AMSEcast

American Museum of Science and Energy

Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science, literature, and technology to share unique perspectives from the realm of the highly trained and curiously minded.

  1. 2 GG FA · VIDEO

    AMSEcast with guest Vasyl Dunets

    This episode explores how science education becomes an act of resilience, hope, and nation-building in Ukraine. From the creation of the country's first national science museum to mobile science labs traveling near the front lines, the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine demonstrates how curiosity can endure even amid war. The guest traces a personal journey from law and political science into science education, driven by a commitment to Ukraine's future. Listeners learn how museums, labs, competitions, and business incubators form an educational "vertical" that guides children from first wonder to real-world innovation. The conversation highlights international collaboration, UNESCO recognition, and the global importance of engaging young minds in science. Ultimately, it's a powerful reminder that investing in knowledge is investing in peace, progress, and possibility.

    32 min
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    2 GG FA · CONTENUTI EXTRA

    You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Introducing "ChuckleHut 3000 On The Corner Of Butt And Ass" (w/ Sarah Sherman) from Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Follow the show: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang There's a tonnage of laughter on this one as Sarah Sherman is back! Her special, Live + In The Flesh is streaming on HBO Max, so the child has popped by a get blackout drunk on about four sips of Martini and get through almost a whole a hand of topics. You will have several Big Osaka Laughs and be Sent Boots as a result of your listening experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 5 FEB

    AMSEcast with guest Dr. Ahmed El-Mokadem

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Ahmed El-Mokadem explores the deep ideas behind mathematics' most mysterious numbers, revealing how concepts like zero, infinity, irrational numbers, and imaginary numbers challenge both logic and philosophy. He traces how constants such as π, e, the golden ratio, and the Feigenbaum constants appear universally across nature, physics, biology, and technology—suggesting they are discovered features of reality rather than human inventions. El-Mokadem highlights how mathematics repeatedly expands its own boundaries, from accepting imaginary numbers to assigning meaning to divergent infinities through Ramanujan's work. He shows that even chaos follows hidden numerical order, and that numbers long viewed as paradoxical often turn out to be indispensable. Throughout, mathematics emerges not as cold abstraction, but as a living language that reveals structure, mystery, and beauty in the universe. The discussion ultimately invites listeners to see math as a bridge between human curiosity and the deep order of the cosmos.

    45 min
  4. From Earth to Mars: A Rock's View with Jan Zalasiewicz

    21 GEN

    From Earth to Mars: A Rock's View with Jan Zalasiewicz

    From Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMSEcast host Alan Lowe sits down with geologist and paleontologist Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, chair of the Anthropocene Working Group and author of How to Read a Rock. Their conversation explores how rocks and minerals form and what they reveal about Earth's history, from the rock cycle and earthquakes to ancient climates recorded in stone. Jan explains how life, human activity, and materials like bricks and concrete have reshaped geology, and how coal, oil, and gas fit into Earth's carbon cycle. The discussion also looks outward to the Moon and Mars, where rocks offer clues to planetary history and the possibility of past life. Guest Bio Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz is a geologist and paleontologist and an emeritus professor of paleobiology at the University of Leicester. He serves as chair of the Anthropocene Working Group, which has played a leading role in advancing the idea of the Anthropocene as a new geologic epoch shaped by humanity's impact on Earth. A prolific and widely published author, Jan explores how rocks, fossils, and landscapes record the planet's deep history. His books include The Cosmic Oasis: The Remarkable Story of Earth's Biosphere, Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy, and How to Read a Rock: Our Planet's Hidden Stories, which is the focus of today's conversation.   Show Notes: (1:34) The difference between a rock and a mineral (2:38) How minerals form rocks (4:51) How limestone and marble are formed (6:33) Identifying faults based on rock strata and surface landscapes (8:51) What rocks say about the structure and atmosphere of ancient Earth (10:43) How materials can survive millennia without changing (12:56) The ways animals and plants can affect the Earth's geology (15:28) How concrete and bricks are created (18:53) How hydrocarbons are formed (21:47) What we've learned about the Moon and Mars from their samples (25:15) What's next for Jan Zalasiewicz Links Referenced The Cosmic Oasis: The Remarkable Story of Earth's Biosphere https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Oasis-Remarkable-Earths-Biosphere/dp/0198845871/ Discarded: How Technofossils Will be Our Ultimate Legacy https://www.amazon.com/Discarded-Technofossils-Will-Ultimate-Legacy/dp/0192869337/ How to Read a Rock: Our Planet's Hidden Stories https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Rock-Planets-Stories/dp/1588347281

