The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.
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Big Picture Science Podcasts
The People's Podcast on Big Cat encounters in Britain. In each episode Rick Minter discusses big cat sightings with different witnesses, finding out what they saw or sensed, how they felt, and how these cases fit a bigger picture.
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Interviews with Authors of Big Ideas about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/big-ideas
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Part quiz show, part offbeat trivia, and all awesome. We here are nuts about trivia and pub quiz! And we are darn sure there are people out there who share our unusual obsession. Play along and laugh along as Karen, Colin, Dana, and Chris school each other on some of the weirdest and most interesting facts about our funny little world. Do you relish beating your friends at Trivial Pursuit? Do you blab out the answers at the gym when Jeopardy! is on? And don't you just loathe badly worded que ...
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Understand the big picture for the sake of ourselves email：[email protected] B.A. in History and Political Science, University of Claifornia, Davis, 2003 PMP, Project Management I institute， since2007 MBA， Fu-Jen Catholic University， 2008 Powered by Firstory Hosting
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What's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities. Presented by noted urbanist Mary Rowe, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
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Unfold, a UC Davis podcast about science, innovation and discovery, unfolded through storytelling. We make complex topics relatable and reveal answers to questions you’ve always been curious about. Each episode takes you into the field with leading researchers who are working to tackle big picture problems – like how we’re going to feed a growing population, adapt to climate change and improve the health of people, animals and the planet. Hosted by public radio veteran Amy Quinton. Co-hosted ...
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Dairy Science Digest - a podcast developed to share the MOST current research published in the Journal of Dairy science. Hear directly from the research authors on how their results can impact your herd’s profitability. Science you can base your management decisions around. Designed to rarely exceed 30 minutes, this podcast provides ONLY the ”need to know” info for dairy producers. Keywords: dairy, science, reproduction, production, extension, cattle, MIZZOU, MU, Dairy Team, #2xAg2030
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Your Boot Camp Guide to Emergency Medicine
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I talk about Spiritual Awakening, Self Development, Science and Big Picture Thinking
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- A podcast and blog post about human longevity every other week. 15 minutes long. No adds, no gimmicks, just the science. - Education about the fundamentals of longevity (geroscience) and cutting edge research being performed right now. - More time, exceptional work productivity, life fulfillment, and maximal disease free longevity for those willing to change their habits and lifestyle. - Philosophical discussions about longevity and the big picture of humanity.
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On this series, we tour the UK, putting clients in the frame. Get insights to inspire your own business as we delve into the issues they’ve faced – and the big picture strategies that led to success. All opinions provided by the interviewees are their own. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England (Company No. 1026167) with its registered office at 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and regulated by the Financial ...
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How do we lead sustainable change in our schools? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, explores the big-picture ideas and strategic systems that shape the future of education. This podcast is for the forward-thinking leader—the principal, district administrator, or instructional coach focused on systemic growth. Each episode dives into topics like digital learning leadership, school improvement plans, and building a culture of innovation. Subscribe to join the conversation on des ...
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This podcast is made up of episodes recorded by University students attending the Gut Reaction course at DIS Copenhagen (Study Abroad in Scandinavia). We focus on the gut microbiome and its interactions with the different organs and systems. Each semester starts with reflecting on us and them (our microbes), and the concept that we contain multitudes. Next, we explore individual pieces of the puzzle, and put them together to see the big picture. Concepts of ecology, biology, physiology, and ...
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Join us for wide-ranging interviews with water monitoring professionals, who share everything from nitty-gritty project details to big-picture perspective. These conversations between guests and our own groundwater and surface water experts offer fascinating insight into the world of water science and the incredible work being done to protect our precious water resources. Presented to you by In-Situ. We specialize in the manufacture and design of equipment and software used to solve water mo ...
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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. Fro ...
