Dr. Kiki's Science Hour (Video)

Dr. Kiki's Science Hour is an in-depth exploration of scientific topics ranging from climate change to nanotech. Every week neurophysiologist Dr. Kirsten Sanford talks with leading experts in all areas of scientific research. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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DKSH 149: Tear Down the Wall - We're talking open access publishing with Peter Binfield and Jason Hoyt from PeerJ

We're talking open access publishing with Peter Binfield and Jason Hoyt from PeerJ . Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guests: Peter Binfield and Jason Hoyt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

Jun 28, 2012•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 149

DKSH 148: Inside eCybermission 2012 - We're talking about science and being inspired by middle school scientists.

We're talking about science and being inspired by middle school scientists. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

Jun 21, 2012•57 min•Ep. 148

DKSH 147: Staring at the Sun - The science of the sun, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory.

The science of the sun, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory . Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Todd Hoeksema Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

Jun 07, 2012•58 min•Ep. 147

DKSH 146: A Disintegrating Signal - We're talking about the science of searching for exoplanets with a couple of scientists from the Kepler mission.

We're talking about the science of searching for exoplanets with a couple of scientists from the Kepler mission. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guests: Jon Jenkins and Eugene Chiang Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Jun 01, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 146

DKSH 145: Chemical Warfare at Home - The science of toxic flame retardants with Dr. Arlene Blum PhD.

The science of toxic flame retardants with Dr. Arlene Blum PhD. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Arlene Blum PhD Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

May 25, 2012•58 min•Ep. 145

DKSH 144: Science for Better Living - We're talking about science for better living with David B. Agus, M.D.

We're talking about science for better living with David B. Agus, M.D. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. David B. Agus, M.D. Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

May 17, 2012•50 min•Ep. 144

DKSH 143: Name It Yourself - We're flying without a map!

We're flying without a map! Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix

May 11, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 143

DKSH 142: Lifehacking With Science - We talk about life tips from scientists with Garth Sundem.

We talk about life tips from scientists with Garth Sundem. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Garth Sundem Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

May 03, 2012•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 142

DKSH 141: Old Dog, New Science - We talk about the science of learning with Dr. Gary Marcus

We talk about the science of learning with Dr. Gary Marcus. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Gary Marcus Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Apr 26, 2012•55 min•Ep. 141

DKSH 140: Numb Numb Numb - We talk about the science of anesthesia with Dr. Emery Brown

We talk about the science of anesthesia with Dr. Emery Brown. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Emery Brown Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Apr 20, 2012•56 min•Ep. 140

DKSH 139: How Do We Sound? - We talk about the science of acoustics and bubbles with Dr. Tim Leighton

We talk about the science of acoustics and bubbles with Dr. Tim Leighton. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Tim Leighton Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Apr 06, 2012•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 139

DKSH 138: Science in My Backyard - We talk science in Dr. Kiki's backyard, and an idea that she has.

We talk science in Dr. Kiki's backyard, and an idea that she has. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: The Chatroom Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Mar 29, 2012•58 min•Ep. 138

DKSH 137: Something From Nothing - We talk about the origin of the universe with Dr. Lawrence Krauss of Arizona State University.

We talk about the origin of the universe with Dr. Lawrence Krauss of Arizona State University. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Lawrence Krauss Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Mar 22, 2012•56 min•Ep. 137

DKSH 136: A Nuclear Conversation - We talk about nuclear energy and Fukushima one year after 3/11

We talk about nuclear energy and Fukushima one year after 3/11. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Eliza Strickland Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Mar 16, 2012•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 136

DKSH 135: Where There's a Will - We talk about the science of will power with Dr. Kelly Mcgonigal.

We talk about the science of will power with Dr. Kelly McGonigal. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Kelly McGonigal Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Mar 01, 2012•59 min•Ep. 135

DKSH 134: From Eternity to Faulty Cable - We talk about neutrino and Pauli exclusion principle with Sean Carroll of Cal Tech.

