Best Light Pollution News Podcasts (2025)

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Light Pollution Alters Bird Songs, Europe's Solar Power Revolution, NASA's OSIRIS-REx Reveals Bennu's Secrets, AI Reduces Doctor Burnout, and more... 9:34

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(0:10): Artificial Light Pollution Extends Bird Song Hours, Raises Questions on Impact on Avian Fitness (2:14): Space-Based Solar Power: Europe's Game-Changer in Renewable Energy by 2050 (4:24): NASA's OSIRIS-REx Unveils Bennu's Complex Origins: A Pristine Window into Early Solar System (6:10): AI Scribes Slash Physician Burnout by 21%, Boost Well-…

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August 2025: Keep Knocking! 52:59

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This episode's guests: Kelly Beatty, Sky and Telescope. Kerem Asfuroglu, Dark Source. David Smith, BugLife. Bill's News Picks: Darkness is crucial to Everglades habitat: Could Alligator Alcatraz threaten it?, Max Chesnes, Phys.org. A183 Coast Road cycleway to get new street lighting to boost safety despite wildlife and dark skies fears, Nic Marko, …

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Minnesota’s lukewarm, soggy and smoky summer 55:22

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Summer is in its waning weeks and weather at the Great Minnesota Get-Together has been fair — for the most part. MPR News meteorologists Paul Huttner, Sven Sunggard and Mandy Thalhuber hosted their annual Climate Cast conversation in front of an audience at the Minnesota State Fair. Together, they reflected on weather patterns from all four seasons…

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[Space Bites] "WOW!" Signal Gets an Update // Starship IFT-10 // JWST Finds No Atmospheres 20:07

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The Wow signal was even more Wow. Starship Flight 10 makes it space and returns to Earth, more red dwarf planets get crossed off the list as lacking an atmosphere, a supernova spilled its guts into space. And on Space Bites+, finding supernovae as quickly as possible. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 00:00 Intro 00:21 Upda…

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Oyster Trash to Treasure, The Outlaw Ocean, A “Little Sea” with a Big Champion and more. 51:52

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Oysters on the half shell are big business on Nantucket Island, and a local program recycles oyster shells from restaurant waste into habitat for young oysters. These recycled oyster shell reefs are helping to protect the coastline from worsening storms and rising seas. Also, seventy percent of our planet is covered by the oceans, and in this vast …

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[Starship Special] Full Analysis of IFT-10 with Scott Manley and Marcus House 44:52

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The boys are back! Discussing all the things that happened during Starship IFT-10. Why didn't they catch the Super Heavy booster? What did explode near the engines? Why was Starship orange? What's next for SpaceX? Looking for all the answers with Scott Manley and Marcus House. 📺 Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/@scottmanley 📺 Marcus House: htt…

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Aug. 29, 2025: We visit a support group for laid-off aid workers 47:45

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The Tuesday Group formed in Denver when the Trump Administration shut down USAID. Experts in international development are in need of aid themselves-- emotionally and in the job search. Colorado Matters visits this support group at the Posner Center for International Development, which is a nerve center for Coloradans in foreign aid. Then, a Buc-ee…

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Quantum Signals Over Fiber, Depression Linked to Brain Changes, Genomic Test Predicts Prostate Treatment, Raina Biosciences Launches GEMORNA, and more... 9:45

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Quantum Signals Transmitted Over Existing Fiber-Optic Networks: A Leap Toward Practical Quantum Internet Breakthrough Study Links Depression to Specific Brain Cell Changes, Paving Way for Targeted Therapies UCL Study: New Genomic Test Predicts Chemotherapy Success in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Raina Biosciences Unveils GEMORNA: AI Platform Revoluti…

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Scientists discovered a 100,000-year-old organism; Breakthrough brain implant uses AI to treat pain; How climate change leads to revolutions 25:50

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Episode 318 An ancient organism has been discovered that has been alive for at least 100,000 years. Found in the Siberian permafrost, this lifeform doesn’t appear to have just remained dormant - but instead has actually been growing extremely slowly. Our understanding of life is already quite fuzzy, and this finding adds to the idea that life itsel…

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[Q&A] Fermi Paradox Special 19:16

