Sofa Science

Join scientists in their living room to learn about sneaky bacteria, sugar-powered batteries, innovative forensic techniques, venomous snails, disaster survival, curious genetic diseases, and novel approaches to treating drug addiction and pancreatic cancer. Grab a snack, take a seat, and get ready to hear surprising, awe-inspiring science stories from University of Utah scientists—all from the comfort of your own sofa!

Sofa Science brings you at-home learning of real-life research and awe-inspiring science stories from scientists at the University of Utah. Each Sofa Science presenter is a participant in NHMU’s Science Communications Fellows Program.

Bacteria and Their Sneaky Tricks

Join microbiologist Brittany Fleming to discover the sneaky tricks bacteria use to infect us.

Sugar Powered Batteries

Join bioelectric chemist Victoria Russell to learn how a cupcake could power your laptop.

The Neuroscience of Addiction

Join neuroscientist Danielle Giangrasso to learn how addiction hijacks our behavior and our brains.

CSI: Crimes Solved with Isotopes

Join isotope Ecologist Christy Mancuso to discover how stable isotopes can solve crimes.

Surviving Disasters

Join cultural anthropologist Emily Post to learn the secret for surviving natural disasters.

Coming Soon

Reprogramming the Ruckus

Join geneticist Shuba Narayanan to learn a new method scientists are using to fight pancreatic cancer.

Life-saving Killer Snails

Join neurobiologist Shrinivasan Raghuraman to discover what a king, a railroad worker and deadly snails have in commons.