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Hello, my name is Greg Weldon, and I am the host of Money, Markets & New Age Investing, a Podcast that I have created to help people better understand what makes the global capital markets "tick", to help level the so-called playing field. I will teach you the things you'll NEED to know to best capitalize on your investments. I will show you specific trading strategies, and how to be protect your downside, because having a risk management overlay is paramount to success. But that’s just the ...
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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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This Social Emotional Learning (#SEL) podcast shares actionable wisdom from the global community of inspiring teachers and parents. Featuring fresh, effective perspectives and practices designed to equally benefit students, teachers, community. Episodes always include: • Solution-oriented insights around: emotions, thinking skills, empathy, trust, social justice, and much more • Research-based • Experience-validated • Actionable advice Especially helpful for, but not limited to, ECE (early c ...
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Conversations from the worlds of science and art, with A Capella Science creator Tim Blais.
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Every week, Jeffery Saddoris and Bill Wadman take on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. Insider insights for the novice, shop talk for the professional, and opinionated discussion for the interested observer of the field's trends and legacy. Hosted by Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris.
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The producers of “Hear The Big Picture” seek to tie scientific subject matter to history and current events–so that it’s more than just “science.” Put another way, our content is about the significance of science to culture and everyday life. Climate change and global warming have many manifestations, from extreme weather events such as increasingly fierce hurricanes to world-wide sea level rise, acidic oceans, and larger, hotter deserts that burn more readily. The burning of fossil fuels su ...
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Join me, Dr Tim Kelly, a physican with a passion for challenging groupthink. This monthly podcast peels back the layers of oversimplified narratives in health, science and global affairs, promoting a deeper understanding. We prioritise the big picture, moving beyond soundbites to explore the complexities and nuance of today's world. Dive into discussions that transcend conventional media portrayals and foster critical analysis.
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Full Package Physique is educating people about what the science says on training and nutrition.
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Radical Transparency shows how business decision-makers are using analytics to make unexpected discoveries that revolutionize companies, disrupt industries, and, sometimes, change the world. Created by Sisense, Radical Transparency combines storytelling with analysis, economics, and data science to highlight the big opportunities and the big mistakes uncovered by analytics in business.
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Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com
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A look at history one year at a time, from as many angles as possible. Famous people, infamous people, obscure people; wars, revolutions, peace treaties, art, science, sports, religion. The big picture, in an entertaining podcast package. The complete first season of The Year That Was is now available. However, the podcast is now on hiatus. What happens next? That's a very good question! I'll let you know as soon as I've figured it out for myself. Thanks to everyone who has listened and reac ...
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You are loved! - Learn how to:Connect within yourself Connect to GodConnect to others
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Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin? Answer your questions with these lively conversations between Loretta Breuning and real readers of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Still have more questions? Read the book and be a guest on the show yourself! Contact Dr. Breuning and learn more about her work at the Inner Mammal Institute at: InnerMammalIns ...
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Clean Earth Living is your guide to understanding the science of climate change, sustainability, and how to make a difference—without the overwhelming jargon. Whether you’re new to environmental topics or just looking for fun, practical tips to live a more eco-friendly life, this podcast breaks it all down for you. From understanding big-picture climate issues to creating sustainable habits that fit into your everyday life, we’ll explore how small changes and big ideas go hand in hand. Join ...
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Paul Cann from the Campaign to End Loneliness discusses the effects of chronic loneliness; exploring ways of combating it by connecting people and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Struggling Academics is a bi-monthly educational podcast for everyone interested in ideas, intellectual life and academic pursuits. At Struggling Academics, we deliberately venture into areas to which none of the hosts necessarily claim expertise. In each episode Dr. Andrasi (linguist), Dr. Clinnick (archaeologist), Dr. Pedersen (philosopher) & Dr. Vladescu (anthropologist/philologist) will discuss a particular topic with an uplifting and positive twist ranging from singular human experience ...
