# phd candidate (video feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover phd candidate. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 22: Robert Hazen](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_t0w1dp0q) _2026-03-12 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Robert Hazen from the Carnegie Institution for Science. We talk about the theory behind the second arrow of time and how it relates to astrobiology, Bob's serendipitous path into becoming a prominent science communicator, what it meant to be a professional trumpet player while being a scientist, and his awesome… [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_t0w1dp0q/flavorId/1_ega7oucb/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 21: Paul Rimmer](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_tyl65h52) _2025-12-15 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Paul Rimmer from the University of Cambridge. We talk about what "Experimental Astrophysics" is, what happened after the discovery of phosphene on Venus, and where we might find alien life first (Venus? In our solar system? On exoplanets?). [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_tyl65h52/flavorId/1_prqoknam/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 20: Frances Westall](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_8qh4ggci) _2025-11-18 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Frances Westall, leader of the Exobiology Group of the CNRS in Orléans (France). We talk about Frances's diverse and inspiring path, the dramatic and divisive period after a Martian meteorite found (ALH84001) in Antarctica in 1984, and the politic motivations behind false pretences of the discovery of… [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_8qh4ggci/flavorId/1_b6f2du3e/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 19: Nick Lane](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_dmfjw09j) _2025-11-03 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Nick Lane, Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at the University College London. We talk about Nick's motivation to dethrone the primordial soup theory, what is directed panspermia, and the connection between the origin of life and consciousness. [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_dmfjw09j/flavorId/1_3y11gy65/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 18: Christopher Cowie](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_ym5w2vc3) _2025-10-18 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Christopher Cowie, philosopher and associate professor at the University of Durham. We talk about Chris's interesting work in the intersection between philosophy and astrobiology, what's behind some claims of alien spacecraft in recent news, and how astrobiologists should adopt a different framework for the… [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_ym5w2vc3/flavorId/1_3yovzfw0/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - SPECIAL Episode 17: Astrobio & Planetary Sci MSc](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_tg695sgs) _2025-07-23 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ In this special Tartan Tardigrade episode, Mia Belle Parkinson, PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, interviews 5 MSc students currently in the Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc at Edinburgh. We will learn about their individual interest in astrobiology, what astrobiology question they are working on, and how the programme has benefitted their long term career goals. [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_tg695sgs/flavorId/1_uvi22dfc/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 16: Graeme Ackland](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_g21vmmog) _2025-07-08 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Graeme Ackland, professor of computer science at the University of Edinburgh. We talk about Dr Ackland's unusual path to astrobiology in regards to hypermolecules, how it feels to see your experiment produce something cooler than you expected, and his work in various fields and projects (including COVID-19) and… [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_g21vmmog/flavorId/1_kj1lhxyv/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 15: Katherine Baxter](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_306txiau) _2025-03-05 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, The University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Katherine Baxter from the University of Glasgow. We talk Dr Baxter's innovation in bio-imaging, the impact of microgravity on skin microorganisms, and what the biggest challenges we might face in maintaining astronaut health in future missions. [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_306txiau/flavorId/1_z4r5rvi3/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 14: Andrew Bissette](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_vfwwsnnv) _2025-02-07 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, The University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Andrew Bissette, the Editor in Chief of Cell Reports Physical Science. We talk about what a "recovering chemist" means, what to expect when submitting a paper and publishing in a journal, and how Dr Bissette sees the discoveries in astrobiology impact the work in chemistry. [Listen](http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/p/2010292/sp/201029200/playManifest/entryId/1_vfwwsnnv/flavorId/1_b1jxfhar/protocol/http/format/url/a.mp4?clientTag=feed:1_gp615cm8) ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WRvGBBWOXC58) _2025-02-07 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 13: Ralph Lorenz](https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_khfh3ss1) _2024-11-14 · The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats_ This episode, The University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Ralph Lorenz from the University of Arizona and Johns Hopkins University. We talk about the Dragonfly mission, Dr Lorenz’s role as mission architect, why Titan is so fascinating, and an out-of-this-world keyring souvenir! 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