Showing results for "Volcanologists" in All Categories

On the Day of the Dead, in 1938, Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic and ruined man, is fatefully living out his last day, drowning himself in mescal while his former wife and half-brother look on, powerless to help him. The events of this one day unfold against a backdrop unforgettable for its evocation of a Mexico at once magical and diabolical.

Whimsical Wavelengths is a science podcast hosted by volcanologist and geophysicist Dr. Jeffrey Zurek, exploring how science actually works—messy data, imperfect models, human personalities, and all. The show spans topics across the physical sciences, including volcanology, astronomy, geophysics, planetary science, physics, food science, and the history of scientific discovery.Most episodes feature conversations with working scientists and researches discussing their research, methods, and career paths. Others are solo, narrative-driven explorations that trace how we came to understand the ...