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  • "Biff" (Nathaniel Hackmann) from the smash-hit at TUTS, "Back to the Future: The Musical"!

    "Biff" (Nathaniel Hackmann) from the smash-hit at TUTS, "Back to the Future: The Musical"!
    2026/03/30
    My wonderful guest today is the spellbinding actor of stage and screen, Nathaniel Hackmann.

    Nathaniel plays the iconic character "Biff" in the award-winning Broadway smash-hit "Back to the Future: The Musical", now showing from March 31st through April 5th, 2026 by Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) at the Hobby Center!

    In this episode, Nathaniel and I talk about what it's like "becoming" Biff and the extraordinary experiences and lengths he's gone to to become a part of the iconic...and dare I say sacred Back to the Future universe.

    TUTS, "Back to the Future: The Musical" more info and tix! https://www.tuts.org/back-to-the-future-the-musical-2026/

    Theatre Under the Stars https://www.tuts.org/

    Nathaniel Hackmann
    https://www.instagram.com/n8hackmann/
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9823221/
    https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/nathaniel-hackmann/profile/

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    54 分
  • "Mom, could you fix this victim for an open-casket?"

    "Mom, could you fix this victim for an open-casket?"
    2026/03/16
    My sweet mother is a funeral director and world-renowned restorative artist. In this episode, I walk her around our "Death by Natural Causes" exhibit to discuss how she might prepare a few of the victims for an open-casket...or if it is even possible...audience discretion is advised if you're a little squeamish about this subject matter.

    https://www.hmns.org/

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    22 分
  • Radioactive Fossils

    Radioactive Fossils
    2026/02/09
    Is their any truth to the idea that fossils can be radioactive? Colin Diggins is a paleontologist and our paleontology laboratory manager here at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Enjoy the fascinating conversation!

    Show Notes:

    Manganese in the spring water was correct.


    https://www.hmns.org/
    #paleontology #science #podcast #museum #houston #fossils #dinosaur #dinosaurs #radioactive

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    39 分
  • Minerals & Geology with Alex Ruff

    Minerals & Geology with Alex Ruff
    2026/01/05
    Scientists can be found everywhere in the museum. Alex Ruff may seem like a mild-mannered Building Manger here at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, but he is actually an expert in minerals and geology...with the credentials to boot. Enjoy this deeply fascinating conversation about our exquisite minerals, geology in general, and even a bit more about our illustrious Alma Queen! I guess you could say this conversation...rocks.

    Show notes:

    Yes, Manganese Carbonate is the mineral of which Rhodochrosite is made and its purity dictates how "red" it appears.

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    30 分
  • Terracotta Warriors

    Terracotta Warriors
    2025/11/01
    They march once more, this time to Houston 📍

    Explore World of the Terracotta Warriors, opening November 14.

    See ancient China’s unification under Qin Shi Huang brought to life through rare artifacts and stunning craftsmanship.

    World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century is jointly organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum of the People's Republic of China, and Bowers Museum in the United States.

    Local support is provided by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

    #TerracottaWarriors #HMNS #HistoryUnearthed #WarriorsAtHMNS

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    For centuries, China’s Terracotta Warriors have stirred the soul and ignited the imagination. Here at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, we are thrilled, privileged, and honored to host these marvels within our own walls for all to witness. https://www.hmns.org/
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    38 分
  • The Science & History of Bourbon

    The Science & History of Bourbon
    2025/09/15
    Even if you do not drink it, the science and history behind bourbon is infused with notes of wonder, curiosity, and fascination. Bourbon expert Randy Bruner helps us to get acquainted with its enchanting history, as well as tips for those interested in developing their own taste for this historical spirit.

    More info and upcoming tasting events: https://sugarland.hmns.org/

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    54 分
  • Ever Wondered How Asteroids Get Their Names?

    Ever Wondered How Asteroids Get Their Names?
    2025/09/09
    Have you ever noticed asteroid names and wondered how they came to be? Let's go to the HMNS George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park and talk to astronomer Tracy Knauss to learn all about it...and much more!

    George Observatory
    https://george.hmns.org/

    More about our 36 inch scope
    https://youtu.be/hz2-GgX9omg?si=Y5-Xbp6qORNLA8Tk

    George VLOG
    https://youtu.be/e9pXhaA0q8A?si=elZTB-o9GgLIQBM1

    Tracy's Asteroid
    https://fbac.org/2025/08/21/tracy-knauss-asteroid/

    Timestamps

    0:00 Intro
    0:54 Tracy's Asteroid
    4:09 What do the label numbers mean?
    8:05 Who can find asteroids?
    13:47 More about Tracy's asteroid
    18:58 Has the George Observatory found asteroids?
    20:34 Addressing light pollution
    25:29 Venus is cool
    27:28 Do you need expensive equipment for viewing/astrophotography?
    35:14 Sometimes you don't need anything at all
    36:57 History of 36-inch scope & George Observatory
    41:23 Importance of optics
    44:50 More 36-inch scope facts

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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    48 分
  • Let's call this a kind of...Mummification "Orientation"

    Let's call this a kind of...Mummification "Orientation"
    2025/07/01
    Kat Havens joins the podcast in our beautiful Hall of Ancient Egypt to discuss the, well, gutwrenching process of mummification!

    Website: https://www.hmns.org/

    eMail: Podcasts@HMNS.org

    The smell of a mummy: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mummies-from-ancient-egypt-smell-surprisingly-nice-scientists-say/

    For more information about the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visit https://www.hmns.org/
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