Top of Mind with Julie Rose

by BYUradio

Tackling tough topics in a way that will help you feel more empathy and empower you to become a better citizen, kinder neighbor, and more effective advocate. For people who are turned off by the divisive nature of the news, but still want to engage with important issues. Hosted by journalist Julie Rose, Top of Mind is a production of BYUradio.

Episodes

S1 E10: Clone Army of Bees, Bowling Ball Design, Choreorobotics

52m · Published 27 Dec 10:00

How one worker bee in the 1990s managed to clone herself into an army that’s still collapsing healthy bee colonies in South Africa. The science behind bowling balls and finding the right one at your bowling alley. And, why robots need a dancer’s eye and choreography to become less threatening.

S1 E9: Upcycled Food, Blind Cooking, Nitrous Oxide

52m · Published 22 Dec 10:00

Reincorporating food cast-offs into new dishes reduces food waste. A chef who lost her sight relearned how to cook and is teaching others how to do the same. The agricultural sector is trying to lessen the amount of nitrous oxide they release in their work.

S1 E8: How the Word is Passed, #EarsToVets, End-of-Life Doulas

52m · Published 21 Dec 10:00

Monuments and museums that are remnants of slavery in the U.S. teach the nation's history inconsistently - how? An online campaign draws attention to the mental health issues veterinarians face. Doulas for people transitioning out of life offer education and comfort.

S1 E7: Reminiscence Therapy, Spooky Christmas, All I Want for Christmas Song

51m · Published 20 Dec 10:00

The holidays can improve a person’s cognitive abilities for people with dementia. What do ghosts have to do with Christmas? And, the reason why Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become a holiday classic.

S1 E6: What To Save, Deepfake Geography, Stereo Smell

52m · Published 15 Dec 10:00

The National Park Service can't save every plant or animal due to climate change, so how do park officials decide which changes to resist and which to accept? Doctored satellite video imagery poses a myriad of problems. Researchers are trying to find out why we can hear in stereo but don't get the same sensation with smell.

S1 E5: Beethoven's 10th, Preventing Malnutrition, Abuser Help Line

52m · Published 14 Dec 10:00

With the aid of artificial intelligence, scientists have finally finished the symphony Beethoven didn’t manage to complete before he died. A journalist worked at a helpline for perpetrators of abuse and came to some interesting conclusions. The long-term damages of infant malnutrition could be addressed with a new nutty nutrition supplement.

S1 E4: The Agitators, GPS and Memory

52m · Published 13 Dec 10:00

Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright and Frances Seward worked together to advocate for abolition and women's rights. The book "The Agitators" tells their story. Then, GPS conveniently guides us in real-time, but we're also at risk of weakening our memory skills because of it the older we become.

S1 E3: Swimming Microbots, Generational Labels, Moving Through Cancer

52m · Published 10 Dec 07:00

Tiny swimming robots might solve plastic pollution in the ocean. Some social scientists believe we should ditch the labels baby boomer, Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z. And, more exercise might help those with cancer.

S1 E2: Touch Benefits, Familial Estrangement, Vocal Charades

52m · Published 09 Dec 07:00

It’s become more common in America for people to cut off ties with a family member. Everyone needs a hug. And, most people understand certain sounds, even if they speak different languages or whether they can read or write.

S1 E1: Lead and Personality, Princesses, Emotional Stripping

52m · Published 08 Dec 10:00

Lead pollution could have poisoned some people's personalities. Girls and boys internalize healthy ideas from Moana, Elsa, and other Disney Princesses. And the new trend of female pop stars baring their bodies and their souls. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for Disney Consumer Products/AP Images)

Top of Mind with Julie Rose has 140 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 103:00:18. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on March 5th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 9th, 2024 13:41.