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Can the difficulty of interstellar travel the answer to the Fermi paradox? Or maybe it's the fact that we can only apply it to our galaxy and not further? Or maybe we can even find life in our solar system? 👉 [Q&A+] No YT ads. Bonus Question https://www.patreon.com/universetoday 00:00 Start 00:00 [Sean E] A copy of the ISS 00:31 [Josh B] Favourite …

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Aug. 28, 2025: After the Storm: Reflections on Hurricane Katrina 49:21

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Today, the stories of four people who now call Colorado home. They share a common bond: They all survived the American tragedy known as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans 20 years ago and remains one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. They share their journey from Louisiana to Colorado and how it forever …

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Ocean Acidification Harming Sharks, Paul Allen's Estate Launches $31B Fund, NF1 Gene Guides Treatment, Verzenio Extends Survival, and more... 10:21

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(0:10): Study Warns Ocean Acidification is Weakening Shark Teeth, Threatening Their Role as Apex Predators (1:35): $3.1 Billion Fund Launched by Paul Allen's Estate to Boost Science, AI, and Environmental Research (3:47): NF1 Gene Depletion Emerges as Key Biomarker for Personalized ER+ Breast Cancer Treatment (5:42): Eli Lilly's Verzenio Extends Su…

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[Interview] How Close Are We To Building A Practical Skyhook 39:20

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We definitely won't see a space elevator built in any foreseeable future. But there is a similar but much more practical approach – a skyhook. How close are we to creating one? Why is it useful? What challenges does it bring and when can we expect first practical demonstrations? Finding out in this interview. 👉 [Interview+] No YT ads https://www.pa…

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Aug. 27, 2025: A fall check-up on vaccines and viruses; Keeping water in the Colorado River 49:18

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Heading into fall, we get a check-up on COVID vaccines, the seasonal flu, measles, and West Nile with Dr. Ned Calonge, the state's chief medical officer. Then, as Western states divvy up water from the Colorado River, a new documentary wants to make sure the river isn't run dry. Plus, new research from CU Boulder on drought conditions and human-cau…

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No birdie for golfing billionaire as watchdog bristles at golf course plans 17:43

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, Eco Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons speaks with senior reporter Shosha Adie about a proposed golf course in the Scottish Highlands which one watchdog says has ha…

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Danish Settlements Reveal Mesolithic Life, NC State Unveils Rainbow, Andes Virus Threatens Health, Microcolony-seq Unveils Bacterial Secrets, and more... 9:17

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(0:10): Unveiling Stone Age Secrets: Submerged Danish Settlements Reveal Mesolithic Life and Rising Sea Levels (1:38): North Carolina State Unveils Rainbow: A Quantum Leap in Autonomous Materials Discovery (3:51): Andes Virus: A Growing Threat to Human Health, Study Reveals Potential Treatments (5:24): Revolutionary 'Microcolony-seq' Technique Reve…

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[Q&A] Dangerous Supernova, Astronomy's Blind Spot, Space Race to Mars 17:36

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When is a supernova too close for comfort? Will USA's Moon race against China accelerate a race towards a Mars base? How can we see the Oort cloud? And in Q&A+, what do I tell to space deniers? 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 00:00 Start 00:00 [Dvids] What do I say to people that deny space? 00:25 [SpaceInfrastructure] If…

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Aug. 26, 2025: Denver's original unsung Bronco, Lionel Taylor; Chandra's Katrina story 49:25

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He's a Denver Broncos original who was a game changer even though he avoided the spotlight. From player to coach, we remember Lionel Taylor. Also, the influence of James Dobson on today's Conservative Christian movement following the evangelical leader's death. Plus, Manitou Springs grapples with the changing cannabis market in El Paso County. Then…

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Eisai and Biogen Launch LEQEMBI, Pig Lung Transplant Breakthrough, Sugars Regulate Plant Stomata, Gut Bacteria Molecule Causes Diabetic Kidney Damage, and more... 9:50

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Eisai and Biogen Launch Breakthrough Alzheimer's Drug LEQEMBI in Austria and Germany Pioneering Pig Lung Transplant Marks Major Step in Tackling Organ Shortage Breakthrough Study Reveals Sugars as Key Players in Plant Stomatal Regulation and Crop Resilience Breakthrough in Diabetic Kidney Disease: Gut Bacteria Molecule Corisin Identified as Key Cul…

