# Trackside Science A science podcast marinated in just the right amount of alcohol, or caffeine (depending on the time zones involved). Your MCs are a former virologist-turned community college teacher and an active human geneticist and informal science educator. If you want to support the show, visit our Patreon page. Send us an email at tracksidescience@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening! Page: Feed: --- ## [An AI-generated virus? Not worried.](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/an-ai-generated-virus-not-worried) _2026-08-07_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Virus_update_08072026.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Virus Update - Ebola, Yellow Fever, Crimean Congo Fever and Usutu Virus](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/virus-update-ebola-yellow-fever-crimean-congo-fever-and-usutu-virus) _2026-08-03_ References 1. LaCapria K. Spain records first death as rare tick ‑ borne Crimean ‑ Congo fever appears in local cases. Yahoo News. Published July 24, 2026. Accessed August 2, 2026. https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/spain-records-first-death-rare-173100593.html 2. Reid R. Crimea ‑ Congo fever case confirmed in Puertollano, patient transferred to Madrid. Russpain.com. Published July 31,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Virus_update_08032026lower.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Virus Update Ebola and COVID and Avian Flu 07172026](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/virus-update-ebola-and-covid-and-avian-flu-07172026) _2026-07-17_ References 1. Chin J. CDC warns about likely COVID ‑ 19 surge in summer. Taipei Times. July 15, 2026. Accessed July 15, 2026. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/07/15/2003860776 2. Institut National de Santé Publique. SitRep N°060/MVB — 13 July 2026. Published July 14, 2026. Accessed July 15, 2026. https://insp.cd/sitrep-n060-mvb-13-07-2026 3. Al Jazeera Staff; AFP; AP; Reuters.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/07172026_Virus_update.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Ebolavirus Outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo update 07102026](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/ebolavirus-outbreak-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-update-07102026) _2026-07-10_ Transcript with references: link Sounds Intro and Outro - stolen from In Search of transporter beam by Owdeo (Freesound.org) References 1. Muniroh M, Hermawati L, Fathurrohim F, et al. Ebola virus disease: A persistent challenge in global health security. Open Vet J . 2026;16(2):768-787. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i2.1 2. Matson MJ, Chertow DS, Munster VJ. Ebola Virus Disease: Uniquely Challenging… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/July_10_2026_Ebolavirus_Outbreak_DRC.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Stop worrying about hantaviruses](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/stop-worrying-about-hantaviruses) _2026-05-21_ In which I try to point out bigger problems Sounds Intro and Outro - stolen from In Search of transporter beam by Owdeo (Freesound.org) References Lindsay JA. Staphylococci: Evolving Genomes. Microbiol Spectr . 2019;7(6):10.1128/microbiolspec.gpp3-0071-2019. doi:10.1128/microbiolspec.GPP3-0071-2019 https://www.cdc.gov/healthcare-associated-infections/php/data/index.html Centers for Disease Control… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Unequal_Staphylooccus_aureus_finalfnal.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Virus - Hantaviruses on a cruise](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/virus-hantaviruses-on-a-cruise) _2026-05-13_ Twitter: @TracksideScien1 Instagram: Tracksidescience Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tracksidescience Credits: Opening and closing - Lewis, W. M., & Rinder, L. (1976). Theme from In Search Of… \[Television series theme music\]. On In Search Of… (Original television broadcast). Native American Flute: Native American Flute Western CarlosCarty Freesound.org [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Hantavirus_on_a_cruise_ship_05132026.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [(54) Where do ideas come from?](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/54-where-do-ideas-come-from) _2025-08-19_ Where do ideas come from? Rob describes his Big A Eureka Moment. 2025 Jeff wants to tell 2000's Jeff to suck it up and stop complaining. We both love people who are generous with their ideas. Email: tracksidescience@gmail.com Instagram & Bluesky: Tracksidescience Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tracksidescience Alcohol Jeff: Primary: When Lava Flows by Pontoon Brewing - Sandy Springs GA Solid… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/54_Science_Ideas.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Philatelic Science (53)](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/philatelic-science-53) _2025-08-07_ Philatelic Science! Rob's box of stamps generates some science ideas! Wisconsin has indicted a DNA sequence. Jeff is suddenly bro-ing all the time. Email - tracksidescience@gmail.com Bluesky - ‪@tracksidescience.bsky.social‬ Instagram - tracksidescience Alcohol Jeff - 1800 Tequila & Cointreau - Bing's AI tells me this is a Conintreau Margartia. Thank god for AI Rob - GnomeGang Belgian IPA Links… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Philatelic_Science_53.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [Science Firings part 2 (EXPLICIT)](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/science-firings-part-2-explicit) _2025-04-20_ The moronic, mean-spirited and illegal assault on US government scientists continues. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/Science_Firings_part_2.mp3?dest-id=725340) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zhDChVhCTQZ0) _2025-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [(52) Salute to Government Scientists](https://tracksidescience.libsyn.com/52-salute-to-government-scientists) _2025-03-08_ To those recently, and illegally, fired. Contains some strong language, because that is 100% appropriate. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tracksidescience/52_Salute_to_Gov_Scientists.mp3?dest-id=725340)