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Konstantia Achilleos

Konstantia is a medical geology expert and her mission is to help people introduce scientific knowledge into their daily and work life in order to make healthier choices. She studied geology and she was awarded two Master degrees: Environmental Geology and Environmental Health. For the past 14 years she was working in diverse professional environments: consulting, research and NGO. She is now a freelance researcher and educator. read less

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Maria Sibylla Merian turned Science into Art

Maria Sibylla Merian turned Science into Art

Maria Sibylla Merian's life story shows that her work is the foundation of Entomology, the science of insects.

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Maria Sibylla Merian turned Science into Art

Maria Sibylla Merian turned Science into Art

Maria Sibylla Merian's life story shows that her work is the foundation of Entomology, the science of insects.

Dog research and what science says about our best friend

Dog research and what science says about our best friend

Nine science facts about dogs, our best friends. This episode is dedicated to my dog, Alvin.

Death and dying: what science says about the end of life

Death and dying: what science says about the end of life

Dying is scary but science can give hope about the afterlife. Let's learn some scientific facts about our bodies and souls after death.

Pompeii: the lost city frozen in time

Pompeii: the lost city frozen in time

The story of Pompeii: learn what happened almost two thousand years ago that changed this city's history.

Rainbows: eight fascinating facts that you never knew

Rainbows: eight fascinating facts that you never knew

Eight facts that you can even imagine about rainbows.

Dorothy Hodgkin discovered the structure of insulin

Dorothy Hodgkin discovered the structure of insulin

The inspiring story of the only British Nobel Prize winner Dr Dorothy Hodgkin.

Quotients: which ones are more important than IQ

Quotients: which ones are more important than IQ

Three quotients to build that are more important than IQ

Six science-based benefits of loving yourself

Six science-based benefits of loving yourself

Six benefits that show how good for you is self-love.

Seven types of rest

Seven types of rest

Seven ways you need to focus on to finally rest.

#MeToo in science

#MeToo in science

Insights on sexual harassment for women in science.

100th episode of Her Impact podcast

100th episode of Her Impact podcast

Celebrating 100 episodes of podcasting science.

How to spot bad science

How to spot bad science

Ways to recognize junk science when you are reading or hearing about it in the media.

Women in Science Diaries: never getting promoted

Women in Science Diaries: never getting promoted

An episode of women in science diaries. The story of many women that are never getting promoted in science.

Four mental benefits of walking

Four mental benefits of walking

Four benefits of walking that will keep your mind healthy and ease.

Marie Curie was the genius that still saves lives

Marie Curie was the genius that still saves lives

Marie Curie was a woman in science that won two Nobel Prizes for her scientific work on radiation leading to the treatment of cancer.

The Big Bang theory explains the origins of the universe

The Big Bang theory explains the origins of the universe

Explanation of the Big Bang theory, the idea that introduces how the world was created.

Ten Covid-19 vaccine myths spreading fear

Ten Covid-19 vaccine myths spreading fear

Ten myths and the true facts about the Covid-19 vaccine.

Six green ideas for work

Six green ideas for work

Six tips to become green in your workspace

Gender differences: how our brains are different

Gender differences: how our brains are different

The eternal myth about the difference between a male and a female brain.

Four healthy habits for your spring wellness

Four healthy habits for your spring wellness

Four tips on how to turn this spring an opportunity to get healthier.