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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
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This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
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Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the bizarre things you never thought to ask. Join our editors as they explain it all, with new episodes every other Wednesday starting November 12th. Submit a question for a future episode at https://popsci.com/ask
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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown is a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Neuroscientist Mayim Bialik combines her academic background with vast personal experience to provide listeners with valuable practical advice focusing on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging an understanding of the mind-body connection. Nothing is off limits as Mayim breaks it down with an amazing coll ...
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I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.
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POPULAR SCIENCE RADIO brings you all the newest discoveries and emerging technologies, cutting-edge innovations in science and technology each week. Presented in an interactive, entertaining and easy to understand forum with host, Alan Taylor.
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Popular Science’s Techathlon tackles tech news through games, trivia, and (mostly) friendly competitions. Jason Lederman hosts a panel of experts—including PopSci superstars Stan Horaczek, Corinne Iozzio, and Rob Verger—in a weekly throwdown designed to help you better understand tech, the internet, and everything.
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.
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From neurons to nanotech and from quarks to the cosmos, BookLab is the podcast that puts science books under the microscope! Join hosts Dan Falk and Amanda Gefter for a look at the latest in popular science writing: what's new, what's hot, and what you ought to be reading right now.
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A podcast about volcanoes hosted by Dr. Erik Klemetti and Dr. Janine Krippner. Each month we'll talk about eruptions going on around the world, banter about volcano research and talk to a guest about the world of magma (and other stuff, too).
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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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In this show, the team behind the wildly popular TodayIFoundOut YouTube channel do deep dives into a variety of fascinating topics to help you feed your brain with interesting knowledge.
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Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions. Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.
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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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Welcome to Real Science Radio with co-hosts Bob Enyart and Fred Williams who discuss the latest in science to debunk evolution and to show the evidence for the creator God including from biology, geology, astronomy, and physics. (For example, mutations will give you bad legs long before you'd get good wings.) Not only do we get to debate Darwinists and atheists like Lawrence Krauss, AronRa, and Eugenie Scott, and easily take potshots from popular evolutionists like PZ Myers, Phil Plait, and ...
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Conversations between Professor David Kipping and guests, spanning astronomy, technology, science and engineering. This is the official podcast of the Cool Worlds Lab at Columbia University and their popular YouTube channel ”Cool Worlds”. Podcast episodes are filmed and can be found online through our YouTube channels.
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The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week ...
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If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical take ...
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Dive into the world of Kurzgesagt with this podcast exploring the science, stunning animation, and optimistic storytelling that captivate millions. Each episode breaks down Kurzgesagt’s most popular videos—like black holes, climate change, and pandemics—offering fresh insights, and expert takes, Join us to unravel the brilliance of Kurzgesagt’s visual science and discover why it’s a global phenomenon. Subscribe now for your dose of curiosity-driven audio! Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
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This podcast interviews experts in all areas of endurance sports, as well as sports psychology, exercise science, nutrition, biomechanics and coaching.
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🎉 Welcome to Trivia For Kids! 🎉 Are you ready for fun, brain-busting trivia questions the whole family can enjoy? Trivia For Kids brings you the best in family-friendly quizzes and cool facts that will leave you amazed and wanting more! Each episode is packed with exciting questions, surprising answers, and tons of laughs. It's a great way to learn and have fun at the same time. So gather the family, press play, and see who knows the most! Perfect for car rides, family game night, or anytime ...
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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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Hang out with hosts Dan, Quinn and Alexandrea as they learn about wild animals and debate which beasts would win in a fight if pitted against each other.
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A cozy podcast about emerging work in the postgraduate community. From political science to microbiology, these interviews break down complex topics into comfortable fireside chats for everyone to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join David Zipper & Wes Marshall for a podcast offering pragmatic conversations about all things transportation. If it involves moving on a street, a sidewalk, or on tracks, it’s fair game – from autonomous vehicles to bikes to subways. Research will be discussed, policies dissected, and favorite drinks shared...
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Where psychology meets films. We dissect and analyze popular films and their psychological content.
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In the time it takes to receive a Starbucks coffee, SciFi author Lancer Kind covers what's happning in popular science fiction film, tv, and books.
