AMSE Science Report with Alan Chodos and James Riordon
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What if I told you that, no matter where you are or what you are doing, about 100 trillion neutrinos are passing through your body every second? Well, you might first respond, as I did, by asking what is a neutrino, and then wondering why we seem to have no awareness at all of their presence. I mean, if were one or two particles, sure, you might miss them, but 100 trillion every second? I needed to learn more so I spoke on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Alan Chodos and James Riordon about their fascinating book, Ghost Particle: In Search of the Elusive and Mysterious...
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AMSE Science Report with Robert Hettich
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Robert Hettich who serves as the Corporate Fellow and Leader of the Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Group of the Biosciences Division at Oak Ridge National Lab, and as a Joint Faculty Member in the Microbiology Department at the University of Tennessee. Bob is an internationally recognized leader in the field of microbiomes. Now, you might have heard of microbiomes especially in regard to the biome or family of bacteria, that lives in your digestive system - our growing understanding of that symbiotic relationship has made prebiotics and probiotics for digestive health a big...
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Why We Go to Space: Curiosity, Innovation, and the Human Spirit with William Harris
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In this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe sits down with William Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston, to explore the past, present, and future of human space exploration and what it means for American innovation. As the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston serves as the public gateway to human spaceflight. William shares how the center uses historic artifacts, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge STEM programming to demystify space exploration and inspire the next generation of innovators. From Apollo and the Space Shuttle to...
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AMSEcast with guests Alan Chodos and James Riordon
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Ghost Particle explores the neutrino, one of the most abundant yet elusive particles in the universe, tracing its journey from a theoretical fix to puzzling nuclear reactions to a cornerstone of modern physics. The book explains how neutrinos helped preserve fundamental laws like conservation of energy and reveals how decades of ingenious experiments finally confirmed their existence. The authors guide readers through discoveries such as neutrino “flavors,” oscillations, and the surprising realization that neutrinos have mass—challenging the Standard Model of particle physics....
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How to Kill an Asteroid
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Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid that was perhaps 9 miles wide struck the Earth, an impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. What if an asteroid that large or even larger was headed toward Earth today? We’ve seen this scenario in books and in movies like Armageddon, but I wanted to get some expert input, so I spoke on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Robin Andrews, about his book, How to Kill an Asteroid: The Real Science of Planetary Defense.
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Inside The Franklin Institute with Larry Dubinski
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Alan Lowe interviews Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute, as part of a series celebrating 250 years of American innovation. He joins AMSEcast to discuss the institute’s 1824 origins, its mission to inspire curiosity in science and technology, and its deep ties to Benjamin Franklin’s legacy. He highlights major exhibits, including the National Memorial, the Hamilton Collections Gallery, and historic patent models, and online series like Ingenious and The Road to 2050. Dubinski emphasizes fostering lifelong learning, diverse voices, and bold leadership to sustain...
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Franklin’s Curiosity Unpacked with Richard Munson
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Alan Lowe talks with Richard Munson about his book Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist. Munson’s book aims to highlight Franklin’s often overlooked scientific achievements. He describes Franklin’s rise from a penniless runaway to a successful printer whose curiosity fueled his scientific breakthroughs. Franklin’s experiments helped define core electrical concepts and led to inventions like the lightning rod, reflecting his Enlightenment commitment to reason and inquiry. His scientific fame later boosted his diplomatic mission in France, where his celebrity status...
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AMSE Science Report Sudip Parikh
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A discussion of American innovation and leadership with Sudip Parikh.
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AMSE Science Report with Simon Cordrey
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Author Simon Cordrey discusses the early days of the railroad and how that changed America.
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AMSE Science Report with Jay Feldman
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Author Jay Feldman and Alan Lowe, Director of the AMSE Foundation discuss his book, When the Mississippi Ran Backwards.
info_outline- (4:32) When the earthquakes occurred and how many there were
- (9:23) The creation of the Reelfoot Rift and how it became the source of the quakes
- (12:38) What makes intraplate earthquakes different from other kinds
- (13:57) Why the Mississippi River ran backwards at the height of the quake
- (16:11) The creation of Reelfoot Lake
- (17:54) The legend of Tecumseh’s prophecy about the earthquakes
- (21:55) How the Roosevelt family was involved with the event
- (27:55) The crime that was revealed in the wreckage of the earthquakes
- (32:44) Seismic activity in the area today
- Manufacturing Hysteria: A History of Scapegoating, Surveillance, and Secrecy in Modern America: https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing-Hysteria-History-Scapegoating-Surveillance/dp/0307388239
- When the Mississippi Ran Backwards: Empire, Intrigue, Murder, and the New Madrid Earthquakes: https://www.amazon.com/When-Mississippi-Ran-Backwards-Earthquakes/dp/0743242793