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Science and the City

Science and the City

Joins hosts Ashley and Kalpana as they discuss all thing STEM-related in a very down-to-earth way. Ashley is a mathematician and science communicator, while Kalpana is a space influencer and actor/writer. On top of Kalpana's work in tinseltown, both ladies are making their mark in Hollywood by working with some of the biggest studios. Hence the "city" part of the name. Together, they have a combined 1.9 million followers across social media and are both published authors. Science and the City is fun, casual, and most importantly, lead by women in STEM!

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 38 min
  • English
  • July 1 · 26 min

    Global Fungi Network and the Multiverse

    The girls discuss the recently mapped global fungi network, science communication, and Apple TV's Dark Matter - a show about quantum mechanics and the multiverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 24 · 33 min

    Episode 34! Reflection Pool Algae, SpaceX Going Public, Damaging Space Tech

    Ashley and Kalpana discuss the algae conspiracy in the Reflection Pool, Kalpana's trip to DC for a Smithsonian astronomy event, SpaceX going public, how technology is ruining the planet, and the billionaire disconnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 17 · 45 min

    Episode 33! Future of Robotics, Pigeons' Compass, Consciousness

    We discuss new robotic designs, including a robot with 20 legs, a new study on pigeons and how they use cells in their liver to navigate the magnetic field, consciousness and life, and the future of filmmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 27 · 34 min

    Episode 30! Asteroid Impact Theory, Green Energy, Western Music Analysis

    Kalpana explains how scientists figured out that it was an asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, they discuss how evolution on Earth is fascinating, Ashley discusses green energy, and the science behind western music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 20 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 29! Special Guest, Astrophysicist Dr. Clary

    Ashley and Kalpana talk to Dr. Clary, aka ThatAstroGirlie about her journey from Brazil to becoming an astrophysicist working on exoplanet direct imaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 6 · 38 min

    Episode 27! Hunting Exoplanets, NASA Budget Cuts, Science Luxury

    Kalpana breaks down some of the steps for hunting habitable alien worlds, Ashley breaks down the proposed cuts to NASA's budget, and both rant about how the luxury from science has made people disconnect from reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 29 · 37 min

    Episode 26! Artemis Launch Experience

    Ashley talks about her experience at the Artemis 2 launch, and Kalpana talks about the dangers of re-entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 23 · 35 min

    Episode 25! Ramayana, Communication, Antimatter

    We discuss the Indian mythology behind the land bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka, looking for worlds that are still alive, science communication, and transporting antimatter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    April 8 · 38 min

    Episode 23! Bio Signature, Alien Worlds, and Fireballs

    We discuss detecting bio signatures on alien worlds, how we detect alien worlds, the age of the universe, Project Hail Mary, and the recent fireballs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E22
    April 1 · 42 min

    Episode 22! SXSW, Monarch, Mars vs Venus

    Our experience at SXSW, Apple's Monarch show and how animals can change colors, and colonizing Mars vs Venus - which is actually the better choice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E19
    March 11 · 35 min

    Episode 19! WB Take-Over, Starlink, Vegan Food

    Is the WB takeover a sign of a declining Hollywood?Starlink has surpassed 10,000 satellites.AI - the good and the bad.#justicefororelhaVegan Food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E18
    March 4 · 38 min

    Episode 18! Academia, Artemis Update, and Weather Control

    We talk about academia burnout while handling a career, an Artemis II update and what it means for future missions, and weather control conspiracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E16
    February 18 · 38 min

    Episode 16! Artemis II, Anthropic CEO, AI Robots

    Again discussing Artemis II before the postponement, Anthropic's CEO puts out an AI warning essay (ok, dude), and Boston Dynamics humanoid robot in the workplace. #science #womeninstem #ai #sciencenews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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