Learn about the science of linguistics behind the blockbuster, Oscar winning, film Arrival. We chatted with Dr. Jessica Coon, a McGill linguistics professor, who consulted on the movie! To find out more check out: Facebook page –> www.facebook.com/ScientificaRadio/

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In the first part of the show Brïte Pauchet talked to Mark A. Sicoli about his linguistic research on waves of migration into the Americas. In the second part Evelyne Kasparek discuss why and how we should be celebrating failure in science.  

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On today’s episode, Bethany Wong follows Brïte Pauchet as she head to Boston to cover the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science  (AAAS). This is one of the world’s largest general scientific conferences, bringing together researchers, science communicators, policy makers and educators from around the world.  

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On this episode Rackeb Tesfaye and Emma Windfeld talk to Dr.Ivan Oransky, distinguished Writer In Residence, NYU Journalism Institute columnist for the Boston Globe’s STAT news and co-founder of Retraction Watch.   We chat to Dr. Oransky about his thoughts on science reporting in the current political climate,  present day academic fraud and the future of Retraction...

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On today’s episode, Rackeb Tesfaye and Brïte Pauchet explore the link between genetics and identity. Can genetic DNA testing determine our identity? Are they overhyped? Amanda Morgan, a genetic counselling graduate student at McGill University, explains what genetic testing is, how it can be used, and what to take into account when you use companies...

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In the first episode of the year, Rackeb Tesfaye, Bethany Wong and Brïte Pauchet go back in time, to remind you what were the biggest science discoveries of 2016, according to Science News. Gravitational waves, Zika virus, Alzheimer’s disease, the smallest self-replicating genome and the young three-parent baby. Here are some of them.

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On the last episode of 2016, Selina Peng Liu and Rackeb Tesfaye answer questions asked about the holidays that could be explained by science! Are our hockey rinks melting? Cheetah sleighs, is that a thing? How much do we consume during our festivities? And much much more! A big thank you to Dr. Eyad Atallah,...

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Today, Evelyne Kasparek and Selina Liu takes you to the conference on Diversity in Engineering which was on Oct 25th to the 27th. This was a conference ran by the students for the students. Emily Curling, one of the co-chairs of the conference shares some of her insights. 200 delegates from around the country gathered in Downtown...

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Hey guys! Do you love science? Do you love radio? Do you love science in the radio? We want to hear from you. Scientifica Radio is recruiting.  Either McGill student or Montreal-based community member, come and join us. Contact for volunteering: our super Arts and Culture Community Outreach Coordinator at community@ckut.ca.

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Today, Rackeb Tesfaye and Brïte Pauchet host our first Science Monthly Recap, with clips from Evelyne Kasparek and Selina Liu. Paralysis, AI, evolution in our own blood and eternal youth. Yes. This is science!   First, Evelyne walks us through new research that is helping paralyzed monkeys walk again! And this is not science fiction. Then,...

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