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BBC World Service

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We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

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Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Dallas Taylor

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The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.

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Threshold

Auricle Productions

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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't. With mounting social and ecological crises, what happens when we tune into the life all around ...

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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.

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Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...

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Huberman Lab

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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system ...

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The Life Scientific

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future

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Astronomy Cast

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

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Main Engine Cut Off

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MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.

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Data Science at Home

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Cutting through AI bullsh*t. Come join the discussion on Discord! https://discord.gg/4UNKGf3

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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.

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New Books in Psychoanalysis

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...

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anything goes with emma chamberlain

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emma prefers to share her thoughts with a microphone rather than a physical human being, so thank god she has a podcast. recorded from the comfort of her bed...and some other fun places, emma talks at length about whatever is on her mind every week. anything really does go on this podcast. sometimes philosophy, sometimes a random story from 10 years ago, sometimes advice, sometimes fun interviews, and sometimes nothing at all. you never know what you are going to get, but that’s what keeps i ...

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This Week in Science – The Kickass Science Podcast

Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media

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The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology.

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Herpetological Highlights

Herpetological Highlights

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Bringing you the recent scientific advancements in the field of Herpetology.

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On the Media

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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.

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Physics World Weekly Podcast

Physics World

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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World web ...

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New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

New Books Network

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Evolution of Medicine Podcast

Functional Forum

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Hear from the experts that are driving the evolution of medicine.

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New Books in Mathematics

Marshall Poe

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ Fo ...

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JAMA Network

The JAMA Network

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Audio Interviews with Authors of articles in the JAMA Network Specialty Journals

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Rewilding Earth Podcast

The Rewilding Institute

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The Rewilding Earth podcast, hosted by Jack Humphrey, highlights the work of the people involved in saving nature’s building blocks, whether they be intact wilderness or key corridors and buffers surrounding wilderness, as well as people invested in protecting and reintroducing extirpated species to these areas. You’ll hear from conservation biologists, activists, naturalists, organizers, artists, and authors as we interview key players in the fight to Rewild Planet Earth.

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Spacepod

Carrie Nugent

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Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com

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THE MCCULLOUGH REPORT

Dr. Peter McCullough

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America Out Loud Network © – Dr. Peter McCullough is joined by experts in medicine, biotechnology, public health, and policy to bring critical information and insights to the listeners in a concise and understandable format.

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Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily

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Cool Stuff Daily covers the most interesting and coolest stories in the world of science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service. Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.

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New Books in Environmental Studies

Marshall Poe

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Travelling Science

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Travelling Science is the show that's sharing science with the world. We explore the latest research and discoveries with renowned scientists, doctors and science communicators from across the globe, hearing their stories and sharing their ideas that can help us to live smarter, happier and healthier lives. It's like health science communication on-demand!

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AJNR Podcasts

Karen Halm

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The American Journal of Neuroradiology (AJNR) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes Original Research and Review Articles relevant to the diagnostic, interventional, and functional imaging of the brain, head, neck, and spine. AJNR's monthly podcasts include a review of Editor's Choices and Fellows' Journal Club selections and an author interview. These podcasts are hosted by Francis Deng and George K. Vilanilam.

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Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast

iHeartPodcasts

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How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that even doctors couldn’t identify? Nearly half of all Americans suffer from some chronic illness and many struggle for an accurate diagnosis. Every other week on Symptomatic, host Lauren Bright Pacheco unravels the medical mystery of a patient’s baffling symptoms and explores how their lives were turned upside down in search of answers. F ...

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Radio Physics

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Radio Physics is for everyone! You don't have to be a scientist or even an aficionado to be fascinated by the questions and answers that you'll hear on KDNK. Radio Physics is a collaboration with top high school physics students from Aspen to Rifle, the Aspen Center for Physics, and KDNK Community Radio in Carbondale. Students interview one of the more than 1,000 physicists who visit the Aspen Center for Physics every year.

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VoxDev Development Economics

VoxDev.org

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Hear about the cutting edge of development economics from research to practice.

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TED Talks Daily

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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TED Health

TED

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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives. Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_

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New Books in Geography

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Talk to Your Pharmacist

Pharmacy Advisory Group

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We're dispensing stories of success from across the continuum of care. Talk to Your Pharmacist is a podcast for pharmacists, student pharmacists, and others across the country to hear from industry leaders about their leadership stories and current healthcare topics. The Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast was founded and hosted by pharmacist, Dr. Hillary Blackburn.

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TED Tech

TED Tech

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @ ...