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Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? 1:27

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Apps that connect customers to discounted leftovers that would otherwise be thrown out, are a great way to reduce food waste, but when you zoom out and look at the data, how much do these apps actually help the environment? The post Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.…

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August 25, 2025: Special session closing budget gap as AI debate continues; Local 303 has August's 'hot' artists 49:05

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Lawmakers remain in special session at the State Capitol after working over the weekend. The first order of business: close a billion dollar budget gap. But they're also trying to legislate artificial intelligence. Then, Systemic asks what can be done to keep young people from getting guns. And later, the Local 303 showcases "hot" artists for the m…

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Episode 6: Light & Noise Pollution in National Parks with Morgan Crump 37:27

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In this illuminating episode, Dr. Morgan Crump, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Vermont, joins the Restoring Darkness podcast to discuss her groundbreaking work on light and noise pollution in U.S. national parks. From red streetlights in Grand Teton to quiet zones in Muir Woods, Dr. Crump shares how thoughtful design and vis…

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Ultrack Revolutionizes Cell Tracking, Musical Anhedonia Explained, Caterpillars Manage Pain, US to Mine Waste for Minerals, and more... 8:45

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Revolutionary Ultrack Platform Transforms 3D Cell Tracking in Embryo Development Studies 'Musical Anhedonia' Unveiled: Why Some Can't Find Joy in Music Caterpillars Use 'Sphinx Pose' to Actively Manage Pain, Study Finds US Could Eliminate Mineral Import Dependency by Mining Waste, Study Reveals First-Ever Plasma Waves Detected in Jupiter's Northern…

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Life as an Incarcerated Firefighter, An Ancient Climate Solution, Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, and more. 51:50

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Around a thousand of the firefighters who battled blazes around southern California in January 2025 were incarcerated. They do essentially the same work as other firefighters but are paid as little as around $5 a day. A formerly incarcerated firefighter shares what it was like and how the experience helped him forge a new life after prison as a pro…

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[Space Bites] Origin of Ryugu and Bennu // JWST's Big Discovery // A Star Ate a Black Hole 17:38

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Ryugu and Bennu are related, a star tried to eat a black hole and it didn’t go well, using moons to save fuel, and China tests its new human lunar lander. In Space Bites+, how climate change will impact satellite orbits. 🚀 [Space Bites+] No ADS. BONUS Story. For FREE: https://www.patreon.com/universetoday 👉 Vote for the best story here: https://www…

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August 22, 2025: A cooldown at long last amid drought, wildfires; Tennis' farewell tour nears an end 49:13

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Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo joins us to discuss weather, climate, and water in the face of worsening drought and wildfires on the Western Slope. Then, researchers hope to unravel the mystery of hailstorms. Plus, Denver music duo Tennis nears the end of their farewell tour in Colorado; their last date here is Tuesday, August 26 at Missi…

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Could we end winter illness?; Cold fusion’s comeback; The delicious microbiome of chocolate 20:41

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Episode 317 Winter bugs are notoriously hard to vaccinate against. But as cold, flu and covid season is about to descend on us once more, one group researchers are working on an entirely new solution to the misery. A team out of Columbia University has been testing an mRNA-based treatment that could prime our immune systems to fight against any kin…

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NASA and IBM Launch Surya, Supernova Secrets Revealed, UCSF Finds TNBC Cell Trick, Yeast Superfood Boosts Bees, and more... 9:37

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(0:10): NASA and IBM Unveil Surya: New AI Model Revolutionizing Space Weather Forecasting (2:24): Astronomers Unveil Supernova's Secrets: Revealing the Explosive End of a Star's Life (4:23): UCSF Researchers Discover How TNBC Cells Hijack Fat Cells, Opening New Treatment Pathways (5:50): Breakthrough Yeast-Based Superfood Could Revolutionize Honeyb…

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Lights out for fireflies? Climate change, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bug population 4:51

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Fireflies across the U.S. have seen a robust surge in growth this summer in part to a wetter weather pattern. But those fiery little critters — which some call lightning bugs — might be in a steady decline. “Insect populations are known to vary from year to year,” said Eric Berger, a freelance journalist for The Guardian. “A one-year increase is no…

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[Q&A] Starships on Mars, Molten Salt Moon Batteries, Observable Universe 16:30

