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Podcast-Episode
Guided by the Stars: The Fascinating World of Dung Beetles and Navigation with Marie Dacke
20.12.2024
In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, we are joined by Professor Marie Dacke from Lund University, an expert in sensory biology and behavioral neuroscience. Marie shares her journey from childhood curiosity about animals to groundbreaking discoveries on dung beetle navigation using celestial cues like the Milky Way. She discusses her Ig Nobel Prize-winning research, her approach to mentoring the next generation of scientists, and balancing outreach with academic work. With her engaging storytelling and valuable advice, Marie inspires us to embrace the unexpected and find joy in science communication and discovery.
Links and Resources:
- Learn more about Marie's research on her website.
- Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Inhalte:
- Introduction to Marie Dacke (00:00)
- Childhood Curiosity and Early Science Encounters (00:47)
- From Chemistry to Sensory Biology (02:59)
- Discovering Navigation Systems and Dung Beetle Research (03:40)
- Mentorship and Leadership in Science (05:54)
- Winning the Ig Nobel Prize (08:16)
- Current Research on Compass Cues in Beetles (12:17)
- Balancing Science Communication and Research (17:02)
- Advice for Young Scientists (23:20)
- Final Thoughts and Reflections (26:00)
Informationen zur Episode
Folge: 4
Dauer: 26:56
Veröffentlicht am:
20.12.2024
Zusammenfassung:
In this episode of NeuroVoyagers, Professor Marie Dacke shares her journey into science, her discoveries on dung beetle navigation using the Milky Way, and the impact of her Ig Nobel Prize-winning work. Join us for insights into her research and the importance of mentorship and science communication.
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