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Hear God’s Word

Michael Lawinger

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In this podcast, we study & dissect the Bible in detail; whether you're a skeptic, a scholar, everyday reader, or whether you've never really considered checking out what the Bible has to say. We go into word studies, context, history, science and philosophy, yet come back to the basics. So, follow along if you'd like to hear what God has to say.

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Sliced Bread

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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of brands which had promised so much to consumers. In each episode, the presenter and BBC business journalist Sean Farrington examines one big idea. What did it promise? Why did people back it? Why did they get burnt? Some of the world’s most successful businesses have also brought us some of the world’s most remarkable failures. So, what led them to be toast? And what can we learn from their stories toda ...

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New Books in Critical Theory

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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Join us as we detail MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tests and question banks. Sam also interviews MCAT tutors and experts who share tips on how premed students can raise their score to get into medical school.

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OncLive® On Air

OncLive® On Air

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In OncLive® On Air, you can expect to hear interviews with academic oncologists on the thought-provoking oncology presentations they give at the OncLive® State of the Science Summits. The topics in oncology vary, from systemic therapies, surgery, radiation therapy, to emerging therapeutic approaches in a particular type of cancer. This includes lung cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, hematologic malignancies, gynecologic cancers, genitourinary cancers, and more.

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Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition

iHeartPodcasts

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For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition,” a Ruby Studio from iHeart Media production in partnership with argenx. Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rar ...

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New Books in Science

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Quantum information theory sheds light on quantum gravity

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features Alex May, whose research explores the intersection of quantum gravity and quantum information theory. Based at Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, May explains how ideas being developed in the burgeoning field of quantum information theory could help solve one of the most e…

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Essentials: Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity 34:34

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss how to optimize your workspace to maximize productivity, focus and creativity. I explain how key environmental factors such as lighting, the physical layout of your work area and desk setup can influence attention and performance. I also discuss how specific types of sounds can enhance focus and ho…

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Marc Berman, "Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being" (Simon and Schuster, 2025) 33:54

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Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneering creator of the field of environmental neuroscience, has discovered the surprising connection between mind, body, and environment, with a special emphasis on the natural environment. He has devoted his life to studying it. If you sometimes feel drained, distracted, or depressed, Dr. Berman has identified the elements …

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Marc Berman, "Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being" (Simon and Schuster, 2025) 33:54

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Keidrick Roy, "American Dark Age: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism" (Princeton UP, 2024) 51:13

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Though the United States has been heralded as a beacon of democracy, many nineteenth-century Americans viewed their nation through the prism of the Old World. What they saw was a racially stratified country that reflected not the ideals of a modern republic but rather the remnants of feudalism. American Dark Age reveals how defenders of racial hier…

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Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP 47:54

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In this episode, we’ll talk about ATP or adenosine triphosphate. We will begin with a detailed examination of ATP's structure and composition as a nucleotide, followed by an explanation of the metabolic pathways involved in its production—both aerobic and anaerobic. We will also cover the pivotal process of ATP hydrolysis, emphasizing its energy re…

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my 2026 fashion trend predictions 36:59

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[video available on Spotify] today i’m going to be sharing my 2026 fashion trend predictions. i almost didn’t make this episode because i'm not 100% sure where i stand on keeping up with trends, or whether trends will continue to exist at all in the future. but i don’t think they’re going anywhere right now, so without further ado, here’s my list o…

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Vertebral Artery Injury Grading 11:21

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Dr. Francis Deng discusses the article by Vankawala et al. entitled "Evaluating the Role of Imaging Markers in Predicting Stroke Risk and Guiding Management after Vertebral Artery Injury: A Retrospective Study." The Biffl grading scale assess blunt cerebrovascular injury severity, but its prognostic validity for vertebral artery injuries with respe…

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The Forgotten History of the First Sitcom 20:52

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Host Brooke Gladstone talks with Emily Nussbaum, television critic for The New Yorker, about the forgotten story of Gertrude Berg, the woman behind the television sitcom, and the anti-communism campaign that clouded her legacy. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Foll…

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S14 Ep74: PRRT With 177Lu-Edotreotide Improves Outcomes vs Everolimus in Metastatic GEP-NETs: With Jonathan R. Strosberg, MD 8:15

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In today’s episode, the discussion features Jonathan R. Strosberg, MD, a professor and leader in the Neuroendocrine Tumor Division and the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Program at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, who reviewed the clinical implications of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with 177Lu-edotreotide …

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How to introduce yourself — and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto 11:01

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First impressions matter, so how do you make yours count? Communication consultant Rebecca Okamoto outlines five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or fewer, setting up any interview or conversation for those three crucial words: "Tell me more." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rare Polar Bear Adoption 11:46

