Night Hike: Following Microbes Into the Dark
Explore mosquitoes, ticks, bats, wildlife, artificial light, and infectious-disease ecology on a summer night hike from dusk to starlight.
Infectious Dose
An informative and irreverent podcast with accompanying blog to educate the public on the science of infectious diseases
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Field Notes #18: Trace Evidence
Field Notes is where I take one idea from the episode and follow it to see what it reveals.
Afternoon Picnic: How Microbes Move Through a Summer Meal
Follow the hidden microbes of a summer picnic, from Salmonella and Listeria to norovirus, food safety, coolers, cross-contamination, and picnic leftovers.
The Vaccine Executive Order: What You Need to Know
What does the August 10 vaccine executive order actually do? A clear look at childhood vaccine changes, MMR, access, insurance, and what parents should know.
Outbreak Watch: August 7, 2026
Outbreak Watch: Get the latest updates on Active Outbreaks, Global Signals, and Surveillance Milestones
Field Notes #17: First Watch
Field Notes is where I take one idea from the episode and follow it to see what it reveals.
Field Notes #16: Thresholds
Welcome to Field Notes After Dark, where I take one idea from the episode and follow it where it leads.
Field Notes #15: Passengers
Field Notes is where I take one idea from the episode and follow it to see what it reveals.
Morning Swim: The Hidden Microbial World of Freshwater Lakes
Explore the hidden microbial world of freshwater lakes, including swimmer's itch, harmful algal blooms, Naegleria fowleri, and how scientists monitor water quality.
For Medicinal Purposes: Whiskey, Jazz, and Germs
Step inside a 1920s speakeasy to explore medicinal whiskey and Prohibition.