The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch’s employees according to documents reviewed by the Democratic staff …
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Dr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. — Science, Policy And Advocacy For Impactful Health Ecosystems
Science, Policy And Advocacy For Impactful And Sustainable Health Ecosystems — Dr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. — fmr. Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Policy and International Engagement, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Dr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. recently served as Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Policy and International Engagement at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/) where she served at OSTP to advance the Cancer Moonshot (https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-i… with a mission to decrease the number of cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years.
Dr. Young’s varied career has spanned a variety of sectors including academia, non-profit, biotech, and foreign government, all with a focus on advancing science.
Dr. Young previously served as Executive Director of the SHEPHERD Foundation, where she championed rare cancer research and drove critical policy changes. Her work has also included fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and advancing the use of AI, data sharing, and clinical trial reform to accelerate cancer breakthroughs.
Dr. Young’s leadership in diplomacy and innovation includes roles such as Senior Director of Science Policy at the Biden Cancer Initiative and Senior Science and Innovation Policy Advisor at the British Embassy, where she facilitated international agreements to enhance research collaborations.
Ep-09-Aubrey de Grey: Can We Reverse Aging? Rapamycin, mTOR & Longevity Science
43:10 Aubrey talks about costs.
In this episode of Becoming Young, Josh and Janae sit down with legendary longevity researcher Aubrey de Grey to explore the future of aging science and what it means for human lifespan. They dive deep into the latest breakthroughs in mTOR, rapamycin, senescence, and cellular rejuvenation, uncovering how cutting-edge research is redefining what’s possible for human healthspan.
Things we discussed…
The history of aging research and why scientists once believed aging was inevitable.
Aubrey de Grey’s new mouse studies and what they reveal about reversing aging.
Rapamycin, mTOR, and autophagy—how this pathway influences longevity.
The role of senolytics and clearing aging cells to extend healthspan.
What the future holds: Are we on the verge of radically extending human lifespan?
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in biohacking, anti-aging science, and longevity breakthroughs.
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What is Quantum Entanglement? NASA Science
💫 Meet the area of science that even Albert Einstein himself called “spooky”: quantum entanglement! 🤯
Classical physics is the force governing an extremely predictable world, where an apple set on a table stays there until something causes it to move again.
In the quantum world, not only can the apple end up on Mars, but, hypothetically, it could exist both on the table and on Mars at the same time. It could even be inextricably tied to another apple in some other part of the universe through entanglement. Thus, “reality” as we know it is much more uncertain, with the possibility for many solutions or outcomes to exist, rather than just one.
Quantum entanglement remains a spooky part of our world. Check out the resources below to learn more about how NASA scientists are working to unravel the mysteries of our quantum universe.
Scientists are developing a groundbreaking method to eliminate potentially fatal diseases: ‘This is what science is’
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ISD Research Team Showcased 3D Food Printing Technology on the Members’ Day of Hong Kong Science Museum
#learningwithoutboundaries.
Prof. Mitch LI’s team from the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) was cordially invited to be the guest speaker of “Members’ Day: Sci-Fi or not?”, organized by Hong Kong Science Museum on Mar 28, 2024 to showcase the innovative 3D food printing technology.
Room-temperature superconductors: New discovery brings science closer to the dream
However, their reliance on extremely low temperatures has limited their practical applications. Now, scientists may be one step closer to breaking that barrier.
In groundbreaking research led by Professor Kostya Trachenko of the Queen Mary University of London, the maximum temperature at which superconductors can operate has been linked to fundamental constants of nature, such as the electron mass, electron charge, and the Planck constant.
These constants, essential for atomic stability and star formation, set the upper limit for superconducting temperatures between hundreds and a thousand Kelvin. Encouragingly, this range includes room temperature.
It’s Up to Us to Save Science in America
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Much of the information in the first half of this video comes from friend of the channel Zach Hancock’s wonderful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GagHHh1KenU&t=536s
The Science of Exercise for Cancer | Kerry Courneya, PhD
For decades, exercise was considered an optional part of cancer care—something beneficial for general health but not essential. The evidence is now overwhelming: exercise is not just supportive—it’s a therapeutic intervention that recalibrates tumor biology, enhances treatment tolerance, and improves survival outcomes.
With over 600 peer-reviewed studies, Dr. Kerry Courneya’s work has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of how structured exercise—whether aerobic, resistance training, or high-intensity intervals—can mitigate treatment side effects, enhance immune function, and directly influence cancer progression.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction.
00:01:47 Why exercise should be effortful.
00:02:33 How to meaningfully reduce risk of cancer.
00:06:22 What type of exercise is best?
00:07:59 How exercise reduces risk—even for smokers and the obese.
00:10:48 Weekend-only exercise.
00:13:49 150 vs. 300 minutes per week (more is better—up to a point)
00:16:03 Why pre-diagnosis exercise matters.
00:19:09 Why resilience to cancer treatment starts with exercise.
00:21:01 Why low muscle mass drives cancer death.
00:23:58 Why BMI fails to measure true obesity.
00:27:51 Why daily activity isn’t enough (structured exercise matters)
00:29:34 Breaking up sedentary time—do ‘exercise snacks’ help?
00:31:50 Supplements vs. exercise.
00:32:32 Where exercise fits with chemo and immunotherapy.
00:35:30 Why rest is not the best medicine.
00:41:20 Aerobic vs. resistance.
00:42:11 How chemotherapy patients were able to put on over a kilogram of muscle.
00:42:13 How weight training improves ‘chemo completion’
00:44:41 Why exercise creates vulnerability in cancer cells (limitations do apply)
00:47:09 Why exercise might be crucial for tumor elimination.
00:53:03 Why cardio may be better at clearing tumor cells.
00:56:18 When cancer spreads quickly—and when it doesn’t.
00:57:43 Why liquid biopsies may prevent over-treatment.
01:02:56 Exercise-sensitive vs. exercise-resistant cancers.
01:06:06 Prostate cancer therapy—why strength training matters.
01:08:10 When exercise is the only therapy—does it work?
01:09:26 Why HIIT reduces PSA in prostate cancer.
01:11:40 Avoiding over-treatment—can exercise buy you time?
01:12:00 Why high-intensity exercise boosts anti-cancer biology.
01:13:11 Turning a diagnosis into a wake-up call.
01:16:11 Why oncologists are rethinking exercise.
01:18:50 Why exercise eases anxiety about cancer—proven psychological benefits.
01:25:00 Before, during, and after treatment.
01:27:02 Why exercise is unique among cancer therapies.
01:28:16 Why cancer patients stop exercising—the risky mistake almost everyone makes.
01:30:41 How to get sedentary cancer patients exercising (realistically)
01:33:15 The $1 million case for including exercise.
01:34:56 Why recurrence trials haven’t convinced doctors—yet.
01:37:36 The bottom-line message.
01:37:55 The myth of a cancer panacea (exercise included)
01:44:07 What’s the best $50 investment for staying active?
01:44:40 Only 15 minutes per day—what’s the best anti-cancer exercise?
A quick cautionary note: Always consult a qualified healthcare provider—presumably an oncologist if your questions involve cancer treatment—particularly if you’re considering actions based on or inspired by our conversation today. This episode should not be construed as a substitute for qualified medical advice.
*Kerry Courneya, PhD*