The Weird and Wonderful World

Dubbed “America’s funniest science writer” by the Washington Post, Mary Roach has explored topics from the curious lives of human cadavers, packing to visit space, the afterlife, the alimentary canal and more. Roach claims to have no hobbies, but enjoys bird-watching, hiking, playing scrabble and watching late-night Animal Planet. Annalee Newitz will join Mary Roach in conversation. Newitz has a Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkeley and is one half of the hilarious podcast, Our Opinions are Correct. On their show, Newitz delves into the weird, wonderful, and nerdy framework of science in pop culture.