Apr 22, 2026

On this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe welcomes Charles Oppenheimer, entrepreneur and grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, for a wide-ranging conversation on nuclear energy, global security, and the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential scientists.

Oppenheimer discusses the mission of the Oppenheimer...

Apr 8, 2026

AMSEcast launches a new series exploring America’s nuclear navy and Oak Ridge’s vital role in its history and future.

From helping shape the legacy of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover to supplying nuclear fuel for today’s fleet, Oak Ridge has long stood at the center of U.S. naval nuclear power. As the American Museum of...

Mar 11, 2026

In this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe welcomes back science journalist and NASA senior science writer James Riordon to discuss his new book Crush: Close Encounters With Gravity. Riordon explores the fascinating science of gravity, from Isaac Newton’s groundbreaking laws to Albert Einstein’s revolutionary...

Feb 1, 2021

Author Sam Kean shares his insight on the Manhattan Project, the Periodic Table, and so much more.