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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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The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology.
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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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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 answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from what the universe is made of to why not everyone can touch their toes. Join PopSci editors and producer Jess Boddy as they work through questions big and small. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/askusanythingbypopsci/support
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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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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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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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A selection of the best interviews conducted by physician leaders and recorded at cardiology conferences around the globe.
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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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Yes, these are popular science stories from the history of medicine. And no, this is not another retelling of biographies or 10,000ft. thematic reviews. Here we discuss specific events and talk about the unusual, intriguing, and often unbelievable life circumstances that accompanied this or that medical achievement. Craving more? Go to our Facebook page to view literary sources and texts. Laboraverum is brought to you by Meteor Production and narrated by its author Ed Kanalosh, MD, Ph.D., an ...
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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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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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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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Interviews with mathematics education researchers about recent studies. Hosted by Samuel Otten, University of Missouri. www.mathedpodcast.com Produced by Fibre Studios
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Interviews with Scholars of Popular Culture about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
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Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.
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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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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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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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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 New Liberal Podcast dives into the deep end of policy, politics and identity and hosts the economists, academics, industry leaders, thinkers and politicians whose ideas are shaping society.
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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!
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Interview with Scholars of Journalism about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism
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Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how ...
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Bite-sized informative updates on gardening basics, solutions, myths, news and other subjects of interest to gardeners both new and experienced. From the popular Empress of Dirt website (empressofdirt.net), home of creative and frugal ideas for your backyard garden.
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History through Pop Culture Join social studies teacher, historian and pop culturist Eric Salmonsen as he and his drop-in guests break down pop culture artifacts to see what history can be forged from them. Learn how you can contribute to the conversation at everything-history.com
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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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Hosted by award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins, the Guilt-Free RD - "because food shouldn't make you feel bad!" Join Melissa’s conversations with a variety of experts on topics ranging from fad diets to farming and gain credible information to help you make your own, well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear. For more information visit www.SoundBitesRD.com.
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Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast
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We are educators connecting academic ideas to popular culture
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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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From the creators of the popular science show with millions of YouTube subscribers comes the MinuteEarth podcast. Every episode of the show dives deep into a science question you might not even know you had - but once you hear the answer, you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. Our team of scientists digs into the research and breaks it down into a short, entertaining explanation jam-packed with science facts and terrible puns. We’ll tell the incredible story of how monkeys crossed t ...
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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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Have you ever heard a commonly held belief or a fast-developing worldview and asked: Is that idea right? Or just good on paper? Each week, host Jerusalem Demsas and a guest take a closer look at the facts and research that challenge the popular narratives of the day, to better understand why we believe what we believe.
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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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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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Bite-sized informative updates on gardening basics, solutions, myths, news and other subjects of interest to gardeners both new and experienced. From the popular Empress of Dirt website (empressofdirt.net), home of creative and frugal ideas for your backyard garden.
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Where psychology meets films. We dissect and analyze popular films and their psychological content.
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How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
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In the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic. From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness. Listen on your commute, on a walk, or whenever you want to visit a place whe ...
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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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A few months ago, I spilled some frozen berries on my linoleum kitchen floor when I was testing a new ice cream maker.
A few months ago, I spilled some frozen berries on my linoleum kitchen floor when I was testing a new ice cream maker.
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Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, "The Ghost Lab: How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums, and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science" (PublicAffairs, 2025)
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In this episode, New Books Network host Nina Bo Wagner talks to Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling about his recently published book The Ghost Lab: How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums, and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science (PublicAffairs, 2025). They talk about the process of writing the book, including delving deep into the local paranomal community in New Ha…
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A Popular Protein Myth, and What the Science Really Says (Best Of)
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about how much protein you really need—and explores why a certain piece of incorrect advice is so popular among influencers and “protein girlies.” The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the …
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There are countless so-called wellness tips permeating platforms like TikTok on any given day.