We talk about neutrino and Pauli exclusion principle with Sean Carroll of Cal Tech. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Sean M. Carroll Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Feb 24, 2012•58 min•Ep. 134

DKSH 133: Extreme Matters - We talk about matter in extreme conditions with Bob Nagler of SLAC National Accelerator Lab.

We talk about matter in extreme conditions with Bob Nagler of SLAC National Accelerator Lab. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Bob Nagler Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

Feb 17, 2012•1 hr•Ep. 133

DKSH 132: Playing Catch - We talk about emerging diseases and the PREDICT program with Tracey Goldstein and Suzan Murray.

We talk about emerging diseases and the PREDICT program with Tracey Goldstein and Suzan Murray. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guests: Tracey Goldstein and Suzan Murray Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Feb 10, 2012•54 min•Ep. 132

DKSH 131: The Universe Explained - We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today.

We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today . Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Fraser Cain Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Feb 02, 2012•56 min•Ep. 131

DKSH 130: An Inflammatory Revolution - We discover a new way to look at multiple sclerosis with Dr. Angelique Corthals.

We discover a new way to look at multiple sclerosis with Dr. Angelique Corthals. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Angelique Corthals Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

Jan 26, 2012•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 130

DKSH 129: In Yuri's Dreams - We talk about Yuri's Night with Dr. Ryan Kobrick.

We talk about Yuri's Night with Dr. Ryan Kobrick. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Ryan Kobrick Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

Jan 20, 2012•58 min•Ep. 129

DKSH 128: The Geology Ball - We talk about geology and volcanos with Jessica Ball from University of Buffalo.

We talk about geology and volcanos with Jessica Ball from University of Buffalo. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Jessica L Ball, Ph.D. Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Jan 12, 2012•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 128

DKSH 127: The Biodiverse Universe - We talk biodiversity with Kevin Zelnio of Deep Sea News.

We talk biodiversity with Kevin Zelnio of Deep Sea News . Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Kevin Zelnio Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix...

Jan 06, 2012•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 127

DKSH 126: Hidden From View - We discover hidden universes with Dr. Brian Greene

We discover hidden universes with Dr. Brian Greene. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Brian Greene Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

Jan 05, 2012•1 hr•Ep. 126

DKSH 125: Ocean Checkup - We check in on the ocean's health with the Ocean Doctor David Guggenheim.

We check in on the ocean's health with the Ocean Doctor David Guggenheim. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: David Guggenheim, Ph.D Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Netflix Ford SNYC...

Dec 23, 2011•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 125

DKSH 124: The Encultured Brain - We discover the path of neuroanthropology with Dr. Daniel Lende.

We discover the path of neuroanthropology with Dr. Daniel Lende. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Daniel Lende Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Ford Netflix...

Dec 15, 2011•1 hr•Ep. 124

DKSH 123: The Biggest Yet! - Finding super massive black holes with Nicholas McConnell of UC Berkeley.

Finding super massive black holes with Nicholas McConnell of UC Berkeley. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Nicholas McConnell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Ford Netflix...

Dec 09, 2011•56 min•Ep. 123

DKSH 122: The Buzz About Bees - We find out what the buzz is about bees with bee keeper Eric Stromgren.

We find out what the buzz is about bees with bee keeper Eric Stromgren. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Eric Stromgen Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Ford SYNC Nav Netflix...

Dec 02, 2011•57 min•Ep. 122

DKSH 121: Detours in the Brain - We drive down the brain's super highway with Dr. Lynn Paul from Caltech.

We drive down the brain's super highway with Dr. Lynn Paul from Caltech. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Dr. Lynn K. Paul Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Ford Netflix...

Nov 18, 2011•57 min•Ep. 121

DKSH 120: The X-Phis - We discover experimental philosophy, or x-Phis, with Josh Knobe.

We discover experimental philosophy, or x-Phis, with Josh Knobe. Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford Guest: Josh Knobe Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Ford SYNC AppLink Netflix...

Nov 11, 2011•59 min•Ep. 120

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