x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Ask Science

QuickAndDirtyTips.com

How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She"ll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.

science astronomy

All Episodes

00:22:13

The Age Of Resilience

Ask Science ·

2022/11/01

The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, it’s that we are beginning to realize that the human race never had dominion over the Earth and that nature is far more formidable than we thought, while our species seems much smaller and less significant in the bigger picture of life on Earth,

en-us

00:10:53

The History of Transplant Surgery

Ask Science ·

2022/06/10

Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become.Enjoy an excerpt of this surprising history audiobook from Paul Craddock.Purchase Spare Parts at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Join the conversation on Facebook and

en-us

00:16:17

Could we have domesticated a T-Rex?

Ask Science ·

2022/04/08

Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips.Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.A few of the curiosities you’ll uncover in this episode:The 3 questions to ask yourself before domesticating a T-RexHow much it would cost

en-us

00:14:13

Life's Last Bow

Ask Science ·

2021/11/09

Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

en-us

00:13:14

Standing Up for Sex

Ask Science ·

2021/11/02

Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

en-us

00:14:08

Dinosaurs in Flight

Ask Science ·

2021/10/26

Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

en-us

00:11:54

The Great Permian Catastrophe

Ask Science ·

2021/10/19

Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

en-us

00:16:40

A Song of Fire and Ice

Ask Science ·

2021/10/12

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

en-us

00:10:39

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern...

Ask Science ·

2021/05/11

Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company. It's an epic story about bravery and the fulfillment of our dreams. If you like what you hear, get your copy of Test Gods here or wherever books or audiobooks are sold. https://amzn.to/3f0rQJ9

en-us

00:10:20

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope

Ask Science ·

2020/12/15

The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its loss is a devastating blow to science.

en-us

00:05:43

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?

Ask Science ·

2020/12/08

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?

en-us

00:07:57

305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol

Ask Science ·

2020/12/01

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?

en-us

00:07:04

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on...

Ask Science ·

2020/11/24

You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown.

en-us

00:08:35

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to...

Ask Science ·

2020/11/17

Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline.

en-us

00:08:50

394 - Can we ever go faster than the speed of light?

Ask Science ·

2020/11/10

Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit?

en-us

00:07:58

393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?

Ask Science ·

2020/11/03

Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sleep aid, even for children! But is melatonin actually safe to use? Studies say ...

en-us

00:10:42

392 - How We Know a Supermassive Black Hole Lurks in...

Ask Science ·

2020/10/27

Not even light can escape a black hole's gravitational pull, so how do we actually know they exist? And what's the deal with the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way?

en-us

00:06:42

391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared...

Ask Science ·

2020/10/20

Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And can either literally scare you to death?

en-us

00:09:53

390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water?

Ask Science ·

2020/10/06

Why do some fish thrive in salt water and others in fresh? And what happens if you, say, drop a saltwater shark into a fresh water swimming pool? Here's the science!

en-us

00:06:53

389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures...

Ask Science ·

2020/09/29

We experience extreme hot and cold temperatures on Earth, but they're nothing compared to the temperature extremes we've created in labs, not to mention the Universe at large. Do these hot and cold extremes have a limit?

en-us

414 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter