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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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PTPOP - A Mind Revolution-Leading you out of the rabbit hole one grain of truth at a time-A production of Peter Tompkins Productions LLC & Skating Bear Studios #ptpop #culture #personalgrowth https://www.patreon.com/PTPOP Welcome to PTPOP: A Mind Revolution, where the art of storytelling meets the quest for profound understanding. Hosted by the inquisitive and thought-provoking P.T. Pop, this podcast delves deep into the realms of psychology, philosophy, and the human experience. Each episod ...
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Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty along with Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Cast …
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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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Send us a text Purchase Marks Book. https://a.co/d/6iDkrc9 #MarkDevlin #MusicIndustryExposed #TruthPodcast Ever notice how entire genres appear overnight, dominate culture, then vanish right on cue? We sit down with author and DJ Mark Devlin to map the machinery behind modern fame—gatekeepers, bloodlines, and media psyops—and why “No One’s Dad’s a …
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Episode 322 An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution. It’s widely accepted that the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Denisovans and Neanderthals came out of Africa. But this skull upends that assumption - potentially showing human evolution began in Asia. Discover how a new reconstruction of the Yunx…
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Lokah: Chapter 1 — Chandra is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film directed by #DominicArun and produced by #DulquerSalmaan under his banner #WayfarerFilms. It stars #KalyaniPriyadarshan in the titular role as Chandra, a mysterious woman who arrives in Bengaluru and gets entangled with a gang involved in organ trafficking. The film also …
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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…
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Episode 320 Was Mars once home to alien life? The evidence is stronger than ever, since NASA’s discovery of rocks marked by patterns similar to those made by microbes on Earth. Found in an area now named Bright Angel, these rocks give us a tantalising insight into Mars’ ancient past - but just how definitive is this finding? It’s long been thought …
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Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the interplay between various parts of …
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Send us a text Join PTPOP on A Mind Revolution for an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Andrew Freeman of Immortal Masks, where we dive into the art of creating realistic Halloween masks, silicone monsters, and movie-quality creature designs. #ImmortalMasks #AndrewFreeman #SiliconeMasks #RealisticHalloweenMasks #CreatureDesign #SFXMasks #S…
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Episode 318 An ancient organism has been discovered that has been alive for at least 100,000 years. Found in the Siberian permafrost, this lifeform doesn’t appear to have just remained dormant - but instead has actually been growing extremely slowly. Our understanding of life is already quite fuzzy, and this finding adds to the idea that life itsel…
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Episode 317 Winter bugs are notoriously hard to vaccinate against. But as cold, flu and covid season is about to descend on us once more, one group researchers are working on an entirely new solution to the misery. A team out of Columbia University has been testing an mRNA-based treatment that could prime our immune systems to fight against any kin…
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Episode 316 “All of the other planets out there are just complete garbage. The Earth is the only good place.” – Kate Marvel The climate crisis can leave many of us feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But, as climate scientists Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton say, there are many reasons to be optimistic.Both have new books out that hope to reframe the way …
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The daily commute can sometimes feel like a battlefield. Horns blaring, cyclists swerving—we've all been there. But what if there was a better way? This week, we dive into the unspoken rules of the road and ask if drivers and cyclists can find common ground. We'll share some surprising facts about road laws and give you simple ways to make your nex…
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Episode 315 It’s been 80 years since the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war - events that altered the course of history. The consequences of the widespread destruction, deaths and nuclear fallout are still being dealt with today. On 6th August 1945, a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan, and three days later Nagasaki was also bombed. T…
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Episode 314 Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to slow down - or even reverse - the ageing process. In a trial of 84 people taking semaglutide, their biological age dropped by 3.1 years on average, with some organs becoming almost 5 years younger. Based on this new research, this finding could make these some of the most impactful…
