The Weather Vane

This episode from “The Last Archive” podcast covers the history of weather forecasting and how humans came to think they could predict the future. The hosts skim through the work of many scientists without naming them but they extensively talk about Dr. Joanne Simpson’s, pioneering work to study tropical convection and cloud seeding.

The Man Who Played With Hurricanes

Tim Harford’s podcast “Cautionary Tales” is an absolute gem in the realm of storytelling and learning. With each episode, Harford takes listeners on a captivating journey through history, exploring the unexpected consequences of human actions and decisions. In this episode, Harford talks about Irving Langmuir’s scientific research at General Electric and his adventures in cloud seeding of hurricanes.

Deep Convection

Nadir Jeevanjee is a research scientist at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. In this episode he discusses his unconventional path which took him from studying music and literature to becoming a prominent climate scientist. Nadir’s journey showcases the power of interdisciplinary interests and how diverse passions can lead to groundbreaking discoveries in unexpected fields. Nadir is an inspiration for a lot of budding scientists.