    28 min

  5. 9 GEN

    AMSE Science Report with Alan Chodos and James Riordon

    What if I told you that, no matter where you are or what you are doing, about 100 trillion neutrinos are passing through your body every second?  Well, you might first respond, as I did, by asking what is a neutrino, and then wondering why we seem to have no awareness at all of their presence.  I mean, if were one or two particles, sure, you might miss them, but 100 trillion every second?  I needed to learn more so I spoke on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Alan Chodos and James Riordon about their fascinating book, Ghost Particle: In Search of the Elusive and Mysterious Neutrino.

    4 min

  6. 6 GEN

    AMSE Science Report with Robert Hettich

    Robert Hettich who serves as the Corporate Fellow and Leader of the Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Group of the Biosciences Division at Oak Ridge National Lab, and as a Joint Faculty Member in the Microbiology Department at the University of Tennessee.  Bob is an internationally recognized leader in the field of microbiomes.  Now, you might have heard of microbiomes especially in regard to the biome or family of bacteria, that lives in your digestive system - our growing understanding of that symbiotic relationship has made prebiotics and probiotics for digestive health a big business

    4 min
  7. Why We Go to Space: Curiosity, Innovation, and the Human Spirit with William Harris

    24/12/2025

    Why We Go to Space: Curiosity, Innovation, and the Human Spirit with William Harris

    In this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe sits down with William Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston, to explore the past, present, and future of human space exploration and what it means for American innovation. As the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston serves as the public gateway to human spaceflight. William shares how the center uses historic artifacts, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge STEM programming to demystify space exploration and inspire the next generation of innovators. From Apollo and the Space Shuttle to Artemis, Mars, and the James Webb Space Telescope, this conversation dives deep into how humans have made the impossible possible, often with limited technology but unlimited curiosity. William also discusses workforce development, diversity in innovation, the power of failure, and why STEM truly is for everyone. If you're fascinated by space, innovation, education, or the future of exploration, this episode offers a powerful reminder of what humans can achieve when curiosity, collaboration, and courage come together.   Highlights:  (00:00) Introduction to Amse Cast (00:46) Guest Introduction: William Harris (01:44) Exploring Space Center Houston (03:12) Key Exhibits and Artifacts (06:24) STEM Education Initiatives (08:57) Innovation Gateway Programs (16:40) The Legacy of the Space Shuttle (18:56) Artemis and the Future of Space Exploration (23:18) Unmanned Missions and Their Impact (35:14) Conclusion and Future Plans

    39 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    AMSEcast with guests Alan Chodos and James Riordon

    Ghost Particle explores the neutrino, one of the most abundant yet elusive particles in the universe, tracing its journey from a theoretical fix to puzzling nuclear reactions to a cornerstone of modern physics. The book explains how neutrinos helped preserve fundamental laws like conservation of energy and reveals how decades of ingenious experiments finally confirmed their existence. The authors guide readers through discoveries such as neutrino "flavors," oscillations, and the surprising realization that neutrinos have mass—challenging the Standard Model of particle physics. Cutting-edge research is connecting neutrinos to cosmic phenomena, including supernovae, the interior of the Sun, and the structure of the galaxy itself. Neutrinos may unlock answers to some of the universe's deepest mysteries, from the imbalance between matter and antimatter to the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

    29 min
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Descrizione

Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science, literature, and technology to share unique perspectives from the realm of the highly trained and curiously minded.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    American Museum of Science and Energy
  • Anni di attività
    2021 - 2026
  • Puntate
    150
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © All materials within AMSEcast are the soul property of or legally licensed property of the American Museum of Science and Energy
  • Sito web del podcast
    AMSEcast