Best Cold Fusion Podcasts (2025)

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Frozen Assets (Cold Fusion; a Virgin Missing Adventure) 1:37:30

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There's a LOT to get through this month - from missing episodes on the verge of being found, to Bad Wolf being quite annoyed at a high-profile Doctor Who writer saying what everyone else was thinking... and that's just the news, folks. After some short topics, we get to the meat of this episode - a deep dive into the Missing Adventure, Cold Fusion,…

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The collapse of America’s health data system; How sleep affects your focus; Life on Mars in liquid veins? 23:51

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Episode 329 America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases which help identify, monitor and respond to health threats across the country. From drug use to food security and birth data, discover the 5 surveys most critically hit by th…

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Real-life superheroes and troubled institutions, with Tom Ough 40:25

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Popular movies sometimes feature leagues of superheroes who are ready to defend the Earth against catastrophe. In this episode, we’re going to be discussing some real-life superheroes, as chronicled in the new book by our guest, Tom Ough. The book is entitled “The Anti-Catastrophe League: The Pioneers And Visionaries On A Quest To Save The World”. …

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How science got here, and where next 31:30

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As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy in a scientific society have much of a future? Michael Mann, Naomi Oreskes, Angie Rasmussen and Deb Houry discuss some of the sources and motivations that perhaps belie the current state of scientific affairs. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator:…

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Bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years – this protein might be why 22:50

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00:47 How bowhead whales live so long Researchers have uncovered a protein that enhances DNA repair and may explain how bowhead whales can live more than 200 years. The protein, cold-induced RNA-binding protein, was shown to enhance repair of double stranded DNA breaks, a particularly troublesome kind of damage. The team showed that this protein co…

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Doctor in Recess (7" Mix) 3:45

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With the wait between THE REALITY WAR and the 2026 DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL lasting longer that the 1985 hiatus did (1 year 6 months and 24 days versus 1 year, 5 months, and 24 days), the only logical thing to do was make a pop record. Friend of the show (and sometime co-host) Mike Solko really shouldn't have put this idea in my head. Enjoy - R…

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Doctor Who and the Mouse That Quit 6:39

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The Doctor Who partnership between Disney and the BBC has officially ended, with Disney stepping away from the co-production deal after two seasons. Although Disney will still air the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, the BBC has affirmed that Doctor Who will continue “with or without Disney,” and has confirmed a Christmas spe…

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Cold Fusion (Novel Synopsis) 10:09

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This episode offers a 10-minute full synopsis of the 1996 Virgin Books Doctor Who novel Cold Fusion. Since the book is now almost 30 years old, we know many listeners may not have read it recently — or perhaps ever. If you don’t want to feel left out of our Cold Fusion discussion on tomorrow’s monthly show, this episode is the perfect way to refres…

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Episode 243 | October 21st, 2025 23:41

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2025-10-21 - News - Episode 243 Hosts: - Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates in ColdBox and BoxLang, including the release of ColdBox 8 and its new features, the introd…

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How mRNA vaccines teach your body to kill cancer; Grim state of climate action; Why birds sing the dawn chorus 29:20

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Episode 328 Not only has the mRNA covid vaccine saved 14 million lives, it may also help our bodies fight off cancer. A study of cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy treatment showed those who received an mRNA vaccine lived nearly twice as long - and this effect was discovered by accident. In a trial of cancer vaccines, Elias Sayour’s team at t…

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Audio long read: How to get the best night’s sleep — what the science says 15:33

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Advice on how to get good sleep is everywhere, with the market for sleep aids worth more than US$100 billion annually. However, scientists warn that online hacks and pricey tools aren’t always effective, and suggest that lessons learnt about the workings of a network of biological clocks found in the human body could ultimately lead to improved sle…

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The Foundational Molecule: Dr. Nathan Bryan on Why Nitric Oxide Changes Everything 56:15

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Send us a text The episode features an urgent conversation with renowned nitric oxide biochemist Dr. Nathan Bryan, who explains why nitric oxide is the foundational molecule of health, connecting everything from cardiovascular function to Alzheimer's prevention. Dr. Bryan details how nitric oxide regulates blood flow, mobilizes stem cells, and cont…

