemist whose research is paving the way for revolutionary changes in energy production and manufacturing. Why 95% of consumer goods exist because of catalysis — and why almost nobody talks about it in climate conversations. 🎯 In this episode, you will learn: • Why 95% of consumer goods exist because of catalysis — and why almost nobody talks about it in climate conversations. • How turning toxic waste from African oil crops into nylon and biodiesel can transform rural economies. • What solar panel waste has to do with the future of batteries — and why the solution takes just one millisecond. • How a tiny silver-infused material is changing the way hospitals treat burn victims — without turning anyone blue. • Why Prof. Lee thinks the biggest obstacle to a sustainable future isn't science at all — it's economics, policy, and what we choose to do with education. Timestamps: 03:58 Working Across Continents: How Culture and Geography Shape the Science You Do 06:30 Buffel Grass and Invasive Plants: Local Problems as Global Opportunities 09:14 Waste Valorisation: Turning Toxic African Oil Waste Into Nylon and Biodiesel 14:44 What Is Catalysis? The Invisible Engine Behind 35% of the World's GDP 20:26 Nanomaterials Explained: The Lego Analogy That Changes Everything 20:55 Plastic Recycling: Why Chemical Recycling Is the Real Breakthrough We Need 27:35 Nature-Based Catalysis: How the Human Cell Inspired a New Research Approach 46:20 Where Is the Hope? Why an Economist Might Save the Planet Before a Chemist 51:58 The Ivory Tower Problem: Why Science Funding and Public Education Are Under Threat References → Abbas et al. (incl. Adam F. Lee & Karen Wilson). "Catalysis at the Intersection of Sustainable Chemistry and a Circular Economy." One Earth, Cell Press, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.oneear.2024.04.018 https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(24)00208-2 → Adam Lee — Editor-in-Chief, Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (open-access journal). Scilight Press. https://www.sciltp.com/journals/csc → Challenges and Opportunities in Recycling Technology of Silicon-Based Photovoltaic Solar Panels." Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2025. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43615-025-00692-3

    Química: la solución para un mundo sostenible con el profesor Adam Lee

  8. Jun 11

    Chemistry for a Sustainable World with professor Adam Lee

    We dive into the fascinating world of atoms and molecules, focusing on their significant impact on our journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Join us as we explore the insights of Professor Adam Lee, a leading chemist whose research is paving the way for revolutionary changes in energy production and manufacturing. Why 95% of consumer goods exist because of catalysis — and why almost nobody talks about it in climate conversations. 🎯 In this episode, you will learn: • Why 95% of consumer goods exist because of catalysis — and why almost nobody talks about it in climate conversations. • How turning toxic waste from African oil crops into nylon and biodiesel can transform rural economies. • What solar panel waste has to do with the future of batteries — and why the solution takes just one millisecond. • How a tiny silver-infused material is changing the way hospitals treat burn victims — without turning anyone blue. • Why Prof. Lee thinks the biggest obstacle to a sustainable future isn't science at all — it's economics, policy, and what we choose to do with education. Timestamps: 03:58 Working Across Continents: How Culture and Geography Shape the Science You Do 06:30 Buffel Grass and Invasive Plants: Local Problems as Global Opportunities 09:14 Waste Valorisation: Turning Toxic African Oil Waste Into Nylon and Biodiesel 14:44 What Is Catalysis? The Invisible Engine Behind 35% of the World's GDP 20:26 Nanomaterials Explained: The Lego Analogy That Changes Everything 20:55 Plastic Recycling: Why Chemical Recycling Is the Real Breakthrough We Need 27:35 Nature-Based Catalysis: How the Human Cell Inspired a New Research Approach 46:20 Where Is the Hope? Why an Economist Might Save the Planet Before a Chemist 51:58 The Ivory Tower Problem: Why Science Funding and Public Education Are Under Threat References → Abbas et al. (incl. Adam F. Lee & Karen Wilson). "Catalysis at the Intersection of Sustainable Chemistry and a Circular Economy." One Earth, Cell Press, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.oneear.2024.04.018 https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(24)00208-2 → Adam Lee — Editor-in-Chief, Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (open-access journal). Scilight Press. https://www.sciltp.com/journals/csc → Challenges and Opportunities in Recycling Technology of Silicon-Based Photovoltaic Solar Panels." Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2025. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43615-025-00692-3

    Chemistry for a Sustainable World with professor Adam Lee
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Who really makes science happen? First bilingual podcast (Spanish & English)! We pull back the curtain on the hidden figures behind the scenes: scientists, engineers, field workers, data analysts, social leaders, and more, who rarely make the headlines but whose work shapes our world. Through powerful storytelling and personal interviews from across continents, we explore the passions, challenges, and human experiences that drive science forward. Two hosts. Two languages. One mission: to humanise science, one voice at a time.

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