The Show About Science

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The Show About Science

Created by Nate when he was 5 years-old, The Show About Science is an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific research and discovery! Over the last 9 years, Nate has filled each episode with fascinating information from scientists and educators from around the globe. Together, Nate and his guests explore everything from chemistry to climate change, evolution to extraterrestrials, and human brains to bat biology. If you’re curious about science, then this is the show for you!

  1. MAR 15

    The Refugee Seeds

    Seeds hold history. They carry the genetic blueprints of the past and the key to our future. But when disaster strikes, how far will scientists go to save them before they’re lost forever? In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate traces the incredible journey of some of the world’s most valuable seeds - from the Middle East to the Arctic Circle to the wheat fields of Kansas. Along the way, he uncovers how a global network of scientists are racing against time to safeguard our food supply for generations to come. Joining us on this journey are Mark Schapiro, author of Seeds of Resistance: The Fight to Save Our Food Supply, Luigi Guarino from the Crop Trust, Zakaria Kehel from the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), and Bart Panis from the World Banana Collection. Want to see inside the Svalbard Seed Vault? Check out the virtual tour here: https://theshowaboutscience.com/?p=1135. Subscribe to The Show About Science email list: https://theshowaboutscience.com/subscribe/ Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    28 min

  2. 09/14/2024

    STEM Flights with Dragan Lazić and Carley Walker

    What is it like to fly a plane while attempting to make a podcast from 2,000 feet in the air? And can we pull this off? In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate chats with Carley Walker, the Director of Development at STEM Flights, and then takes to the skies with STEM Flights volunteer, Dragan Lazić, a passionate pilot and aviation safety expert.  Nate's thrilling flight experience at Waukegan National Airport highlights the importance of STEM education and programs like STEM Flights, which inspire young people to explore aviation and STEM careers. STEM Flights is a national nonprofit organization that connects Middle and High School students with volunteer Pilot Mentors to inspire America’s youth to pursue STEM and aviation careers with a unique flight experience. Learn more about STEM Flights:www.stemflights.org/ Apply to fly a STEM Flights mission:  www.stemflights.org/applyforastemflight Learn more about Dragan and Golden Wings Team: www.goldenwingsteam.com/ T-Shirt Contest The first 3 listeners who subscribe to The Show About Science mailing list will receive a Show About Science Flight Crew T-Shirt. Learn more at https://theshowaboutscience.com/2024/09/14/110-stem-flights-with-dragan-lazic-and-carley-walker/ Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    16 min

  3. 07/27/2024

    The Great Cicada Symphony with Jorin Graham

    It's the hottest day of the year, and deep underground, a mysterious countdown has finally hit zero. After years of silence, millions of cicadas are emerging from the earth, ready to take the stage in a once-in-a-lifetime event. But how do these creatures synchronize their grand entrance? In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate explores the fascinating world of cicadas emerging en masse after years of living underground. Joined by Jorin Graham, a physics PhD student from Northwestern University, they dive into the science behind cicada synchronization, the role of xylem in their lifecycle, and how synchronization mechanisms are key in nature. Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    17 min
  4. The Anachronisms in our Backyards with David Zaya

    05/27/2024

    The Anachronisms in our Backyards with David Zaya

    In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate unearths the surprising history of the Kentucky Coffee Trees growing in his backyard and quickly becomes obsessed with germinating their seeds. This obsession leads him to a lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he meets up with plant ecologist, David Zaya, to uncover the evolutionary tale of these trees and the role humans now play in preserving them.

    23 min

  5. 03/24/2024

    Bacteriophages with Ben Chan

    Bacteriophages, also known as ‘phages,’ are the most common lifeform on the planet. They are constantly hunting for bacteria to infect and kill. What if we could harness these tiny microbes to help us in our fight against harmful, disease-causing bacteria? On this episode of The Show About Science, Ben Chan, from Yale University, joins Nate to explore the potential of phages in treating human infections amid the declining effectiveness of broad-spectrum antibiotics. If you’re interested in collecting phage samples, you can email Ben at b.chan@yale.edu for further instructions on how to safely prepare and send your samples. Connect with The Show About Science: Mailing list and Ad Free Episodes: theshowaboutscience.com Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    15 min
  6. Urban Water Chemistry with Stephen MacAvoy and Melissa Pierce

    01/27/2024

    Urban Water Chemistry with Stephen MacAvoy and Melissa Pierce

    In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate heads to the banks of the Chicago River to meet up with Melissa Pierce, PhD, the Technical Program Director at Current, a nonprofit water innovation hub. Together, they explore the complex world of urban water chemistry, focusing on the river's historical pollution problems and the measures taken to improve the water quality, in particular, an in-depth look at Current's H2Now program. In the second part of the episode, Nate travels to Washington, DC, to chat with Steve MacAvoy, PhD, a professor at American University. Steve's research has centered around studying the impact of urban infrastructure on river water chemistry and how the rising concentrations of specific chemicals are impacting our waterways. Episode Resources: H2NOW website: https://www.h2nowchicago.org/ Current's website: https://www.currentwater.org/ River Lab: https://www.currentwater.org/river-lab Listen to The Show About Science on Storybutton, the device that makes it easy for kids to listen to podcasts without using a screened device. Get yours at Storybutton.com. Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    26 min
  7. A City on Mars with Zach Weinersmith

    12/01/2023

    A City on Mars with Zach Weinersmith

    What it would really entail to conquer the relentless Martian elements, engineer a thriving, self-reliant biosphere, and craft life-preserving abodes within the alien realms of lava tubes? Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He, along with his partner in science, Kelly Weinersmith, have just published a new book entitled, 'A City on Mars', which explores the science behind settling the Red Planet. In this episode of The Show About Science, Zach and Nate delve into the monumental challenges of constructing a metropolis on the Mars. Learn more about 'A City on Mars': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/639449/a-city-on-mars-by-kelly-and-zach-weinersmith/ Listen to The Show About Science on Storybutton, the device that makes it easy for kids to listen to podcasts without using a screened device. Get yours at Storybutton.com. Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    27 min
  8. The Twenty-One with Elizabeth Rusch

    10/16/2023

    The Twenty-One with Elizabeth Rusch

    What happens when 21 kids sue the U.S. government for a dream of a world without climate change? On this episode of The Show About Science, Nate interviews Elizabeth Rusch about the kids who are working to make that dream a reality. Elizabeth is the author of the new book, "The Twenty-One, The True Story of the Youth Who Sue the U.S. Government Over Climate Change," which tells the story of 21 young climate activists supported by environmental lawyer, Julia Olson, who sue the government for actively supporting the fossil fuel industry.   Learn more about Elizabeth Rusch at https://www.elizabethrusch.com/ Follow the case at https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/ Listen to The Show About Science on Storybutton, the device that makes it easy for kids to listen to podcasts without using a screened device. Get yours at Storybutton.com. Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience

    17 min
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Created by Nate when he was 5 years-old, The Show About Science is an awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific research and discovery! Over the last 9 years, Nate has filled each episode with fascinating information from scientists and educators from around the globe. Together, Nate and his guests explore everything from chemistry to climate change, evolution to extraterrestrials, and human brains to bat biology. If you’re curious about science, then this is the show for you!

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