Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Jane Goodall Podcasts
Explorations in the world of science.
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Pioneers of AI is your guide to the latest technological frontier. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers is your tool to understanding and anticipating what comes next.
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We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals
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Scientist. Activist. Storyteller. Icon. Jane Goodall blazed the trail and changed the world. Now, she's studying new subjects – humans! This brand-new podcast will take listeners on a one-of –a-kind journey as they learn from Dr. Goodall's extraordinary life, hear from changemaking guests from every arena, and become awed by a growing movement sparked by Jane and fueled by hope. Join us as we get curious, grow compassion and take action to build a better world for all.
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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 co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
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Disneynature Ambassador Dr. Jane Goodall, director Alastair Fothergill, and director-producer Keith Scholey talk about their new film, Disneynature’s big-screen adventure Bears. Filmed against a majestic Alaska backdrop, Bears captures the fast-moving action and suspense of a year in the life of a family of bears, as two impressionable young cubs learn life’s most important lessons in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses.
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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.
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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...
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Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.
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How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And ...
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Hugh Kruzel's program Quality of Life (QOL) was originally launched as "Eat This! Drink That!" some 8 years ago. Hugh visits anywhere - and explores - any topic that improves your quality of life.
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Mongabay's award-winning podcast features inspiring scientists, authors, journalists and activists discussing global environmental issues from climate change to biodiversity, rainforests, wildlife conservation, animal behavior, marine biology and more.
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Join Australian Comedian Matt Stewart (and regular second banana Evan Munro-Smith) with rotating guests, as they explore primates in popular culture from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The PrimateCast features conversations with renowned primatologists, wildlife scientists, conservationists and other professional animal enthusiasts about the processes and products of their work. The podcast is hosted and produced by Dr. Andrew MacIntosh, who's now the Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo. The show was incubated by Kyoto University's Center for International Collaboration and Advanced Studies in Primatology (CICASP), where Andrew wor ...
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A podcast about things that used to be alive. With Gavin, Mike, and Fia.
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Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.
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Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 4 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 91-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women! Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image
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Hello Moxie is a heartfelt exploration of women's history through the eyes of contemporary women. Discover the stories of women in history who have made a significant impact on today's world. Each episode features a conversation with a guest who shares their personal connection to a historical figure, celebrating the strength and courage of women throughout time. Come and listen in! Hosted by Nicole Donnelly. For more info, to join the community, or to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusi ...
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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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The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives. Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, from their earliest childhood travel memory and the first place they fell in love with; to their al ...
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No host, no ads, no rules. From the people behind Everything Everywhere All At Once, Midsommar, Uncut Gems, HBO's Euphoria, Hereditary, Moonlight, and more.
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In ”Food Systems”, the Forum interviews politicians, civil society representatives, thought leaders, scientists, activists, farmers, business leaders and many others. What do they all share? Ideas and action on how we can deliver a safe, plentiful, and above all sustainable food system that works for everyone.
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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.
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Welcome to Citizen Zoo's Rewilding Podcast! In this podcast we explore four of our favourite stories from our fantastic monthly newsletter which sums up the global rewilding news. Tune in to hear exciting and uplifting rewilding success stories from around the world, with Lucas, Elliot, Digby and guests. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing. If you would like to get involved in the UK, please consider volunteering. If you would like to support our work and our vision for a m ...
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A primate podcast examining the world of great apes - chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, and humans. Our remarkable guests are at the forefront of science and conservation, exploring our brains, evolution, anatomy, disease, wildlife, biodiversity, and the ecosystems we all depend on for survival. Visit our official website: talkingapes.org Talking Apes is a program of the nonprofit GLOBIO.
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How the world's top leaders tackle the toughest challenges. In these one-on-one conversations, host Linda Lacina interviews the world's top leaders, change-makers and experts on the solutions they're building to tackle the world's biggest challenges, the habits they can't work without, and their lessons learned, all from the World Economic Forum.
