Ever wondered what happens within the first five days after conception? What genes are responsible for triggering the first few cell divisions of embryo development? And how can understanding this process lead to improved IVF success rates? Join this week's episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose chat to Nina Boskovic about her research into understanding the genetic mechanisms after fertilisation and the specialised techniques she uses to uncover this! 

Nina Boskovic has an MSc in clinical Embryology from the University of Oxford and is currently working towards her PhD at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) and University of Helsinki. Alongside her PhD, Nina has launched an IVF consultancy company, Nina Fertility, which aims to help people going through IVF treatment. 

Nina Fertility's Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/nina.fertility?igsh=ZnR0Ym4wbWhhNXB0&utm_source=qr

Nina’s recent publications:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102357 
https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10815-024-03038-4

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4.8 The first five days of embryo development: the key to IVF success – w/ Nina, Rhiannon & Rose

Launched in May 2024, ESA’s Earth Explorer EarthCARE mission has already been delivering remarkable data. Its four instruments have brought us groundbreaking insights into clouds, aerosols and Earth’s energy balance. The mission is being featured in an immersive installation called Hakuryu, which is Japanese for White Dragon, at the Living Planet Symposium in Vienna and here’s the accompanying sonification of atmospheric data downloaded from the EarthCARE satellite.

EarthCARE data transformed into a dragon’s song for peace

Houston We Have a Podcast: Exploration Park

On episode 391, NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. 

Houston We Have a Podcast: Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

La Luna no solo conserva secretos del pasado de la Tierra, sino que representa el próximo capítulo en nuestra aventura espacial. En este episodio, descubre cómo los hallazgos de misiones robóticas están allanando el camino para el regreso de la humanidad a la Luna con la campaña Artemis, y por qué nuestro satélite natural servirá como plataforma crucial para la exploración del sistema solar.

Próxima parada: el polo sur lunar

How do you know if you should pursue an advanced degree in science—and once you do, how do you set yourself up for success?
In this episode of The Science Basement, we sit down with Dr. Victor Oria, to explore the real challenges and rewards of life in research.
From growing up in rural Kenya to conducting research across the UK, Germany, the USA, and now Denmark, Victor shares his inspiring journey through academia, and opens up about:
🔹 Navigating self-doubt in academia
🔹 Building resilience through failure
🔹 Why work-life balance is essential to scientific creativity
He says “Research can be tough, but if it was easy, everyone would do it.”
This episode is especially valuable for early-career researchers and students starting their scientific journey. Tune in for honest reflections and practical tips for traversing your scientific path.
Dr. Victor Oria is an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Your host for this episode is Roselydiah Makunja with help in pre-production from Emmi Olkkonen.
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5.5. Why Science? The Motivations, Challenges, and Triumphs- w/ Victor & Roselydiah

How PFAS From A Military Base Has Sickened Nearby Residents

	
On episode 393, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. 

Houston We Have a Podcast: Crew-11

Adam Aleksic Responds To Callers' Words

	
On episode 394, NASA’s Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan shares what it takes to lead the first human mission of the Artemis program around the Moon. 

Houston We Have A Podcast: Artemis II The Mission

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4.8 The first five days of embryo development: the key to IVF success – w/ Nina, Rhiannon & Rose

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