Science Stories

Field technicians are awesome and Jazmin represents that perfectly: from owl nest surveys, to jaguar camera traps monitoring, to turtle collection and toad conservation, to forest firefighting and search parties for missing people, Jaz has done it all. Enjoy this amazing episode!

Dr. Burke is a scientist, paddler, music producer and the author of ‘The Science of Paddling’. How does an aluminum canoe float? Why isn’t a tandem boat double as fast as a solo? What is the difference between friction and drag? We talked about all that plus training strategies and paddling anecdotes, don’t miss this great conversation!

Do altruistic behaviors make you more attractive? Does pro-environmental behavior help in mate choice? Do you know the story of the hero Arland Williams Jr. aka 'The man in the water'? What about Stanislav Petrov, who avoided nuclear war? Check out this amazing conversation about mate choice, altruism and even tennis performance after marriage!

Dr. Monroe recently published a really paradigm-shifting article: mutations might not be as random (regarding their fitness consequences) as we thought they were! We also talked about Vivaldi's Four Seasons violin concerto and talked about Grey's first experiences as a professor!

Dr. Barbero sends plants to space to study how their genome is affected by spatial exposure. Before that, he was a professional soccer goalkeeper, a DJ and just now a brand new father! Enjoy this amazing conversation about telomere research!

I know this is a science podcast but I want to share with you this amazing conversation I had! Please enjoy!

I had a great conversation about Guanacos, invasive beavers, using viruses to control invasive rabbits and feral dogs! We also talked about Dr. Schiavini's adventures with Leonardo Di Caprio and an Argentinian president. Enjoy the great music too!

Dr. Tancredi is responsible for reclassifying Pluto as a "dwarf planet" and also used the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission of NASA to study how impact ejecta evolve into a tail. He also shared how he missed discovering the "asteroid of the century" and that once he had a talk advertised using smoke signals. Check out this amazing episode!!

Dr. Nuria Negrao, a former cell biologist turned adept science writer, shares her unique perspective on science communication, discussing the challenges of translating complex topics for both scientists and the general public. Dive into her insights on artificial intelligence in science, her podcast addiction, and the Mozambican cultural richness she brings to the world of scientific journalism. T...

From archery and fly fishing to his unique musical choices, Dr. Varga (and his infectious sense of humor) shares his groundbreaking research, career shifts, and the challenges he's overcome!

In this episode, we sit down with an Australian trapeze artist who has a deep passion for science. We delve into his journey into the science world and discuss his thoughts on various scientific topics. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a unique perspective on science!

Dr. Sarah Bodenstein shares her expertise on oyster mortality and cryopreservation, as well as the industrial engineering behind the cryopreservation pathway. Dr. Bodenstein also talks about her passions outside of the lab, including her love for rugby, skating, and her pet rabbits.

Romi talks about her research with Daphnia, invasive snails and environmental DNA. She also shares her journey as a chocolate educator! Enjoy!

Really nice conversation about microscopy, podcasting and lifting with Dr. Stephens!

How does venom kill? What is the difference between venom and poison? How can we use venom to develop drugs and cancer cures? Dr. Holford explains it to us plus sharing amazing stories about her sampling around the world, her science diplomacy activities and all her amazing outreach programs! Enjoy!!

Social scientist Dr. Serenari shares his views in how can humans coexist with wildlife, how the way we speak about a predator affects its conservation and amazing stories about his time in India, as well as his music tastes, sports and hobbies! Check out @sciencestoriespodcast to see the image we mention at the end!

How does a heart work? How are we able to operate it? Is it true we can design hearts now? Listen to these amazing cardiology stories!

Dr. Golnar has been in the field, done mathematical modeling, genetically modified organisms for bio-control and now works at a non profit. He is also a climber, drummer, D&D player, spear fisher, and went viral for poking an anaconda in the jungle!

Let's hear what science has to say about Yoga! Dr. Hunter debunks some myths while sharing some really interesting stories about her research!

There's plenty of evidence that indicates that obesity promotes prostate, liver and breast cancer. How? What are the hallmarks of cancer favored by obesity? Dr. Price explains it brilliantly!

Dr. Pryor shares amazing stories about weirds robots he has built, unexpected situations while testing them and his opinions about the future of humans in the upcoming robotic era! By the way, robots do fail the "I am not a robot" test!

What happens when a Harvard PhD in music and a local artist chat about music? Super interesting discussions about perfect pitch and incredible jam session at the end!

The prestigious Dr. Schartl tells us about genomics, sex determination, anecdotes while sampling around the world and celebrity encounters!