Science Underground
Science Underground is a two-minute podcast hosted by TED speaker and scientist Ainissa Ramirez. By the time you sip your coffee or eat your cereal, Science Underground explains a science topic in a fun and understandable way. The show explores a range of topics—some that are pulled right from the headlines, others are topics you’ve been wanting to know. Ainissa interviews tops scientists and translates their work in everyday language--arming you with science nuggets for the next lunch table chat, water cooler klatch, or cocktail party. Each week there is a separate topic that can be listened to before class or when you have a brief moment to spare. The ideas will give you much to think about long after the podcast is over. New episodes are released on Sunday mornings. (Many topics align with NGSS.)Podcasts
Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up
Published: June 21, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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The Ancient Way to Sleep
Published: June 14, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How An Accident Led To Your Computer
Published: June 7, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How A Jiggling Gem Helps Your Watch Keep Time
Published: May 31, 2020, 9:28 p.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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The Lady Who Sold Time
Published: April 25, 2020, 1 p.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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The Science of Fireworks
Published: July 1, 2016, 5:30 p.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Fireflies Make New Medicines
Published: June 26, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Can We Make A Transporter?
Published: June 19, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Making Ketchup Hurry Up
Published: June 12, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Animals Camouflage
Published: May 29, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Saving Monarch Butterflies
Published: May 1, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Meat Grown in a Lab
Published: April 24, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Animals Gossip
Published: April 17, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Plants Know Which Way Is Up
Published: April 10, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Space Suit Secrets
Published: March 27, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Invisibility Cloaks
Published: March 20, 2016, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Atoms Keep Time
Published: March 6, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Frog's Legs Helped Make the Oscars Possible
Published: Feb. 28, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Making a Phone Call in Ancient Africa
Published: Feb. 21, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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The Science of Chocolate
Published: Feb. 10, 2016, 1:34 p.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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High Tech High Heels
Published: Jan. 31, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Why is Snow White?
Published: Jan. 24, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Lakes Create Blizzards
Published: Jan. 17, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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The Science Behind the Gateway Arch
Published: Jan. 10, 2016, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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This Is Your Brain on CTE
Published: Dec. 20, 2015, 10:01 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Why Snowflakes Have Six Sides
Published: Dec. 20, 2015, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Origami Saves Lives
Published: Dec. 13, 2015, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Chameleons Change Color
Published: Dec. 6, 2015, 11 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Molecules That Heat The Planet
Published: Nov. 29, 2015, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Taste With Your Nose
Published: Nov. 22, 2015, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Bubbles Catch Comets
Published: Nov. 15, 2015, 10 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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How Leaves Change Color
Published: Nov. 1, 2015, 11 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Football Science with Jerry Rice
Published: Nov. 1, 2015, 9 a.m.Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
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Intro to Science Underground
Published: Nov. 1, 2015, 7 a.m.Duration: 1 minute 3 seconds
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