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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Ben Katz talks about lifestyle choices and brain health , articleKatz talks about the role cardiovascular exercise, spending time in nature, maintaining a healthy diet, and more have on enhancing cognitive function.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Laura Hamm talks about cycling safety , articleHamm talked about cycling safety, including the infrastructure and the behaviors of both bike riders and vehicle operators. She explained ongoing research projects aimed to better understand both areas.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Tom Mayock talks about a rental-academic achievement connection , articleMayock explains the historical and evolving landscape of rental markets and the research he and his colleagues did that points to a rise in student achievement when units are located in the bounds of high-achieving school districts.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Melissa Wright talks about food ingredients, nutrition, and labels , articleWright shared insights related to food, food ingredients, and nutrition. She explained how people should interpret labels and the complexities of topics such as raw milk, protein, and color additives.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Boris Vinatzer talks about fungi's potential influence on weather and more , articleResearch has revealed fungi's ability to help water freeze, and Vinatzer explains its potential to be used in cloud seeding and a host of other industrial applications.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Katalin Parti talks about scammers and cybercrime , articleParti talked about how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are turbocharging social engineering scams and what individuals can do to protect themselves.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Michael Schwarz talks about the Chesapeake Bay’s blue catfish problem , articleSchwarz talked about the rapid invasion of blue catfish in the bay, the ecological and economic impacts, and the promising potential to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Linsey Marr discusses airborne pathogen detection and mitigation , articleMarr joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the complexities of airborne pathogens, their impact on health, and a project she’s leading aimed at developing a smart air quality management system.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Brian Romans talks about Antarctic Bottom Water , articleRomans explains Antarctic Bottom Water's significance for global ocean circulation and climate science. He discusses the processes involved in studying ocean currents, the geological records that provide insights into past ocean conditions, and the impact of environmental shifts on these dynamics.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Austin Gray talks about microplastics , articleGray talked about the growing body of research about microplastics' impact on human and environmental health. He shared insights related to the public perception of plastic pollution, the history of microplastics, and the direction of future research.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Francesco Ferretti talks about the unknowns of sharks , articleFerretti discussed the state of shark populations worldwide, the knowledge gaps that challenge conservation strategies, and the role citizen scientists can play in overcoming that challenge.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Landon Marston talks about data centers and water , articleMarston explained the amount of water used by data centers, what they’re doing with it, and the reality of the national and local impacts. He also shared aspects localities might consider before welcoming a new center.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Huber talks about dark matter detection , articleHuber explained the significance of neutrinos in the universe, the methods used to detect dark matter, and the interdisciplinary nature of the research.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Mike Mollenhauer talks about the future of transportation , articleMollenhauer explained the use of real-time data, adaptive speed control, and automated driving systems to enhance transportation safety and efficiency.
Date: Jan 26, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Ariana Wyatt talks about the history of Christmas music , articleWyatt explains the evolution of Christmas music, from its origins in early Christian hymns to its transformation into a commercialized genre in the 20th century.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Andrew McCoy talks about 3D printing homes , articleMcCoy shared the current landscape of housing in Virginia and how this emerging technology might be harnessed to reduce costs and improve efficiency. He broke down how the process works, the challenges of attempting to shift to it, and how he and his colleagues are working to overcome those hurdles.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Salmons talks about the history of the banjo , articleSalmons explored the banjo’s origins, its cultural roots, how racism and minstrelsy shaped its perception, and the music industry’s influence on the instrument.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Robin Queen talks about knee injuries and recovery , articleQueen shared insights about the common mechanisms of injury, the impact of age and gender, and the importance of recovery and prevention strategies. She also provided general advice for athletes of all ages on injury prevention and recovery.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Shaily Patel talks about the cultural significance of ghosts , articlePatel is teaching a new course that explores hauntology, its connection to ghost stories, and the cultural significance of these narratives. She talked about the role of ghosts as cultural metaphors and how ghost stories serve as a way of making meaning out of past traumas.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Abhishek Reddy talks about adolescent suicide, screen time, and sleep , articleReddy joined the podcast to talk about his study that links late-night hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to intentional overdose attempts in adolescents. He offers proactive strategies for families as well as some good sleep hygiene practices for people of all ages.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 -
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