Best Strange Transmissions Podcasts (2025)

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Griefbots Offer AI Connections with Deceased Loved Ones 16:18

1d ago16:18

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Griefbots, artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones, are increasingly in popularity. Researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska reflects on what death, grief and immortality look like in the digital age. She shares insights from a project that she is leading as a AI2050 Early Career Fellow: Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age o…

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Trish MacGregor: Star Power for May 2025 29:06

2d ago29:06

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Join Trish for the May 2025 astrological forecast!By Trish & Rob MacGregor

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EP 3: Did a Disembodied Voice Lead to These Disappearances? 1:08:55

2d ago1:08:55

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On this episode of The WeHo-SHE Transmissions, we follow the first faint signal that may have sparked the tragedy of the Lost Ones. Kooky Hackett, joined by mystic investigator Soren Bygaard and clinical psychologist Penni Boles, unpacks the eerie story of Mori Morhart's encounter with a voice he called "Geri"—a voice that may not have been a produ…

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Supplemental Frequency 05: "Shiva:" 32:37

2d ago32:37

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Shiva. Ripples in the water from the first stone. The intimacy of shared tragedy. The warmth of it remains. The Fifth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Phil van Hest Written by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurin…

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Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions 9:26

3d ago9:26

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We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions! Reco…

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WeeklyTrek #275: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Gets Its World Premiere at Tribeca 48:54

5d ago48:54

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival in June (07:25) TrekCore: Special Pr…

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Tesla Goes Broke, Mercedes Goes Yoke! New Outrun Movie, JDM Legends Ranked! 1:27:35

6d ago1:27:35

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Sell your cool car today on carsandbids.com Thank You To Our Sponsors Ava - https://www.meetava.com Code- CARPOD, you’ll get your first month FREE! Car Edge - Check out my sponsor CarEdge and get free invoice pricing: https://caredge.com/carsandbids Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTION…

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How to Become an Urban Naturalist 25:05

6d ago25:05

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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or suburban environment. Reco…

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Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes 16:15

8d ago16:15

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When writer Stephen S. Hall was a child, he would capture snakes—much to his mother’s chagrin. Now the science journalist is returning to his early fascination In his latest book, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World. The book explores our long, complicated relationship with snakes. Plus, Hall chats about humans’ and o…

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Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found 8:15

10d ago8:15

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Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habit…

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#104 Putting the tar back in Tartaria 48:36

12d ago48:36

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In this episode of the Red Thread Podcast, We return to Tartaria and its implications on our understanding of history and technology. Delving into the significance of tar, the hidden meanings in language, and the historical context of mounds and kilns. This episode also touches on personal growth, reflections on home, and the sustainability of huma…

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New Cars Going Retro and Upside Down! The $20,000 Aston Martin You Should Buy! 1:21:07

13d ago1:21:07

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Sell your cool car today on carsandbids.com Thank You To Our Sponsors Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/CARS #trueclassicpod Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Welcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opi…

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From the Internet’s Beginnings to Our Understanding of Consciousness, This Editor Has Seen It All 20:15

13d ago20:15

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Senior mind and brain editor Gary Stix has covered the breadth of science and technology over the past 35 years at Scientific American. He joins host Rachel Feltman to take us through the rise of the Internet and the acceleration of advancement in neuroscience that he’s covered throughout his time here. Stix retired earlier this month, and we’d lik…

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A Disinfectant That’s More Powerful Than Bleach—And Safe for Your Skin 14:25

15d ago14:25

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Hypochlorous acid is a promising disinfectant that is difficult to commercialize because it is not very shelf-stable. Senior features editor Jen Schwartz takes us through what the science of this nontoxic disinfectant is and explains why its popularity in the beauty aisle is only the beginning. Recommended reading: The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills G…

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A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Dinos Fossils in Decline 8:51

17d ago8:51

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Caffeine-motivated researchers find that pour height may be the key to a perfect cup of coffee. A new study of plastics finds that less than 10 percent of such products are made with recycled materials. And once the plastics are used, only 28 percent of them make it to the sorting stage—and only half of that plastic is actually recycled. Data from …

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Miguel Conner: The Mystical and Magical Life of Elvis 1:05:54

18d ago1:05:54

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Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Miguel Conner, writer, voiceover artist, and host of the popularpodcast Aeon Byte. I have written several books and dozens of articles, including The Occult Elvis and Voices of Gnosticism.He has lectured or appeared at events such as The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, Open Minds on GaiaTV, New Thinking All…

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EP 2: The Disappearance of Lili Merciades 1:14:38

20d ago1:14:38

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#truecrime #thelostones #mysterypodcast Before she vanished, Lili Merciades recorded one final episode of her podcast—Numinoso. What if that recording contains the key to understanding her disappearance—and possibly many others? In this episode of The WEHO-SHE Transmissions, Kooky Hackett shares Lili’s final broadcast publicly for the first time. H…

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Tariffs Halt Imports! Ferrari Bringing Back the Manual and a NEW Mercedes AMG WAGON! 1:17:22

20d ago1:17:22

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Sell your cool car today on carsandbids.com Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Welcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion, on the breaking automotive stories, the car market, and audience Q&A. MERCH! https://merch.carsandbids.com/ Learn m…

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How Are Prenatal Blood Tests Detecting Cancer? 20:55

20d ago20:55

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Noninvasive prenatal blood testing, or NIPT, is a routine screening that is offered during pregnancy and looks for placental DNA to diagnose chromosomal disorders in a fetus. But in some cases, these tests can also find cancer in the pregnant person. How do the tests work, and why are they uncovering cancer? Genetic counselor and writer Laura Hersc…

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Treating Bacterial Vaginosis as an STI Could Improve Outcomes 19:29

22d ago19:29

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina, affects nearly one in three people with a vagina. While you can get BV without ever having sex, a new study has found that, in some cases, it could be functioning more like a sexually transmitted infection. That’s in part because of the increased risk of BV after sex with…

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How the Science of Safety Helps Tackle Global Risks [Sponsored] 16:23

23d ago16:23

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We're surrounded by risks of all sizes, every day. Some people might be risk-takers, while others do whatever they can to avoid them. But how can we tackle the risks that impact society on a global scale, like those linked to sustainable energy, societal health and digital technology? Science journalist Izzie Clarke explores this question in the la…

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Yodeling Monkeys, Increasing Measles Cases and Stressed Out Americans 8:44

24d ago8:44

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The Trump administration continues to make cuts to U.S. science and health agencies. Now some states are fighting back, suing the Department of Health and Human Services for slashing $11 billion in public health funds. A study finds that Americans live shorter lives than Europeans with the same income—stress and other systemic issues could be to bl…

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WeeklyTrek #274: Paramount+ Drops Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Trailer 58:40

25d ago58:40

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch the New Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (11:08) TrekCore: PREVIEW — Universal Fan…

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Baptist de Pape: Manifestation Perfected 1:09:59

26d ago1:09:59

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Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Baptist de Pape is a llawyer, author, and filmmaker. Called to investigate the incredible power of the heart, he went on a quest around the world, interviewing many of the foremost thinkers of our time, culminating in the renowned film and book The Power of the Heart. His new book, Manifestation Perfecte…

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Auto Manufacturers React to Tariffs! New Porsche 911 Prices are INSANE! Every BMW M3 Ranked. 1:31:58

27d ago1:31:58

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Sell your cool car today on carsandbids.com Thank you to our sponsors! https://www.meetava.com Code- CARPOD, you’ll get your first month FREE! Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Welcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion, on the breaking …

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Cutting USAID Threatens Public Health around the World 11:59

27d ago11:59

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The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. While some of USAID’s functions will continue under the Department of State, there is real concern that the cuts will jeopardize public health efforts across the world, including immunization programs and other efforts that ha…

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Understanding the Science of ‘Squirting’ 17:15

29d ago17:15

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The human body is capable of some truly incredible things. One of the most mysterious and debated phenomena is a release of fluid during sex that is often referred to as “squirting.” What’s actually happening, and why does it stir so much speculation? Wendy Zukerman, host of the hit podcast Science Vs, breaks down the science behind this fascinatin…

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Shark Sounds, Molecules on Mars and Continued Federal Cuts 9:05

1M ago9:05

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Long-chain alkanes discovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover point to the possibility that there may have been fatty acids on Mars—and that they could have come from past microbial life. Paleontologists have found a huge dinosaur claw that was probably made for foraging, not fighting. Researchers studying ocean life have recorded the sounds of sharks an…

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Trish MacGregor: Star Power for April 2025 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Join Trish for the April 2025 astrological forecast!By Trish & Rob MacGregor

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Trump Tariffs Hit the Car Market? Are Manufacturers Screwed? 1:32:08

1M ago1:32:08

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Go Inside M.I.T.'s 50,000 Square Foot Clean Room 20:08

1M ago20:08

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The cutting edge of research is very small—and very clean. In this episode, host Rachel Feltman joins Vladimir Bulović, director of MIT.nano, on a tour of this facility’s nanoscale capabilities. Its tightly controlled clean room hosts research across several fields, from microelectronics to medical nanotechnology. You can see Bulović’s tour of the …

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EP 1: The Strange Case of the Lost Ones 16:32

1M ago16:32

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A series of disappearances in Los Angeles remains unsolved—despite what the headlines claimed. A journal connected to the case has been made public for the first time. What if the police got it wrong? What if the real story never made the news? Welcome to The WEHO-SHE Transmissions, a podcast hosted by Kooky Hackett—psychonaut occultist, seeker of …

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Are These Plants Out of Place? A New Look at Invasive Species 16:29

1M ago16:29

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When you hear “invasive plant,” you might picture an aggressive species taking over and harming the environment. But what if the way we think about invasive plants is part of the problem? Host Rachel Feltman chats with Mason Heberling, associate curator of botany at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, about why these plants are more complicated…

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Supplemental Frequency 04: "Turning Over" 21:50

1M ago21:50

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Turning Over. Doing nothing fixes nothing. Delicate blooms of story. Something that seemed to need sunlight to feed... The Fourth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Maria Corcorbado Jason Smith Written by Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey,…

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NASA Astronauts Finally Return, Seals Hold Their Breath, and Penguin Poop Stresses Out Krill 10:14

1M ago10:14

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Two NASA astronauts are finally back on Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. What kept them up there so long? Meanwhile scientists have discovered that gray seals have a built-in oxygen gauge that helps them hold their breath for more than an hour. And in the Antarctic, researchers found that penguin poop seriously stresses out krill…

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Mirabai Devi: Light Transmissions 56:40

1M ago56:40

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Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Mirabai Devi is a spiritual guide and healer with more than 30 years of experience. She is a conduit of the Devine Feminine, or Divine Mother. Her work includes light transmissions, group healings, and private sessions consisting of intuitive and mediumistic readings and mentoring clients through the ste…

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Why Do All EVs Look the Same? CLK-GTR Review Explained! New Ferrari V-12 Coming! 1:16:19

1M ago1:16:19

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Severance’s Consulting Neurosurgeon Explains the Science behind the Show’s Brain Procedure 17:25

1M ago17:25

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What if you could completely separate your work and personal life—with the help of a brain implant? That’s the unsettling premise of Severance, the hit Apple TV+ show that just wrapped its second season. To make the science fiction feel as real as possible, the creators brought in an actual neurosurgeon, Vijay Agarwal, chief of the Skull-Base Tumor…

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What Everyone Gets Wrong about Colonoscopies 10:34

1M ago10:34

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Colonoscopy gets a bad rap, but how much of what you’ve heard is actually true? In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re tackling the biggest myths that keep people from getting this potentially lifesaving screening. John Nathanson, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, joins host Rachel Feltman to cle…

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NASA Launches New Missions, Saturn Gains Some Moons, and Whale Urine Balances Marine Ecosystems 9:05

2M ago9:05

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The new Environmental Protection Agency administrator plans to get rid of or weaken critical environmental rules and policies, such as regulations around greenhouse gases and clean water protections. The deregulation effort follows the recent cancellation of hundreds of grants. NASA launched two missions last week. The first, SPHEREx, will make a t…

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WeeklyTrek #273: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Begins Filming Season 4 46:45

2M ago46:45

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Season 4 STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Production Begins! (10:13) StarTrek.com: Naveen Andrews and Wrenn Schmidt…

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Astariea OfLight: Oversoul Evolution 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Astariea is a Creation Level Evolutionary Energetic, Spiritual Healing Practitioner, Multi & Inter-dimensional Channel, and Intuitive who focuses on a Holistic approach to Personal and Spiritual Evolution, Wellness, and Fulfillment of Being.She addresses the root cause of whatever is showing up in people…

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Is Ferrari Cool Again? Ranking Every BMW M5 Generation! The Ram TRX and Audi R8 Are Back from the Dead! 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

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Movie Magic Meets Practical Robotics for Netflix’s The Electric State 17:49

2M ago17:49

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Dennis Hong, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, discovered a love of robots at an early age while watching the “droid” characters in Star Wars. As director of the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory at U.C.L.A., Hong has worked on functional humanoid robots for tasks such as firefighting an…

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A Tuberculosis Outbreak Exposes U.S. Postpandemic Vulnerabilities 14:59

2M ago14:59

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It’s been five years since COVID was declared a global pandemic. Local, national and global public health agencies mobilized to contain the spread of COVID, but experts worry that backlash against measures like lockdowns have made today’s systems less capable of handling a disease of similar scale. Now the U.S. faces a tuberculosis outbreak in Kans…

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Measles Misinformation, Ozone Recovery and Woolly Mice 10:04

2M ago10:04

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With measles cases on the rise, experts are pushing back against misleading claims about vitamin A as a substitute for vaccination. A Supreme Court ruling has reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority over water pollution, raising concerns about future environmental protections. And in the world of biotechnology, scientists have gene…

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Does Tesla Still Need Elon Musk? Will Tariffs Hit the Auto Industry? Doug Wants a Special Car! 1:21:12

2M ago1:21:12

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Author John Green on How Tuberculosis Shaped Our Modern World 11:10

2M ago11:10

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John Green is an author, advocate and one half of the Vlogbrothers. His latest book, Everything Is Tuberculosis, comes out on March 18. Green joins host Rachel Feltman to share how tuberculosis shaped history, geography and culture. He discusses how he came to understand the inequities of tuberculosis and the dire risk public health interruptions p…

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Must Be Microplastics on the Brain 14:52

2M ago14:52

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Not much passes into our brain from the rest of our body, to the chagrin of drug makers everywhere. So it should be cause for concern when a study found that microplastics were somehow ending up in our brain, says chief opinion editor Megha Satyanarayana. She takes a step back and brings us into the wider world of plastics and the way petroleum che…

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WeeklyTrek #272: Interview Special: Brian Volk-Weiss Discusses Star Trek Action Figures from Nacelle 53:28

2M ago53:28

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the Wave One pre-order for Nacelle Company’s new line of Star Trek action figures - six inch action figures covering characters from across the Star Trek un…

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