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Transistor

PRX

Transistor is podcast of scientific curiosities and current events, featuring guest hosts, scientists, and story-driven reporters. Presented by radio and podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes62Founded9 years ago
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Vaccinations, in one form or another, have been around longer than the United States. In fact, during the Revolutionary War in 1776, future first lady Abigail Adams pursued the controversial scientific technique to protect her 5 children against a th... more

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6 years ago

Cosmic rays from outer space sound like science fiction. They’re not—invisible particles flung from outer space pass through our bodies every minute. But not all cosmic rays are equal; Some are immensely powerful and very rare. For decades scientists... more

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6 years ago

Every October 16th hundreds of people gather in Dublin to celebrate Ireland's greatest mathematician, William Rowan Hamilton. And get this – It was his act of vandalism on Broom Bridge in 1843 that put him in the history books – it actually changed m... more

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7 years ago

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left devastation in their wake all across the southern United States as unimaginable quantities of water swallowed up small towns and cities alike. But what happens to that water and how can cities better prepare ahead of t... more

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7 years ago

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
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    Missing transistor sooo much! Are you planning to release a new season in 2019? Please, say yes :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoLillian
    Mexico5 years ago
  • So smart

    Love this show. Always asking interesting questions about our world, and reporting the fascinating issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dakarjp
    United States5 years ago
  • Brilliant feminist podcast

    I share every episode with my research assistants and we have lovely discussions of them! Esp Sperm and Egg, and History if Pregnancy Tests!! Thanks for your fab work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slong728
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent science podcast

    Excellent science podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me837461
    Canada7 years ago
  • This rocks

    Love love love the trace elements series. Cristina Quinn and Alison Bruzek rock it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morphy232
    United States8 years ago

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