The Science of It

The Science of Fashion | Mossi Traoré | The Science of It Ep. 5

Fashion designer, educator, and innovator Mossi Traoré takes the spotlight as our showstopper guest in the grand finale of Ashoka University’s The Science of It podcast. What made a boy from the suburbs of Paris dream of conquering the world of fashion? How did he convince Chanel and L’Oréal to collaborate with him so early in his journey? How does he transform milk, sand, and rubber into sustainable fabrics? And what was it like dressing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and which Bollywood icons does he hope to style next? Peep into the vibrant world of Mossi Traoré as he reveals the art, science and commerce of fashion. This episode has landed - now streaming on YouTube and several audio platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn [ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn ]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB [https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311 ] 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.

The Science of Microscopy | Innovator Hari Shroff | The Science of It Ep. 4

Microscopist Hari Shroff takes us deeper into the world of nature’s tiniest beings in the latest episode of Ashoka University’s #TheScienceofIt podcast. What made a computer scientist and physicist turn to building microscopes to explore the beauty of life at its simplest? How is AI transforming the way we study cells and diagnose diseases? And what surprising link connects astronomy with microscopy? Tune in for a fascinating conversation that shows how exploring the smallest forms of life can open vast new frontiers of discovery. This episode has landed - now streaming on YouTube and several audio platforms.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2536521/episodes/%20https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311%20] 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.

The Science of Space Biology | Sharmila Bhattacharya and Brigitte Godard | The Science of It Ep. 3

NASA scientist Sharmila Bhattacharya and European Space Agency (ESA) flight surgeon Brigitte Godard dwell on behind the scenes effort of space travel in the third episode of Ashoka University’s The Science of It podcast. What role will biologists play in getting us to Mars? How many people does it really take to launch one astronaut into space? And what kind of intense training prepares astronauts for life beyond Earth? Tune in for a conversation that will widen your understanding of the extraordinary effort behind every journey into the unknown. This episode has landed - now streaming on YouTube and several audio platforms.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB [ https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311 [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.

The Science of Toys | Padma Shri Arvind Gupta | The Science of It Ep. 2

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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2536521/episodes/%20https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311%20] 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.

The Science of Astronomy | Brian Schmidt & Raja GuhaThakurta | The Science of It Ep. 1

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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTCrA79FLSx-NV34W0Ee2Ei8FgmBDEKn] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2536521/episodes/%20https://open.spotify.com/show/7b8uc2tJEMriWpSd3AO7PB] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-it/id1839860311%20] 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.