The Information Junkie

Unraveling the Mystery of Aging

Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie. This week we are discussing aging! We talk about what aging is, the theories and causes of aging, aging at a biological level, cancer and aging, Alzheimer's and aging, as well as a few other topics. Stay tuned to find out more! Sources * Xia X, Jiang Q, McDermott J, Han J‐ DJ. Aging and Alzheimer’s disease: Comparison and associations from molecular to system level. Aging Cell. 2018;17:e12802. https://doi.org/10.1111/acel.12802 * Article [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55945948]about the reptile we mentioned Support The Show Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day! If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link [http://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message]. You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, we post updates and we are planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well! What is this? This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. Arousha and I are incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, we try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, we even do book reviews or key points from science-y books! Thank You & See You Next Week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinfojunkie/message

Gems of STEM : Hidden FIgures in STEM

Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of The Information Junkie. This week we have a lot of new & exciting changes : a new co-host and a new format, listen to the episode to find out more! We will also be discussing some hidden figures in STEM : so people from the past & present you might have missed. Sources * Link [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-55498657]to BBC Article * Link [http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/fs51-women-in-science-2018-en.pdf]to UNESCO study * Link [https://www.forbes.com/sites/taliamilgromelcott/2020/09/24/students-of-color-are-missing-out-on-stem-opportunities-so-the-planet-is-missing-out-on-their-brilliance-heres-how-we-finally-achieve-equity-in-high-school-stem/?sh=66755ba75148]to Forbes Article Support The Show Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day! If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link [http://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message]. You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well! What is this? This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. Arousha and I are incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, we try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, we even do book reviews or key points from science-y books! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinfojunkie/message

The Confusing Concept of Infinity

Hello! This episode is about the concept of Infinity - where it came from and what exactly it is. Tune in to find out more! Sources : Go to this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPA3bwVVzGI]to learn more about the sizes of Infinity. Support The Show Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day! If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link [http://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message]. You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well! --------- What is this? This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. I am incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, I try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, I'll even do book reviews or key points from science-y books! --------- Thanks for listening! See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinfojunkie/message

Blackholes - Magical Objects in Space?

Hello! This episode is about our blackholes - what they are and how they form. Tune in to find out more! Support The Show Leaving reviews and comments really helps the podcast get exposure and feedback- it would mean that I can tailor the episodes to better suit what the audience want and also grow an audience. Please do leave some reviews if you ca. It may only take you a minute, but it really makes my day! If you would like to send in an audio message, you can use this link [http://anchor.fm/arunima-srivastav/message]. You can also follow me @theinformationjunkie on Instagram. There, I post updates and am planning to do mini-episodes as well! Again, you can leave comments or DM me there as well! --------- What is this? This show, The Information Junkie, is dedicated to bringing you interesting STEM stories in a fun and digestible manner. I am incredibly passionate about science and math - so every week, I try to bring something new and interesting to the table. Sometimes, I'll even do book reviews or key points from science-y books! --------- Thanks for listening! See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinfojunkie/message

The Moon And Its Specialities

Hello! This episode is about our own moon - its origin and its specialties - as well as other fascinating moons across our solar system. Tune in to find out more!. If you like this episode and the podcast, please share and comment! As always, feel free to leave suggestions or recommendations! Thank You for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinfojunkie/message