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Sheril Kirshenbaum's work has placed her as an expert in science communication. She co-wrote the bestselling book UnScientific America, which discusses the lack of scientific literacy in the American public and ways to fix it. Here she discusses her current work and the impact of her book. 

Dr. Olivia Judson is an evolutionary biologist and science writer. Her bestselling book Dr. Tatiana's Guide to All Sex Creation takes a unique spin on explaining the evolution of sexual behaviors in animals. Here she discusses her book and her future work. 

Randy Olson is an award-winning documentary maker and popular science writer. His critically acclaimed documentary "Flock of Dodos," examines the public perception of climate change. He's also the author of Don't be Such a Scientist and Houston, We Have a Narrative, both foundational books discussing science writing. 

Matt Swayne is an Adjunct Journalism professor at Penn State University and a Science Writer for the Penn State Institute for CyberScience. He si also a staff writer at The Quantum Daily, a news source that breaks down quantum science. Here Kenna talks with Matt about the secrets for writing about quantum science, as well as his own history in becoming a science writer. 

Dr. Brian Jones is a physics professor at Colorado State University and founder and leader of the Little Shop of Physics, a program that teaches young kids the science of physics. Here Kenna interviews Brian about his work and the stereotypes around physics and why it is perceived to be a more difficult subject to study in science. 

Dr. Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer, and broadcaster. She is the author of the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, New Scientist book of the year Eye of the Shoal, and the children’s book The Great Barrier Reef. She writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian, and New Scientist, among others. She currently teaches at Cambridge University. This interview covers Eye of the Shoal and Poseidon's Steed.