I’m a Neuroscience grad student at the University of Helsinki studying the effect of environmental enrichment on neuroplasticity. I get excited by all aspects of the brain and mind, particularly by sleep science and how our microbiome communicates with our brain (gut-brain axis). Sustainability, intersectional climate justice, international relations, and youth rights are what keep me up at night – I’m always on the lookout for new podcast recommendations to do with these topics! I’m currently on the Podcast team and was one of the core March for Science Helsinki organisers in 2019. I’m also the co-social media manager and official TSB paparazzi. When I’m not doing science or scicomm you can find me cycling by the sea or in the forest with a camera in hand. Follow me on social media if you want to hear more about these topics and more!
Ever thought how your fruits and vegetables are transported from field to supermarket shelf? And how does packaging play its role in keeping produce fresh? Join us in this week’s… Read More »4.10 Fresh for Longer: How Packaging Extends Agri-Produce Shelf Life – w/ Rhiannon, Rose & Kateřina Zítková
Have you ever wondered how a COVID-19 or flu test works? Or how these types of biosensors are made? Join Rhiannon & Katja as they dive into the fascinating world… Read More »4.9 Tiny Tech, Big Impact: The World of Biosensors – w/ Martin, Katja & Rhiannon
Ever stubbed your toe and questioned reality? Buckle up, because this episode dives deep into the “ouch” that binds us all! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of pain… Read More »4.5 The Anatomy of Agony: Deciphering Pain Perception w/ Katja, Pritakshi & Helena Hartmann
While being captivated by the constant chase for publications, researchers should not neglect other aspects of their work. Every project is driven by a noble goal to improve lives and… Read More »Societal impact of research | HiLIFE series Ep5 w/ Marjo Saastamoinen & Kirsi Mikkonen
Welcome back to the enchanting world of ants! This time, we embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of how ants adapt to different temperatures. What makes hybrid ants… Read More »4.1 The secrets of ants’ resilience to changing climate – w/ Eleanna, Katja & Beatriz Portinha
In this episode Katja and Pritakshi interview Jason Rissanen about his PhD centred around insects familiar to us all: ants!Have you ever thought that just like us humans, ants might… Read More »3.24 Self-medicating ants – w/ Katja, Pritakshi & Jason Rissanen
Interested in doing a PhD?Or curious to hear PhD advice from fellow students?Just feel like listening to a conversation?Well, you’re in luck, as Anastasiia, Katja and guest Laura Suominen discuss… Read More »3.23 The ups and downs of doing a PhD – w/ Anastasiia, Katja & Laura Suominen
This year there were around 600 Y Science attendees, and plenty of ideas for different science-based businesses were heard. There were 3 sessions, focusing on Health & Pharma, Food Systems, and Environment & Forest.