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Coral extinctions and chalky unknowns 37:58

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As two species of coral are killed off by the 2023 heatwave in the Florida reefs, the abilities of different plankton species to cope with rising CO2 remain crucially unknown. Also, retrospective research shows a strong suggestion that mRNA covid vaccination might serendipitously boost certain types of cancer immunotherapy. And, if you can’t identi…

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Honey, I ate the kids: how hunger and hormones make mice aggressive 34:22

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00:48 How hunger, hormones and aggression interact in mouse brains Researchers have uncovered the neural mechanisms that underlie an aggressive behaviour in mice prompted by hunger and hormonal state. Virgin female mice can become aggressive towards mouse pups when they are food deprived, but it seems that the relevant amounts of pregnancy hormones…

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The thermal battery transforming cold storage for India’s dairy farmers 40:37

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In 2007 Sam White, co-founder of Promethean Power Systems, was traveling through India looking for a rural electrification problem to solve. He and his team had just won a $10,000 grant in an MIT competition, and they wanted to find an industry in India that needed their help. After looking at the sugar industry and the grape industry, they finally…

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Neuroscience of reality; Quest for dark matter; Folklore of geoscience (New Scientist Live Special) 28:29

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Episode 327 A special episode recorded on October 18 at New Scientist Live in London, featuring experts in geoscience, dark matter and neuroscience. Anjana Khatwa is an Earth scientist and TV presenter. In her new book, The Whispers of Rock, she brings together Western scientific knowledge about the evolution of our Earth and indigenous knowledge a…

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Assimilate This (Star Trek: First Contact) 59:47

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In a 32nd outing for the irregular ALTERNATE GALAXIES mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve sat down with Star Trek: First Contact - as voted for by YOU - and give our thoughts on it. What did we make of it? Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes as William Riker Brent Spiner as Data LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn as Worf Gates …

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First climate tipping point triggered; Man controls another person's body by brain implant; health worries over sumo wrestlers 34:00

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Episode 326 The world’s first major climate tipping point has been triggered. The decimation of warm water coral populations caused by rising temperatures is now irreversible - passing the point of no return. The global consequences of widescale coral dieback could be catastrophic, so experts are sounding the alarm. But is anyone listening? A man w…

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Paris agreement impacts and drought realities 38:45

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Ten years on from the Paris climate agreement, has it helped? Also, an international drought experiment, insights from 2D water, and social distancin in ants. Presenter: Roland PeaseProducer: Alex MansfieldProduction co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Photo: Small bushfire. Credit: Lea Scaddan/Getty Images)…

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New bird flu vaccine could tackle multiple variants with one shot 22:30

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00:46 A multi-variant avian flu vaccine that could enhance pandemic preparedness A vaccine capable of protecting against multiple strains of avian influenza virus might be a step closer, according to new research. The H5 subtype of avian influenza viruses has spilled over into mammals and is particularly concerning to researchers because of the ris…

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This UFO Case Still Baffles: Corona Ranch & Roswell Museum, 2025 11:47

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https://BlackSwanGhosts.com in this video, I discuss my visit to Corona, New Mexico and then the International UFO Museum in Roswell. I talk about what's in the museum, some of the cases examined there, and the mystery still surrounding the Roswell incident. While the crash happened near Corona, ranch supervisor Mack Brazel soon brought the materia…

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Space 2075: How Humanity Will Live, Work and Make Drugs off-planet | Live Recording at the Royal Society 53:35

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A special episode all about the future of space exploration, recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Society in London. Earlier this year, the Royal Society published ‘The Space: 2075 report’, which recognises the huge changes we’re seeing in space exploration, and urges for action to be taken to make sure the next 50 years of activity in…

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Top Classic Stories Under 4 Episodes (The List Makers) 20:04

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For the 55th episode of THE LIST MAKERS, listener Justin Falkus has challenged us to come up with the top classic era stories that are under 4 episodes in length. Will there be snaps? Will Rob find a cheat? Will Dave pull out a surprise? What would your picks be? Why not write in and let us know? Contact us: X / Twitter: @theDWshow Bluesky: @thedws…

