Science of Everyday Life
John Harrold

Science of Everyday Life

No. of episodes
6
Latest episode
2026-10-19

Where can you listen?

An MIT Learn Podcast. Every day we interact with countless unique materials, technologies, and ideas. Most of us never give a second thought to many of them, but a lucky few of us get the chance to learn how fascinating these seemingly mundane topics can actually be. On this podcast, we speak with some of those folks and get a glimpse into what makes these materials and other topics so interesting, the science that makes it all work, and perhaps will give us a reason to take that second look. At MIT, John Harrold, PhD is an Instructor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Open Learning DELTA Scientist.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Science of Everyday Life?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of Science of Everyday Life.

Where can you listen to Science of Everyday Life?

Science of Everyday Life is available, among others places, on:

  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Science of Everyday Life start?

The first episode of Science of Everyday Life that we have available was released 18 May 2026.

Who creates the podcast Science of Everyday Life?

Science of Everyday Life is produced and created by John Harrold.