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Episodes

Nov. 6, 2024

How Windell Oskay is Inspiring a New Generation of Mad Scientists

In this episode, Alan talks with Windell Oskay, co-founder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. Windell discusses updating Make: The Annotated Build-it-Yourself Science Laboratory, a childhood favorite of his, to inspire today’s young scientists....

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Nov. 4, 2024

AMSE Science Report with guest Luis Elizondo

A truly incredible, candid, eye-opening conversation with Luis Elizondo

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Nov. 4, 2024

AMSE Science Report Sava Sobel

Dava Sobel is an American writer of popular expositions of scientific topics. Her books include , about English clockmaker ; , about 's daughter ; and The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the...

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Nov. 4, 2024

AMSE Science Report with Ian McNeely

The collection and use of knowledge

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Oct. 30, 2024

The Many Technological Advancements of Asad Madni

Alan Lowe sits down with the renowned Dr. Asad Madni. Dr. Madni shares his extraordinary journey as an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, detailing his groundbreaking contributions to fields like digital signal processing, MEMS technology, and...

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Oct. 23, 2024

On the Hunt for UFOs with Luis Elizondo

Alan is joined by Luis Elizondo, former military intelligence officer and author of Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs. Lou shares his journey from joining JROTC to his work in the Pentagon's classified UFO program. He describes...

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Oct. 9, 2024

The University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge from the Dawn of the Atomic…

Alan Lowe, director of the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) introduces a live audience to the first-ever AMSEcast Conversation. Held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the event featured a panel of experts discussing the historical significance of...

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Oct. 1, 2024

AMSE Science Report with author Seirian Sumner

Author of The Secret World of Wasps

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Oct. 1, 2024

AMSE Science Report Sally Adee, author of We Are Electric: Inside the…

explores the ways our bioelectrical makeup is central to our lives

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Sept. 25, 2024

Adding a New Twist to Our Understanding of the Cosmos with Dr. John R…

In this episode, Alan engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. John Rather, a renowned scientist with an extensive career spanning astronomical research and government positions. Dr. Rather breaks down his groundbreaking work on a new...

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Sept. 11, 2024

Getting the Most Out of Getting Older with Dr. Aditi Gurkar

Alan Lowe interviews Dr. Aditi Gurkar, assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Aging Institute. Dr. Gurkar discusses her transition from medical doctor to becoming a leading researcher in aging, driven by her grandfather’s cancer...

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Sept. 3, 2024

AMSE Science Report with guest Jon Butterworth

Higgs Boson and the world of particle physics

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Sept. 3, 2024

AMSE Science Report with guest Kate Winkler Dawson

The forensic tools and methods of today

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Sept. 3, 2024

AMSE Science Report with guest author Andy Weir

The Martian author talks sci-fi influences

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Sept. 3, 2024

AMSE Science Report with Author Andrew Knoll

A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters.

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Sept. 2, 2024

AMSE Science Report with guest Guru Madhavan

Guru Madhavan discusses his newest book titled Wicked Problems: How to Engineer A Better World.

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Aug. 28, 2024

Evolving Toward a Better Future with David Sloan Wilson

Alan talks with David Sloan Wilson, renowned biologist and author, to explore the broader applications of Darwin's theory beyond genetics to cultural and personal evolution. Wilson argues against conflating evolution with Social Darwinism and...

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Aug. 21, 2024

STEM of History: Sam Kean

This conversation helps illustrate the usefulness of understanding the basic science of the Periodic Table, and characteristics of its elements, when researching and studying history.

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Aug. 17, 2024

AMSE Science Report with Giulio Boccaletti

We discuss Giulio Boccaletti's book, Water: A Biography which shows how water has helped shape our lives and our civilizations

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Aug. 10, 2024

AMSE Science Report with Jon Gertner

A brief discussion with with Jon Gertner about his book, The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation

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Aug. 8, 2024

AMSEcast with guest Saul David

Doctor Saul David discusses, Crucible of Hell The Heroism and Tragedy of Okinawa, 1945.

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Aug. 6, 2024

AMSEcast with Sally Adee

AMSEcast with Sally Adee

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Aug. 5, 2024

Alcohol’s Ancient Medicinal History with Camper English

Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails with author Camper English

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Aug. 5, 2024

AMSEcast with guest Steve Olson

Apocalypse Factory plutonium and the making of the Atomic Age a discussion with Steve Olson

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