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Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case | BBC This Mama Polar Bear Adopted a Young Cub—and You Can Track the Family as They Wander Around the Hudson Bay | Smithsonian Magazine Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Contact the show - [email protected] L…

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Thomas Albert Howard, "Broken Altars: Secularist Violence in Modern History" (Yale UP, 2025) 45:09

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A sweeping history of the violence perpetrated by governments committed to extreme forms of secularism in the twentieth century A popular truism derived from the Enlightenment holds that violence is somehow inherent to religion, to which political secularism offers a liberating solution. But this assumption ignores a glaring modern reality: that pu…

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S7 Ep1: How to solve the global reading crisis 27:04

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It’s one thing to enrol kids at school. But that is the beginning of their education. When they are there, they need to learn – and unless that starts with learning to read, we’re failing in our duty to them. A new report, produced by a group of literacy experts and is endorsed by GEEAP, shows that improving the quality of reading instruction can s…

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The G-word 26:47

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Is geoengineering the answer to the climate crisis? Or is it too dangerous to even discuss? It’s been theoretical so far, but now, one startup says their technology could soon shield the Earth from the sun. Guest: Robinson Meyer, climate journalist and founding executive editor of Heatmap News. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com…

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Rachel Midura, "Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe" (Cornell UP, 2025) 41:39

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Rachel Midura joins Jana Byars to talk about Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe (Cornell UP, 2025) connects and situates histories of the post and government intelligence alongside print technology and state power in the wider context of the early modern communications revolution. In the sixt…

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Peter Frankopan, "The Earth Transformed: An Untold History" (Knopf, 2023) 53:45

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The Earth Transformed. An Untold History (Knopf, 2023) is a captivating and informative book that reveals how climate change has been a driving force behind the development and decline of civilizations across the centuries. The author, Peter Frankopan, takes readers on a journey through history, showcasing how natural phenomena such as volcanic eru…

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Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with Thea Riofrancos 1:13:52

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Lithium, a crucial input in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has the potential to save the world from climate change. But even green solutions come at a cost. Mining lithium is environmentally destructive. We therefore confront a dilemma: Is it possible to save the world by harming it in the process? Having spent over a decade researching …

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Total Load Theory (Featuring: Patricia S. Lemer) 38:26

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This week on the podcast, we welcome Patti Lemer who last year gave me the opportunity to do something I've never done before, write the foreword to her new book. Patti is an OG in the autism space and a true pioneer in understanding the environmental drivers impacting children's health. The book is Total Load Theory. Many people know Patti from he…

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The biggest global risks for 2026 | Ian Bremmer 52:16

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2026 is a tipping point year, says Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group. Highlighting the top risks that await the world, he breaks down the US military extraction of Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro and explains why US President Donald Trump’s embrace of the “Donroe doctrine” kicks off the most uncertain geopolitical environment in decades. With s…

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The Perfect Opportunity to View Jupiter and Its Moons + A Stray Dog Joins Monks on Their Peace Walk 10:53

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January Stargazing Offers the Best Time of the Year to See Jupiter and its Moons Rescue Dog Leading 19 Buddhist Monks on 2,300 Mile Peace Walk Across the US Buddhist monks embark on walk of peace from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Contact the…

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Plain English BEST OF: If GLP-1 Drugs Are Good for Everything, Should We All Be on Them? 54:20

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Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “If GLP-1 Drugs Are Good for Everything, Should We All Be on Them?” originally aired …

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Alexa Hagerty, "Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains" (Crown, 2023) 1:03:54

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In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the t…

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Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with Thea Riofrancos 1:13:52

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Biological Membranes 44:24

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This MCAT Basics podcast covers biological membranes. First, the podcast introduces a few topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, their presence in the cell, and cell-to-cell junctions. Second, it addresses transport through the membrane, including simple diffusion, active vs. passive transport, and transport membrane protei…

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Alexa Hagerty, "Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains" (Crown, 2023) 1:03:54

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Peter Frankopan, "The Earth Transformed: An Untold History" (Knopf, 2023) 53:45

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Theodore J. Karamanski, "Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan" (U Michigan Press, 2026) 38:38

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Theodore Karamanski joins fellow Lake Michigan enthusiast Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. Looking down from outer space a vast expanse of blue appears in the heart of North America. Of the magnificent chain of inland seas, only one of those bodies of water--Lake Michigan--is entirely within …

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Aaron Bateman. "Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative" (MIT Press, 2024) 20:48

