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M. Sanjayan grew up where Attenborough filmed his first expedition. As a kid, he rode logging trucks into the rainforest, felt the ground shake as the trees fell, and climbed the trunks to grab chameleons and pythons.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
M. Sanjayan grew up where Attenborough filmed his first expedition. As a kid, he rode logging trucks into the rainforest, felt the ground shake as the trees fell, and climbed the trunks to grab chameleons and pythons.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
Dr. M. Sanjayan wanted to study condors. His advisor told him: study gophers.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Dr. M. Sanjayan wanted to study condors. His advisor told him: study gophers.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
M. Sanjayan: “People will jump onto a coin—jump onto any idea—if greed is at the end of it. But with nature, the risk bar suddenly becomes extraordinarily high. And even if your investment in nature sucks, you still do some good. Half a coral reef still provides benefit. Half a hotel does nothing"
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
M. Sanjayan: “People will jump onto a coin—jump onto any idea—if greed is at the end of it. But with nature, the risk bar suddenly becomes extraordinarily high. And even if your investment in nature sucks, you still do some good. Half a coral reef still provides benefit. Half a hotel does nothing"
Find your people.
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Find your people.
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
“The Plastics Treaty is a fossil fuels treaty.”
As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
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As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
open.substack.com/pub/scientis...
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“The Plastics Treaty is a fossil fuels treaty.”
As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
open.substack.com/pub/scientis...
As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
open.substack.com/pub/scientis...
“Just the ‘weather girl’? Tell that to her five Emmys.” 🌀
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Just the ‘weather girl’? Tell that to her five Emmys.” 🌀
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
Jean Oelwang’s first day working with @richardbranson.bsky.social began with a letter from Nelson Mandela.
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jean Oelwang’s first day working with @richardbranson.bsky.social began with a letter from Nelson Mandela.
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
People act like critical minerals make clean energy dirty.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
October 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
People act like critical minerals make clean energy dirty.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
🚨 New episode of the Scientista Podcast
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🚨 New episode of the Scientista Podcast
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
You may know her as Billie Eilish’s mom.
But Maggie Baird is also the force behind Support+Feed, a nonprofit bringing plant-based meals to communities in need and pushing the music industry to go greener. 🌱🎶
Listen now!
But Maggie Baird is also the force behind Support+Feed, a nonprofit bringing plant-based meals to communities in need and pushing the music industry to go greener. 🌱🎶
Listen now!
September 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
You may know her as Billie Eilish’s mom.
But Maggie Baird is also the force behind Support+Feed, a nonprofit bringing plant-based meals to communities in need and pushing the music industry to go greener. 🌱🎶
Listen now!
But Maggie Baird is also the force behind Support+Feed, a nonprofit bringing plant-based meals to communities in need and pushing the music industry to go greener. 🌱🎶
Listen now!
Science only matters if it drives change.
On Sep 25, we’re creating a space to explore how evidence translates into impact—across business and policy.
Join some of the world's most prominent minds for conversations on science communication & decision-making.
Request an invite: lu.ma/jejwxtep
On Sep 25, we’re creating a space to explore how evidence translates into impact—across business and policy.
Join some of the world's most prominent minds for conversations on science communication & decision-making.
Request an invite: lu.ma/jejwxtep
August 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Science only matters if it drives change.
On Sep 25, we’re creating a space to explore how evidence translates into impact—across business and policy.
Join some of the world's most prominent minds for conversations on science communication & decision-making.
Request an invite: lu.ma/jejwxtep
On Sep 25, we’re creating a space to explore how evidence translates into impact—across business and policy.
Join some of the world's most prominent minds for conversations on science communication & decision-making.
Request an invite: lu.ma/jejwxtep
Yes, we’re still talking about gender.
The data is clear: when women lead, climate solutions work. 🌍
Check out the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast featuring Helen Mountford, President and CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
The data is clear: when women lead, climate solutions work. 🌍
Check out the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast featuring Helen Mountford, President and CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
August 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Yes, we’re still talking about gender.
