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Metrics
Episodes: 600
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com
hello@newbooksnetwork.com
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Host
Alex Broadbent - Professor of Philosophy of Science at Durham University and Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg. He directs the Durham-Johannesburg Centre for Philosophy of Epidemiology, Medicine,...
Morteza Hajizadeh - Scholar with a PhD in English from the University of Auckland whose research interests include cultural studies, critical theory, environmental history, medieval intellectual history, and eighteent...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Beronda L. Montgomery - Plant Biology, Black Botanical History, Science, Wisdom, And The Relationship Between Trees And Black American History And Culture.
Jonathan Fuller - Scientific Medicine, Epidemiology, Disease Theory, Medical Evidence, Clinical Research, Risk, Prediction, And Therapeutic Skepticism.
Giulio Boccaletti - Environmental Politics, Sustainability, Natural-resource Governance, Civic Responsibility, Climate Change, And Earth Observation.
Adam Barsouk - Cancer Prevention, Biological And Environmental Risk Factors, Lifestyle, Genetics, Public Policy, Health Inequities, And Evidence-based Risk Reduction.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Life's Chemical Secret: The Origin of Purpose and Mind with Addy Pross (MIT Press, 2026)
September 29, 2026
How the ground-breaking discovery of a new material form in chemistry—matter in a dynamic kinetic state—is helping to explain life’s unique characteristics. The materialist view of nature has guided scientific thinking since Galileo—reality can be measured, modeled, and explained. Nature is objective. But our everyday life experiences just don’t seem to fit in with that view. Purpose, desire, and consciousness are real, but not objective. How could natural processes have led to such unnatural...
The Story of North Carolina's Research Triangle Park with Mack Paul
September 25, 2026
Research Triangle Park in North Carolina (RTP) emerged under the unique circumstances of a poor Southern state that needed to find a way to offset the declining industries of tobacco, furniture, and textiles in the 1950s. Through the sustained commitment of nearby universities, business leaders, and local and state officials, state leaders established the largest science and research park in the United States in an area that was nothing but “possums and pines.” Miracle Road: The Story o...
Building Better Scientific Teams through Team Science and TeamMAPPS
September 18, 2026
This inaugural podcast for the Voices of Discovery podcast from the University of Houston Clear Lake features a discussion of Team MAPPS, a federally-funded program that is available online to help people increase collaboration within teams. The Team Methods to Advance Processes and Performance in Science (Team MAPPS) training program was specifically designed to help scientific teams develop and master the skills of Team Science so that collaboration is more effective as scientific teams tac...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with New Books in Science?
New Books in Science is hosted by Alex Broadbent and Morteza Hajizadeh. Its publicly listed emails are marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for New Books in Science?
The publicly listed emails for New Books in Science: marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.com.
How many listeners does New Books in Science have?
Podseeker estimates New Books in Science reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Science?
New Books in Science typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University researchers, physicians, scientists, philosophers of science, environmental experts, and authors with substantial subject-matter expertise and a recently published scholarly or accessible science book. Common among recent guests: Recently published book with an academic or respected trade press; University professorship or research leadership; Significant original research or professional expertise. Recent guests include Beronda L. Montgomery, Jonathan Fuller, and Giulio Boccaletti.
How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Science?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does New Books in Science cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Medicine, Biology, Environment, and Public Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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