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Science and the City 37 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

Join hosts Ashley and Kalpana as they discuss all things STEM-related in a down-to-earth way. Ashley is a mathematician and science communicator, while Kalpana is a space influencer and actor/writer. Both ladies are making their mark in Hollywood, working with major studios, which explains the "city" in the name. Together, they have a combined 1.9 million followers on social media and are published authors. Science and the City is a fun, casual podcast led by women in STEM.

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Global Fungi Network and the Multiverse Jul 1, 2026 1611 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

Episode 34! Reflection Pool Algae, SpaceX Going Public, Damaging Space Tech Jun 24, 2026 2015 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

Episode 33! Future of Robotics, Pigeons' Compass, Consciousness Jun 17, 2026 2718 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

Episode 32! Drake Awards, Choice Paralysis and Dating, Chemical Leak Jun 10, 2026 2532 The girls talk about the Drake Awards, choice paralysis in life and particularly in dating, and the chemical leak in Southern California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31! NASA's Moon Base, The Odyssey, Ancient Architecture Jun 3, 2026 2125 Ashley and Kalpana discuss NASA's new moon base plan, Blue Origin spaceship blow up, Nolan's new Odyssey, and ancient architecture in the Middle East and India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30! Asteroid Impact Theory, Green Energy, Western Music Analysis May 27, 2026 2083 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

Episode 29! Special Guest, Astrophysicist Dr. Clary May 20, 2026 3691 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

Episode 28! Largest 3D Universe Map, Dark Energy, AI and Humanity May 13, 2026 2944 Ashley and Kalpana discuss DESI's largest 3D map of the universe, what the universe is comprised of, and they debate AI and whether humanity is good or bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 27! Hunting Exoplanets, NASA Budget Cuts, Science Luxury May 6, 2026 2323 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

Episode 26! Artemis Launch Experience Apr 29, 2026 2270 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

Episode 25! Ramayana, Communication, Antimatter Apr 23, 2026 2107 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

Episode 24! NEOs, Doggerland, Materials Engineering Apr 15, 2026 1887 We discuss: 00:00 NEOs 06:38 Doggerland 13:10 Middle East 19:52 Appropriation 23:37 Science Labs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 23! Bio Signature, Alien Worlds, and Fireballs Apr 8, 2026 2306 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

Episode 22! SXSW, Monarch, Mars vs Venus Apr 1, 2026 2564 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

Episode 21! Project Hail Mary *Spoilers* Mar 25, 2026 2265 Our thoughts on Project Hail Mary, movie vs book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20! UAP Files, The Internet, More Dumb Conspiracies Mar 18, 2026 1804 UFOs Area 51 Magnetic Field Ozone Shutting Down Internet Women Built the Interne tDoomsday Prepping Losing Gravity for 7 Seconds Vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19! WB Take-Over, Starlink, Vegan Food Mar 11, 2026 2131 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

Episode 18! Academia, Artemis Update, and Weather Control Mar 4, 2026 2338 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

Episode 17! New Gravity Theory, Exploding Trees, Chat GPT ads Feb 25, 2026 2426 This potential new gravity explanation is mind-blowing, trees don't really "explode", and Chat GPT will soon run ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 16! Artemis II, Anthropic CEO, AI Robots Feb 18, 2026 2281 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

Episode 15! Feb 11, 2026 1864 Astronaut Illness, Nuclear Moon, Venezuelan Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 14! Special Guest, Sylas Dean! Feb 4, 2026 2763 You may know Sylas from his popular social media pages and/or his podcast, Creeptime the Podcast, where he talks about true crime and horror. He's also a very good friend of ours, so we thought we'd have a fun twist on our original discussions and pick the brain of someone who's passions lie elsewhere. Don't worry, there's still science! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Episode 13! Jan 28, 2026 2056 Artemis Launch, Earth coincidences, Gravitational Lensing, Navigating Space, Space Distances, the East Coast, Pre-Colonial America, Cortez, Working Together as a Species, Book Recs, Y Chromosome Disappearing, Future Human Reproduction #science #podcast #womeninstem #podcastclips #space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 12! Flat Earth model, Russian Space Station, future generation jobs Jan 21, 2026 1825 How I convince a flat earther he was wrong, space events of 2026, Russian Space Station prototype, space elevators, and the fear of job scarcity in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 11! Jan 14, 2026 1977 Savor makes butter from air! People are adverse to change. And religion's role in shaping our view of animals. #science #womeninstem #climatechange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10! Jan 7, 2026 2364 Artemis II, Stranger Things, bad TV Writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9! Dec 31, 2025 2869 00:00 Intro1:05 sound to put our fire8:26 benefits of NASA tech10:19 The Abyss11:31 Ocean Gate11:48 carbon fiber14:58 video games16:19 acting is cathartic21:28 pretty privilege 24:16 Nancy Grace Roman telescope27:28 - JWST name controversy28:31 - chronograph 29:28 - Hubble telescope 31:29 - conspiracy reactions31:33 - science communication qualifications33:16 - drug for dog lifespan38:39 - Star of

Episode 8! Pt 2 of Science and the City x Curiosity Theory collab Dec 24, 2025 4077 Part 2 of our collaboration with Curiosity Theory. Watch us answer interesting questions with a yes or no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 7! A special collaboration Dec 17, 2025 5497 In this episode, we are collaborating with Curiosity Theory podcast for a fun and riveting discussion! Part 1 of the collab. The last half is next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6! Dec 10, 2025 1947 "Mapping" space, book talk, chaos theory, simulation hypothesis, "before" the Big Bang, cracking chaos theory, science vernacular, experts vs communicators, scicomm on social media, quantum mechanics, and the Terrence Howard debacle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5! Dec 3, 2025 2009 AI Bubble, Waymo, Vaccines, Problematic authors, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4! Nov 26, 2025 2170 0:00 Vera C Rubin Observatory 3:23 Lise Meitner and fission5:00 Southern Sky9:09 genetic traits15:04 stunts in movies17:31 Jurassic Park 19:45 scifi horror21:50 Arrival23:00 Closed loop Universe25:16 the overuse of multiverse 25:47 Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Simpsons27:18 ChatGPT28:37 the nursing and engineering degree controversy30:40 breaking down complex topics34:40 the future of Hollywood. L

Bonus Episode! Nov 21, 2025 454 We are trashing space mirrors and glorifying Mary Shelley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3! Nov 19, 2025 1859 The search for life in our solar system's icy moons, Apollo missions, Katherine Johnson, Hinduism, Big Bounce, Dark matter you and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 Nov 12, 2025 2621 Debunking Kim K (ugh), Hurricanes, Neo Robot, Acting, Psychology and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1 Nov 5, 2025 2721 Discussing all the things! (as we figure out how to do this) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Science and the City! Nov 5, 2025 85 Who we are, what this is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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