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Flâneur and irrepressible commentator, Rick Edwards, and "Indiana Jones in a lab coat" Dr. Michael Brooks, delve into the science behind popular culture.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continu ...
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Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month.
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Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by developer and entrepreneur Michael Kennedy. We dive deep into the popular packages and software developers, data scientists, and incredible hobbyists doing amazing things with Python. If you're new to Python, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of the community by hearing from the leaders. And if you've been Pythoning for years, you'll learn about your favorite packages and the hot new ones coming out of open source.
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Renewable energy and related! Let's be green boys and girls!
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Want to know more about black holes? Or progress in the cure for cancer? Learn about the latest news and trends in science, medicine and the environment from the reporters and editors of the popular Science Times section of The New York Times. David Corcoran is your host.
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Scientists are leaving space fans with one more tasty treat before the year comes to a close.
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How do squirrels find their buried nuts in winter?
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Every fall, squirrels hide thousands of acorns—but how do they find them again in the winter? PopSci Editor Sarah Durn and Editor-in-Chief Annie Colbert get a little nutty to find the answer. Read the full story that inspired this episode: https://www.popsci.com/science/how-squirrels-find-nuts/ To learn more about Tommy Tucker, visit: htt…
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Ancient Mysteries Unearthed: Incredible Archaeology Discoveries in 2025 | MHP 12.23.25.
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Our fascination with ancient mysteries was rewarded in 2025 with a host of incredible discoveries that are shedding light on the past. Curious findings throughout the year have pushed back the timescales on the beginnings of ancient structures in Europe and other parts of the world, unusual artifacts found in odd places, and in some cases, discover…
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Why you should not wear metal in an MRI machine
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MRI machines are among the most powerful medical tools ever built—but they’re also incredibly dangerous if basic rules are ignored. In this episode, we break down why wearing metal in an MRI machine can be life-threatening. From the extreme magnetic forces that can turn everyday objects into deadly projectiles to the science behind radiofrequency h…
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Deep down, we want to be cyborgs.
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2025 was full of efficiency innovations and bold initiatives in the world of aerospace.
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The most dreaded time of year rolls around every winter like clockwork: cold and flu season.
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Santa may not bring you the power tools you want this year.
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The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us.
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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is well known for getting their point across on social media.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is well known for getting their point across on social media.
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Earth is stunning.
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‘Prehistoric Planet’ Defrosts Strange Animals Of The Ice Age
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Koalas with the bodies of lions. Elephants the size of your dog. Gigantic, 8-foot-tall sloths. These aren’t creatures found in science fiction: They walked our planet a million years ago, during the Ice Age. That’s the focus of the third season of the Apple TV series “Prehistoric Planet,” which uses the latest paleontology research and photorealist…
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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about kissing bugs, magnetic fields in the Sun, and microbiomes in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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From fireplace to folklore, how the Yule log got its fake pagan backstory. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Ashley Hamer Pritchard
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How Can Mudlarking Turn Trash Into Treasure?
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Mudlarking means sifting through riverbank muck in hopes of finding lost or discarded historical artefacts. Learn how it works, especially in the River Thames, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/mudlarking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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He Was Declared Dead, Left His Body, Traveled Across States, and Later Described a Town He’d Never Visited—One of the Most Astonishing Near-Death Experiences Recorded | Doctor Raymond Moody
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Is the veil between life and the afterlife finally breaking down? What could that mean for the way we live our lives? In this jaw-dropping episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Raymond A. Moody Jr., MD, PhD—the world’s leading authority on Near Death Experiences and author of the groundbreaking bestseller Life After Life—reveals the most mind-bl…
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From the Vault - Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2 (Ep 89)
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This episode originally aired on January 25th, 2022. In light of the recent changes by RFK jr’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to eliminate the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine in the US, a decision which will result in preventable infections and deaths in this country every year, it seems timely to remind everyo…
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OK, so you waited too long to order a present online .
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Lamborghinis legacy gas-only machines have been unapologetically loud, brash, and in your face with sonorous symphonies conducted by fuel-guzzling V12 and V10 engines.
Lamborghinis legacy gas-only machines have been unapologetically loud, brash, and in your face with sonorous symphonies conducted by fuel-guzzling V12 and V10 engines.