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Cardiac surgeons have discovered two novel techniques that may improve doctors' ability to "reanimate" hearts after the death of a donor .
Cardiac surgeons have discovered two novel techniques that may improve doctors' ability to "reanimate" hearts after the death of a donor .
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Magellanic penguins ( Spheniscus magellanicus ) looking to save some energy on their 1,200-mile-long journeys may have tapped into using one of the oceans most dynamic forces for help.
Magellanic penguins ( Spheniscus magellanicus ) looking to save some energy on their 1,200-mile-long journeys may have tapped into using one of the oceans most dynamic forces for help.
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If youre scrolling on Instagram, TikTok, or the more specific sub genre #CatTok you may have come across some interesting feline behavior as of late: Numerous videos of excited cat owners presenting ...
If youre scrolling on Instagram, TikTok, or the more specific sub genre #CatTok you may have come across some interesting feline behavior as of late: Numerous videos of excited cat owners presenting their pets with concrete slabs , even taking trips to the hardware store to pick up some pavers .
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There are times when carrying around your big, beautiful phone just isnt the move.
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Its not quite jetpacks and robot butlers, but the 2025 version of a futuristic office involves ditching your clunky scanner for good. iScanner, a top-rated iOS app, turns your iPhone or iPad into a ...
Its not quite jetpacks and robot butlers, but the 2025 version of a futuristic office involves ditching your clunky scanner for good. iScanner, a top-rated iOS app, turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized scanner , plus so much moreand right now, a lifetime subscription is just $24.99 (reg. $199.90) with code  SCAN at checkout.…
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While the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes continue to offer astronomers revolutionary glimpses of our universe, their upcoming sibling may very well upstage them.
While the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes continue to offer astronomers revolutionary glimpses of our universe, their upcoming sibling may very well upstage them.
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At the end of a long day, many of us humans unwind with an episode of a favorite TV show .
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Climate-friendly 401(k)s can help protect your future
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Many 401(k)s include investments in fossil fuels, but there are alternatives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Movie Sequels, Rodents, Blue, Food, Sports
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This week's categories include: Movie Sequels, Rodents, Things that are Blue, Food, and Sports…ALL FOR KIDS!!! Birthday shout outs are for paid Patreon subscribers: https://patreon.com/TriviaforKids610 Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/YTWL9VF Check out our YouTube Channel for our live trivia rounds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuDif_2U…
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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: Amplitude - The distance between the crest and trough of a wave. Bathymetry - The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes. Nazaré Canyon - An undersea canyon just off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal, in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest submarin…
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320 Alan Smale’s Apollo Rising series: HOT MOON and RADIANT SKIES
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Alan’s Web site: https://www.alansmale.com/ Alan on the following Socials: Alan’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/alan.smale Alan on BlueSky: @alansmale.bsky.social Alan on Twitter: @alansmale Alan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansmale Alan’s Author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alan-Smale/author/B00BAFDPWO Alan…
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A steamy piece of stolen history has finally returned to Italy, decades after its initial disappearance.
A steamy piece of stolen history has finally returned to Italy, decades after its initial disappearance.
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Subway commuters in Shenzhen, China, may soon need to make room for a fleet of chunky, snack-carrying delivery robots.
Subway commuters in Shenzhen, China, may soon need to make room for a fleet of chunky, snack-carrying delivery robots.
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The Largest Piece of Mars on Earth just sold at auction for about $5.3 million $5,296,000, to be exact .
The Largest Piece of Mars on Earth just sold at auction for about $5.3 million $5,296,000, to be exact .
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If I had a dollar for every time I tried to build core strength and ended up scrolling TikTok on the yoga mat instead, I couldve bought this: the GoBalance Sport Balance Board and Yoga Roller Bundle ...
If I had a dollar for every time I tried to build core strength and ended up scrolling TikTok on the yoga mat instead, I couldve bought this: the GoBalance Sport Balance Board and Yoga Roller Bundle on sale now for $115.99 with code GOSPORT  (down from $159.95).