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A new and provocative take on the formerly classified history of accelerating superpower military competition in space in the late Cold War and beyond. In March 1983, President Ronald Reagan shocked the world when he announced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), derisively known as “Star Wars,” a space-based missile defense program aimed at pro…

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Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis 22:05

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Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practical tools for building stronger relationships from a researcher who’s r…

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Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi 39:05

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In this episode, we hear from not one, but two Titans of Science, together. And that's because Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi are neuroscientists, neurologists and long-time collaborators both based at University College London. They've devoted much of their careers to understanding Huntington's Disease. Chris Smith went to visit them in London... Like …

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Ep. 777: The Eddington Limit 35:33

9h ago35:33

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 777: The Eddington Limit By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Dec 29, 2025. How big can a star get? This is a calculation made by one of the original pioneers of modern astronomy, Sir Arthur Eddington. And it's named after him, the Eddington Limit. Now, astronomers are finding examples of giant black holes early in th…

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S14 Ep73: Experts Explore Intersections Between Breast Surgery and Radiation for Comprehensive Care: With Hirsch Matani, MD; Elizabeth Zhang-Velten, MD; and Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS, FACS, FSSO 26:10

10h ago26:10

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In this episode of Precision and Progress: Radiotherapy in Oncology, Hirsch Matani, MD, and Elizabeth Zhang-Velten, MD, co-hosted a discussion with Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS, FACS, FSSO, about the interplay between surgery and radiation in breast cancer care.By OncLive® On Air

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Five pandemic years: Lessons they didn’t want you to hear 58:00

10h ago58:00

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The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – I explore five years of pandemic failures through a candid conversation with Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Josh Axe. I examine suppressed early COVID treatments, disputed death counts, Long COVID science, and vaccine outcomes, arguing that early intervention saves lives and that medicine must return …

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Part 2: The Story of a Beer That's Also a Vaccine 15:19

3d ago15:19

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⁠He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Now controversy is brewing⁠ Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Contact the Show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cool Stuff Daily

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Part 1: The Story of a Beer That's Also a Vaccine 15:55

3d ago15:55

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He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Now controversy is brewing Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Contact the Show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cool Stuff Daily

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Sitting all day is killing you — here's what to do about it | Manoush Zomorodi 12:09

2d ago12:09

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You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health, from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20,00…

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Did I inherit my laugh? 26:28

20h ago26:28

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CrowdScience listener Limbikani in Zambia is always being told he has his Dad’s laugh, so he set us the challenge of trying to find out whether a laugh can be passed down in our genes or if it’s something we learn from our environment. Presenter Caroline Steel steps into the world of one of the world’s greatest laughter experts, Professor Sophie Sc…

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Episode 889: Welcome to 2026 1:07:22

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Gen Z men are moving away from MAGA in droves, polls show | The Independent The Worst Thing About Elon Musk Is That He Got Away With All of It | The New Republic Could the feds throw you in jail for merely filming ICE immigration raids? An HIV expert at the CDC was asked to scrub data on trans people. He quit instead. - LGBTQ Nation Congress looks …

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Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear 2:35:33

3d ago2:35:33

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James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms, James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your ident…

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Kelsey Klotz, "Dave Brubeck and the Performance of Whiteness" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:09:36

3d ago1:09:36

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How can we—jazz fans, musicians, writers, and historians—understand the legacy and impact of a musician like Dave Brubeck? It is undeniable that Brubeck leveraged his fame as a jazz musician and status as a composer for social justice causes, and in doing so, held to a belief system that, during the civil rights movement, modeled a progressive appr…

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Florentine Koppenborg, "Japan's Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance" (Cornell UP, 2023) 42:56

3d ago42:56

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Florentine Koppenborg’s Japan’s Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance (Cornell UP, 2023) begins with the understated observation that the triple disaster of March 2011 “exposed severe deficiencies in Japan’s nuclear safety governance.” This is the starting point for the rather curious story of the regulatory reforms taken up in the…

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Florentine Koppenborg, "Japan's Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance" (Cornell UP, 2023) 42:56

3d ago42:56

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David Morris, "Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia" (Watkins Media, 2025) 59:41

3d ago59:41

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Stealing the Future is the first book to tell the true and full story of Sam Bankman-Fried and his historic crimes. It chronicles the $11 billion FTX fraud with the detail and nuance of a financial fraud expert and cryptocurrency insider – but unlike any book before it, it also traces the ideas that enabled the crime. “Effective Altruism” and relat…

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Who's afraid of big, bad Yellowstone? 23:02

3d ago23:02

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Yellowstone can be a deadly place... but not for the reasons you might think. Guest: Mike Poland, scientist in charge at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@v…