amphibians

Frogs, Freezing Roads & Human Safety

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Frogs,  Freezing Roads & Human Safety
Keeping animals and humans safe through the seasons
Nick Buss
May 11 7pm 

Road salt is a lifesaver in winter –– for humans. But what about our amphibian friends? Come spring, these salts can run into wetlands and ponds causing harm to communities of wildlife that rely on these habitats to survive and thrive. We’ll explore the latest research on the impacts of commonly used de-icing salts on frogs, toads, and salamanders, as well as conservation efforts. Nick Buss is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in biological sciences.

Science

Science Pub | The Skin You’re In

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The Skin You’re In
Better Understanding the Body’s Largest Organ
Guy German, PhD

Learn about the complex chemical and biological structures that protect our skin from cosmetics, sunlight, bacteria, and a host of environmental hazards. See how biomimicry helps scientists design products that alleviate pesky skin issues. Explore amazing breakthroughs like “DNA sunscreens” that boost protection the longer we’re in the sun. 

Dr. German is Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University. His research focuses on understanding “soft matter” for use in biomedical applications. His team studies how skin protects us while allowing essential compounds in.

Age of Nature

Age of Nature Screening & Events

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This screening took place on October 13, 2020 at 7 pm ET. Watch the archived panel discussion. 

 
WSKG and Science Pub celebrated the three-part series The Age of Nature with a virtual screening and panel discussion focused on nature and conservation. Our panel will take a look at nature and the outdoors while examining how we balance human growth and conservation. Each episode will focus on three stories that take us beyond the traditional natural history series to answer three questions:

What have our past mistakes taught us about nature? How is our understanding of nature changing the way we live?

Science

Science Pub Returns This Fall

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Science Pub returns this fall from the comfort of your home, please join us for these exciting virtual experiences. The Science of Sex: Beyond Binary
Exploring Gender Through an Anthropological Lens
Speaker: Aviva Friedman

Biological sex is often thought of as a binary: male/female. Though many of us realize that gender identity can be quite expansive, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of what’s “based in biology.” This talk will explore the biological components that make up physical sex and examine how they relate to gender identity across cultures. Aviva Friedman is Community Educator at Family Planning of South Central New York.

Science

Getting Lost in “The Great Pause” Online Discussion

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Getting Lost in “The Great Pause” Online Discussion

This event took place on Thursday April 30 at 7pm. Watch a recording of the event below.

We’re experiencing the coronavirus outbreak as one, yet we all have different coping styles. Are you focused on logistics? Struggling to stay motivated in a strangely isolated world? Are you unable to concentrate? Or confused about your sudden jumble of new roles?