The Science of Life with Dr. Raven Baxter

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The Dangers of Synthetic Braiding Hair with Dr. Jim Rogers

I'm joined by Dr. James Rogers of Consumer Reports. Jim Rogers is the lead on the study that came out of Consumer Reports highlighting the potential dangers of synth

Apr 8 2025
54 min

EP 10: Neuroscience and Science Communication with Dr. Ben Rein

Join me as I chit chat with perhaps one of the most fun neuroscientists that you'll ever meet, Dr. Ben Rein. We talk about all things neuroscience as well as my most

Jan 17 2025
1 h 16 min

EP 09: The Mysterious Origins of Life with Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Olivia Judson

Okay, friends. Gather round. So, this podcast is called The Science of Life, but we need to get to the MEAT of it all... what even IS life? Today we begin on our deep div

Dec 17 2024
59 min

EP 08: My psychiatrist, Dr. Mike Magarefteh

We're back after a hiatus, because: LIFE BE LIFE-ING! Today, we're talking to my psychiatrist, Dr. Mike Magarefteh. Yes, I brought my psychiatrist on my podcast

Nov 24 2024
43 min

EP 07: It is rocket science, with Naia Butler-Craig

How many times have we said, "Well, it's not like it's rocket science." Well, TODAY is your lucky day! Today it IS rocket science, and we have none other than a

Jul 31 2024
1 h 18 min

EP 06: Ultimate dolphin shenanigans, with Dr. Heather Spence

This episode is going to blow your mind. Learn about all things dolphins, music, and dolphin music with Dr. Heather Spence on my podcast!

Jul 10 2024
1 h 34 min

EP 05: The microbes that live inside and on us, with Dr. Amy Proal

In this episode, I talk with CEO of PolyBio Research Foundation, Dr. Amy Proal, who is a microbiologist passionate about advancing science in a way that we understand the

Jun 25 2024
49 min

EP 04: Astrophysics chit chat, with Dr. Ronald Gamble, Jr.

Meet my partner, Dr. Ronald Gamble, Jr.! Ron is a theoretical astrophysicist at NASA, and one of my biggest supporters. While waiting for our previous guest, Dr. Tiara Mo

May 21 2024
19 min

EP 03: Dolphins do WHAT? Trailblazing in marine science, with Dr. Tiara Moore

In this special episode, I interview Dr. Tiara Moore, founder and CEO of Black in Marine Science (BIMS). We discuss the groundbreaking birth of the BIMS organization and

Apr 30 2024
1 h 11 min

EP 02: Just like a white-winged dove: birds, with Dr. Dan Baldassarre

This episode, I'm chatting it up with Dr. Dan Baldassarre, an expert in the behavioral ecology of birds. We discuss the fascinating world of birds, including their a

Apr 23 2024
1 h 06 min

EP 01: Naughty by nature: mating in the animal kingdom, with Dr. Anastasia Shavrova

In the exciting debut episode of "The Science of Life," Dr. Raven Baxter kicks off an exhilarating journey into the heart of life sciences, intersecting with the raw trut

Apr 16 2024
1 h 01 min

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I have been looking for a smart, funny, real podcast hosted by and about black women in science. The host and guests discuss everything from wins, joys, and challenges. I needed this podcast 25 years ago when I was a student at an Ivy looking for a way into the field I loved! It’s so refreshing to reflect upon my experience and know I’m wasn’t crazy!

Avidscifan · May 2024

And happier. Raven has the best ears for listening, questions for the guests, and amazing production. I love listening and laughing. Thank you for your excellent pod.

KARdoey · Apr 2024

Somehow I found this through IG recommendations where you discovered Fleetwood Mac. That was amazing! Then I searched for the podcast and was immediately intrigued by the content. I had my mouth opened for most of this episode. Lots of light bulb moments. Thanks for nerding out for and with me! (I LOVED this and sent it to all the group chats)

Science for cool kids · Apr 2024

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