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<p>The Appalachian Mountains – over 480 million years in the making with core rocks over a billion years old. It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world! How did this breathtaking and ancient natural phenomena...
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Spectacular Science
Hosted by Akshay Jayaraman · science · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join your host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the microscopic world, he uncovers the science all around us. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with engaging interviews with expert scientists, and mind-blowing topics that will leave you in awe. Whether it’s discovering the science behind amazing natural phenomena, discovering the forces that shape our planet, or exploring the inner workings of the human body, Spectacular Science has it all.
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What is Spectacular Science about?
Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join your host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the microscopic world, he uncovers the science all around us.
Who hosts Spectacular Science?
Spectacular Science is hosted by Akshay Jayaraman. The show has published 213 episodes to date.
What has Spectacular Science covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The 480-Million-Year Story of the Appalachian Mountains" (4 February 2026, 7 minutes), "The Science of the “Aura Farming” Boat Kid, Science of Human Balance" (15 July 2025, 8 minutes), and "Why Saturn’s Losing Its Rings" (1 July 2025, 8 minutes).
How often does Spectacular Science publish?
Spectacular Science publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 10 minutes across 213 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Spectacular Science?
Booking probability for Spectacular Science is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Spectacular Science requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Spectacular Science's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Spectacular Science are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Spectacular Science has a science audience and around 770 subscribers on YouTube.
About the host
Akshay Jayaraman hosts Spectacular Science, a science podcast with 213 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 15, 20258 minS9<p>If you’ve been online lately, there’s no escaping the “aura farming” boat kid on many social media platforms! This Indonesian boat racing (Pacu Jalur) tradition has gone viral lately due to this young boy dancing on...
Episode #210
Why Saturn’s Losing Its Rings
Jul 1, 20258 minS9<p>Saturn is known for its iconic rings. But, it may not last long. In the long term, Saturn is set to lose its rings. Why? And how will this happen? Why do astronomers believe they’re slowly disappearing? In this...
Jun 3, 20259 minS9<p>You’ve probably seen labels on many food products that say “bioengineered food ingredients”. What exactly are these special ingredients and what impact do they have on us and our environment? And what do GMOs have to...
Episode #208
How Volcanoes on Mars Could Have Supported Life
May 20, 20257 minS9<p>The search for past life on Mars is still ongoing, but is promising! The volcanoes on Mars could have made way for microbial life in the past. How does this possible and how are scientists studying Mars for clues...
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Episode #207
How Your Phone’s Battery Works
Apr 15, 20257 minS9<p>Ever wondered what’s going on inside your phone’s battery? How is it able to store charge and get recharged over and over again? And why do these batteries degrade over time? In this episode, I’ll take you behind the...
Episode #206
How Microplastics Might Be In Our Water
Apr 1, 20258 minS9<p>Microplastics. You’ve probably heard of them because of ocean cleanups and pollution. They are tiny pieces of plastics harmful to many animals. But, it might not just be sea creatures. There might be microplastics in...
Episode #205
Why We Still Have Tailbones
Mar 26, 20256 minS9<p>Even though we don’t have tails, we still have a tailbone? Does the tailbone even do anything? Why do we still have it even though we have clearly branched away from our ape ancestors? In this episode, I will take...
Mar 18, 20258 minS9<p>We have all heard that humans share 50% of their genes to bananas. Is this actually true? And what does this have to do with all of the life on Earth, the human genome, and more? In this episode, I will take you into...
Episode #203
Why The Moon is Slowly Moving Away
Mar 5, 20257 minS9<p>Even if you probably did not notice, the Moon is slowly moving away from Earth right now! This movement of the Moon could cause things to change here on Earth as well. Why does this happen? In this episode, I will...
Episode #202
Will Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth?
Feb 26, 20256 minS9<p>Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been in the eyes of scientists lately. This asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. All of these factors are changing daily and the chance that the asteroid will actually hit is...
Episode #201
How AI is Consuming So Much Water – Explained
Feb 18, 20256 minS9<p>Right now, we are in the age of AI or Artificial Intelligence. They are paving the way for new groundbreaking technologies. But, the use of AI actually uses up a lot of water. Why does this happen? What are these...
Dec 31, 202430 minS8<p>Welcome to the 200th episode of Spectacular Science! In this special episode, I will be joined by Dr. Charles Hillman! Dr. Hillman studies exercise and its impacts on the body at Northeastern University. This episode...
Episode #199
What is an Infinity Mirror? Explained!
Dec 25, 20246 minS8<p>Infinity mirrors are a fascinating phenomenon that seem to defy the laws of physics! But really, it’s just some amazing science and a very interesting optical illusion. How do infinity mirrors work, and what crazy...
Episode #198
Why Triangles Are Such a Strong Shape
Dec 19, 20246 minS8<p>Triangles are one of the strongest geometric shapes! You can see them everywhere in buildings and architecture such as bridges and the Eiffel Tower. How are triangles so strong and what is the science that goes...
Dec 11, 202426 minS8<p>We all eat a lot of fruits and vegetables every day! Some of this fresh produce contains something that has a large impact on humans and ecosystems: pesticides. Produce that contains pesticides may have impacts on...
Episode #196
The 3 Types of Heat Transfer – Explained!
Dec 4, 20247 minS8<p>Heat moves all around us! In fact, as heat moves, the method of transfer has a lot of science behind it. What are the 3 types of heat transfer, how do they work, and how do they impact the world around us? In this...
Nov 27, 202421 minS8<p>Titan, one of Saturn’s many moons, is very mysterious and interesting! It has oceans of liquid methane, an atmosphere, and more. Scientists are still working to find out more about Titan and how this may relate to...
Nov 20, 20249 minS8<p>Green is universally seen as the color for “go”, but why? What is the science behind green being such a universal “go” color? Why do traffic lights around the world use green? And why do other colors, such as red and...
Nov 13, 20249 minS8<p>The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched in 2021, is changing the way astronomers are seeing everything in the universe. James Webb is the largest telescope in space and has discovered many new findings in its...
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Dr. Charles Hillman
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Dr. Changmou Xu
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Dr. Lauren Schurmeier
University of Hawaii
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