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Kelly Weiner-Smith

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Episode Appearances

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 16, 2026

Biofilms (featuring Dr. Katrine Whiteson)

“Co-host of the podcast, studies parasites and space, engages in biofilm discussion”

Biofilm structure and formation mechanismsQuorum sensing in bacterial communicationLegionella and water system contamination
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 2, 2026

Does consciousness come from quantum processes in the brain?

“Co-host studying parasites and space, provides skeptical perspective on quantum consciousness theories”

Consciousness and the Hard Problem of PhilosophyQuantum Mechanics Measurement ProblemQuantum Gravity Unification
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Mar 24, 2026

To swill or to smell: How John Snow determined the cause of cholera

“Co-host and parasitologist who researched and presented the cholera and John Snow narrative”

Cholera epidemiology and transmission mechanismsMiasma theory vs. germ theory of diseaseWaterborne disease contamination
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Mar 19, 2026

Listener Questions #33

“Co-host who specializes in parasitology and space; provides detailed explanations of parasite biology and evolution”

Pentastomid parasites evolution and host-switching mechanismsSI unit redefinition and atomic clock standardsCesium-133 hyperfine transition frequency
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Mar 10, 2026

Listener Questions #32

“Co-host discussing sleep aids, time physics, and interstellar travel with personal anecdotes about gallbladder surgery”

Time as a Physical DimensionThermodynamic Arrow of TimeSleep Aids for Elderly Patients
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Mar 5, 2026

Becoming Martian (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon)

“Co-host discussing space settlement complications and evolutionary implications”

Human Evolution on MarsGenetic Drift and Founder EffectsSpace Settlement Science
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