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Identity Crisis: Stories about what makes us who we are
This week we present two stories about people struggling with their identity.
Part 1: When science journalist Katherine Wu interviews a scientist abou…
6 years, 2 months ago
Hypothesis: Stories about having a question that needs answering
This week we present two stories from people who had hypotheses.
Part 1: Teaching sixth grade science becomes much more difficult when Xochitl Garcia'…
6 years, 3 months ago
Leaving Home: Stories about having to leave in order to find home
This week we present two stories of people who had to leave home to find a new home.
Part 1: When Ph.D student Ali Mattu's girlfriend tells him she is…
6 years, 3 months ago
Shoot for the Stars: Stories about people who look to the night sky for inspiration
This week we share two stories of people who were inspired by heroes of space.
Part 1: After watching a documentary about the moon landing, Kate Downe…
6 years, 3 months ago
Dating by the Numbers: Stories about the romantic side of numbers
This week we present two stories from people who found an intersection between numbers and their sex life.
Part 1: When online dating isn't working o…
6 years, 3 months ago
A Scientist is Born: Stories that cross generations
This week we present two stories that give us insight into the birth and life of a scientist.
Part 1: As a 16-year-old, Lily Be gets an unexpected edu…
6 years, 3 months ago
Justice: Stories about righteous determination
This week we present two stories from people who stood up against a system eager to tear them down.
Part 1: After a car crash alters Emily Winn's life…
6 years, 4 months ago
BONUS: Behind the Scenes, Episode 1: Stage Fright
A sneak peek at our new BONUS podcast for Patreon supporters! Today's episode is the first of our Behind the Scenes series. Liz and Erin are joined b…
6 years, 4 months ago
Thankful: Stories about gratitude
This week we present two stories from people who owe a debt of gratitude to somebody for their entrance into the science community.
Part 1: A chance m…
6 years, 4 months ago
Outsiders: Stories about seeing things from the outside
This week we present stories from two scientists who were confronted with their status as an “outsider.”
Part 1: After getting hit by a car, Ph.D. stu…
6 years, 4 months ago