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What's Poppin' is the perfect podcast for your daily dose of relevant and recent pop culture and news. Join hosts: Jayne and Audrey as they discuss and give their opinions on all things entertainment- creating a fun, engaging, and conversational way to catch up on your news. Tune in to new episodes LIVE every Monday at 9PM on KMIH 88.9 The Bridge, listen on all streaming platforms, and give a follow on Instagram: @whatspoppin_pod!
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In every episode, we travel the world and dive deep into the intersection of spirituality and science on Stories of Impact, The American Writing Awards Science Podcast of the Year. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, writer, performer, producer Tavia Gilbert and journalist Richard Sergay bring you a new conversation that offers uplifting explorations about the art and science of human flourishing. This project was made possible through the generous support of a grant from Templeton W ...
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Millennial podcast is a weekly roundtable about our Generation Y experience. From news to politics and pop culture, a panel of friends digs in on why these stories matter and how they affect millennials. If you’ve ever wondered how to maneuver student loan debt, voting, relationships, careers, or just life in general, we feel that SO. HARD. And we’re here to share our stories, along with our greatest challenges and wins, along the way. Millennial podcast is about journeying through young adu ...
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Welcome to the Zoology Ramblings podcast! Join conservation biologists and wildlife filmmakers Robi Watkinson and Emma Hodson as they ramble away about zoology, the pressing conservation issues of our times, the global climate and biodiversity crises, wildlife taxonomy, and everything in between! Robi and Emma met during their undergraduate studies and the Zoology Ramblings podcast grew from their infectious love for the wild world! The podcast was one of the recipients of the “Spotify Next ...
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What is life without close calls with disaster? Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather. Listening to Tragedy with a View, you will hear stories of strength and beauty and an untethered understanding that Mother Nature plays by its own secret set of rules. Grab your pack, lace up your boots, put your harness on your pup and venture out into the wild ...
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Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to live by. With a 20-year archive featuring luminaries like Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu, each episode brings a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett, Learn more about the On Being Project’s work in the world at onbeing.org.
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How can we get ourselves out of the mess that we’re in and leave a world we want to gift our children and future generations? Join Small Giants Academy co-founder, Berry Liberman, as she speaks with brilliant people around the world who are exploring meaningful interventions for a hopeful future on the Wisdom & Action podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learn from global disability-focused leaders about high profile topics and how they are truly making a difference. Mai Ling and James give you front row access to intimate conversations that are shaping the way the world is supporting people with disabilities. They share their intimate experiences— so you can start, grow, and expand your impact.
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Learn about the pioneers of science and the characteristics that allowed them to thrive!
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Revealing, intimate conversations with visionaries and leaders in the arts, science, technology, public service, sports and business. These engaging personal stories are drawn from interviews with the American Academy of Achievement, and offer insights you’ll want to apply to your own life.
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Charmed Life with Tricia Carr is a podcast and YouTube channel. Tricia Carr C.Ht., B.Msc. discusses spirituality, mysticism, metaphysics, magic, higher consciousness and the unconditional love of the universe. Tricia chats with guest experts on various spiritual topics and offers lessons and messages from Spirit. Full length episodes are premiered weekly and mini episodes are released throughout the week. The Charmed Life podcast is published on iTunes, iHEARTRadio, Spotify and YouTube. Tric ...
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In this podcast, we will check in regularly with Captain Paul Watson to speak about recent news and events regarding the oceans and their ecosystems. We will also feature interviews with other members of the Neptune's Pirates, especially once campaigns are in full swing. Periodically, we will post educational episodes highlighting the importance of marine organisms and what you can do to help the oceans. For the latest news and updates, please subscribe to this podcast (Apple Podcast, Spotif ...
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Sasquatch Tracks takes a scientific look at whether there are large animal species that remain undiscovered. With special emphasis on the Sasquatch in North America, the show looks at claims of apelike "relict hominoids" and other animals purported to exist in various parts of the world.
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She changed science by watching quietly, and she changed the world by speaking bravely. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist whose work transformed how we understand animals, humanity, and our responsibility to the natural world. From her groundbreaking research in Gomb…
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In the face of peril, Jane Goodall never lost hope for our planet
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In October, the legendary naturalist Jane Goodall died at age 91. During her life, Goodall not only saw a lot of change in the world, but made a lot of it too. Her field work with chimpanzees transformed how both science and the general public view our fellow primates. In later years, as an activist and conservationist, she inspired countless young…
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Happy holidays and happy new year! Visa shares surprising holiday sales data. Plus, Jane Goodall’s important work.
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Visa has just published its annual “Retail Spend Monitor” report on holiday shopping data. To share the positive news, we’re joined by Visa’s Principal U.S. Economist, Michael Brown Continuing the legacy of the late, great Jane Goodall, I sit down with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chief Scientist, Dr Lilian Pintea, on all the ways technology is sed…
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Catrine Rhenberg, Jane Goodall and The Hidden Cost of Not Speaking Up
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Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Catrine Rhenberg — Founder | Consultant & Advisor | Fintech & Payments | Empowering Women in Corporate & Tech to Build Financial Confidence & Self-Worth | Keynote Speaker & Podcaster In this special joint episode of Hello Moxie and The Wealth Within Her, Nicole Donnelly is joined by financial empowerment advocate and fo…
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Episode 277 of Anecdotally Speaking shares how one quiet moment in Tanzania forever changed the way we understand ourselves. In this episode, Mark shares the … The post 277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
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Sudbury to celebrate Jane Goodall's contributions to city
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John Gunn recalls how Jane Goodall would sign her messages to him with "Love" for as the UN Messenger of Peace she clearly was also loved in return. Gunn and his colleagues are aiming for the installation of four sculptures across Sudbury celebrating the concrete interest Jane showed in what some call "the Regreening City of Hope". Come along and l…
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We have all the evidence — and the solutions — needed to cut plastic pollution
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Judith Enck is a former regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, appointed by President Barack Obama, and the founder of Beyond Plastics, an organization dedicated to eradicating plastic pollution worldwide. She joins Mongabay's podcast to discuss how governments can implement policies to turn off the tap on plastic pollu…
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Kristina Schmitt, Laura Lee, Women in Leadership, Redefining Identity and Success
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Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Kristina Schmitt — Leadership Coach & Consultant | Host of the Business Building Blocks Podcast | Former Manufacturing Executive In this special joint podcast episode, Nicole Donnelly is joined by Kristina Schmitt for an honest and insightful conversation about women in leadership, identity, burnout, and building with m…
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Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi
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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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Quantum theory – our best understanding of the world at the smallest level – is famously weird and notoriously confusing. It’s a theory that seems to say particles can be in two places at once, or somehow “know” if you’re looking at them. Or at least, that’s what you might have heard. But is that really what quantum theory tells us about reality? T…
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Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this … The post 278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
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Crude appeal: why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
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The US capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Saturday left many people wondering why? Donald Trump hinted at an answer when he claimed the Venezuelan regime had stolen US oil rights and that American oil companies would help to run Venezuela going forward. Jillian Ambrose, the Guardian energy correspondent, explains to Ian Sample…
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Fatima Whitbread: from abandoned baby to world champion
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Fatima Whitbread grew up in a UK children’s home. She found both a mother and a coach in one person – going on to break the javelin world record and become an Olympic medallist.Fatima spent her first 14 years in a series of institutions after being abandoned as a baby. She longed for stability and love, and found both in an unexpected place – on th…
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ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell
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Money worries are far more common than we like to admit: from keeping you awake at night to quietly shaping your choices and decisions, financial anxiety affects us all - especially after a season of festive indulgence. In this episode, comedian Fern Brady (recorded live in Edinburgh) speaks about not having enough money to stay at university - and…
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Dr. Kendra Coulter speaks on and for animal welfare
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Dr. Kendra Coulter is the author of Defending Animals. I read an article in the Globe and Mail and just had to have a conversation with her here on QOL . Coulter is a Professor of Management and Organizational Studies, at Huron University College at Western. She is a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and Member, Royal Society of Canada…
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U.S. captures Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, Old words for modern times, Stephen Fry, The power of awe
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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero, Lulu Garcia-Navarro from The New York Times, and University of Ottawa's Roland Paris about the bigger implications of U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro Lexicographer Susie Dent resurfaces old words you didn't know you needed to sum up our modern ti…
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There were the legacy breweries - the big boys of the business - then came the micros, and here we are talking with Dan van Netten about his nano-brewery on Vancouver Island. He really isn't new to the industry nor to brewing; I am told he began his journey in high school with first batches of beer and wine. Howl is located on Lyle Street in Esquim…
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1. Steven Pinker: "I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully”
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By cataloging the steady march of human progress, the Harvard psychologist and linguist has become a very public intellectual. But the self-declared “polite Canadian” has managed to enrage people on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Steve Levitt tries to understand why. This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast…
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407: Vision Board Mistakes That Block Manifestation (And How to Refine Your Vision Board)
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Send us a text Vision boards are a popular and powerful tool for manifestation—but when they’re created without awareness of language, imagery, and subconscious response, they can quietly work against what you’re trying to create. In this episode, Tricia explores how vision boards actually function at the subconscious level and how small refinement…
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ENCORE PRESENTATION A tracking watch for kids gives parents peace of mind. Plus, an AI-powered ASL app, handheld gaming, and more!
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Have kids or grandkids? Learn all about TickTalk 5, the latest smartwatch for kids. We’re joined by Vivian Gong, President & Co-Founder of the company Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong stops by with some gadget and game gift ideas ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Speaking of gaming, I share my impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, …
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Humans are finally heading back to the moon; Cheaper weight loss drugs are coming; Milestone for LSD trials; Promise of new carbon tax
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Episode 339 Humans are finally going back to the moon. NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch in April, taking four astronauts in a loop around the moon. If it goes well, it’ll set the stage for a lunar landing by Artemis III - bringing us closer to creating permanent settlements on the surface. And that’s not all - SpaceX is planning to visit …
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Revisited: the real science of weight loss
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Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration. Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to bust myths and challenge wellness …
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Have you made any resolutions to read more books this year? Many of us turn to fiction to ask and explore big questions. This week we look at Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and how the Russian literary tradition can help clarify our questions about truth, love for one another, and ethics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Meet Linda Miller of Misty River Introductions
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I think it was a decade ago when I first interviewed Linda Miller on this program. Linda has a successful matchmaking service that may be just what you are looking for. Misty River Introductions has a 30 plus year history of success in making connections happen. I thought since we are in a post-pandemic period it would be good to talk once again wi…
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Rapid Response: Rana’s AI forecast for 2026, with Bob Safian
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How should leaders prepare for AI’s accelerating impact on work and everyday life? AI scientist, entrepreneur, and Pioneers of AI host Dr. Rana El Kaliouby returns to Rapid Response to share her predictions for the year ahead — from physical AI entering the real world to what it means to onboard AI into your org chart. El Kaliouby also cuts through…
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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Darlene Love
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Christmas may be over, but we're still playing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on repeat, so let's take the opportunity to listen back to Julia's conversation with the Queen of Christmas herself, Darlene Love. This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia is joined by 84-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Darlene Love. From her early days singing g…
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In 2021, Lars Schou and Sahir Enriquez set out for a routine climb up Open Book in the Grand Tetons. What started off as a great day, though, quickly became something different. The following rescue that ensued was far from simple, no matter how seamless it appeared from those below.
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Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ski, rowed naked in a bathtub along the Thames and once broke his back in a parachuting accident. But he's most famous for his TV career. He starred i…
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Revisited: do medicinal mushroom products actually work?
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More of us are turning to products containing mushroom extracts, with the medicinal fungi market worth billions of pounds. Promises of mental and physical health benefits have seen its popularity spill over from wellness influencers to the shelves of Marks & Spencer – but is there any scientific evidence behind these claims? In this episode from Ju…
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Today, for our final episode of the year, I am joined by someone whose life story reads like an atlas: the actor, writer, and now podcast host, Richard E. Grant. Born in Swaziland, now known as Eswatini, in southern Africa, Richard grew up in a world of big landscapes, no television, and endless imagination. From there he moved to London in the ear…
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"My ideas are often labelled as impossible, or useless, or both. Usually when people say that I'm on the right track." George Church is a geneticist, molecular engineer, and one of the pioneers of modern genomics. He's also someone who makes a habit of finding solutions to the seemingly impossible. Over the course of his career so far, George devel…
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Feared on the battlefield and celebrated as the ideal knight, the Black Prince was England's greatest warrior heir. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of Edward of Woodstock, the prince who shattered French armies during the Hundred Years' War and forged a legend he would never live to outgrow. Visit our website: Compact Bi…
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What do you know about NORCAT's PITCH event?
