Whimsical Wavelengths -A science Podcast
A whimsical journey through science topics hosted by Dr Jeffrey Zurek, who is a volcanologist and geophysicist. A passion for science communication, teaching, hearing his own voice and terrible science dad jokes is what birthed Whimsical wavelengths! Covering topics across scientific disciplines, sometimes bringing in guests and sometimes spinning a meandering tale of scientific discovery. Join us while we discover and discuss science topics and a little bit of science history; including figuring out why some organic compounds have attitude problems such as A-mean-oh Acids…
It’s hard being a science podcast and only being amusing periodically. New episodes every two weeks!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
Need a science escape from a post truth world?
Science isn’t just for scientists—it’s for the curious. On Whimsical Wavelengths, Dr. Jeffrey Zurek invites you on a journey through the latest peer-reviewed research, demystifying cutting-edge science with the help of the people who actually publish it.
Whimsical Wavelengths brings on the guests who are experts in these things! They and their co-authors wrote the articles.
From the evolution of galaxies to the biology of ageing, from fossil clues about dinosaur behavior to fresh takes on the scientific method—this podcast is your backstage pass to the making of modern science. Alongside the headline studies, we explore the quirks of scientific history, common misconceptions, and what it really means to do research in today’s world.
Whimsical? Absolutely. Serious about science? Even more so.

Dr Jeffrey Zurek
(volcanologist/geophysicist) am the host for Whimsical Wavelengths! Also juggling full time day job professional Geophysicist, fatherhood & a “normal” life
