Tiny Living Beings

Julia Van Etten

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Tiny Living Beings is a weekly podcast where listeners get to know a scientist, a weird microorganism they like, and why they think it's interesting. Our planet is full of billions of different microscopic organisms, most of which are still unknown to science. The ones we do know are diverse and strange. Microbiology knowledge is often gatekept by scientists who discuss this information in exclusive professional circles, but more of these topics need to be shared with the public! Although generally upbeat and fun, conversations often tangentially address frustrations with society or become existential, which, because of the time we...

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Recent episodes

  • Introducing the Fire Amoeba - with Angela Oliverio and Beryl RappaportDec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
  • Parasites in our pets' poop - with Ben AlversonMay 26, 2025 · 1 hr 0 min
  • Parasites in our pets' poopMay 19, 2025 · 0 min
  • Is science political? - with Kevin BirdMay 5, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
  • The Diatom Detective - with Kirstie ScottApr 14, 2025 · 58 min
  • Diatoms and dinoflagellates and dinotoms, oh my! - with Brittany SprecherApr 7, 2025 · 1 hr 0 min
  • Sharks of the plankton - with Matt JohnsonMar 31, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
  • Urine for a treat - with Owen HaleMar 24, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
  • Where did plants come from? - with Blair YoungMar 17, 2025 · 1 hr 0 min
  • 4.5 billion years of Earth history in one hour - with Bolton HowesMar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min

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