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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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Meenu Rathnasabapathy
Research engineer and program lead at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Gavin Baker
PhD student discussing space debris dynamics
West Virginia University
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
David Williams Rogers
PhD student discussing debris remediation technologies
West Virginia University
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Matthew Fox
PhD student discussing space debris and policy
West Virginia University
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Andre Douglas
NASA astronaut (part of Artemis 3 draft crew readout)
NASA
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Frank Rubio
NASA astronaut (Artemis 3 crew)
NASA
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Luca Parmitano
ESA astronaut (Artemis 3 crew)
European Space Agency
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Bob Hines
NASA astronaut (backup crew for Artemis 3)
NASA
Episode: Collisions in space: Satellites, space debris, and the quest to clean up Earth's orbit
Mischa Stanton
Audio engineer and guest contributor on Tiny Matters
Independent audio professional; works on Tiny Matters
Episode: [BONUS] A nitrogen asphyxiation disaster and why ears are incredible: Tiny Show and Tell Us #49

Hosts

Sam Jones
Co-host and host of science storytelling programs; affiliated with ACS and production teams.
Deboki Chakravarti
Co-host and science communicator; frequently discusses research, education, and public science literacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 491 ratings
  • Embarrassing

    How many times can purportedly intelligent people say “like” and “whatever” in any given minute

    Must unsubscribe

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Peter Ahl
    United States3 months ago
  • Female science podcast

    Such a cool little podcast with a huge range of sciency topics. You never know what you’ll get each episode and I’m here for it! Also it’s awesome to have two female hosts who are also moms and are interested in topics related to pregnancy, birth or women’s health. You just don’t get those from male scientists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenaNetsch
    Germany8 months ago
  • Excellent

    This podcast is phenomenal. Thoroughly researched, but digestible for listeners of almost any age. I find myself in awe of the facts I learn with nearly event episode I listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey Marie's Music
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keeps me in touch

    As a retired chemist living away from my previous scientific realm, it is super to tune into Tiny Matters for some interesting science. I love the breadth of their subjects, their concise summaries, and lighthearted comments. My curiosity is often sparked which leads me to Wikipedia for a deeper dive into the topic. Thanks Sam and Deboki and the ACS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    artemis179
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best podcast

    I listen to about a dozen podcasts. Tiny Matters is by far the most entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R be l.
    United Statesa year ago

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Many applaud the two female hosts and their relatable, mom-friendly framing of science topics.
Audiences value the occasional guest experts and historians that provide depth without overwhelming complexity.
Listeners praise accessible science storytelling and the balance of history and modern science topics.

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Inside expedition medicine: Keeping people alive in the harshest places on Earth
Q: So what are the three major variables Nathan considers before a trip?
Nathan stresses assessing people (fitness and medical history), the place (hazards and access to help), and the activity (level of risk and potential for falls or trauma) to guide pre-expedition planning.
Inside expedition medicine: Keeping people alive in the harshest places on Earth
Q: Sam, when I read your draft for this episode, this is the point where I was so stressed out, and I really just wanted to know what was going to happen.
The show promises to recount the rest of that expedition story and use it as a doorway into expedition medicine, emphasizing how preparation, risk assessment, and teamwork enable life-saving decisions in extreme environments.
Stinky white gold, Haber-Bosch, and ‘peecycling’: How fertilizer shapes our world
Q: What are the practical and environmental implications of recycling urine as fertilizer on a community scale?
Urine recycling can reclaim valuable nutrients, reduce wastewater nutrient loads, and foster local circular economies, provided rigorous treatment and monitoring for contaminants like PFAS and pharmaceuticals.
The Mothers of Gynecology: The centuries that led to today’s Black maternal mortality crisis
Q: What concrete solutions do you highlight to improve outcomes for Black moms?
Solutions include expanding access to midwives and doulas, improving patient–provider communication, ensuring culturally sensitive care, removing biased tools like race-based risk calculators, and teaching medical trainees about the history of medical racism to undo entrenched biases.
Trade, tyranny, and untapped potential: The history and science of spices
Q: What do you think the least appreciated spice with the most potential is in terms of bioactive compounds?
That's like asking a person which one of her children is her favorite.

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What is Tiny Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tiny Matters explores how tiny things—molecules, microbes, and small historical decisions—shape big questions in science and society. Across episodes, listeners are treated to accessible explorations of topics from preservation chemistry and vaccines to art conservation, urban ecology, and the history of scientific ideas. The show tends to pair clear, curious storytelling with expert guests and historians, making it valuable for listeners who want science that is rigorous yet digestible, often with practical takeaways and real-world context. Its unique strengths include a strong emphasis on historical context, cross-disciplinary connections, and a knack for turning technical topics into engaging, human-centered conversations. This makes it ... more

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1. Meenu Rathnasabapathy
2. Gavin Baker
3. David Williams Rogers
4. Matthew Fox
5. Andre Douglas
6. Frank Rubio
7. Luca Parmitano
8. Bob Hines

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