Welcome to Curious by Nature, presented by Newswise—the podcast for curious people.
In each episode, listeners can travel briefly into the fascinating world that comes with years of dedication to one field of study. Be inspired by the many amazing things that are going on right now, some may have a major effect on our lives.
Enjoy this concentrated knowledge from experts. We hope you can take inspiration from glimpses of innovation, dedication, and discovery.
Dr. Susan Kelly-Weeder, Dean of the School of Nursing at George Washington University and an expert in high-risk health behaviors among college students. Dr. Kelly-Weeder shares her groundbreaking res...
Question: You probably know some of the stereotypes about people who live in trailer parks. Do you think those stereotypes live up to the reality?...
Question: Have you ever counted the rings of a tree? ...
Question: What do you think are some of the reasons why an author would prefer to use a pen name over their real one?...
Question: Have you ever tried baking or brewing with yeast?...
Question: What is the construction industry doing, or what might it do in the future, to make buildings more climate friendly?...
Question: Did you ever nerd out about geology as a kid?...
Question: Can you name types of diversity that could influence a team’s working dynamic?...
Question: What types of things do you imagine are harder for first-generation students to navigate while attending college, versus their peers whose parents also attended?...
Dr. Olivier Loudig, a scientist at the Center for Discovery Innovation, talks about groundbreaking research in non-invasive cancer detection. As public awareness of airborne pathogens has increased du...
On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Brian Connolly, Jerry Davis, and Erik Gordon discuss the Ross Financial Times poll and what economic issues matter to voters in the 2024...
As e-commerce grows, so do the logistics centers that facilitate rapid delivery. However, this convenience comes at a cost to the environment and public health, particularly in communities near these ...
On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the University of Michigan share their research and insights on the 2024 presidential election. The panel discusses the findi...
In this episode of Curious by Nature, we sat down with Dr. Elise Wang, an assistant professor at Cal State University, Fullerton, and a medievalist who specialized in the literature, history, and lore...
Dr. Dave Rackstraw, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is transforming science education using smartphones. ...
Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedi...
ASN Kidney Translation Series podcast episode, led by Matt Sparks, related to the ASN New Initiative Kidney Health Guidance on the Management of Obesity in Persons Living with Kidney Diseases. ...
Dr. Robert Ferl, a molecular biologist and professor at the University of Florida, discusses his work on understanding how organisms, particularly plants, adapt to extreme environments, including spac...
Dr. Samantha Keppler from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, discusses her research on the impact of generative AI in education. She explores how teachers have adopted AI tools li...
Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularl...