Best Engineering And Technology Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Is this the first step to cyborg brains? How drones are reshaping warfare forever; New Vera Rubin observatory goes live 31:23

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Episode 307 Using new “ultrasoft” electronics, researchers at Harvard have effectively created tadpole cyborgs. A soft bioelectronic device has been implanted into their brains - one which grows with them as they develop into frogs. This neural implant is a first step in helping us better understand the inner workings of the brain. But could this w…

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$1 trillion of platinum on the moon; how your brain distinguishes between reality and imagination; rise of the hyperworm 25:37

7d ago25:37

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Episode 306 It’s been discovered that the moon is probably home to $1 trillion worth of platinum. Researchers suggest nearly 6500 of the Moon’s craters were made by asteroids containing commercial quantities of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Does that mean space companies are going to head out on mining missions immine…

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The real threat of AI - ethics, exploitation and the erosion of truth 34:43

15d ago34:43

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Episode 305 As artificial intelligence grows into more and more aspects of our lives, it seems we’re just at the beginning of the boom. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being pumped into advancing AI capabilities, making it the best funded area in science. But, just like the dot-com revolution, is it a bubble waiting to burst? In this special ep…

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Are smartphones really causing mental illness in teens?; More evidence of alien life; Digital oak trees 23:24

21d ago23:24

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Episode 304 It seems the world is on heightened alert about the impact smartphones are having on our children’s brains. But are we right to be worried? Jonathan Haidt’s book the Anxious Generation has played a big role in this debate, with many researchers agreeing smartphones cause harm and action needs to be taken. But is there actually any scien…

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More on... Regulations 19:38

22d ago19:38

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In this episode of Fastener Talk Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by Project Manager Hanna Dudel-Wiese and Head of Project Management Christine Emde at Lederer GmbH to discuss more on... regulations. As the fastener industry finds itself in a situation where businesses are operating in a landscape that's becoming more and more regulated, I had the …

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China’s carbon emissions fall; norovirus vaccine; chaotic breakup of the solar system 27:55

28d ago27:55

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Episode 303 China is becoming a de facto leader in the fight against climate change. Right now it’s the world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, but after years of keeping its emissions steady, they have finally begun to fall. And this is all while China’s power demands have increased - suggesting its efforts to build clean energy are paying off.…

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Ocean wonders and the new arguments against deep-sea mining; biophotons emitted from living things; drumming chimps and the origin of religion 28:02

1M ago28:02

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We dive into the mysterious world of the deep sea, sparked by a recent executive order aiming to ramp up offshore mineral extraction, as well as new research revealing that 99.999 per cent of the seabed remains unexplored. Experts discuss the surprising lack of deep-sea exploration, the ecological wonders already discovered, like hydrothermal vents…

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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down 2:08:40

1M ago2:08:40

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Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…

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Is our understanding of light completely wrong? Two consciousness theories go head-to-head; decoding dolphin whistles 28:45

1M ago28:45

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Episode 301 Our understanding of the nature of light might be completely wrong. The double-slit experiment is one of the most famous experiments in physics and is how we’ve understood light for over 200 years. But a team is now suggesting we’ve got the interpretation all wrong - that light is in fact not a wave and is only made up of particles. If …

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Weekly: Why the climate crisis is an issue of injustice and inequality 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Episode 299 In a climate justice special episode of the podcast, the biggest issue of the century is up for discussion. Find out the true impact of climate change on our planet and who should be paying to fix the crisis. Rowan Hooper and Madeleine Cuff are joined by two climate experts - Friederike Otto and Joyce Kimutai from the World Weather Attr…

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Sentient radio, MOSA and DoD acquisition, engineering talent 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Momentum behind the the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) modular open system approach (MOSA) mandate is growing, especially as it was reaffirmed by Army, Navy, and Air Force leadership at the end of 2024. In this podcast with Clif Basnight, Vice President, Strategic Technologies, Ultra Intelligence and Communications, we discuss MOSA and how to meas…

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Weekly: First brain engineering in a mammal; landmark in fossil fuel lawsuits, the legacy of Pope Francis 29:03

2M ago29:03

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Episode 300 The first genetically engineered synapses have been implanted in a mammal’s brain. Chemical brain signals have been bypassed in the brains of mice and replaced with electrical signals, changing their behaviour in incredible ways. Not only did they become more sociable, they were also less anxious and exhibited fewer OCD-like symptoms. T…

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RF signal chain, military space market, and MOSA in space 19:40

2M ago19:40

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The demand for high-reliability RF components in military space applications is growing as is the use of commercial innovation in Low-Earth Orbit and other space domains, says Eliot Fine, Product Line Manager for Space and High Reliability Components, Analog Devices. In this podcast he and I discuss the space electronic market, radiation-hardening …

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Weekly: Have we really just found the strongest evidence for alien life yet? 17:59

2M ago17:59

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Episode 298 Big news has just broken - astronomers claim they’ve detected the strongest evidence for alien life yet. The news has got the world’s media fired up with excitement - but is this really a “revolutionary moment”? Astronomers studying the atmosphere of a distant planet called K2-18b say they have detected a molecule called DMS that is onl…

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More on... CBAM 41:42

2M ago41:42

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In this episode we will once again be focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation, better known as CBAM, which continues to be a leading topic for everyone involved in the fastener and fixing industry. As part of the podcast we chat to Jamie McLeod, director of Crowe UK’s customs and international trade team, about the latest deve…

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Weekly: Dire wolves (not) brought back from extinction; US science in existential crisis; how to pour the perfect coffee 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Episode 297 The “de-extinction company” Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought dire wolves back from extinction. This is an ancient animal that roamed Earth 10,000 years ago and famously is depicted in Game of Thrones. After gene editing grey wolves, three pups have been born. But is it right to call them dire wolves, or are these just grey wo…

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Weekly: How plant skin transplants could supercharge crops; China’s pollution win spikes global temperatures; the oldest ivory tools ever found 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Episode 296 There’s a strange phenomenon in the plant world that we’ve known about for ages - but have only just figured out how to make use of it. Thanks to a process that sometimes happens during plant grafting, we can give plants skin transplants. This process produces ‘graft chimeras’, which have been seen as mere curiosities for many years. Bu…

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Weekly: A remarkable view of pregnancy; how to waste less time on your smartphone; superacid diamond rain 22:45

3M ago22:45

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Episode 295 The changes the body goes through during and after pregnancy have been examined in more detail than ever before. A landmark study is finally helping us to piece together some of the mysteries and myths surrounding this time – from how long it takes the body to go back to “normal” after birth to the extended periods of nutrient deficienc…

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Weekly: Life on Mars; biggest dark energy discovery in decades; the mystery of dark oxygen 20:17

3M ago20:17

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Episode 294 Markings discovered on rocks from Mars look to be good evidence that microbial life once existed on the Red Planet. NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted little speckles on rocks in part of Jezero crater, and minerals usually formed in the presence of water. New analysis suggests these markings also contain signs of organic compounds. Prese…

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More on... Artificial Intelligence 30:01

3M ago30:01

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In this episode of Fastener Talk, Content Director Will Lowry, is joined by Editor Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor Becca England, to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used within the fastener industry. To further delve into this, we also speak to Dijam Panigrahi, GridRaster COO, who discusses what Artificial Intelligence actual…

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Weekly: America is turning its back on science and the cosmos; photosynthesis limits; mysterious memory illusion 27:43

3M ago27:43

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Episode 293 The future of NASA and of US science is under threat, following cuts made by the Trump administration. Johns Hopkins University lost $800 million in grants this week which will impact the health of people all over the world. At the same time, there’s chaos at NASA where the budget is set to be cut in half, with multiple people losing th…

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Stepahnie Coleman- Tre' Magazine 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Send us a text Founder of Tre' Magazine Stephanie Coleman chops it up with Kei-Touch. This convo explores why Tre' Magazine was established, the work it has done and the value it brings not only to Houston, TX but the world. This magazine is all culture and class The podcast for all the innovators, trailblazers, trendsetters and go-getters! Follow …

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Weekly: Chimps, bonobos and humans have more in common than you might think 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Episode 292 Chimps are often seen as our hyper-aggressive ancestral cousins, while bonobos are famously more peaceful and caring. But studies of their sexual habits and practices show they are much more alike than we realised. Both apes appear to use sex and genital contact not just to reproduce, but also to smooth tensions in the group, deal with …

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Weekly: How to finally get a good night’s sleep - with science 36:59

4M ago36:59

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Episode 291 Who got better sleep - hunter-gatherers or modern-day humans? We’re constantly being told we’re in the midst of an epidemic of poor sleep, but were our ancestors spending any longer in bed than we are? The answer may well surprise you. We weigh up the pros and cons of sleeping in industrialised societies and explore the real reasons why…

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Sylvia Traymore Morrison & Andy Evans on documentary The Mecca of Comedy 43:52

4M ago43:52

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Send us a text Sylvia Traymore Morrison the FIRST Woman of Color Comedic Impressionist and FIRST Black Female Associate writer of SNL and Comedian & Author Andy Evans discussing how so many legendary comedians come from D.C. They are both featured in the film and provide alot of comedian history! Andy actually mentored most of the D.C. greats and S…

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Weekly: Life-saving mice perform first aid; tiny lab-grown human brains; making skyscrapers and hair condition from wood 25:48

4M ago25:48

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Episode 290 Mice have been found saving the lives of their cagemates by performing a resuscitation technique similar to CPR. After opening the mouth of an unconscious mouse, the “attending mouse” yanks up its tongue to clear the airways and dislodges anything that’s stuck. This remarkable discovery shows that empathy and consolation behaviour is mo…

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More on freight and raw materials 49:15

4M ago49:15

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An always popular episode, for this podcast we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last six months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion wit…

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First Principles and Beyond 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Chris Pickard is a materials scientist who employs what are called first principles methods—modeling techniques that work out material properties using fundamental rules such as quantum mechanics and Newton’s laws. Trained as a condensed matter physicist, he refocused on materials science just as interest in the field was exploding amid advancement…

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Weekly: Resurrecting frozen brains; giant asteroid heads to Earth; you really do have a ‘dessert stomach’ 31:53

4M ago31:53

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Episode 289 Slices of mouse brains have been revived after being in deep freeze, hinting at the future possibility of reanimating humans who have been cryogenically preserved. While this is just a first step, researchers say the technique could one day be adapted to bring frozen human brains out of stasis. This may be good news for the more than 20…

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Unlocking AI's Potential: Reid Hoffman Discusses 'Superagency' 1:07:57

4M ago1:07:57

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Whether you're curious about future-proofing your career, understanding AI's global impact, or just want to hear from one of tech's most insightful leaders, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Think of AI today like computers in the '90s - those who embrace it early will have an incredible advantage. Join us as we explore what makes th…

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Weekly: Trump’s war on science; How whale song resembles human language; How to boil the perfect egg with science 23:46

4M ago23:46

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Episode 288 President Trump has launched what’s being described as an all-out assault on science and medicine. Given America’s impact on global science, this affects the entire world. Web pages referencing climate change and global warming are being deleted, words like “transgender” are being banned from medical publications and USAID has been labe…

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Weekly: Is DeepSeek really the ChatGPT killer?; alarming scale of ocean warming; dolphin peeing contests 29:15

4M ago29:15

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Episode 287 Chinese AI company DeepSeek unexpectedly stormed onto the scene just a few days ago - a move that has shaken the big US AI companies. The new large language model is similar to ChatGPT, but was developed for a fraction of the cost. How have they achieved this? We dig into the key technological innovations behind DeepSeek. We also discus…

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More onTaiwan 14:37

5M ago14:37

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As the first podcast in 2025, this industry review podcast is taking a new approach, by going more in depth into one particular topic or trend that has been noticeable in the most recent edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. In this episode Content Director, Will Lowry, is joined by Editor, Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor, Becca England, to d…

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Weekly: The Trump impact on climate and global health; the placebo effect’s evil twin; the mystery of dark oxygen 28:14

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Episode 286 President Trump has signed executive orders pulling the US out of the Paris climate agreement, and out of the World Health Organization. Although he claims that withdrawing from Paris will save the US $1trillion a year, the reality is much less clear. As the world’s second largest emitter and amid bans on renewable energy permits, just …

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Weekly: The truth about Iron Age women; Climate whiplash and the LA wildfires; Rebooting the world’s first chatbot 30:20

5M ago30:20

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Episode 285 New archaeological evidence from Iron Age Britain has shaken up long-held beliefs about the role of women in ancient civilisations. By studying the genes of the Durotriges tribe, who lived in Dorset 2000 years ago, researchers have discovered women were the centrepiece of Celtic society - supporting evidence that they had high status ac…

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Weekly: Gene-editing to make superhumans; first bird flu death in the US; perfect pasta with physics 28:07

5M ago28:07

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Episode 284 Creating disease-resistant humans may before too long be a reality thanks to advancements in CRISPR gene editing. It’s now possible to make dozens - if not hundreds - of edits to different genes at once. As the field progresses rapidly, a controversial paper published in Nature explores just how powerful this technology could be in prot…

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Weekly: All You Need To Know For Science in 2025 23:53

5M ago23:53

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Episode 283 On this special episode of the podcast, we set you up for the year ahead. 2025 has been declared the year of humanoid robots. Futuristic robots that look like us are already being rolled out by companies like BMW and Tesla - and production is set to ramp up. One company is even planning to create an army of 10,000 warehouse robots calle…

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Weekly: The Best of New Scientist in 2024: From Volcanic Diamonds to Immortal Brains 34:41

6M ago34:41

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Episode 282 Looking back at some of the best stories New Scientist has published in 2024, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge that will serve you well over the holiday season. Rowan Hooper hosts a panel of New Scientist journalists, as they take it in turn to highlight their favourite moments from the year. Head of features Josh Howgego k…

