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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.)

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Jim West

2025/10/06

Learn about the Hidden Figure behind the microphone.

Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up

2020/06/21

The fog on your mirror after you shower can be prevented with a little dab of science. Find out how in just two minutes.

The Ancient Way to Sleep

2020/06/14

Our ancestors used to sleep differently. If you looked back you would see them sleep in two parts. The inventions of the light bulb and the clock changed this old way of sleeping.

How An Accident Led To Your Computer

2020/06/07

The way to make pure silicon chips was discovered when a chemist accidentally dipped his fountain pen into a crucible of molten tin instead of his inkwell.

How A Jiggling Gem Helps Your Watch Keep Time

2020/05/31

Deep in your watch is a small piece of quartz, which creates your clock's ticks and tocks.

Science Underground

2020/04/25

In the late 19th century, there was a woman in London name Ruth Beliville who sold time.

The Science of Fireworks

2016/07/01

Fireworks are a display of color and chemistry. Everyone loves fireworks, especially astronomers. Find out why.

How Fireflies Make New Medicines

2016/06/26

Fireflies light up the summertime night, but the glowing molecules inside them are also used by scientists to make new drugs.

Can We Make A Transporter?

2016/06/19

Lots of technologies on Star Trek have become a reality. But what is missing is the transporter. Lawrence Krauss, physicist and author, sheds some light on the possibilities.

Making Ketchup Hurry Up

2016/06/12

Ketchup takes a long time to come out of the bottle. Fortunately, science has a few answers for how to help ketchup hurry up.

ZOMBEES

2016/06/05

Honeybees are turning into zombie bees after a small fly injects a parasite into them. Scientists are asking everyone to report weird bees at zombeewatch.org.

How Animals Camouflage

2016/05/29

Get ready to be introduced to nature's best master of disguise--the cuttlefish.

Smart Shirts

2016/05/22

In the future, you will be able to download data from your shirt, which has electronics embedded in the fabric.

How Lightning Makes Magnets

2016/05/15

When lightning bolts zap iron minerals they make magnets called lodestones. NASA scientists coax bolts to strike rocks using a trick from Ben Franklin.

Say Cheese, Pandemic

2016/05/08

There are special cameras, called thermal cameras, that can detect heat. These cameras are the first defense against threats and diseases.

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4.8 out of 5

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Hotshirtman 2019/01/19

Needs to be longer

I realize that the two minute format is something many people like but, to me, it would be more interesting to have her do even 15 minutes segments on...

★★★★★

Girliedoc 2016/01/28

Lovely

A wonderful, digestible and informative podcast. Highly recommended.

★★★☆☆

Kiwij3 2016/04/18

Interesting but way too short!

Please make the episodes longer. The topics are incredibly interesting but it ends so abruptly, leaving me very unsatisfied.

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Dave Stachowiak 2016/01/13

Great 2 minutes, every time

Been following this show for a few weeks now and I’m impressed with how much Ainissa packs into 2 minutes. A fabulous listen for science geeks or anyo...

★★★★★

G.A.W. 86 2015/12/29

For The Scientist In All of Us

Fascinating and uplifting! Dr. Ramirez has a gift for taking two seemingly unrelated things — origami and air bags; woodpeckers and football — and sho...

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Magmsw 2015/11/15

Next!

Thanks so much for creating this podcast! I'm looking forward to listening to more. Bravo!

★★★★★

Eleven valley 2015/11/11

Amazing science info

Great science news. The history with Thomas Edison was good to know. Kids would like this too.

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Mark Bologna 2015/11/09

2-minute Science!

Ainissa is off to a great start with this podcast! Interesting science in quick 2-minute hits. We loved episode 1 about the spin and torque of a foo...

★★★★☆

morganfitzp 2015/11/10

Good for kids

The topics and short, book report-style format are good for folks who can't sit through Science Friday.

★★★★★

Poindexcellent 2015/11/05

Science for the masses

Ainissa Ramirez makes science fun and accessible again, to tap into the inner child in all of us. What a great way to get your daily dose of uncoverin...

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