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Welcome To Nature And Science Podcast
What does a 46-million-year-old blood-engorged mosquito tell us about deep time? How do planetary forces inside giant magma chambers shape the future of human civilization? Welcome to the Nature and Science Podcast. I’m your host, Donald Wayne Murphy.
Our Mission
On this show, we go beyond surface summaries to explore extraordinary scientific discoveries, Earth history, and environmental stewardship. We sit down with world-class geologists, paleobiologists, theoretical physicists, and authors seeking verifiable truth and a clearer view of objective reality.
What to Expect
Whether we’re decoding ancient biomolecules with Smithsonian researchers or exploring plate tectonics and active volcanism with Weather Channel hosts, every episode brings complex science to life through authentic storytelling.
Join Us
We are launching a brand new season of weekly conversations. Hit subscribe or follow wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode, and visit us at natureandsciencepodcast.com to read full transcripts, view field visuals, and explore deep-time science.
New episodes drop every [insert your day, e.g., Tuesday]. Let’s explore the natural world together.
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Coming Soon | Dom spent 10 years as the vice president and chief information officer of the Los Angeles Airport system and 5 years as the chief information officer of the National Park Service. After he retired he has become a world class photographer traveling the world taking spectacular photos. He will join us to share how he captures these awe inspiring photos.
Coming Soon | Michael Brown is a certified competition judge for the Maryland Photography Alliance, an association of Maryland-based photography clubs dedicated to enhancing photography as a hobby.