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Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get... more

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It’s invisible. It’s mysterious. It’s all around us – and no one knows what it is. Let’s stretch our brains by pondering Dark Matter! The world’s most affable and endearing theoretical particle physicist, Dr. Flip Tanedo makes matter, energy, and gra... more

If you think you like sea turtles, get ready to become wildly obsessed with them. Cheloniologist Dr. Camryn Allen met up with Alie on a tropical island (ok, in a hotel room on a tropical island) to chat about flipper slappings, nesting BBs, current s... more

What's a tortoise? What's a turtle? Why do they live so dang long? What's up with their shells? Wildlife biologist and testudinologist Amanda Hipps studies gopher tortoises and dishes about turtle nomenclature, cliques, roommates, behavior, burrows, ... more

Sweet! Salty! Sour! Umami? Why do some people love their greens more than others? Can something taste “hot?” Come down to flavortown and let’s talk tongues. Gustologist Dr. Gary Beauchamp is a chemosensory scientist and an expert in taste. We chat ab... more

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Flip Tanedo
UC Riverside associate professor of theoretical particle physics, dark matter expert
University of California, Riverside
Episode: DARK MATTER with Flip Tanedo
Camryn Allen
Coloniologist, expert on sea turtles
Camryn Allen (Coloniologist)
Episode: SEA TURTLES with Camryn Allen
Amanda Hipps
Wildlife biologist and testinologist featured for her work with tortoises
Independent wildlife biologist; Field researcher
Episode: TORTOISES with Amanda Hipps
Gary Beauchamp
Gustologist and scientist
Monell Center (implied)
Episode: TASTE with Gary Beauchamp
David Ian Howe
Educator with platforms on TikTok and YouTube; professional archaeologist
Ethnocynology / Anthropology
Episode: DOGS & HUMANS with David Ian Howe
Simon Singh
Author, cryptography expert, best-known for The Code Book; award-winning filmmaker and secret code specialist
Author and cryptologist
Episode: SECRET CODES with Simon Singh
Elizabeth Congdon
Associate Professor of Biology and hydrochorologist
Episode: CAPYBARAS with Elizabeth Congdon
Dr. Herman Taylor
Professor and Director at the Cardiovascular Research Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine—Cardiovascular Research Institute
Episode: THE HEART with Herman Taylor
Dr. Jessica Ware
scholar, dragonfly expert, odontologist
World Wide Dragonfly Association; Entomological Society of America; Entomologists in Color
Episode: DRAGONFLIES with Jessica Ware

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Alie Ward
Host of Smologies, lead interviewer of science topics across a range of disciplines.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 886 ratings
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    wow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiiiiiiiaaao
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is great!

    Thank you so much ms. Alie Ward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kool kid10
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    This podcast is epic!! It’s funny, informative, interesting and you will learn things you never thought you needed to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🌺 ENOLA-HOLMS 🌺
    Australiaa month ago
  • Fun and quick!

    Love how short the episodes are for my kids, full of information and fun little plug ins. I appreciate the g rated content and we have already learned so many new things!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cate044
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod!

    Hi Allie! I loved u on “Brainchild”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elznotsmelz
    United Statesa month ago

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DARK MATTER with Flip Tanedo
Q: If there were no dark matter, what would happen to the galaxy?
The galaxy would likely fail to form or would not remain bound as a cohesive structure because the extra gravity provided by dark matter halos is essential to gathering ordinary matter into galaxies.
SEA TURTLES with Camryn Allen
Q: Do sea turtles really ride ocean currents like Crush in Finding Nemo?
Yes, they ride currents, especially during the hatchling phase when they disperse into open ocean and rely on gyres and floating sargassum as navigational aids.
TASTE with Gary Beauchamp
Q: Why do carnivores like cats seem to lose sensitivity to sweet flavors?
In many carnivores, the sweet receptor has degraded or changed function, likely because their diets do not rely on carbohydrates, leading to reduced or absent sweet taste perception.
TASTE with Gary Beauchamp
Q: So, what are taste buds doing, and how do they work across the tongue?
Taste buds are distributed all over the tongue and palate, containing various receptor cells that respond to sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, and irritants; different tastes are detected by different cells, and sensitivity varies by region.
TORTOISES with Amanda Hipps
Q: I mean, I should have asked you this the second you walked in the door. Turtle versus tortoise. What's the deal?
Tortoises are turtles adapted to life on land with legs built for walking and digging; sea turtles are turtles, but fully aquatic and different again, while the label 'turtle' covers both land and sea varieties depending on habitat.

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Short-form, kid-friendly science interviews that make complex topics approachable through expert guests, lively questions, and playful storytelling. Episodes span biology, geology, ecology, astronomy, and environmental science, with a clear emphasis on accessible explanations, audience Q&A, and real-world examples. Noteworthy for its mix of deep-dive science and lighthearted delivery, plus a strong educational slant that appeals to families, teachers, and curious listeners seeking bite-sized science updates. The format often features tangible demonstrations, fieldwork stories, and practical tips, making science feel relevant and engaging without sacrificing rigor.

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1. Flip Tanedo
2. Camryn Allen
3. Amanda Hipps
4. Gary Beauchamp
5. David Ian Howe
6. Simon Singh
7. Elizabeth Congdon
8. Dr. Herman Taylor

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