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Episode 313 AI has won gold at the world’s hardest maths event. For the first time, AI programs that use entirely natural language like ChatGPT, have used general reasoning to solve incredibly difficult tests at the International Maths Olympiad in Australia. Humans are still in the lead…for now. But could this be a big leap forward in the quest for…
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This episode is about the 1998 film Jeans, which tells a love story with twins, deception, and a journey across the Seven Wonders of the world. The episode will discuss #Shankar direction, #ArRahman music, and the performances in the film. The episode will cover the highs, the lows, and everything in between that makes Jeans a memorable cinematic e…
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This episode explores the captivating rhythm and cultural depth of Habib Koité & Bamada's "Din Din Wo." The episode delves into Koité's innovative guitar style, a blend of traditional Malian sounds with global influences, and the powerful message behind this iconic track from the album Muso Ko. Listeners will discover why Koité is a true master of …
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Episode 312 People have been given genetically engineered microbes to prevent a common health condition - and it worked. The gut microbiome is now known to be associated with many health conditions - and in this case, the team managed to treat 9 people who get recurring kidney stones. With the gut’s links to mental health, cancer and more, could en…
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Episode 311 Geoengineering could be the best way to avoid catastrophic climate disaster - but there’s a big catch. In the recent Global Tipping Points Conference in the UK, scientists discussed growing concerns that the AMOC may be on the verge of collapsing. This is a system of ocean currents that plays a crucial role in regulating global climate.…
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Episode 310 An ancient Egyptian's complete genome has been read for the first time. The DNA of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window into the ancient society and hints at surprising genetic connections with Mesopotamia. Based on forensic analysis of the man's skeleton and preserved images of different Egyptian occupations…
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Send us a text I had to extreme pleasure to speak with Jeanne Marie Spicuzza an award-winning filmmaker. She shared her journey through the shark infested waters of independent cinema, creating emotionally powerful stories like The Scarapist and Night Rain that redefine what it means to be a female visionary in film. #JeanneMarieSpicuzza #Independe…
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Ep 309 A groundbreaking experiment in reproductive biology has resulted in mice being born from two biological fathers. By fusing sperm and putting them into an emptied egg cell, researchers in China have produced healthy and fertile offspring from two male mice. While it’s early days and the technique requires hundreds of embryos to get results, i…
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Episode 308 An ancient skull discovered in China has been confirmed to belong to a Denisovan. It’s been tough to study this mysterious human ancestor, as we’ve only ever found a finger and jaw bone - so this new discovery could reshape our understanding of them. After being kept secret for decades, the “dragon man” skull is opening up a new window …
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Let me introduce you to one of the favourite Radio Jockey Soorya from RED FM. Exploding her life before becoming an R.J Her happiness of life Listen to this full episode to find out more. Stay tuned and stay Awake... Welcome to Bepsitoive come back episode Highly appreciated your feedback. Subscribe and follow on Where you are listening to get regu…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Send us a text Have you ever had that moment when something just snaps and the world never looks the same again? That sudden clarity when you begin to see through the scripted smiles, fake outrage, and endless distractions of our media landscape? The journey of being "red-pilled" – that Matrix-inspired metaphor for seeing beyond illusion – transfor…
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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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Send us a text Have you ever questioned how four ordinary musicians from Liverpool conquered the world so rapidly? What lurks beneath the surface of Beatlemania's explosive cultural impact? PT Pop and his co-host Vale venture down a fascinating rabbit hole, examining compelling evidence that the Beatles may have been more than just a talented band—…
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Send us a text Join PTPOP as he talks with ChatGPT in a gripping podcast series where we explore conspiracy theories like Project Blue Beam, religion as mind control, and government manipulation through deep AI conversations, unraveling hidden agendas and promoting critical thinking. #ConspiracyTheories #ProjectBlueBeam #MindControl #ReligionAsCont…
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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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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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"Late-night cravings, locked hostel doors, and a crew determined to conquer the munchies. Join us as we recount the hilariously chaotic night we orchestrated a full-blown food breakout. From stealth manoeuvres to questionable snack choices, this episode is a testament to the lengths college students will go for a late-night feast. Get ready for a s…
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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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