Rad Scientist

By KPBS Explore / Margot Wohl

A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by M... more

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How many episodes does Rad Scientist have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Rad Scientist episodes:

January 03, 2018 6. The Fungus Among Us | Sinem Beyhan
Sinem Beyhan studies an infectious fungus that lives in soil. With no vaccine and very few available treatments, the disease can be deadly to humans. So Sinem is on a mission to hit the fungus where it hurts.
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11min
December 20, 2017 We Are All Made Of Stars | Robert Quimby
Robert Quimby decides between becoming a rock star — or studying them.
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15min
December 20, 2017 We Are All Made Of Stars | Robert Quimby
Robert Quimby decides between becoming a rock star — or studying them.
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15min
December 06, 2017 Hotter Than The Sun | Cami Collins
Cami Collins was a small town girl with a dream to be a physicist. Now, she handles particles ten times hotter than the sun! Her goal is to create a new energy source for future generations.
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15min
December 06, 2017 Hotter Than The Sun | Cami Collins
Cami Collins was a small town girl with a dream to be a physicist. Now, she handles particles ten times hotter than the sun! Her goal is to create a new energy source for future generations.
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15min
November 22, 2017 The Eiffel Tower Of Synthesis | Phil Baran
Can molecules from San Diego's coast be tomorrow's cancer medicine? That's what Philip Baran is trying to figure out. He hopes to synthesize life-saving molecules mother nature has been producing for eons.
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12min
November 22, 2017 The Eiffel Tower Of Synthesis | Phil Baran
Can molecules from San Diego's coast be tomorrow's cancer medicine? That's what Philip Baran is trying to figure out. He hopes to synthesize life-saving molecules mother nature has been producing for eons.
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12min
November 08, 2017 In The Shoes Of A Plant | Liang Song
Liang Song is working hard to save her best friends: plants. She's trying to make them stronger. Like, strong enough to withstand a statewide drought.
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11min
November 08, 2017 In The Shoes Of A Plant | Liang Song
Liang Song is working hard to save her best friends: plants. She's trying to make them stronger. Like, strong enough to withstand a statewide drought.
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11min
October 25, 2017 The Killing Zone For Sperm | Pascal Gagneux
The female reproductive system and jungles of Africa face foreign invaders. In this episode, we follow San Diego scientist Pascal Gagneux through these environments, and find out more about their intruders.
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12min

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