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Why do people believe Starships will go to Mars? Can we use molten salt batteries on the Moon? What's the difference between the Universe and the Observable Universe? And in Q&A+, what's the chance of hitting an stone during an interstellar voyage? 😍 PROMO -57% OFF your first month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/join-my-patreon-134941769…

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Episode 5: The Darkness News Update for August 21, 2025 23:24

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Highlights from this episode: Go to Jail Shopping Problems Turtle Season Hospital Lighting Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/

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[Interview] Fighting Light Pollution from Satellites with Ultra Black Paint 41:01

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Satellites are causing light pollution. Every year there a more of them. So, why don't they just paint them all vantablack, the ultra-black coating that doesn't reflect almost any light? Finding out in this interview. 😍 PROMO -57% OFF your first month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/join-my-patreon-134941769 👉 [Interview+] No YT ads https…

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August 20, 2025: Intervention to prevent youth violence at a crossroads; Boulder author on dating smarter 49:27

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Where youth violence was once rampant, it has plummeted. A successful program screens young people for their susceptibility. But now Denver's Youth Violence Prevention Center is itself susceptible to federal budget cuts. Then, a lot of single people are sick of dating in the modern era; Boulder author and dating coach Tim Molnar has ideas to make r…

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Flu Vaccine Protects Children, RF Stimulation Boosts Smell, Blocking SLC25A39 Stops BreastCancer, Wildfire Char Combats Climate Change, and more... 8:18

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(0:10): Flu Vaccine Critical in Preventing Deadly Brain Condition in Children, Experts Urge Immediate Action (1:37): Revolutionary RF Stimulation Enhances Sense of Smell, Offers Hope for Anosmia Treatment (2:45): Mitochondrial Glutathione: Key to Halting Breast Cancer Spread with SLC25A39 Inhibition (3:44): Wildfire Char: A New Weapon Against Metha…

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The sky high PFAS levels revealed at England's airports 18:29

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. For today’s episode we bring you an ENDS exclusive on the levels of toxic forever chemicals detected at English airports described as “alarmingly” high by experts. Per- and pol…

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[Q&A] Living on Venus VS Mars, Biosphere 2 for Mars, Dangers of Space Junk 16:43

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Is living in the clouds of Venus better than living in sub-surface habitats on Mars? Can we really lock ourselves from orbit with space junk? Should we build another version of Biosphere before going to Mars? And in Q&A+, is abiogenesis really unlikely? 😍 PROMO -57% OFF your first month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/join-my-patreon-1349…

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Aug. 19, 2025: Gold King Mine 10 years later; Bad behavior at the State Capitol 49:26

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A decade ago this month, the Animas River in southwest Colorado turned bright orange after a toxic plume from the Gold King Mine spilled downstream. In the ten years since, what's been the impact and what's changed, or hasn't, to prevent future problems? Then, Purplish examines what's being done to address harassment and other workplace misconduct,…

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Texas Measles Outbreak Ends, ER's Role in Healing, Science Behind Better Chocolate, Human Neural Compass Discovered, and more... 10:26

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(0:10): Texas Measles Outbreak Ends: 762 Infected, Urgent Call for Vaccination to Prevent Future Spreads (2:12): Study Unveils Endoplasmic Reticulum's Role in Wound Healing and Cancer Spread (4:03): Revolutionizing Chocolate: Science-Driven Fermentation Promises Consistent, High-Quality Cocoa Flavor (5:57): Discovery of Human Neural Compass Offers …

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? 1:27

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President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline. The post What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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Aug. 18, 2025: From campus costs to curbing gun violence: Two conversations about Colorado’s future 48:28

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CU Boulder’s chancellor, Justin Schwartz, describes what it takes for students to graduate — beyond tuition — and how housing, food and connection on campus factor in. Then, a youth violence prevention specialist joins Aurora police in an unconventional effort to keep young people safe and out of prison in "Systemic."…

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Underwater Volcano Supports Skate Nursery, Odor-Based Disease Detection, EPFL Advances Quantum Simulation, New Research on Women's Mental Health, and more... 9:47

