Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.
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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out of the Planetary Science Institute.
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A weekly twenty question trivia quiz podcast.
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Dr Karl's a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s ...
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Your favorite films improvised by memory.
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About anything and everything except politics, religion, and few other things. Be kind, stay curious, and that'll do.
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Kendall, Sam, and Jack talk about science and make the listener feel like they’re having fun.
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Science Friction's latest season is: Artificial Evolution. In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the first ever cloned animal. Nearly 30 years later, genetic technology has reshaped the world around us. What exactly has happened, where are we headed, and are we OK about it? In this series, environment reporter Peter de Kruijff tells the surprising stories of genetic engineering. Meet the scientists changing the food we eat and creating animals with organs we can use. Hear about the criminal conspi ...
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A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers
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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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Join Marina as she explores the world of water – from travelling back in time to see how the Romans washed, through to following where the water goes when we flush the toilet! That, and Marina's on a climate change crusade finding out what's causing our planet to warm and how we can all help prevent it.
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The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.
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Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a ...
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Each 15-minute podcast begins with an overview of the issue's contents and main take-home messages for busy clinicians on the run. This is followed by a deep dive into a featured article of particular clinical significance: views will be heard from both author and editor teams for a "behind the scenes" look at the publication. Expect a fun, highly conversational and clinically-focused session each week!
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Over the past 27 years, High Touch High Tech has emerged as the leader in hands-on science programming. Our innovative & interactive programming has established HTHT with a reputation for excellence among teachers, students, parents, camp directors and school administrators alike.
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The Science Punx Podcast is where the worlds of science and punk rock meet. Join us as we explore groundbreaking discoveries, quirky scientific facts, and the untamed curiosity where science and independent thinking meet, in a humorous way (at least to us). This isn’t just science—it’s Science Punx.
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A podcast about the most pressing issues in bird conservation and the ways you can help make a better world for birds and people through simple, everyday actions.
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Good Morning, Internet! We cover the latest news in robots, food, technology, and culture.
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A fun podcast about science, technology, and sometimes monsters hosted by 12 year old Private, aka Avery and Skipper, aka Craig.
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Uh oh, ENN and GEE are stuck on our planet – a long way from their home on Planet Zog. They’ll need energy to get home – and lots of it! Now where on earth are they going to find energy?
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From the paperclip to the vacuum cleaner, learn the story behind the inventions we use everyday with Fun Kids' very own crazy inventor! Listen to Fun Kids on DAB Digital Radio in London and across the UK online.
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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
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🎉 Welcome to Trivia For Kids! 🎉 Are you ready for fun, brain-busting trivia questions the whole family can enjoy? Trivia For Kids brings you the best in family-friendly quizzes and cool facts that will leave you amazed and wanting more! Each episode is packed with exciting questions, surprising answers, and tons of laughs. It's a great way to learn and have fun at the same time. So gather the family, press play, and see who knows the most! Perfect for car rides, family game night, or anytime ...
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A weekly Star Trek watch along podcast, cohosted by a Star Trek newbie who likes to trek off on tangents and a Star Trek expert whose job it is to get the tangents back on trek.
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Fun Kids is the UK's children's radio station. Tune in on DAB Digital Radio in London and the South East, on mobile and online at www.funkidslive.com. Chemistry and Art is produced with support from The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Host Melissa McCue-McGrath dives deep into the weirdest, funniest, sciency-est ways in which animals intersect at humanity. How is a horse responsible for the FDA? How did fish farts nearly cause bombs to fly between Russia and Sweden? Which pigeon saved 194 soldiers in WW1? Why are honey bees trained to find unexploded landmines in Croatia? Let's go!
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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!
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Marina's discovering what climate is with Mappy App - and exploring different climates that exist around the world!
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Lots of fun, and just enough science. Our two hosts, Joe and Senan, take a light-hearted look at a different science topic in each episode. We mix giggle-ology with every other sort of ology to synthesize great craic.
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Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century. In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.
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Sports! Cover art photo provided by Peter Glaser on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@baraida
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Humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends. Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine. Contact us at [email protected] and rate and review us at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your weekly dose of weird science. Join neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and science enthusiast Lliana Bird as they take an irreverent look at the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of science. Science never sounded so good!
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Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, cartoonist and former roboticist Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers your biggest questions on the ScienceStuff podcast.
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A conversational podcast for aspiring rationalists.
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Science and technology news made simple, fast, and fun for kids in just five minutes (or less!) a day. 🎧 Explore More Podcasts Built for Young Minds 📰 KidsNewsFlash Top world news and current events, explained simply and made for kids. 👉 kidsnewsflash.com 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash Explore artificial intelligence in bite-sized episodes made just for curious young minds. 👉 aikidsnewsflash.com 🦁 Animal Battle Royale What happens when wild animals go head-to-head? Science meets imagination in this acti ...