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How Jane Goodall changed the world; How the universe ends; How “selfish sperm” affect male fertility 43:27

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Episode 324 The legendary primatologist Jane Goodall died last week aged 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her work studying tool use in chimpanzees completely reshaped the way we view animal intelligence. Fiercely protective of the natural world, she was also responsible for a huge amount of advocacy during her life. Primatologist Alejandra …

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How One Teen’s Brain Injury Led Her to Her Life’s Purpose: Ellie Altman's Healing Journey 1:00:08

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Send us a text College student Ellie Altman shares her incredible story of transformation after suffering two severe concussions that triggered daily, uncontrollable seizures. She details the shock of being misdiagnosed with generalized epilepsy and finding no relief from maximum medication dosages. Ellie reveals how functional neurology, coupled w…

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Safe superintelligence via a community of AIs and humans, with Craig Kaplan 41:49

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Craig Kaplan has been thinking about superintelligence longer than most. He bought the URL superintelligence.com back in 2006, and many years before that, in the late 1980s, he co-authored a series of papers with one of the founding fathers of AI, Herbert Simon. Craig started his career as a scientist with IBM, and later founded and ran a venture-b…

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Old faces and big spaces in small places 31:57

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The 2025 Nobel prizes are announced this week – how did Science in Action’s predictions fare? Science author and thinker Philip Ball judges. The Whitley Fund for Nature this week hosted a “People for Planet” summit, exploring possible solutions to save nature. Amongst the speakers was Prof Martin Wikelski, of ICARUS, who has spent many years tracki…

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Episode 242 | October 07th, 2025 27:26

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# 2025-10-07 - News - Episode 242 # Hosts: Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions # summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the upcoming ColdBox version 8, the new Box AI modu…

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This VC wants climate tech to play hardball in Washington 48:46

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Clean energy founders love to talk about technology, capital, and scale. But few are prepared for the fourth pillar of success: government. Shomik Dutta, a co-founder and managing partner at Overture VC, learned that lesson firsthand after a career that spanned Obama’s White House, private equity, and venture capital. His takeaway: “If you’re not a…

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How stereotypes shape AI – and what that means for the future of hiring 35:31

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00:48 The stereotypes hidden in Internet images Stereotyped assumptions about women’s ages and their perceived job suitability are enhanced by Internet imagery, according to new research. A study of hundreds of thousands of online images shows that women appear younger than men. This stereotype extends to the jobs that people perceive women do, wit…

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Emergency in Antarctica; How movement changes the brain; Why women live longer than men 30:56

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Episode 323 Temperatures in Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Scientists are concerned about how quickly things are changing on the continent as these warmer temperatures impact the polar vortex. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently. What’s d…

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A mystery satellite has been jamming GPS in Europe 36:03

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Scientists detect for the first time an unknown source of GPS interference coming from space. Also, as AI begins to design more and more DNA sequences being manufactured synthetically, how can those manufacturers be sure that what their customers are asking for will not produce toxic proteins or lethal weapons? And… how camera traps in polish fores…

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The Truth about Bigfoot Dark Matter Pockets and the Cryptid/Ghost Complex (Part II) 23:22

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http://DarkMatterMonsters.com In this video, continuing from Part I, we look at the fractal interconnection between nature and dark matter showing how Bigfoot, some cryptid, and ghost encounters all have similar thermodynamic and electromagnetic characteristics. In my view, these characteristics stem fractal toroidal vortex dynamics which are also …

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Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop 33:43

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00:50 How ancient viruses drive modern human development Research suggests that ancient viral-DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA — the remnants of ancient infections, but knowledge of their activity is limited. Now, a team show that these …

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Spectroxy Lady (The Caves of Androzani) 1:29:36

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This month Mark Cockram (All of Time and Space; Nerdology UK), joins the podcast as a guest host in Dave's absence to talk about The Caves of Androzani with Rob. Before that, the usual mix of news and short topics. Then, after the chat about Davo's swansong, we open the mailbag for a ton of feedback from our listeners on a number of topics. Enjoy, …