Science Underground

About Science Underground

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.)

Publisher

Ainissa Ramirez

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2015

Latest episode

6 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Jim West

   Learn about the Hidden Figure behind the microphone.

2. 

   21 Jun 2020

   Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up

   The fog on your mirror after you shower can be prevented with a little dab of science. Find out how in just two minutes.

3. 

   14 Jun 2020

   The Ancient Way to Sleep

   Our 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.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

35 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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