The Science of It – A New Podcast by Ashoka University

Episode 2: The Science of Toys

Padma Shri awardee Arvind Gupta- toy maker and science educator – joins us in the second episode of Ashoka University’s #TheScienceofIt 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.

Episode 1: The Science of Astronomy

Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Brian Schmidt and galaxy explorer Raja GuhaThakurta lift off the first episode of Ashoka University’s #TheScienceofIt 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.

The Science of It – Teaser

The Science of It 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.