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Science Underground
Hosted by Ainissa Ramirez · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Science Underground is a two-minute podcast hosted by TED speaker and scientist Ainissa Ramirez. By the time you sip your coffee or eat your cereal, Science Underground explains a science topic in a fun and understandable way. The show explores a range of topics—some that are pulled right from the headlines, others are topics you've been wanting to know. Ainissa interviews tops scientists and translates their work in everyday language--arming you with science nuggets for the next lunch table chat, water cooler klatch, or cocktail party. Each week there is a separate topic that can be listened to before class or when you have a brief moment to spare. The ideas will give you much to think about long after the podcast is over. New episodes are released on Sunday mornings. (Many topics align with NGSS.)
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What is Science Underground about?
Science Underground is a two-minute podcast hosted by TED speaker and scientist Ainissa Ramirez. By the time you sip your coffee or eat your cereal, Science Underground explains a science topic in a fun and understandable way. The show explores a range of topics, some that are pulled right from the headlines, others are topics you've been wanting to know.
Who hosts Science Underground?
Science Underground is hosted by Ainissa Ramirez. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
What has Science Underground covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jim West" (6 October 2025, 2 minutes), "Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up" (21 June 2020, 2 minutes), and "The Ancient Way to Sleep" (14 June 2020, 2 minutes).
How often does Science Underground publish?
Science Underground publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 2 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Science Underground?
Booking probability for Science Underground is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Science Underground requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Science Underground's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Science Underground?
The strongest fits for Science Underground are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Science Underground has a science audience.
About the host
Ainissa Ramirez hosts Science Underground, a science podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Science Underground
Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up
Jun 21, 20202 minThe fog on your mirror after you shower can be prevented with a little dab of science. Find out how in just two minutes.
Science Underground
The Ancient Way to Sleep
Jun 14, 20202 minOur ancestors used to sleep differently. If you looked back you would see them sleep in two parts. The inventions of the light bulb and the clock changed this old way of sleeping.
Science Underground
How An Accident Led To Your Computer
Jun 7, 20202 minThe way to make pure silicon chips was discovered when a chemist accidentally dipped his fountain pen into a crucible of molten tin instead of his inkwell.
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How A Jiggling Gem Helps Your Watch Keep Time
May 31, 20202 minDeep in your watch is a small piece of quartz, which creates your clock's ticks and tocks.
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The Lady Who Sold Time
Apr 25, 20202 minIn the late 19th century, there was a woman in London name Ruth Beliville who sold time.
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The Science of Fireworks
Jul 1, 20162 minFireworks are a display of color and chemistry. Everyone loves fireworks, especially astronomers. Find out why.
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How Fireflies Make New Medicines
Jun 26, 20162 minFireflies light up the summertime night, but the glowing molecules inside them are also used by scientists to make new drugs.
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Can We Make A Transporter?
Jun 19, 20162 minLots of technologies on Star Trek have become a reality. But what is missing is the transporter. Lawrence Krauss, physicist and author, sheds some light on the possibilities.
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Making Ketchup Hurry Up
Jun 12, 20162 minKetchup takes a long time to come out of the bottle. Fortunately, science has a few answers for how to help ketchup hurry up.
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ZOMBEES
Jun 5, 20162 minHoneybees are turning into zombie bees after a small fly injects a parasite into them. Scientists are asking everyone to report weird bees at zombeewatch.org.
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How Animals Camouflage
May 29, 20162 minGet ready to be introduced to nature's best master of disguise--the cuttlefish.
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Smart Shirts
May 22, 20162 minIn the future, you will be able to download data from your shirt, which has electronics embedded in the fabric.
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How Lightning Makes Magnets
May 15, 20162 minWhen lightning bolts zap iron minerals they make magnets called lodestones. NASA scientists coax bolts to strike rocks using a trick from Ben Franklin.
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Say Cheese, Pandemic
May 8, 20162 minThere are special cameras, called thermal cameras, that can detect heat. These cameras are the first defense against threats and diseases.
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Saving Monarch Butterflies
May 1, 20162 minTwenty years ago, there were a billion monarch butterflies. Now, there are less than 10 percent of them left. Their disappearance is linked to a weed.
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Meat Grown in a Lab
Apr 24, 20162 minScientists can now grow beef outside of the cow. In the not-so-distant future, you might get your burger from a beaker.
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How Animals Gossip
Apr 17, 20162 minImagine if we could talk to the animals. To do so, we will have to think about time differently.
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How Plants Know Which Way Is Up
Apr 10, 20162 minSeeds that are buried deep in the soil need to figure out which way their roots and stem should go. Ends up they have special cells to tell them what's up.
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Bubbles that Print
Apr 3, 20162 minDeep in your ink jet printer are millions of explosions, which cause bubbles that help you print.
Recent guests
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Lawrence Krauss
theoretical physicist and cosmologist, The Origins Project Foundation
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Robert Stern
Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anatomy & Neurobiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Jerry Rice
Global Communications & Employee Engagement Strategist, San Francisco 49ers
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Dr. Robert Stern
Boston University
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