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MIDWEEKLY: How Many Earths Fit Inside the Sun?🌍☀️
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This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… 🌿 Herbie wants to know: Do plants have muscles? 🌞 Finn is wondering: How many Earths fit inside the Sun? 🧼 Ashlyn asks: How does soap clean your hands? 🌕 Jay wants to know: Why is the Moon white? ⚫ Ben is curious: Why does black absorb light? Plus, join Principal Pulsa…
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Cooking Dinner In Your Dishwasher?! & Other Fun Facts with Ashley Iredale (456)
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This episode i'm joined by Ashley Iredale, a consumer technologist and content producer whose winding career through industrial design has armed him with a trove of quirky tips and practical wisdom. Ashley breaks down the real efficiency of hand-washing versus dishwashers, explains how a dishwasher can double as an oven, and settles the age-old que…
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From tiny six sided cubes to oversized polyhedrons with dozens of faces, Michael’s collection of dice is more than just a hobby, it’s a window into probability, design, and the strange ways we humans play with chance! Why might some dice feel luckier than others? How do they shape the games we play, the mathematics we study, and the way we've made …
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Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 3
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Episode 209. Today's guest: Professor Thomas Hockey, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In this episode, we'll not only conclude our discussion of his …
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A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
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This has been a busy year in science, from government budget cuts and policy changes affecting research, to the record rise of renewables, to the surge in AI, and everything in between. Science journalists Sophie Bushwick and Maggie Koerth join Host Ira Flatow to unpack some of the year’s top stories, and some you might have missed. Guests: Sophie …
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Mars Time Warp, Sci-Fi Tractor Beams, and Smart Orcas! (12.31.25)
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Dive into a whirlwind 5-minute adventure where we discover how a day on Mars zips by faster than on Earth, explore the reality of tractor beams straight out of science fiction, and uncover why orcas are changing their ways in the wildest oceans! Get ready to have your mind blown with these jaw-dropping discoveries. Don't forget to tune in and join …
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Follow the CHOCOLATE brick road?!By LAist 89.3
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ScienceStuff Classic: What is a Quantum Computer?
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What is this mysterious technology, and how is it going to affect our lives? Jorge talks to a Quantum scientist and visits their lab to see and hear these machines in action. This episode originally aired March 17, 2025. We will be back with a new episode next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A short story by Ben Pace. Original can be found here. Donate to the fundraiser here! Harry sings karaoke here. Happy New Year.By The Bayesian Conspiracy
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Kaveh is joined by comedian Liam Nelson to talk about Marfan's Syndrome, living and traveling with a not-so-invisible disability and some of the outrageous things people expect from a 7 foot tall comic. Also joined by the excellent cardiologist Taylor Holve and the inimitable Kieran Hervold. This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more a…
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Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 2
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Episode 208. Today's guest: Professor Thomas Hockey, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In today's episode, our focus is mainly on his more significant…
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How Death Metal Singers Make Their Extreme Vocalizations
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Being able to belt out a tune like Adele or Pavarotti is not just about raw talent. The best singers in the world have to work on their technique—like how to control their breath and develop the stamina to hit note after note for a two-hour concert. But pop stars and opera singers aren’t the only vocalists who have figured out how to harness their …
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Electric Mars Storms, Super Strong Aluminum, and Moon Magic! (12.30.25)
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Dive into a world where Mars dust storms crackle with electricity, scientists make aluminum five times stronger using 3D printing, and the moon puts on a show with 13 must-see events in 2026! In just 5 minutes, we'll explore these jaw-dropping discoveries and more, showing you the magic and mystery of our universe. Don't miss out on the fun – tune …
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Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine discuss what happens during menopause, why evolutionary biologists think menopause occurs, and our current knowledge of the risks of hormone therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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E.T., is that you - or just microbes on Mars?By LAist 89.3
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The Menagerie Part 1 (Star Trek TOS - S1E12)
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Send us a text [Hailing Frequencies Open] This week on Treks and Tangents we’re "reopening the cage" and exploring The Menagerie, Part 1. Together we'll unpack if Morse Code still exists, court-martial chaos, and exactly how much lost pilot footage can be used without being boring. Is Spock a criminal mastermind? Is Talos IV basically space therapy…
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What day is it, really? And who decided? What happens to time when we leave the Earth? And when might future humans be counting down to the dawn of a New Year in the middle of the day? From missing days and meddling popes to atomic clocks and vanishing centuries, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens dive headfirst into one of the slipperiest qu…
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This week, please join our guest hosts Peter Kennel and Gurleen Kaur as they interview the recipient of the 2025 James T. Willerson Award, Michael Waight and discuss his article, "Personalized Heart Digital Twins Detect Substrate Abnormalities in Scar-Dependent Ventricular Tachycardia." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org…
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Ep. 776: The Matter - Antimatter Dichotomy
