Hello Houston! Hi guys! Craig Hlavaty and Kat Havens here from the all-new, rebooted ‘Beyond Bones’ podcast from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. We’re super excited to unveil this new podcast to the ears of Houstonians and science-lovers alike. Expect plenty of great conversations with our resident curators and staffers, along with special guests and notable names. Check out our introductory episode to learn a bit more about who we are. We’re rather chatty.

Are dogs the next Avengers? Daniel Ferguson's newest giant screen documentary Superpower Dogs explores the real-life powers that help dogs perform extraordinary tasks. We sat down with Ferguson and discussed his approach to filmmaking for the giant screen and his experiences directing his various films, including "Jerusalem." Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to Beyond Bones wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hmns. Visit hmns.org/giantscreen to find out how you can see Superpower Dogs at the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre this summer!

Fifty years ago, the astronauts aboard Apollo 11 took their first steps on the moon. We talk to our VP of astronomy Dr. Carolyn Sumners and professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University Dr. Patricia Dr. Reiff about the day we took a giant leap for humankind. Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to Beyond Bones wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hmns. Visit hmns.org/moon for more info about Moon by Luke Jerram.

Disease can transform cities and have lasting effects on society. On this episode of Beyond Bones, our host Chris talks to professor and vice-chair of research at McGovern School of Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Steve Norris and curator of our special exhibit Death by Natural Causes, Nicole Temple. Together, we cover the topic of syphilis, a disease with significant cultural effects on Victorian culture, and its lasting implications. Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to Beyond Bones wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hmns. Visit hmns.org/DBNC for more info about our special exhibit Death by Natural Causes.