BOOK SCIENCE

Book Science is a podcast dedicated to celebrating science books and their authors. Through in-depth discussions and author interviews, we explore the stories, insights, and craftsmanship behind books that make science accessible and engaging for everyone. Our mission is to champion long form science communication, inspire readers, and support aspiring authors in sharing their passion for science with the world.

BOOK SCIENCE is a science podcast hosted by Tripp Collins, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tripp Collins hosts BOOK SCIENCE, a science show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The Air is Alive - Going Air-Borne with Carl Zimmer

  Jun 21, 20261h 4mS2

  Send us Fan Mail Carl Zimmer, science journalist and author, discusses his fifteenth book, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe . Zimmer’s career includes two decades of science reporting for the New York Times and early editorial work at Discover magazine. ​ Airborne documents the science of aerobiology and the historical refusal by public health institutions to recognize airborne disease transmission. The conversation highlights the neglected epidemiological research of William and Mildred Wells, the fragmented nature of atmospheric sciences, and how the complex realities of scientific validation collide with public policy during global health crises. Key Topics: Aerobiology and the microscopic life thriving in the atmosphere. How COVID-19 exposed century-old dogma against airborne transmission. William and Mildred Wells' pioneering use of UV light to disinfect air. Book writing craft, archival research, and the value of physical books. The dangers of scientific silos in Aerobiology and epidemiology. Rapid-fire COVID-19 facts, virus origins, and political threats to science. The global tuberculosis crisis and the consequences of defunding health programs. Carl's Links: CarlZimmer.com The Future of Ageing Podcast @carlzimmer.com Book Science: Website: https://www.trippcollins.com/podcast.html Show notes & transcripts: https://www.trippcollins.com/show-notes Check out the Book Science Book Shop on BookShop.org Instagram: @booksciencepodcast Support the show

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  Power to the Parasites with Chelsea Wood

  May 5, 202654 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this epsiode I had the pleasure of talking with Chelsea Wood, an Associate Professor at the University of Washington and a dedicated parasitologist. We talk about her middle-grade book, Power to the Parasites. The book provides a comprehensive, scientifically rigorous look at the oft-misunderstood creatures living in, on, and around us. Wood shares how her academic focus shifted from marine conservation to parasitology after discovering the intricate and vital roles these organisms play in global ecosystems.<br/><br/>The core thesis of Wood’s book challenges the assumption that parasites are merely ha...

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  Strata: Stories from Deep Time with Laura Poppick

  Mar 28, 202649 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the Book Science Podcast, I talk with science and environmental journalist Laura Poppick about her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time (Illustrations by Sarah Gilman). We explore the geologic lens, a way of seeing the world that transforms ordinary landscapes into a 4.5-billion-year narrative. From the Great Oxygenation Event to the surprising role of mud in Earth history, Laura explains how geologists decode the Earth through layered rock. We also discuss the her "lyric preludes", which use poetry to set the scene. We also talk about stratigraphy as a...

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  Into the Great Wide Ocean with Sönke Johnsen

  Feb 26, 202652 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Join me for a special one-year anniversary celebration of Book Science as I sit down with biologist and author Sönke Johnsen to discuss his beautiful book, Into the Great Wide Ocean: Life in the Least Known Habitat on Earth.</p><p>In this episode, Sönke takes us on a journey into the pelagic zone—the open ocean that makes up the vast majority of living space on our planet. We explore why this "unbearably beautiful" world looks like it is lit by blue LEDs, the evolutionary marvels of transparency and bioluminescence, and...

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  Interview with Dan Flores author of Wild New World

  Jan 28, 20261h 9mS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Join host Tripp Collins for a sweeping conversation with environmental historian and author Dan Flores about his award-winning book Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America.</p><p>In this episode, Dan takes us on a 65-million-year journey through North America's natural history—from the Chicxulub asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs to the present day. We explore the continent's lost megafauna, including woolly mammoths and dire wolves, and discuss the heartbreaking extinctions of iconic species like the Carolina parakeet and passenger pigeon.</p><p>Dan shares in...

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