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Restaurants are surprisingly good age tests.
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An aquarium in New Jersey welcomed two new residents, just in time for the holidays.
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In 2015, NASA celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope s 25th year in orbit by releasing one of its most stunning images to datea colorful star cluster in the constellation Carina known as Westerlund ...
In 2015, NASA celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope s 25th year in orbit by releasing one of its most stunning images to datea colorful star cluster in the constellation Carina known as Westerlund 2 .
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For the past 25 years, an intrepid group of astronauts have spent the holidays 250 miles above the Earth.
For the past 25 years, an intrepid group of astronauts have spent the holidays 250 miles above the Earth.
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It was as if his muscle memory had evaporated.
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How Did Vaccine Policies Actually Change In 2025?
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Since 1955, when Congress passed the Polio Vaccination Assistance Act, the federal government has been in the business of expanding access to vaccines. That is, until this year. 2025 has been filled with almost daily news stories about federal agencies, under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., casting doubts about vaccine safe…
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These arctic animals have complex social structures and may eat 6,000 clams in a single meal. Learn more walruses in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/walrus.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at a Christmas gift that resulted in one of the more celebrated books of all time. Moving on to the main content today we’re looking at a rather humorous Christmas riot at West Point and then another that had nothing to do with Christmas at Oxford. We follow this up with a myriad of rapi…
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When you think of butterflies , chances are you imagine unmistakable insects with bright, bold wings.
When you think of butterflies , chances are you imagine unmistakable insects with bright, bold wings.
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A standard ballpoint pen will not write in space.
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Winter has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Sinking feelings don't come much worse than when you think you delete something you really need.
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BookLab 040: The best science books of 2025
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A roundup of Dan and Amanda's picks for the top science books of the past year, featuring new books by Sam Kean, Dagomar Degroot, Lynn Gamwell, Pria Anand, David Baron, and many more!
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While bear attacks seem to have become a significant problem in Japanwith the country going as far as deploying the army new research reveals that an Italian bear species has evolved to be less aggressive ...
While bear attacks seem to have become a significant problem in Japanwith the country going as far as deploying the army new research reveals that an Italian bear species has evolved to be less aggressive.
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A Perilous Journey- John Adams Goes to France
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In the fall of 1778, things weren’t looking good for the traitors to King and country in the British American colonies. In the early going the American Revolutionary forces under George Washington had suffered defeat after resounding defeat, including Washington very nearly losing around half his army in the first major battle of the war, only save…
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* Dino Dave: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dave Woetzel of Dino Dave fame on YouTube, at Genesis Park, in churches, globally (and beyond)! *Tune in to YouTube for the FULL Video: The full video (parts 1 and 2) will be released soon on the RSR YouTube Channel. * Origins, Giants and the Bible: Hear how stories of giants in the Bib…
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Gaming isn't fun if your setup can't keep up with your skills.
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There are plenty of annual recap lists circulating around this time of year, but few of them involve the amount of work put in by Californias Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
There are plenty of annual recap lists circulating around this time of year, but few of them involve the amount of work put in by Californias Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
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Heres a fun (and creepy) fact: The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants .
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3D printing is making the dirty business of mounting an animals skull over the mantle a bit less gory.
3D printing is making the dirty business of mounting an animals skull over the mantle a bit less gory.
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Whether you prefer sweltering summers or frigid winters, significant temperature changes mean only one thing to your body: bad news.
Whether you prefer sweltering summers or frigid winters, significant temperature changes mean only one thing to your body: bad news.
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NASA aimed big for its SPHERExs first 3D cosmic map .
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Earth’s seasons are not caused by how close we are to the Sun, but by the planet’s axial tilt. In this episode, we explore how Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received across different regions throughout the year, creating the cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You’ll learn how the tilt influences day …
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Why Astronomers Are Excited About Comet 3I/ATLAS’ Close Approach
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This year, comet 3I/Atlas broke into our solar system, but also the zeitgeist. This dirty snowball is a visitor from another solar system, and it’s only the third interstellar object we’ve ever spotted. And today, it's closer to us than ever before—just 170 million miles away. Astronomy experts Stefanie Milam and Hakeem Oluseyi join Host Flora Lich…
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