Science Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | Are Dams Cute… Or Not So Cute? with Professor Heather Randell
Dams, what’s their story? Are they scenic sites? Harmful structures? This week, Professor Heather Randell and Jonathan go on a journey through dam history, ecology, and sociology. Listen …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s It Like To Survive An Earthquake? with Professor Ashly Cabas
Even the best earthquake early warning systems will give you only five to eight seconds of notice before you experience ground shaking. This week, Jonathan and geotechnical engineer …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s Chemistry Got To Do With Haircare? with Ramya Viswanathan
Some of us have our best ideas in the shower. Others have the best ideas for how to shampoo and condition while we’re taking those showers. This week, …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can My Dogs Live Their Best Lives? with Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere
We are in for a real treat this week as Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere joins Jonathan for an episode all about dogs! How do dogs perceive colors and sounds? …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Are Cicadas Partying Like It’s 2004? with Dr. Jessica Ware
Grab your Ugg boots and mini skirts and give three cheers for each of Carly Patterson’s Olympic medals because this week on Getting Curious, 2004 is back in …
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GETTING CURIOUS | We’re Being Watched. Now What? with Meredith Broussard
It’s no secret that we rely on technology in our daily lives. So it shouldn’t be a secret how that technology works, who is developing it, and just …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s On Animals’ Minds? with Eva Meijer
This week’s Getting Curious is going to the dogs—and the cats and the cows and the crocodiles! Philosopher and writer Eva Meijer joins Jonathan for a conversation about …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Are Plants Literal Geniuses? with Professor Beronda Montgomery
This week on Getting Curious, Professor Beronda Montgomery joins Jonathan to discuss plant behavior, adaptation, and communication—plus, the question on everyone’s minds: will Jonathan’s lantana plants survive the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Does Sun Protection Have That “It” Factor? with Dr. Emily Newsom
Spring is on its way, the sun is shining, and we want to make sure you’re prepared to bask in the warm weather—even with your masks on! This …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Do You Persevere, Mars Rover? with Christina Hernandez
Put on your finest loungewear and raise your favorite coffee mug because this week’s episode of Getting Curious is an EVENT! After six years of incredible work, NASA’s …
About Getting Curious Podcast
A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.