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Seeking A Scientist

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The future is scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Host Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is seeking scientists to guide us into the great unknown. From fungus zombies to feeling young forever, we’re puzzling out what our world could look like — and how we can get ready. A podcast from KCUR Studios and the NPR Podcast Network. Supported by The Stowers Institute For Medical Research.

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Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario.Kate The Chemist speaks with Nancy Chabot, one of the lead... more

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Ever since the 2023 Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of quantum dots, Kate’s phone has been ringing off the hook. Everyone wants her to explain what these tiny clusters of atoms are — and how they relate to the budding field of nanotechnolog... more

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7 months ago

Seeking A Scientist is returning for a second season! But before we head back to the lab, Kate The Chemist wants to hear from YOU. What episode was your favorite? What do you want to hear more about from us? Leave us a review and comment on your favo... more

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7 months ago

Over the last few years, the box office has been dominated by films like "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" that explore ideas of parallel universes, quantum worlds and alternate lives. There's some real science behind those ideas, but they may no... more

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9 months ago

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Wonderful

    Great guests and Kate’s passion is contagious. A great accessible romp into the miracles around us. Filled with hope and wonder. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FreakinDekin
    Canada8 months ago
  • Podcast review.

    Kate, more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoSwa
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent educational listen

    Excellent first season from Kate the Chemist and the team behind the podcast. Can be enjoyed by anyone with a hunger to learn about the things all around us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobertRush19
    Canada9 months ago
  • Great science podcast

    This is so great! Kate is pleasant and a natural. The subjects are fascinating and the information is delivered in relatable way. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elusivemuse1
    United States10 months ago
  • Absolutely Worth the Listen

    Fascinating. Fun. Informative. Incredibly important information. It was an easy binge to make it through the first several episodes that are out. The information is easy to understand, sprinkled in with lots of pop-culture references to keep you smiling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brittlafo
    United States10 months ago

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