La Dra. Christina Zdenek llega a Science Behind the Glass para romper mitos, encender la curiosidad y mostrarnos cómo la ciencia y la pasión pueden reparar nuestra relación con la vida silvestre.

Desde serpientes venenosas hasta los majestuosos Palm Cockatoos, Christina combina ciencia, aventura y empatía para cambiar la forma en que vemos al mundo natural.

- Líder de proyectos pioneros como Under the Snakefluence y Beyond the Bite.

- Investigadora de cócteles de veneno que salvan vidas.

- Embajadora de conservación junto a comunidades indígenas y creadora de contenido que está transformando la ciencia en Australia.

En este episodio descubrirás:

Cómo las serpientes inspiran medicina moderna y por qué no deberíamos temerles.

🦜 El sorprendente “drumming” de los Palm Cockatoos, las primeras aves percusionistas del planeta! 💡 Cómo nuestras percepciones moldean el futuro de la conservación.

Timestamps en Español

02:05 – La fascinación por las serpientes desde la infancia

03:37 – Cómo los animales moldean la percepción humana

04:58 – El conflicto entre humanos y serpientes

07:15 – Miedos y fobias: lo que las serpientes revelan sobre nosotros

09:22 – ¿Qué es una "Death Adder"? Exploración de una víbora australiana

11:10 – El veneno como herramienta científica

13:00 – El trabajo de campo en Australia: desafíos y anécdotas

15:45 – El rol de la comunicación científica en cambiar percepciones

18:20 – El vínculo entre cultura, emoción y ciencia

20:05 – Experiencias personales con mordeduras y riesgos reales

23:10 – El poder de la curiosidad frente al miedo

25:00 – Reflexiones finales: ¿qué podemos aprender de las serpientes?

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Inspiring Australia Queensland

Dr Christina Zdenek, a world-class biologist and science communicator whose mission is clear: to repair the relationship between humans and wildlife. From venomous snakes to endangered parrots, Christina has led conservation projects across Australia and beyond, including groundbreaking work on Palm Cockatoos, Death Adders, and even research into how people perceive snakes.

She’s the mind behind global initiatives like "Under the Snakefluence" and "Beyond the Bite", and the driving force behind some of the most innovative science communication in Australia, from ABC's Top Five Scientists to her ambassadorship with Inspiring Australia.

Whether she’s tracking tool-using parrots with Indigenous communities, testing antivenoms, or leading workshops on safely handling venomous snakes, Christina blends fearless fieldwork with heartfelt advocacy.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Human-Snake Conflict: Unseen Interactions Shape Perceptions.
• Venom's Medical Use: Surprising disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Snakes as life symbols vs. fear icons.
• Palm Cockatoo Drumming: Unique behaviour in social and territorial roles.

Timestamps

00:21 Introduction to Episode

00:56 Guest Introduction: Dr Christina Zdenek

01:43 Cristina's Welcome and Background

03:42 Human-Wildlife Interaction

06:19 Snake Venom Research

09:56 Health and Snakes Connection

21:01 Global Survey on Human Perceptions of Snakes

27:31 Palm Cockatoo and Conservation

34:45 Data to Policy Impact

38:46 Ecological Grief and Conservation

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In this episode, our guests Dr. César Marín, professor at Universidad Santo Tomás in Chile, and Dr. Bernardo Águila, researcher at UNAM, Mexico, take us into the fascinating world of microorganisms—the foundation of life on our planet. They share insights about the importance of fungi, their associations with plants and bacteria, and their own personal stories.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The essential microorganisms for ecosystem and biodiversity health.
• Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, aiding in nutrient absorption.
• 95% of crops depend on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrient uptake.
• Microorganisms play a crucial role in the bioremediation of contaminated environments.
• Tips for agriculture and farmers.
• Conservation efforts must consider soil health and microbial diversity.

Timestamps:

00:01 Introduction to Science Behind the Glass

00:30 Meet Dr. Cesar Marin and Dr. Bernardo Aguilar

02:10 Understanding the Microbial World

03:38 Personal Journeys into Microbiology

07:08 The Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi

08:54 Exploring Hyphae and Their Functions

10:22 Microbial Interactions and Ecosystem Services

12:19 Fungi's Importance for Sustainability

16:37 Soil Health and Biodiversity Indicators

18:29 Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation

20:39 Challenges in Reforestation and Soil Management

24:34 Advice for Farmers and Conservationists

30:08 Experiences in Latin American Science

36:03 Academic Challenges and Opportunities

43:17 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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