2026 Episodes of the Curious Conversations Podcast
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Antarctic Bottom Water with Brian RomansIn this episode, Brian Romans discusses Antarctic Bottom Water: how it forms, its role in global ocean circulation, and its climate significance.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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The Mysteries of Microplastics with Austin GrayVirginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” podcast explores the science of microplastics, their environmental and health impacts, with expert Austin Gray.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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The Unknowns of Sharks with Francesco Ferretti"Curious Conversations" podcast episode explores global knowledge gaps in shark ecology and conservation with expert Francesco Ferretti.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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Data Centers and Water with Landon MarstonLandon Marston discusses data centers and water use while exploring environmental impacts, cooling demands, and sustainable resource challenges.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Detecting Dark Matter with Patrick HuberPatrick Huber joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about world of neutrino physics and its implications for understanding dark matter.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Smart Mobility and the Future of Transportation with Mike MollenhauerMike Mollenhauer joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about how smart mobility and infrastructure are influencing the future of transportation.
Date: Jan 26, 2026 -
"Curious Conversations" is a series of free-flowing conversations with Virginia Tech researchers that take place at the intersection of world-class research and everyday life.
Produced and hosted by Virginia Tech writer and editor Travis Williams, university researchers share their expertise and motivations as well as the practical applications of their work in a format that more closely resembles chats at a cookout than classroom lectures. New episodes are shared each Tuesday.
If you know of an expert (or are that expert) who’d make for a great conversation, email Travis today.