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Welcome to Collective Power: we are out to transform trauma system-wide by presenting a mirror of the system to itself. Each week, we focus on one system. Each show, we hear from a person who has an experience of one aspect of that system. On the last show each month, we bring folks back together to look at the big picture and what is possible for our city, our country and our world. From these conversations, repeated patterns at different levels across society: the key to societal transform ...
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Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? This is your opportunity to learn about the immense power humans have to heal, and how you can unlock the secrets of the body and harness that energy to transform your life and elevate your vitality. Welcome to the Luminous Body podcast with Dr Jaxson Wearing and Dr Hilary Conroy, who will be your expert guides in holistically transforming your health and restoring balance back to your body. As business owners, health professionals, and a mar ...
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IGCS - enhancing the care of women with gynecologic cancer worldwide through education and training and public awareness.
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Nourishing Matters to Chew On is a podcast that takes its cue from big picture, healthy and sustainable food system agendas and digs in to explore what these change agendas mean for us here, in Australia. It looks at how we produce and enjoy food in a Climate Change future, as well as how we value the people, places and animals that nourish us. Join host Anthea Fawcett - sustainability advocate, founder of Foodswell and farmer’s daughter - as she journeys across our food and agricultural lan ...
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A health and wellness podcast with realistic tips on nutrition and exercise given by Courtney Gravenese, a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist with a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Applied Physiology. Courtney on Health ...Smart, Sound Nutrition, Strong, Safe Fitness!
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#thenaturalstateofnature #successivecollisiontheory https://thenaturalstateofnature.org So if there was ever going to be an actual TOE, theory of everything what would it really need to include? By its definition it would need to explain what single force is the driving force behind all other forces as well as I think the single building block of everything that is, was, or will ever be. It would need to explain wave particle duality, the collapsing wave function, superposition, quantum tunn ...
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Clean, independent, renewable energy. Everyone wants it. But most of us have no idea of what’s really involved in doing it properly. What’s the big energy picture? What are the latest developments in the industry? What about battery storage? Changing utility rates? New equipment? How can I keep up? And who can I trust to tell me the truth? Solar & Storage Today is that trusted voice. Solar & Storage Today is a podcast dedicated to thoroughly educating listeners, and providing them with all t ...
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The RISE Podcast aims to illuminate the human perspective behind education research and practice through a series of interviews with experts in education development. In the RISE Podcast series, we invite people who are passionate about improving education to discuss the ‘big picture’ ideas and narratives that have inspired their work. Our guests bring with them stories and expertise from a variety of experiences in research, practice, and policy, and it's our hope that their insights will s ...
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Join Toni B. Heath and Joe Heath as they attempt to watch every episode of Doctor Who ever made. Ever. In an ongoing project called The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon.
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Introducing 'How Not to Be Successful': Business Blunders and Life Lessons. Abbie and Kevin share their experiences as entrepreneurs running multiple successful businesses. They discuss their unconventional approaches to business decisions and the new podcast format, which includes diary entries, personal stories, and potential guest appearances.
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Dr Lewis Owen brings together a diverse panel of experts and aspiring materials scientists to discuss and explore the work, achievements and discoveries that happen within the Advanced Materials Processing research area of the Henry Royce Institute based at the University of Sheffield.
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A monthly conversation about Cleveland sports, pop culture, fatherhood and life between a group of old friends who grew up together in the Land. The Guys, now in their mid 40s, get together at the end of every month for a lighthearted talk about the Cleveland Sports, National Sports and Pop Culture. the Guys rank the 10 biggest stories of the month and run them down from biggest to nonsense. These guys, however, are not experts on, well... anything. They talk sports (and other stuff) like yo ...
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Produced at the University of Notre Dame, With a Side of Knowledge started out as the show that invited scholars, makers, and professionals to brunch for 30-minute, informal conversations about their work—until season 4, when the pandemic prompted us to record everything remotely. Now, with season 5, we’re excited to be able to bring back in-person interviews while still taking advantage of the flexibility afforded by our remote setup. Guests include members of the Notre Dame faculty, visito ...
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Welcome to Think Awe. We look at incredible true stories from a perspective of science and magic. This includes interviews and research reviews. Website: thinkawe.com
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Making It Happen with Henry Ammar is a podcast that will provide real-world insights and evidence-based principles to create an empowered life that you can wake up excited for. The podcast is a mix of the best speeches, interviews, and any important empowering thoughts I will record intentionally to help you create a life you wake up excited for. It's time to fully live life making it happen the way YOU want it to! Henry Ammar is a human behavior specialist, impact entrepreneur, award-winnin ...
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Have scientists discovered an alphabet in whale calls? As researchers try to decipher the series of clicks made by sperm whales, we ask whether these cetaceans might have language, and if it follows that whales are thinking animals too. Could we one day get a peek into the thoughts of a humpback whale? Meanwhile, somewhere along the long path of ev…
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The Lifehouse: how neighbourhoods can prepare for disaster
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The increased threat of extreme weather has made it increasingly clear that we need to better prepare for - and respond to - these events.Author Adam Greenfield thinks one answer is to create a new kind of institution at the heart of each neighbourhood. He calls it a “lifehouse”, a community hub to provide refuge and resources during emergencies, a…
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EP 450 – Hikaru in Louisiana: Stories from His Surprise Appearance in the Louisiana State Championship
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As you may have heard, GM Hikaru Nakamura made a surprise appearance at the Louisiana State Championship, as part of fulfilling FIDE’s World Championship qualification criteria. In return, the players he encountered gained memories and stories they’ll never forget. In this multi-guest special episode, I speak with several of Hikaru’s opponents, a…
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The Imperial Palace System and Its Impact on Chinese Character
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Many people believe that China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s-70s destroyed Chinese morality and ethics. However, I argue that the Cultural Revolution merely exposed character traits that had already existed for over two thousand years. These characteristics were deeply embedded in Chinese imperial culture, creating patterns that persist even t…
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Can we tell an AI is loyal by reading its mind? (DeepMind's Neel Nanda)
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We don’t know how AIs think or why they do what they do. Or at least, we don’t know much. That fact is only becoming more troubling as AIs grow more capable and appear on track to wield enormous cultural influence, directly advise on major government decisions, and even operate military equipment autonomously. We simply can’t tell what models, if a…
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S3 E11: Taking a Macro-Market Victory Lap
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Send us a text In today's podcast Greg rewinds to review his January 2025 Year-Ahead Outlook, his major macro-market trading/investment "themes": -- Consumer Cocoon/Credit Crunch -- Fed Acquiescing to Higher Rates of Inflation -- Yield Curve Steepening -- US Dollar Depreciation and Geo-Political Realignment -- Rotation of Wall Street Money into Pre…
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Peter Lamont, "Radical Thinking: How to See the Bigger Picture" (Swift Press, 2024)
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Radical Thinking: How to See the Bigger Picture (Swift Press, 2024) is a book about how you view the world. It's about the things that shape your thoughts, from what you notice and how you interpret it, to what you assume, believe and want. It's also about how, if you think in a radical way, you can look beyond your limited view of the world to see…
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Who Needs College Anymore: Imagining A Future Where Degrees Don’t Matter
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In this optimistic yet practical assessment of how postsecondary education can evolve to meet the needs of next-generation learners, Kathleen deLaski reimagines what higher education might offer and whom it should serve. In the wake of declining enrollment and declining confidence in the value of a college degree, she urges a mindset shift regardin…
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Madness & Acute Religious Experiences, with Richard Saville-Smith
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Host Pierce Salguero sits down with Richard Saville-Smith, an independent scholar of madness, religion, and psychiatry. We discuss Richard’s book Acute Religious Experiences (2023), which argues that frameworks from Mad Studies can get us out from under the academy’s current habit of either pathologizing or sanitizing religious experiences. Along t…
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Anthony Bonato, "Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks in Social Media, AI, and Nature" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025)
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Can networks unlock secrets of AI or make sense of a social media mess? A behind-the-scenes look at how networks reveal reality. According to mathematician Anthony Bonato, the hidden world of networks permeates our lives in astounding ways. From Bitcoin transactions to neural connections, Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks in Social Media, AI, and Nat…
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EP 449- GM Jesse Kraai on Confronting Tournament Fears, Mental and Physical Fitness, and What’s Next for Him and ChessDojo
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ChessDojo’s GM Jesse Kraai is always one of my favorite people to talk chess with, yet somehow it had been five years since his last visit to the pod. Jesse returned at a great time, having been both studying and competing actively, and recently achieving his goal of qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Senior Closed Championship. His recent over-the-board…
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Monthly 10 From the Land - Episode 6-The Guys are back from hiatus and talking Guards roller coaster summer, Browns purgatory season predictions, TV, music, movies and C-Town’s most successful man.
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Its Gettin’ Hot in Here… not really… Summer may be winding down, but the hot takes are just heating up (AI wrote that line). Gerber, Danko and Chuck return for another monthly show to wave goodbye to August and reluctantly acknowledge that fall is lurking around the corner like DeShaun Watson threatening to be healthy (also AI!). The Guys throw bac…
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David Edmonds, "Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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Imagine this: You’re walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You’re the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you’re wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading …
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We are closer than ever to finding aliens according to astrophysicist Adam Frank. He isn’t alone in his optimism. Over the last two decades, the tools used to search for extraterrestrials have been advancing mightily. Where we were once only monitoring with radio telescopes, we are now actively looking for bio and technosignatures on exoplanets. Fi…
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BCC EP:130 The Lactating Leopard - bonding with a black shadow
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Charlie our guest recounts 6 months of his life at the age of 9 back in 1973-74. Around his house in Ayrshire his family lived alongside a female big black cat, seen active in fields and woods and at one stage she was lactating. Charlie regularly encountered the cat during spells when he escaped the ongoing stress at home. He describes its consiste…
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Surviving Market Cycles & Startup Lessons for Founders
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with @AriannaSimpson @jacqmelinek Crypto is known for its high and low market cycles... What must founders know — and what can they do — to survive the volatility? In this episode, we unpack the lessons of past crypto cycles and how they shape the current wave of building — from stablecoins to AI x crypto. We also dive into the founder journey: fro…
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In this episode, Michelle, Andrea and Brianna tells us about their visit to the "Mind the Gut" exhibition at Copenhagen's Medicinsk Museion.By DIS Gut Reaction students
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#221 – Kyle Fish on the most bizarre findings from 5 AI welfare experiments
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What happens when you lock two AI systems in a room together and tell them they can discuss anything they want? According to experiments run by Kyle Fish — Anthropic’s first AI welfare researcher — something consistently strange: the models immediately begin discussing their own consciousness before spiraling into increasingly euphoric philosophica…
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Further reading: “How resilient is New Orleans Today” at The Brookings Institution.By Allison Plyer, Andre Perry, Mary Rowe
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Mark L. Haas, "The Geriatric Peace: Population Aging and the Decline of War" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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The vast majority of the world's countries are experiencing a demographic revolution: dramatic, sustained, and likely irreversible population aging. States' median ages are steadily increasing as the number of people ages 65 and older skyrockets. Analysts and policymakers frequently decry population aging's domestic costs, especially likely slowing…
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Donald G. Nieman, "The Path to Paralysis: How American Politics Became Nasty, Dysfunctional, and a Threat to the Republic" (Anthem Press, 2024)
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Much has been written about political polarisation in the United States, but no one has examined it through the lens of recent U.S. history. There is nothing deterministic about how we became polarised, and it happened more recently than many think. To fully understand the problem, we must take the long view, the perspective provided by history, wi…
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Episode 190: Blink (The Blue Gray Episode)
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Toni and Joe are joined by comic legend Richard Starkings to discuss Proto Amy & Rory and Moffat's Tricks in the Doctor Who episode Blink. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO NetworkBy Joe and Toni B. Heath
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Nick Spencer, "The Landscapes of Science and Religion: What Are We Disagreeing About?" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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The relationship between science and religion has long been a heated debate and is becoming an ever more popular topic. The scientific capacity to manipulate and change humans and their environment through genetic engineering, life extension, and AI is going to take a huge leap forward in the twenty-first century, provoking endless debates around h…
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EP 448- NM Max Farberov on Beating Plateaus, Springing Opening Surprises, and Why Speed Chess Matters
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NM Max Farberov is a 27-year-old chess instructor, Chessable author, and online speed-chess specialist with a Chess.com blitz rating north of 2600. He joined me after a busy chess summer that included his first European open and one of his best OTB results to date: winning clear first in the Under-2300 section of the Washington International. As Ma…
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Walter Scheidel, "What Is Ancient History?" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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It’s easy to think that ancient history is, well, ancient history—obsolete, irrelevant, unjustifiably focused on Greece and Rome, and at risk of extinction. In What Is Ancient History?, Walter Scheidel presents a compelling case for a new kind of ancient history—a global history that captures antiquity’s pivotal role as a decisive phase in human de…
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A canopy of stars in the night sky is more than breathtaking. Starlight is also an important tool that astronomers use to study our universe. But the growth of artificial light and light pollution are creating dramatic changes to the nighttime environment. Let your eyes adjust to the dark as we travel to a dark sky reserve to gaze upon an increasin…
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My guest is Sasha Hershfeld, creator of TraumaDater.com, which helps people see the link between their early pain and their present patterns of romantic attraction…and grow from it. The HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST helps you spark your happy brain chemicals in healthy ways. Your host is Loretta G. Breuning PhD, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and auth…
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Jack Buffington, "Environmental Innovation: An Action Plan for Saving the Economy and the Planet by 2050" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)
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Environmental sustainability policy has failed due to focusing on symptoms rather than the root cause problems. Through significant research and a detailed roadmap for how to achieve sustainability by 2050, Buffington provides a realistic, game changing path forward that is both good for the environment and the economy. Dr. Jack Buffington received…
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After the Foundation Era: Tokens, Policy, and Startup Structures
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with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @JasonYanowitz Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode is on a super timely topic: How to design, govern, and grow decentralized networks in today’s changing policy landscape. It covers: Why the “foundation era” of crypto is ending — and what comes next with DUNAs and BORGs How U.S. policy shifts are crea…
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‘It’s child’s play’ with ESP Play in Burnley
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We swung by the offices of ESP Play, and climbed into conversation with Andrew Wood, Managing Director. Based in Burnley, ESP Play are an end-to-end playground designer and manufacturer, supplying equipment to schools, housing developers, and the leisure industry. We discussed the organisational culture of ESP Play, digital innovation in the playgr…
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Mario Livio and Jack Szostak, "Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life" (Basic Books, 2024)
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For a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries believed that life existed on Mars. It once seemed inevitable that the truth would be known by now. It…
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Transforming Education: Understanding AI’s Role in Student Engagement
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On this episode of Digital Learning Today, we dive into the transformative world of AI in education with Andrea Pasinetti and Jagriti Agrawal, the innovative minds behind Kira. This cutting-edge AI platform is revolutionizing personalized learning at scale, and our conversation uncovers how it's changing classrooms nationwide. We explore Kira's fou…
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DSD 6.8 | That is where you should put your money
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DSD 6.8 | That is where you should put your money For years researchers have sought out to better understand control mechanisms for a successful transition into lactation from the dry period. We’ve learned changing body condition score during the dry period is not acceptable, but what if it changes during late lactation? How does this impact energy…
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Thomas Christian Bächle and Jascha Bareis eds., "The Realities of Autonomous Weapons (Bristol UP, 2025)
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Autonomous weapons exist in a strange territory between Pentagon procurement contracts and Hollywood blockbusters, between actual military systems and speculative futures. For this week's Liminal Library, I spoke with Jascha Bareis, co-editor of The Realities of Autonomous Weapons (Bristol UP, 2025), about how these dual existences shape internatio…
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EP 447: Going Pro at 57- GM Alex Fishbein on How New and Challenging Training Methods Fueled an Upset win at the US Senior Invitational
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Going Pro at 57: `GM Alex Fishbein on How New and Challenging Training Methods Fueled an Upset win at the US Senior Invitational At 57 years old, Tennessee-based Grandmaster and Author, Alex Fishbein, has built an impressive chess résumé, with 12 state-championship titles across four states and multiple appearances in U.S. Championship events. But …
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Todd Mcgowan, "Pure Excess: Capitalism and the Commodity" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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Todd McGowan forges a new theory of capitalism as a system based on the production of more than what we need: pure excess. He argues that the promise of more—more wealth, more enjoyment, more opportunity, without requiring any sacrifice—is the essence of capitalism. Previous socioeconomic systems set up some form of the social good as their focus. …
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“The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise,” said Mark Twain. In this, our final episode marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we consider how efforts to control the Mighty Mississippi – a river engineered from its Minnesota headwaters to its Gulf Coast outlet – have respon…
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Building STEM Identity: How Smart Labs Prepare Students for Future Careers - The Jeff Bradbury Show
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, discusses the importance of STEM education and the concept of STEM identity, which emphasizes students' self-belief and belonging in the STEM fields. She shares her journey into education, the role of educators in fostering a productive learning environment, and the nec…
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AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies that Prompt Student Success
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Stephanie Clinise explore the integration of artificial intelligence in education, specifically in high school environments. They discuss the transition challenges from middle school to high school, how AI serves as a supportive tool for teachers, and the value of personalized learning…
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The Surprising Science of Success: You Can Change the Shape of Your Brain
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 6 of 'How Not to Be Successful' with Kevin Duncan and Abbie Goldberg! In this episode they explore the scientific notion that thoughts can physically change the shape of your brain. The duo also offers essential advice for new business owners, touching on the importance of passion, portraying a professional image, …
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Your Longevity Report Card Today on Full Scope, I want to talk to you about Longetrics comprehensive, longevity focused, health screening, Your Longevity Report Card. Full disclosure, this service is how I make a living. As such, all of the recommendations and ideas in this podcast contain an inherent conflict of interest. But, please understand, I…
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Fowl News: Bird Flu Ruffles Feathers at the Fair
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This time of year, you’ll hear any number of oinks, neighs and bleats from livestock on show at county fairs. But in California, cock-a-doodle-doos are missing from that chorus. Bird flu has shut down poultry exhibitions. That’s upended life for 4-H members who normally raise chickens and competitively show them at fairs. In this episode of Unfold,…
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Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman, "Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century" (Princeton UP, 2022)
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Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by…
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Rebuilding Jasper: one year after the fire
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Last summer, Beth Sanders was getting ready to lead a new planning department for Jasper, Alberta when the municipality was evacuated due to wildfires. The fires ended up destroying about a third of the town. Beth joins Mary to talk about the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding, as well as lessons for other municipalities facing increasing t…
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Every Purchase Matters: How Fair Trade Farmers, Companies, and Consumers are Changing the World
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We all have the power to change the world through the products we buy. This simple premise has driven the growth of the conscious consumer movement for decades. Indeed, what started with a handful of niche sustainability brands has exploded into the mainstream with labels like Organic, Non-GMO, and Fair Trade Certified now adorning products in majo…
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