Discover Science

Episodes

1. 15

   Discover Science: Alie Ward on why curiosity is your greatest superpower

   Host of the famous "Ologies" podcast Alie Ward gets a turn on the other side of the microphone in this Discover Science podcast episode. Seven years into her podcasting journey, Ward reflects on why Ologies is a success, and hints that curiosity has played a big role. This episode is hosted by...

   Dec 2, 2025

   46m
2. 14

   Discover Science: Maya Warren and Page Buono on how ice cream makes for a sweet way to communicate science

   Communicating science is a tricky job, but "The Ice Cream Scientist" Dr. Maya Warren is up to the task, with help from filmmaker Page Buono. Warren and Buono collaborated on the film, "Frosty Formulations" which shows audiences that science can be sweet and fun, just like ice cream. This episode…

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   Jun 27, 2025

   40m
3. 13

   Discover Science: Baker Perry and Julie Loisel on fieldwork in extreme environments

   The top of Mount Everest is a cold, unforgiving place to conduct scientific research. So are the mangrove jungles deep in the Amazon, accessible only by boat. But for scientists, those regions can be some of the most important sources of data when it comes to the climate crisis. Nevada State...

   Jan 21, 2025

   41m
4. 12

   Discover Science: Jevin West on the rise of misinformation in and about science

   To its disciples, science can seem like an infallible tool to determine fundamental truths about the world that we live in. But the truth is, science can fall victim to misinformation, disinformation and fraud, like many other institutions. Some scientists have turned the proverbial microscope on...

   Mar 25, 2024

   50m
5. 11

   Discover Science: Colby Pellegrino on the water challenges of the Colorado River

   Colorado River water allocation policy is an extremely complicated field to navigate. That, in part, is why the Colorado River is known as the most litigated river in the world. But researchers, policymakers and water managers have taken a more collaborative approach in recent years. Those...

   Jan 25, 2024

   40m
6. 10

   Discover Science: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistry

   The advent of the internet has benefitted humanity in many ways. It has also caused some chaos, as people try to discern fact from fiction and sense from nonsense shared online. Many scientists have recently taken a more active role in helping society to understand how science works. One of those...

   Jan 9, 2024

   34m
7. 9

   Discover Science: Sarah Hörst on life as we do not know it

   Titan is Saturn's largest moon and is the subject of distinguished atmospheric chemist Sarah Hörst's research. The distant moon is considered to be one of the most Earth-like worlds in the solar system, and its potential to host life is the topic of conversation in this episode of Discover…

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   Feb 6, 2023

   45m
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   Discover Science: Andrew Revkin asks "Sustain What?"

   An aware society is one of the best weapons against climate change. Sustainable solutions can only advance if voters and policy makers understand what's at stake. From vanishing biodiversity to the widespread intensification of destructive weather patterns, that's where environmental journalists...

   Nov 16, 2022

   41m
9. 7

   Discover Science: Harrison Schmitt on going to the Moon

   Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses his three days on the lunar surface, the exciting geological discoveries that he made as the only true scientist to have set foot on the Moon, and his thoughts on the future of space exploration.

   Jun 3, 2022

   34m
10. 6

    Discover Science: Kizzmekia Corbett on going where you are loved

    Scientific lead in the development of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine Kizzmekia Corbett discusses the early days of the vaccine's development, the importance of good mentorship, and how to find your place in science.

    May 19, 2022

    46m
11. 5

    Discover Science: Ken Ono and "The Man Who Knew Infinity"

    Renowned number theorist Dr. Ken Ono shares his deep connection to the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Dr. Ono served as the mathematical consultant and producer of the film "The Man Who Knew Infinity" about Ramanujan's life. This episode was co-produced with the Reynold's School of...

    Apr 20, 2022

    27m
12. 4

    COVID-19: Thinking back and looking forward

    Members of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno discuss the COVID-19 vaccine technology, hesitancy, distribution and more.

    Aug 23, 2021

    49m
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    Discover Science: William F. Tate IV

    According to Tobler’s first law of geography, “Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things.” On this episode of the Discover Science podcast, an offshoot of the lecture series by the same name, Dr. William F. Tate IV sits down with former College...

    Jun 23, 2020

    24m
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    Discover Science: Gabriela González

    More than 100 years after Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves – ripples in space-time caused by violent cosmic collisions – LIGO team scientists confirmed their existence using large, extremely precise detectors. Listen as LIGO team physicist Dr. Gabriela González speaks with Physics...

    Jan 28, 2020

    24m
15. 1

    Annie Leonard and Felicity Muth talk Bees, Bugs and Breaking Down Stereotypes

    Listen in on a conversation between bee researchers Anne Leonard of the Leonard Lab and postdoctoral scholar at the time Felicity Muth as they discuss bugs as friends, their research and what it is like being a woman in science.

    Mar 21, 2019

    2m