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Science shapes every facet of our lives, but so much of its influence is overlooked or buried in the past. Tiny Matters is an award-winning science podcast about the small science of big things. From the microbes behind deadly diseases to the molecules informing our search for extraterrestrial life, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of scien... more

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Why do humans have red blood, while other animals have green, purple, or even yellow blood? In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore the surprisingly colorful world of animal blood, from Antarctic ice fish with nearly transparent blood to... more

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Through a few serendipitous discoveries, antibiotics changed the course of history by turning deadly infections into manageable sicknesses. But it didn’t take long for bacteria to begin outsmarting these wonder drugs. On today’s episode: The fascina... more

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Liam Shaw
Biologist at the University of Bristol who studies bacterial evolution and antibiotic resistance, and author of Dangerous Miracles
University of Bristol
Episode: [CHAIN REACTION] The Antibiotics Boom, Bust, and Search for What's Next: The Drugs That Shape Us, Episode 1
John Stokes
Assistant professor of biochemistry and biomedical sciences who uses AI to find new antibiotics
McMaster University
Episode: [CHAIN REACTION] The Antibiotics Boom, Bust, and Search for What's Next: The Drugs That Shape Us, Episode 1
Merit Turetsky
Peatland ecologist, professor, and author of Bogland
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Secrets in the peat: Ghost lights, bog bodies, and life built on death
Annie Roth
Science journalist who reported on the chemistry of will-o'-the-wisps
Chemical & Engineering News
Episode: Secrets in the peat: Ghost lights, bog bodies, and life built on death
Alexandra Morton-Hayward
Forensic anthropologist and former undertaker and embalmer studying molecular taphonomy
Episode: Secrets in the peat: Ghost lights, bog bodies, and life built on death
Riley Black
Paleontologist, author and science writer
Episode: [BONUS] The ‘Tyrant Lizard Queen’ and how evolution shaped our anxious brains: Tiny Show and Tell Us #58
Alison Jackson
Associate professor of environmental studies and wildlife ecotoxicologist
SUNY Purchase
Episode: The canaries in the coal mine: How sentinel species monitor our world
Nick Castillo
Environmental toxicologist and ecologist studying water contaminants
NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Episode: The canaries in the coal mine: How sentinel species monitor our world
Adrienne Crozier
Reproductive biologist, Smithsonian Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Episode: How do you save a species?: Breakthroughs from cheetahs, red wolves, and 'spicy' toads

Hosts

Sam Jones
Host of multiple science-focused segments, affiliated with a science society and related media initiatives; central figure in science communication.
Deboki Chakravarti
Co-host and science communicator who co-presents a broad range of science topics and hosts segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 513 ratings
  • Love this podcast, but the mixing on the most recent episode is horrible. Whisper quiet content made me turn up the volume, only to have my speakers nearly blown out by the way-too-loud ad breaks. Please fix this.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Heisengerm
    a month ago
  • LIKE

    If I hear the word LIKE one more g-d time.......just stop. Be professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jenzahara
    United States2 months ago
  • Nice

    Fascinating topics combined with an amazing energy. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B1uef1am3
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Nice podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lini733
    Italy3 months ago
  • Annoying background music/noise

    I love science podcasts. This is one of many that I tried to listen to and abandoned because of the background music. Why do so many science podcasts have busy, tuneless, ethereal music beds?

    I’m not on the autism spectrum. I have only very mild adhd. If I can’t cope with the science podcast music/noise, I’m guessing that I’m not alone. And I’m guessing that there’s considerable overlap between people who want to listen to science podcasts and people who are distracted and annoyed by the seemin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    megan_charles
    Canada3 months ago

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Guests range from university researchers to industry and museum experts, contributing strong credibility.

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[CHAIN REACTION] The Antibiotics Boom, Bust, and Search for What's Next: The Drugs That Shape Us, Episode 1
Q: Have you been successful in using that approach?
Stokes says his lab has identified multiple molecules that work in mouse infection models, describing them as promising leads rather than treatments tested in people.
[CHAIN REACTION] The Antibiotics Boom, Bust, and Search for What's Next: The Drugs That Shape Us, Episode 1
Q: So I know that there's this constant battle being waged at the microscopic scale that we aren't always privy to, and that that's why we have a lot of our antibiotics. Is that right?
Shaw explains that microbes in soil compete for resources and produce antibiotic molecules to attack one another. Scientists learned to isolate these compounds in the twentieth century, opening the antibiotic era.
[BONUS] Colorful blood in nature and how a tick bite causes a meat allergy: Tiny Show and Tell Us #59
Q: How does a tick bite cause you to become allergic to meat?
Some ticks introduce alpha-gal, a sugar found in many mammals but not humans, through their saliva. In some people, this triggers antibodies that can cause delayed allergic reactions to red meat and other mammal-derived products. Reactions vary, and sensitivity may lessen over time if further bites and exposure are avoided.
[BONUS] Colorful blood in nature and how a tick bite causes a meat allergy: Tiny Show and Tell Us #59
Q: Why do humans have red blood, while other animals have green, purple, or even yellow blood?
Human blood is red because oxygen binds to iron-containing hemoglobin. Other animals can use different oxygen-carrying pigments, such as hemerythrin, or lack hemoglobin and red blood cells; the reasons for some blood colors, including yellow in sea cucumbers, remain uncertain.
The canaries in the coal mine: How sentinel species monitor our world
Q: How do you choose a sentinel species for chemical monitoring?
Castillo says useful species should be common, easy to collect, broadly distributed, relatively stationary, biologically well understood, and able to accumulate measurable contaminants without dying from exposure.

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Tiny Matters explores the small-scale science behind big questions, blending historical context, cutting-edge research, and accessible storytelling. Across episodes, it covers topics from the history and evolution of medical practices and laboratory science to space sustainability, innovative materials, and the cultural impact of scientific ideas. The format often features expert guests from universities, laboratories, museums, and industry, with two hosts who communicate complex concepts in a relatable, inviting way. A notable strength is its ability to connect disparate fields—from how blood storage and transfusion practices evolved to the ethics of space safety culture—while maintaining a curious, audience-friendly tone that appeals to l... more

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1. Liam Shaw
2. John Stokes
3. Merit Turetsky
4. Annie Roth
5. Alexandra Morton-Hayward
6. Riley Black
7. Alison Jackson
8. Nick Castillo

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