Episodes

  • The Science of Toys | Padma Shri Arvind Gupta | The Science of It Ep. 2
    Sep 22 2025

    Padma Shri awardee Arvind Gupta- toy maker and science educator - joins us in the second episode of Ashoka University’s The Science of It podcast.

    How did he create 138 science films with NCERT? Why did an IIT Kanpur engineer choose a path that took him to 3,000+ schools across India? Why does he believe science must be playful and accessible for every child? And what hope does he see in the youth of today?

    Tune in for some inspiration and a masterclass in what it means to dedicate your life to creating true impact.

    This episode has landed - now streaming on YouTube and several audio platforms.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/XpBQyU1omfk
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311

    New episodes launch every Monday. Follow the journey on the platforms above.

    About The Podcast

    The Science of It, produced by Ashoka University, is an immersive podcast series featuring some of the world’s most illustrious minds in astronomy, math, biology, physics, and beyond. Nobel Laureates to NASA Scientists, and Physicists to Fashionists - all come together to spark your curiosity about the boundless possibilities of science.

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    34 mins
  • The Science of Astronomy | Brian Schmidt & Raja GuhaThakurta | The Science of It Ep. 1
    Sep 15 2025

    Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Brian Schmidt and galaxy explorer Raja GuhaThakurta lift off the first episode of Ashoka University’s The Science of It podcast.

    Is the universe really expanding? Why do we study Andromeda? Can astronomy help us recreate the past? And just how close are sci-fi movies and video games to reality?

    Get answers to these questions and more, as our guests trail a blaze of cosmic revelations and timeless life lessons.

    This episode has landed - on YouTube and several audio platforms.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Tnf9CjqLDQ
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311

    New episodes launch every Monday. Follow the journey on the platforms above.

    About The Podcast

    The Science of It, produced by Ashoka University, is an immersive podcast series featuring some of the world’s most illustrious minds in astronomy, math, biology, physics, and beyond. Nobel Laureates to NASA Scientists, and Physicists to Fashionists - all come together to spark your curiosity about the boundless possibilities of science.

    About The Podcast

    The Science of It, produced by Ashoka University, is an immersive podcast series featuring some of the world’s most illustrious minds in astronomy, math, biology, physics, and beyond. Nobel Laureates to NASA Scientists, and Physicists to Fashionists - all come together to spark your curiosity about the boundless possibilities of science.

    Show More Show Less
    47 mins