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Weekly: Most Amazing Science Stories of 2024 | Live at the Science Museum 45:12

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Episode 281 In this special episode recorded live at the Science Museum in London, we celebrate some of the best, most awe-inspiring science stories of 2024. Round one kicks off with the panelist’s stories of the year, including the discovery that thousand-year-old preserved brains are much easier to find than we realised, that metallic nodules fou…

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Weekly: Does Google’s new quantum computer prove the multiverse exists?; 8 ways to keep your brain young 25:30

6M ago25:30

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Episode 280 Google claims it has pulled ahead in the race for quantum supremacy. Its new Willow chip has completed a task in 5 minutes that a classical computer would take 10 septillion years to complete. But the biggest breakthrough is how it excels in error correction. Find out what this means and why some scientists believe this new quantum comp…

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Weekly: Antarctica special, brain implant made from living cells, best TV and film of 2024 32:22

6M ago32:22

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Episode 279 Antarctic sea ice is melting at an unprecedented rate. A collapse like the one we’re seeing was given just a 1 in 700 billion year chance of happening, based on climate models - we basically thought it was impossible. Melting ice in Antarctica will have global scale, knock-on ecological and climate consequences. To address the crisis, f…

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Weekly: Is bird flu spreading between people? Plus 2024’s best science books 23:04

7M ago23:04

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Episode 278 Concerns about bird flu are rising as two cases in North America suggest the virus is adapting to humans. Evidence of human-to-human transmission is not yet conclusive but public health experts are worried. This year outbreaks have been found in both poultry and dairy cows in the US. Although it only causes mild symptoms in people at th…

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Weekly: Why chimps are still in the Stone Age and humans are in the Space Age 36:02

7M ago36:02

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Episode 277 Chimps are an intelligent species, capable of using tools and developing culture - so why have humans surpassed them to such a huge extent? How is it that we are busy exploring space while chimps remain stuck in the Stone Age? It’s long been thought it’s because their culture doesn’t evolve cumulatively, but that assumption has just bee…

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The Path to Awakening: Meditation, Zen, and Becoming a Person of No Rank (#73) 1:31:10

7M ago1:31:10

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Prefer YouTube? — watch the episode here Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life, Kevin Rose sits down with celebrated Zen teacher Henry Shukman to explore the depths of meditation practice, the nature of awakening, and the universal human capacity for transformation. From practical meditation advice to fascinating Zen stories …

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Weekly: COP29: Are UN climate summits failing us and our planet? 30:35

7M ago30:35

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Episode 276 Are the COP climate summits doing enough to help us avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change, or are they not fit for purpose, and designed to fail? COP29 is underway in petrostate Azerbaijan, headed by a CEO who was secretly filmed making oil and gas deals. Despite this, the team finds reason for optimism. They also hear fr…

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Nov-Dec 2024 Fastener Industry Review 9:22

7M ago9:22

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In this episode Editor Claire Aldridge reviews the November - December issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which happens to be our 150th issue packed full of the latest developments within the fastener and fixing industry. To celebrate our 150th issue, we take a look back at our journey over 26 years ago and it’s fair to say we’ve come a long way …

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Weekly: The origins of writing revealed; world’s largest (and oldest?) tree 34:02

7M ago34:02

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Episode 275 The origins of the world’s oldest known writing system are being uncovered. Cuneiform was invented around 3200 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, but before it came a much simpler form of writing called proto-cuneiform. Researchers are now shedding light on how writing began along with the cultural factors that spurred on its invention. Just as…

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Weekly: Microbiome special: how to boost your vital gut bacteria 32:08

8M ago32:08

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Episode 274 World leaders are in Colombia for the COP16 biodiversity summit. As delegates hash out a path forward, have we actually made any progress to protect global biodiversity since they last gathered? What would a Trump presidency mean for the climate? With the US election taking place on 5th November, two climate experts weigh in with their …

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Beyond Ozempic: The Probiotic That Finally Stops Chocolate (& Food) Binges. Join Our Science Trial. (#72) 32:20

8M ago32:20

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Friends, I recently sat down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, for a discussion about probiotics, metabolism, and a potential natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Here's why I'm excited to share this with you... The Backstory A month ago, I ran into a friend who had slimmed down and was looking fit. These days, I…

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Weekly: The gruesome story of the Viking skeleton found in a well 22:17

8M ago22:17

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Episode 273 The mystery of “Well Man”, an ancient cold case, has just been solved. A Norse saga tells that in 1197, in the midst of a Viking raid, warriors dumped a body in a well inside a castle. Over 800 years later, archeologists recovered a body from that very well – but didn’t have the technology to show it was the man from the saga… until now…

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