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Streamed live on Dec 22, 2025. Shortly after the big bang there were almost exactly the same amounts of matter and antimatter in the Universe, but there was just enough of a difference that we live in a matter-dominated Universe. But it didn't have to be that way! Explaining this mystery has been one of the great mysteries in astronomy, and today w…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 776: The Matter - Antimatter Dichotomy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGY4t683Xro Hosted by: Fraser Cain ( @frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay ( @CosmoQuest ) Streamed live on Dec 22, 2025. Shortly after the big bang there were almost exactly the same amounts of matter and antimatter in the Universe, but there was just enough of a difference that we live in a matter-dominated Universe.…
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Gen Alpha slang can seem unintelligible to adults, but linguist and TikToker Adam Aleksic argues language development in the internet age is worth legitimate study. In a conversation from July, Adam talks to Host Flora Lichtman about how algorithms and social media are changing the way we speak, and discusses his new book, Algospeak: How Social Med…
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Supernova Sighting, Dark Matter from Fusion, and Zombie Worm Mystery! (12.29.25)
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Dive deep into the cosmos with us as we explore the most distant supernova ever seen, uncover how fusion reactors might create dark matter, and unravel the mystery of the missing zombie worms! This 5-minute episode is packed with jaw-dropping discoveries and fun facts that will light up your imagination. Don't miss out on this adventure through sci…
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It’s Stormy Monday....for spiders?By LAist 89.3
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Travelers in the Night Eps. 841 & 842: Moon Fragment & Tesla Recovered
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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From March 2025. Today's 2 topics: - Astronomers have yet to discover any long lasting natural object, beside our Moon, which orbits the Earth, h…
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The Cosmic Savannah - Ep. 77: Troublesome Inkathazo & the Age of Giants
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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize, Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. In this "mid-season special" episode, we introduce you to an extraordinary giant radio galaxy nicknamed "Inkathazo", meaning 'trouble' in isiXhosa and isiZulu. We speak with Kathleen Charlton, a Master's student from the University of Cape Town, about the discovery of Inkat…
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Dinosaur River Stalkers, Quantum Chips, and Space Rock Giants! (12.27.25)
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Dive into a world where dinosaurs longer than trucks prowled ancient rivers, tiny chips unlock the future of super-smart computers, and the planets Uranus and Neptune get a rocky makeover! This 5-minute episode is packed with jaw-dropping discoveries that'll make your imagination soar. Tune in and let's explore these incredible stories together!🎧 E…
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ANCIENT EGYPT: Understanding How Hieroglyphics Really Worked🐫📜
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey through time, space, and the human mind on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re heading back to Ancient Egypt to unlock the secrets of hieroglyphics, a mysterious language that was lost for thousands of years. Then we zoom inside your head to explore the incredible science of the brain and how this squis…
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Climate Overshoot: The World Beyond 1.5 Degrees with Dr. Andy Reisinger (458)
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Andy Reisinger, an internationally recognised expert in climate change science and policy, with a focus on mitigation and agricultural emissions. Together, we unpack the concept of climate overshoot - why the world is set to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit within the next five years, and what that means for people …
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EVSN - Six-Exoplanet System in Resonance, Challenges Formation Theories
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From January 27, 2021. It's a day ending in 'y', and planetary formation theories are once again being challenged. This time the challenge comes from a six-planet system with five planets in resonance. Plus a cloudless Jupiter, TRAPPIST-1, volcanoes, and some science of the weird. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support …
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Space Christmas Tree, Planet-Saving Diets, and Ancient DNA Secrets! (12.26.25)
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Dive into a cosmic holiday surprise with a Christmas tree 80 light-years wide, explore how what we eat could shape the future of our planet, and uncover ancient mysteries through DNA hidden in cave dirt—all in just 5 minutes! Get ready for an adventure that spans from the stars to the depths of history. Don't forget to tune in and join the discover…
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Tangling With Entanglement And Other Big Ideas In Physics
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What have we learned in recent years about black holes? Can entangled quantum particles really communicate faster than light? What’s the story behind Schrödinger’s Cat? And, in this weird liminal space between the holidays, what even IS time, really? Physicist Sean Carroll and Host Ira Flatow tackled those big questions and more at a recent event a…
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Happiness Break: Una meditación para enraizar, con Diana Parra (español)
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También tenemos esta meditación en Español. Transcription: https://tinyurl.com/4rjmambmBy PRX and Greater Good Science Center
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Human trash is a birds’ feast! Or a last supper?By LAist 89.3
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This week's rounds are Music (Christmas Songs), Christmas Traditions, Christmas Cakes (Quickfire), and Famous People. The music is Greg Atkinson, with Losers on a Christmas Eve.By James Carter
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Hosted by Dr. Pamela Gay. A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earlier today, I had the stark realization that at the core of many Christmas stories is a core of sorrow or longing that must somehow be transformed into joy. Scrouge must learn chari…
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The Science Of Thriving In Winter—By Embracing It
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Health psychologist Dr. Kari Leibowitz traveled to some of the coldest, darkest places on earth to learn how people there don’t just survive, but thrive in winter. She says that one of the key ingredients is adopting a positive wintertime mindset by focusing on and celebrating the good parts of winter. In a conversation from January, Flora Lichtman…
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