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NB - This is a previously broadcast episode Though reference to dates, times and locations may reflect a time already past the content is still germane This rerelease is also a tribute to the many years NORCAT was under the energetic leadership of CEO Don Duval What do you know about NORCAT and its signature annual event PITCH? Come along for a con…
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One suitcase, three kids: a broke scientist pursues a dream
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When Ijeoma Uchegbu arrived back in the UK as a single mum of three young children she soon found herself living in a homeless shelter; now she is a pioneer in the field of nanoparticles in medicine. Ijeoma Uchegbu has dedicated her career to studying pharmaceutical nanoscience, seeking out ways to carry medicines to parts of the body that are noto…
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Foreign aid cuts, Jane Goodall, Samin Nosrat
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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The New York Times' Stephanie Nolen, Council on Foreign Relations fellow Ebenezer Obadare and international affairs expert Suparna Chaudhry about the consequences of recent cuts to foreign aid We revisit our conversation with the late conservation icon Jane Goodall about keeping hope for our planet alive Chef and…
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Best science TV, film and books of 2025 | The New Scientist culture review
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Episode 336 Looking for something great to read or watch on TV over the festive period? We’ve got you covered. In a special edition of the podcast, we share our favourite books, TV and films of 2025 - for those moments when you need a break from the festivities. From pure science fiction to books exploring climate change and the history of our earl…
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Episode 39: 2025 wrap up, to Beave or Not To Beave, festive reindeer and Arctic foxes, wolves sequestering carbon, European Young Rewilders, polar bear hunting and snowy owls
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Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast! In this episode, Emma and Robi adopt a wintery, festive theme for this December episode. They start by looking back at their wildlife adventures from 2025. Robi also explores the question 'to Beave or Not To Beave?', when considering the role of beavers contributing to natural fl…
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Revisited: is curiosity the key to ageing well?
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Psychologists have typically believed that we become less curious as we age, but recent research has shown curiosity actually becomes more targeted and specific in our later years. In this episode from September, Madeleine Finlay hears from Dr Mary Whatley, an assistant professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, and Dr Matthias Gruber …
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The Dalai Lama is one of the world's most recognisable people and he turned 90 in July, 2025. Tributes flowed from Tibetans around the world, including from Grammy-nominated musician Tenzin Choegyal.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Gavin goofed on the schedule, so we'll see you in 2026! From Mike, Fia, and I, happy holidays! Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donate Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Palaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin made about the new some paleontology D&D stuff: https://youtu.be/0n7FfT…
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AI’s journey from the lab to the marketplace
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The AI boom wouldn’t have been possible without decades of academic research. And now that huge sums of money are flowing into R&D, it’s companies – not just universities – on the cutting edge of AI innovation. What does that mean for the future of AI research and the relationship between industry and academia? Rana sat down with a panel of experts…
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Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
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The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you Julia’s recent appearance on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers. Each week, brothers and comedians Seth and Josh Meyers chat with guests about their most memorable family vacations. In …
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They're creamy, crispy, garlicky... and coming for your dinner table
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Did you replace your chocolate orange with Dubai chocolate this year? Spike your eggnog with matcha? According to Ruby Tandoh, algorithms and search engine optimization are the hidden ingredients in the food we crave. The baker and writer joins Piya Chattopadhyay to explain how frothy adjectives came to dominate recipes, why we can't get enough of …
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In 1982 an incredible survival of 2 young boys occurred high on the slopes of Mount Washington. Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer were bracing for a storm, not knowing they were about to be in for the fight of their lives. While they survived, the story didn’t go without the loss of life, the sacrifice that all rescuers make, resulted in one not coming hom…
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