Bonus: Celebrating 1 year of Inflection Point!
Episode 5 of the Inflection Point podcast, hosted by C&EN, titled "Bonus: Celebrating 1 year of Inflection Point!" was published on March 23, 2026 and runs 30 minutes.
March 23, 2026 ·30m · Inflection Point
Episode Description
Exactly one year ago, co-hosts David and Gina embarked on their time-traveling journey thorugh science history. Along the way they've traced the unlikely origins of microplastics, relived the nauseating experiment behind the first battery, and fished for the surprising creatures that helped scientists develop GLP-1 drugs. Join them as they surprise each other with their favorite moments from the show's first year.
C&EN's award-winning podcast Inflection Point leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three lesser-known moments in science history that ultimately led us to current-day breakthroughs. With help from expert C&EN reporters, this show examines how discoveries from our past have shaped our present and will change our future. Subscribe to Inflection Point now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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