A Day in the Half-Life
A podcast about the surprising ways that science evolves. Through conversations with scientists, we trace the technology, theories, and products we see around us today back to early discoveries in the lab, while also imagining where future breakthroughs could take us. Hosted and produced by Aliyah Kovner at Berkeley Lab, aka Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Podcasting since 2021 • 11 episodes
A Day in the Half-Life
Latest Episodes
Reimagining Plastics
Why isn’t more plastic actually recyclable? Why don’t compostable forks actually compost? And when are we going to solve our waste problems?This episode features three scientists working to manage the planet's plastic addiction b...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:22
Hydrogen: The Original Alternative Fuel
The smallest element in the universe has big potential for clean, sustainable energy. In fact, we’ve been using it as a fuel for vehicles here on Earth and NASA vehicles out exploring the solar system for many decades. So why aren’t we living i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:13
Green Machines: The natural and artificial photosynthesis powering the planet
What is photosynthesis? Oh, no big deal, just the key to life on Earth as we know it! Join me as I take a deep dive into this amazingly sophisticated chemical process. Hear fascinating details they didn't teach you in school and get a crash cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:49
Inclusion in STEM: the Name Change Initiative
A Day in the Half-Life explores what working in STEM is really like, and that means conversations about inclusion. So to celebrate Pride Month, we're releasing a special episode about making research & academia culture more inclusive for tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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