The data is clear: when women lead, climate solutions work. 🌍
Check out the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast featuring Helen Mountford, President and CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
The data is clear: when women lead, climate solutions work. 🌍
Check out the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast featuring Helen Mountford, President and CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
@fisherdanar.bsky.social argues the climate movement has a major blind spot: local organizing. Yet that's where we can create change fastest and build real power.
Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com
Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
@fisherdanar.bsky.social argues the climate movement has a major blind spot: local organizing. Yet that's where we can create change fastest and build real power.
Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com
Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com
Are weather forecasters our best climate communicators?
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
August 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Are weather forecasters our best climate communicators?
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
In an age of AI-generated everything, does writing still matter?
@ruthmarcus.bsky.social says yes—because writing is thinking.
Outsource it, and we outsource the thinking too.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: www.scientista.world/scientista-p...
@ruthmarcus.bsky.social says yes—because writing is thinking.
Outsource it, and we outsource the thinking too.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: www.scientista.world/scientista-p...
July 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In an age of AI-generated everything, does writing still matter?
@ruthmarcus.bsky.social says yes—because writing is thinking.
Outsource it, and we outsource the thinking too.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: www.scientista.world/scientista-p...
@ruthmarcus.bsky.social says yes—because writing is thinking.
Outsource it, and we outsource the thinking too.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: www.scientista.world/scientista-p...
“Defense wins games. Diversity wins wars.”
– Bill Nye the Science Guy
On the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast, Bill Nye explains why diverse voices in science aren’t just about fairness—they’re about better outcomes. We talk climate, communication, and how to rebuild trust in science.
– Bill Nye the Science Guy
On the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast, Bill Nye explains why diverse voices in science aren’t just about fairness—they’re about better outcomes. We talk climate, communication, and how to rebuild trust in science.
July 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Defense wins games. Diversity wins wars.”
– Bill Nye the Science Guy
On the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast, Bill Nye explains why diverse voices in science aren’t just about fairness—they’re about better outcomes. We talk climate, communication, and how to rebuild trust in science.
– Bill Nye the Science Guy
On the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast, Bill Nye explains why diverse voices in science aren’t just about fairness—they’re about better outcomes. We talk climate, communication, and how to rebuild trust in science.
This morning, Scientista Podcast co-host Monica Medina joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the devastating floods in Texas—and what they reveal about the urgent need for climate resilience.
July 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This morning, Scientista Podcast co-host Monica Medina joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the devastating floods in Texas—and what they reveal about the urgent need for climate resilience.
New Scientista Podcast drop for #WorldOceansDay: Her Deepness, Sylvia Earle, joins us to talk deep-sea dives, all-female aquanauts, overfishing, plastic pollution—and why there’s still hope for the ocean. Listen & be inspired: scientista.buzzsprout.com
June 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New Scientista Podcast drop for #WorldOceansDay: Her Deepness, Sylvia Earle, joins us to talk deep-sea dives, all-female aquanauts, overfishing, plastic pollution—and why there’s still hope for the ocean. Listen & be inspired: scientista.buzzsprout.com
Just as RFK Jr. walks back his COVID vaccine stance, we bring you a timely convo with someone who helped lead the WH pandemic response.
@nikkiromanik.bsky.social joins the Scientista Podcast to talk crisis leadership, vaccine myths & the fight to restore trust in public health.
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@nikkiromanik.bsky.social joins the Scientista Podcast to talk crisis leadership, vaccine myths & the fight to restore trust in public health.
🎧 buff.ly/pw6V16k
May 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just as RFK Jr. walks back his COVID vaccine stance, we bring you a timely convo with someone who helped lead the WH pandemic response.
@nikkiromanik.bsky.social joins the Scientista Podcast to talk crisis leadership, vaccine myths & the fight to restore trust in public health.
🎧 buff.ly/pw6V16k
@nikkiromanik.bsky.social joins the Scientista Podcast to talk crisis leadership, vaccine myths & the fight to restore trust in public health.
🎧 buff.ly/pw6V16k