
Outside/In: Where curiosity and the natural world collide. Look around, and you’ll find everything is connected to the natural world. At Outside/In, we explore that idea with boundless curiosity. We report from disaster zones, pickleball courts, and dog sled kennels, and talk about policy, pop culture, science, and everything in between. From the backcountry to your backyard, we tell stories that ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 397 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NatureScienceNatural Sciences | |||

A listener recently asked, “Has the entire surface of earth at some point or another been covered in poop?” Turns out, there are some questions that even we can’t answer.
In this installment of our regular mailbag segment, the Outside/Inbox, we do o... more
Whales have Free Willy. Dolphins have Flipper. But what about the humble porpoise?
The porpoise doesn’t star in any Hollywood blockbusters. These shy, elusive “deer of the sea” are often overshadowed by their more charismatic cousins – but don’t let... more
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Sardines are in vogue. Literally. They are in Vogue magazine. They’re deli... more
Put salt (aka sodium chloride) in your pasta water and you’ll end up with delicious spaghetti. Put pure sodium in it instead… and it will explode.
It’s the latest edition of “The Element of Surprise,” our occasional series about the hidden stories b... more
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But someone did explain that Ursa Major and the Big Dipper are the same thing right?
Well researched and always interesting and engaging.
Some episodes are on point, straight science. Others are these 3 or more twenty-somethings joking around, wanting to hear more death metal. One person says something and they upriously laugh like it's the funnest thing ever (when in fact it is not). It can be grating.
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Across recent episodes, the show covers environment and science storytelling with a strong emphasis on real-world impact. Topics range from light pollution and night-sky conservation to health and policy debates around psilocybin therapy, historical climate extremes, urban wildlife, microplastics, and innovative energy transitions like geothermal. The storytelling blends on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and human-centered narratives to illuminate how science, policy, and culture intersect in everyday life. A few episodes stand out for their immersive depth (long-form journeys, personal narratives, and interviews with practitioners driving practical solutions) and for weaving critical issues—environmental health, sustainable tech,... more
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