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(0:10): Active Underwater Volcano Revealed as Vital Nursery for Pacific White Skate Eggs off Vancouver Island (2:03): Revolutionary Odor Analysis: Transforming Disease Detection with Scent-Based Diagnostics (3:49): EPFL Unveils Breakthrough Method for Simulating Topological Quantum Systems with Rydberg Atom Lattices (5:25): Bridging the Gender Gap:…

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Welsh Teen Wins Oxford Admission, MIT Creates New Antibiotics, Climate Report Warns of Record Highs, COMET Advances RNA Delivery, and more... 11:10

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(0:10): Welsh Teen Secures Oxford Spot to Research Medical Cannabis' Impact on Health (1:36): AI Breakthrough: MIT Designs Novel Antibiotics to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs (3:35): 2024 Climate Report: Record Highs in Greenhouse Gases, Temperatures, and Sea Levels (6:29): AI-Powered COMET Transforms RNA Delivery with Rapid Nanoparticle Design fo…

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Ethiopia Unveils Ancient Fossils, Weekend Habits Worsen Sleep, Florida E Coli Outbreak, PepMLM Revolutionizes Drug Design, and more... 11:10

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Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Complex Coexistence of Early Homo and New Australopithecus Species Weekend Habits Worsen Sleep Apnea: Study Links Late Nights to 'Social Apnea' Risk Raw Milk Health Warning: 21 Fall Ill in Florida Amid E. Coli Outbreak, Urgent Calls for Safety Tech AI Breakthrough: PepMLM Redefines Drug Design, Targets 'Undrugga…

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[Space Bites] JWST's Results from TRAPPIST-1d // Water from 3I/ATLAS // Biggest Black Hole Ever Found 25:56

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Finally, Webb’s analysis of TRAPPIST-1d, new Hubble images comet 3I/ATLAS, the most massive black hole ever discovered, why Mars sand is so dangerous. And in Space Bites+, staring right down the jet of an actively feeding supermassive black hole. 😍 Patreon Q&A. 4+ hours of content! https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-questions-136023971 🚀 [Space B…

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Sounds of Soil, “Depaving” the Way to Greener Neighborhoods, The Light Eaters and more. 51:53

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Sounds like the overlapping songs of birds can speak volumes about the biodiversity in an ecosystem, and now scientists are looking to use the tiny sounds made by earthworms, ants, and voles to study the health of soils. Also, "depaving parties" of volunteers with sledgehammers are turning paved yards into pollinator havens and green space. That ca…

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Aug. 15, 2025: When the world believed Martians were real 49:17

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Former NPR science reporter David Baron, of Boulder, gives Colorado Matters an exclusive sneak peek at his new book, "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze That Captured Turn-Of-the-Century America." Listen to a captivating conversation in front of an audience at Library 21c in Colorado Springs.…

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An exceptionally dry year in Canada fuels Minnesota's smoky summer 4:33

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The smoky summer of 2025 has produced a near record number of air quality alerts for Minnesota. Most of this summer smoke has drifted in from these massive Canadian wildfires where more than 16 million acres of forest has burned in Canada this year. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with Matthew Taraldsen, a meteorologist with the Mi…

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Climate special: How to fix the climate crisis with Tim Lenton and Kate Marvel 44:25

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Episode 316 “All of the other planets out there are just complete garbage. The Earth is the only good place.” – Kate Marvel The climate crisis can leave many of us feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But, as climate scientists Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton say, there are many reasons to be optimistic.Both have new books out that hope to reframe the way …

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Aug. 14, 2025: Denver singer/songwriter Such on finding alignment in music 49:09

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Denver singer/songwriter Such is driven by a passion to connect and take care of others, first in nursing, now in real estate and especially, in her music. Then, Coloradans are living longer. And an Arapahoe County sheriff's deputy finds connection and community through his cowboy hat.By Colorado Public Radio

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AI May Deskills Experienced Endoscopists, FDA Approves Brensocatib Treatment, New Blood Test Detects Virus, Maternal Obesity Linked to Autism, and more... 9:43

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(0:10): AI in Colonoscopies: Study Reveals Potential Deskilling Effect on Experienced Endoscopists (2:14): FDA Approves Brensocatib: First Treatment for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Revolutionizes Care (3:59): Revolutionary $2 Blood Test Detects COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS in 15 Minutes with Unmatched Sensitivity (5:55): Maternal Obesity Pre-Pregna…