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  • LuxeSci Chats - Cashmere with Kate Knight
    Feb 21 2025

    Welcome back fancy folks! It's been a little bit since we've posted a LuxeSci chat and we have a great one to share with you today. I'm talking all things fibers and cashmere with Kate Knight.

    Kate is a freelance knitwear designer who specializes in creating garments from cashmere and other natural fibers and she does this for start-ups, entrepreneurs and small brands. Kate is an expert in all things knitwear and fibers and it was so fun to chat with her about cashmere.


    Join us and Kate for a fun and informative conversation about the natural fibers, cashmere and of course some science.


    Where to find Kate: ⁠

    https://www.thecashmeredesigner.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/thecashmeredesigner/


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    Audio Engineer: Dr. Dimos

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    24 min
  • Thirst for Knowledge: Round 6 - Gin
    Jan 24 2025

    Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. We are feeling the fancy vibes in our recording studies so it's time for martinis.

    Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us juniper berries, phenols and all sorts of gin-related science and history.

    Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us.

    And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.


    Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis.


    If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.


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    24 min
  • Thirst for Knowledge - Round 5 - Vodka
    Jan 3 2025

    Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. It's frosty and chilly, at least where one of us lives, and that calls for something that will warm your belly. In this episode we talk all about the science, history and fun facts of vodka.

    Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they stir some martinis, because that's the correct method. Learn with us about distillation versus fermentation, what monks have to do with vodka and whether certain alcohols produce worse hangovers.

    Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us.

    And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.


    Thirst for Knowledge is an Erevna Media and Science Actually production. Our audio engineer is Dimos Katsis.


    If you like us, please subscribe and leave a review.


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    31 min
  • LuxeSci Chats - Dr Jessica Steier from Unbiased Science
    Dec 19 2024

    LuxeSci is back with another interview and we're super excited about this one. We have been following the Unbiased Science account since the pandemic and it's a go to for us for creative, accurate and compassionate communication on trending science topics.

    In this episode we talk to Unbiased Science founder and public health scientist, Dr. Jessica Steier. We had so much fun chatting with Dr. Steier about her favorite luxury item, towel warmers. Why are these not a thing in the US? Why do we like warm towels and is there a health benefit to using heat after injuries?


    Join us and Dr. Steier for a fun and informative conversation about the Unbiased Science universe and the benefits of a cozy towel.


    Where to find Unbiased Science: ⁠https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/


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    26 min
  • Thirst for Knowledge - Round 4: Champagne
    Dec 5 2024

    Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols. Happy Holidays from the Thirst for Knowledge crew! What better way to celebrate and ring in the new year than with champagne.


    Join Ben and Dr. Lex as they pop some bottles and clink some glasses, well..virtually at least. Discover why there's a whisp of vapor when you pop a bottle of champagne and what the fastest recorded cork exiting a bottle was clocked at.

    Pour yourself a glass and come and learn along with us.

    And always remember to drink, and science, responsibly.


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    28 min
  • Thirst for Knowledge: Round 3 - Wine
    Nov 8 2024

    Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.

    This round is wine. Wine has a long and fascinating history and tons of science behind. For example, why does wine made from the same grape grown in two different soils taste different. Can the size of a wine glass influence how much you drink? Join us as we learn all sorts of interesting facts about wine.

    In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to find cool research studies.

    So pour a glass and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button!


    And always, always, drink and science responsibly!


    Recipe for a Wine Spritzer cocktail is here:

    - 4 oz ice

    - 3 oz wine

    - 3 oz soda/seltzer

    - Garnish as you wish

    Recipe courtesy of Spruce Eats: https://www.thespruceeats.com/wine-spritzers-recipe-3958478


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    31 min
  • LuxeSci Chats - Vampire Facials with Sam from Tiny Matters
    Oct 31 2024

    Just like the ghost of your PhD thesis, we're back! This season we're doing something a little different. Dr. Lex is talking to some of our favorite science communicators and podcasters about their work and their favorite luxury times. Join us once a month for a fascinating and fabulous chat.


    This month, we're talking to Sam from the Tiny Matters podcast and appropriate for Halloween, we discuss the science behind Vampire Facials. So grab a treat, and maybe some garlic and tune in for fun facts and great conversation.

    Where to find the Tiny Matters Podcast: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters.html

    Our other podcast on the science of booze: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HFCvJoCn2s86g9KkVqYeQ?si=7548a90d4fbf4764

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    32 min
  • Thirst for Knowledge: Round 2 - Cider
    Oct 18 2024

    Welcome back to Thirst for Knowledge where two nerdy people try to answer all your (and our) questions about your (and our) favorite alcohols.

    This round is cider. What better beverage to discuss in the fall. It conjures up images of apple picking, apple cider donuts and lots, and lots of plaid.

    In this episode, Ben comes prepared with the history and fun facts and of course Dr. Lex has to bring parasites into the discussion. Hot tip: Make sure your cider is pasteurized!

    So pour a pint and join us for some sips and some knowledge and don't forget to click that subscribe button!


    And always, always, drink responsibly!


    Recipe for a Cider Moscow Mule cocktail is here:

    - 2 oz vodka

    - 2 oz hard cider

    - 1.5 oz fresh lime juice

    - 3 oz ginger beer

    Combine in a copper mug or glass, adding the ginger beer last. Garnish as desired.


    Recipe courtesy of The Bottle Club: https://www.thebottleclub.com/blogs/recipes/hard-cider-mule-recipe


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    28 min