Episodes

  • Artemis II and the return to the moon

    Artemis II and the return to the moon
    Apr 16 2026
    Science journalist Lee Billings of Scientific American discusses Artemis II and what it means for the future of human space exploration.
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    26 mins
  • Searching for cosmic neutrinos deep beneath Antarctic ice

    Searching for cosmic neutrinos deep beneath Antarctic ice
    Apr 16 2026
    Physicists Vedant Basu and Carsten Rott of the University of Utah discuss the next phase of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the ongoing search for cosmic neutrinos.
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    25 mins
  • Inside the world of advanced veterinary medicine

    Inside the world of advanced veterinary medicine
    Apr 9 2026
    Linda Lehmkuhl, CEO of MedVet, discusses her journey from veterinary cardiologist to health care leader and the evolving science of specialty and emergency care for animals.
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    26 mins
  • One of the richest fossil track sites ever found

    One of the richest fossil track sites ever found
    Apr 9 2026
    Science journalist Humberto Basilio discusses his Scientific American article on a remarkable discovery of thousands of dinosaur footprints in the Italian Alps that could reshape what scientists know about early dinosaurs.
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    25 mins
  • The secrets of the bees

    The secrets of the bees
    Apr 2 2026
    Entomologist Samuel Ramsey discusses "Secrets of the Bees" and what the hidden lives of bees reveal about ecosystems, agriculture and survival.
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    26 mins
  • A new perspective on space, time and humanity

    A new perspective on space, time and humanity
    Apr 2 2026
    Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett discusses his book, “The Scale of the Universe,” and how understanding the vastness of space and time can reshape how we see ourselves and each other.
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    25 mins
  • AI sounds smart but still doesn't understand

    AI sounds smart but still doesn't understand
    Mar 26 2026
    A leading AI researcher, Dr. Melanie Mitchell, explores the gap between pattern recognition and genuine comprehension and how today’s most powerful models still stumble on the difference.
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    26 mins
  • Turning curiosity into geologic insight

    Turning curiosity into geologic insight
    Mar 26 2026
    Utah’s dramatic landscape holds clues to ancient lakes, shifting climates, and powerful geologic forces. Geologist Dr. Holly Godsey of the University of Utah explores Lake Bonneville, getting students into the field, and bringing science to life.
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    25 mins