Onde assistir Scicast • Temporada 2026
9 episódios
- 2025 on SciCast – Special (SciCast #676)
E12025 on SciCast – Special (SciCast #676)Before we really start the year, let's talk about the best episodes of 2025! We share behind-the-scenes stories and even make promises for 2026! Recording Team: Tarik Fernandes, André Trapani, Juliana Vilela, Marcelo de Matos, Rita Kujawski. - The Insect Apocalypse (SciCast #679)
E4The Insect Apocalypse (SciCast #679)In this week's Scicast, we explore the world of insects—the most diverse animal group on the planet—discussing what defines them, their biodiversity, and their crucial role in ecosystems and the human economy. We talk about essential services such as pollination, biological control, and decomposition, also highlighting little-remembered pollinators such as flies, beetles, and moths. We also discuss the worrying global decline in insect populations, driven by deforestation, climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Finally, we reflect on the invisibility of this abundant and underestimated group and the urgency of understanding and conserving it to maintain the balance of ecosystems and the future of human life. Recording Team: Andre, Caio Ferreira, Fernando Malta, Marcelo de Matos, Rita Kujawski. - Exotic Animals (SciCast #680)
E5Exotic Animals (SciCast #680)What is an exotic animal? Can the same animal be considered exotic in one place but not in another? And what is a wild animal? What about a feral animal? This week, we discuss all these definitions and how these animals can be part of our daily lives. Furthermore, what are the impacts of having these animals available in our country? How does the market work, and what are the consequences for the animals, the environment, and us humans? Recording Team: Tarik Fernandes, Marcelo Pedraz, Rita Kujawski, and Caio Ferreira. - How Was the First Dinosaur Born? (SciKids) (SciCast #681)
E6How Was the First Dinosaur Born? (SciKids) (SciCast #681)From electrolytes in tears to the childhood dream of becoming a paleontologist, SciKids answers some fascinating questions from our young scientists! Production Team: Tarik Fernandes and Juliana Vilela. - Ultra-Processed Foods and the Nova Classification (SciCast #682)
E7Ultra-Processed Foods and the Nova Classification (SciCast #682)In this week’s SciCast, we discuss the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines, one of the legal instruments that guide all policies aimed at combating hunger, promoting food security, and ensuring nutrition across various life stages. The Guide was developed in Brazil but has already gained international attention, with new studies using its metrics and classifications to define current food systems and spaces. Here, we’ll also explore the concept of ultra-processed foods and examine the controversy surrounding this classification. Recording Team: Tarik Fernandes, Emanuelle Salustiano, Ruan Santos, Lênin Machado, and Yasmin Pussente. - The History of Iran (SciCast #683)
E8The History of Iran (SciCast #683)Imagine a people with 100,000 years of history who have been conquered by Greeks, Arabs, Mongols, Turks… and yet still recognize themselves as the same people. Let’s explore the history of modern-day Iran and discuss how this history can help us understand the current conflicts in the region. Recording Team: Fernando Malta, Gustavo Rebello, Luis Filipe Herdy, Marcelo de Matos, Maria Oliveira. - Polylaminin and Science (SciCast #684)
E9Polylaminin and Science (SciCast #684)What is polylaminin? How does it work? But does it actually work? We discuss scientific methodology, misinformation, science communication, hope, and much more! Recording Team: Juliana Vilela, Crhisllane Vasconcelos, Iara Grisi, André Bacchi, Lucas Vieira, Thais Boccia.
