Transistor

Series produced by PRX

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A science series from PRX.

Transistor is a transformative STEM podcast from PRX. Three scientist hosts — a biologist, an astrophysicist, and a neuroscientist — report on conundrums, curiosities, and current events in and beyond their fields. Sprinkled among their episodes are the winners of the STEM Story Project, a competition we held for unique science radio.

Much as the transistor radio was a new technical leap, this Transistor features new women voices and sounds from new science producers.

PRX presents Transistor, applying our storytelling and podcast experience to science. The Sloan Foundation powers Transistor with funding and support.


Transistor is supported by the Alfred P. Sloan foundation, enhancing public understanding of science, technology, and economic performance. Learn more at sloan.org.


45 Pieces

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For the next few episodes, we're featuring the Smithsonian's new series, Sidedoor, about where science, art, history, humanity and where they unexp...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2016
  • Length: 19:10
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For the next few episodes, we're featuring the Smithsonian's new series, Sidedoor, about where science, art, history, humanity and where they unexp...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Dec 09, 2016
  • Length: 19:19
  • Purchases: 1
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For the next few episodes, we’re featuring the Smithsonian’s new series, Sidedoor, about where science, art, history, and humanity unexpectedly ove...

  • Added: Jan 19, 2017
  • Length: 24:45
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Something unusual happens about a half mile under the sea. Ocean physics create a special zone where sound travels for hundreds, even thousands of ...

Bought by KALW, KUER, and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 07, 2017
  • Length: 08:11
  • Purchases: 3
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Head underground to hear how the first subways were built, and how they are built today.

Bought by KUER and Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 09, 2017
  • Length: 10:11
  • Purchases: 2