Prof. Luke Drury: ‘When Experts Disagree’

Professor Luke Drury is the former Head of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Section of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Alongside Professor Maria Baghramian from the School of Philosophy of University College Dublin, Professor Drury…

Åsa Melin – Klimakteriepodden Podcast

When the first hot flash hit, Åsa Melin realized not only that she had reached menopause, but also that she did not know very much about it. Searching for information, she noticed it was hard to come by, and nobody wanted to discuss the topic.…

Are we what we hear? A reflection on sound, identity and science communication

Sounds have the power to place us in different mental spaces. Accordingly, sound and music can connect deeply to our perceptions of who we are and where we come from. While musing on how sound can be used to communicate science, I started to…

A handful of podcast recommendations from the Crastina crew

For the Science and Sound theme Crastina’s editors and writers compiled a subjective selection of podcast episodes that impressed, amused, and inspired us. Explore the variety of topics and formats, and immerse yourself in these fascinating…

Agile Science student project at Brussels Engineering School ECAM: “We can’t wait to try it again!”

What possibilites can Agile offer in an academic setting? This is explored by a five-member teacher’s team at Brussels Engineering School, ECAM. Crastina had a chat with Benjamin Berger, Assistant Professor. Introducing a modified Agile…