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All Around Science

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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week.

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On today’s episode: What makes a stable star start to flicker wildly? Electrons are really a lot slower than you think they are. All that and more today on All Around Science...

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* UW astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colli... more

On today’s episode: There’s a new ant species that is all queens. We answer listener questions about hair! All that and more today on All Around Science...

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* Artemis III not going to the moon

* Every ant is a queen in this parasitic sp... more

On today’s episode: Worried about heart attacks? Try oatmeal! And we reach into the mailbag again and answer your questions about boomerangs and airpods. All that and more today on All Around Science...

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* Two days of oatmeal reduce chole... more

On today’s episode: Elephants have whiskers too! And we talk about the science of burnout. All that and more today on All Around Science...

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* Unique structure of elephant whiskers give them built-in sensing “intelligence” | Ars Technica more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Niki Ackermans
Researcher focused on headbutting behaviors and brain injury in animals.
University of Alabama
Episode: 271 - History of Headbutting w/ Dr. Niki Ackermans
Jesus Alcázar Trevino
Spanish marine biologist and bioacoustics researcher
Universidad de la Laguna
Episode: [SPECIAL] Oceanography - What does the ocean sound like?
Dr. Alex Reynolds
Sleep scientist and professor overseeing the undergraduate psychology program
University of South Carolina
Episode: 212 - More Sleep w/ Dr. Alex Reynolds
Dr. Rajesh Kana
Professor of Psychology at University of Alabama, Birmingham
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Episode: 194 - The Autistic Brain w/ Dr. Rajesh Kana

Hosts

Maura Armstrong
Co-host of All Around Science, frequent science communicator and writer.
Bobby Frankenberger
Co-host of All Around Science, engaging science communicator with a knack for making concepts approachable.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • An oasis in a sea of garbage

    A beautiful symphony of calming common sense and scientific fact, wrapped in an entertaining package

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trystan42
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great

    I’ve struggled to find a quality science podcast where the host isn’t up their own butt about how smart they are. This show has a great balance of information and fun. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I am Jordanian 2710
    United States3 years ago
  • Solid show with smart people who seem nice

    Bobby Franks has quickly become one of my favorite regular contributors to the morning stream podcast - now I’m listening to his show and enjoying it greatly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Douche beard
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this pod

    The science is very cool, but the best part of this pod is I look forward every week to spending an hour with Maura and Bobby. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lightningbtw
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great show

    I’m loving this science show. They delve in deep enough and explain enough to be satisfying without going over your head.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BAMFinater
    United States5 years ago

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Guests and topics are described as timely and accessible, with a good balance of depth and entertainment.
The dynamic between Maura and Bobby is frequently highlighted as welcoming and conversational.
Listeners praise the show for clear science communication and engaging hosts.

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284 - Why Don't Humans Have More Hair?
Q: Why do mammals have hair in natural colors and not blue or green?
Hair color comes from two pigments, eumelanin and pheomelanin, resulting in natural browns, blacks, reds, and yellows; blue or green colors don't arise from pigments in mammals, and structural colors are mostly limited to other groups like birds and insects due to the physical properties of mammalian hair.
284 - Why Don't Humans Have More Hair?
Q: Body hair, why did we lose most of it as we evolved?
We lost much of our body fur because sweating became the primary cooling method; less fur allows for more efficient heat loss through eccrine sweat glands, which supported sustained activity on the savanna and in upright posture, though there are multiple contributing factors and trade-offs.
283 - Boomerangs, airpods, and air pollution
Q: How is Air Quality Index calculated and what does it mean for daily life?
AQI is computed for each pollutant (ozone, PM, CO, SO2, NO2, etc.), using pollutant-specific concentration ranges, and the highest of these values is published as the daily AQI. Categories range from good to hazardous, with practical interpretation for health risk, and some regions use analogous scales like AQHI for public health emphasis.
283 - Boomerangs, airpods, and air pollution
Q: First one is coming from Sarath—explain how boomerangs work and why they return (and the weapons history mention).
Boomerangs operate through three main physical principles: lift generated by airfoil-shaped arms, a top-half differential lift that, combined with forward motion, contributes to turn, and gyroscopic procession which stabilizes and directs the flight into a return path. Weapons-use boomerangs differ by being heavier and designed to fly far and strike, while returning versions are lighter and designed for recreation.
267 - 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Q: What is pareidolia and how does it relate to sound perception?
Pareidolia is the brain's tendency to find meaning in random stimuli, leading to the phenomenon where people hear words or sounds that are influenced by their expectations.

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A lively, wide-ranging science show that covers space, biology, physics, environment, and health, often weaving personal anecdotes with clear explanations of how new findings fit into the bigger picture. Episodes mix big-picture topics (space missions, psychedelic research, climate-related science, public health) with practical takeaways and approachable context, making complex ideas feel accessible without dumbing them down. A standout feature is the duo's chemistry and ability to bring current research to life while balancing skepticism and curiosity, which keeps conversations engaging for a broad audience of science enthusiasts and professionals.

Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial or misunderstood topics (psychedelics... more

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