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Scholars and students have spent nearly a decade documenting and digitizing a vast, first-of-its-kind repository for hundreds of medieval Japanese poems .
Scholars and students have spent nearly a decade documenting and digitizing a vast, first-of-its-kind repository for hundreds of medieval Japanese poems .
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An international team of researchers have discovered the moment when planets began to form around a central star.
An international team of researchers have discovered the moment when planets began to form around a central star.
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More than 180 million years ago, ichthyosaurs ruled the early Jurassic oceans .
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If your PC is still running like its stuck in 2014, its time for a change.
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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?
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Chewing gum, sucking a mint, making a few exaggerated yawnswhen a plane takes off or touches down, travelers often will try these strategies to ward off that weird ear pop that happens as we change altitude ...
Chewing gum, sucking a mint, making a few exaggerated yawnswhen a plane takes off or touches down, travelers often will try these strategies to ward off that weird ear pop that happens as we change altitude.
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Chilis on Wheels serves up delicious, plant-based, multicultural dishes to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: carbon sequestration: the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide productivity: the rate of generation of biomass (and therefore carbon storage) in an ecosystem MinuteEarth is produced by Neptune Studios LLC https://neptunestudios.info…
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Kelly A. Spring, "SPAM: A Global History" (Reaktion, 2025)
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The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork shoulder during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource during the Second World War, and helped shape perceptions of American culture. SP…
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Veronica Litt, "Ugh! As If!: Clueless" (ECW Press, 2025)
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Veronica Litt's Ugh As If!: Clueless (ECW Press, 2025) uncovers the complex layers beneath the glossy surface of the 1995 classic film "Clueless." Litt investigates not just the Austen satire but the film’s deeper ethical questions about femininity, innocence, bias, and inequity. A sweet and sly exploration of the Jane Austen–inspired teen movie an…
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From 0 to 1000 to 0- What Happened to Howard Johnson's?
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In today's episode of The BrainFood Show, Daven Hiskey dives into the incredible rise and fall of Howard Johnson's. This episode is brought to you by the City of Quincy. To discover more about Quincy, check out the link - https://discoverquincy.comIn the modern world, if you step out your door and travel to neighboring cities or even countries, you…
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The Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal Chamber
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Scientific illustrator and Twitch streamer Liz Clayton Fuller (ipaintbirbs) joins the show once more to talk all things cloaca -- and why some birds lack them. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to talk about the world's rarest pasta, and Rachel dives into carnivorous caterpillars that sound like WWE wrestlers. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is…
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Scholars believe they have solved a medieval manuscript mystery thats plagued scholars for nearly 130 years.
Scholars believe they have solved a medieval manuscript mystery thats plagued scholars for nearly 130 years.
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Building Excellent Schools ft. Jack Despain Zhou
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What would it mean for America's schools to focus on excellence? Jack Despain Zhou is the founder of the Center for Educational Progress, a new think tank focused on promoting academic excellence. He joins the show to talk about whether we've gone too far in the pursuit of equity goals in education, how we can support and challenge students at ever…
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Lithium-ion batteries are a hot commodity for the renewable energy industry .
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Astrophotography can make you feel two very different things: tiny and insignificant in a vast universe or absolutely and complete amazed at our vast universe.
Astrophotography can make you feel two very different things: tiny and insignificant in a vast universe or absolutely and complete amazed at our vast universe.
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Charging bricks have a tendency to disappear.
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Beneath a darkening sky, the stars are just beginning to freckle through the canopy of a thick forest.
Beneath a darkening sky, the stars are just beginning to freckle through the canopy of a thick forest.
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Ive finally reached the point where my computer screams every time I try to save a file.
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Researchers from the University of Florida have uncovered the largest known nesting site for the threatened giant South American river turtle ( Podocnemis expansa ).
Researchers from the University of Florida have uncovered the largest known nesting site for the threatened giant South American river turtle ( Podocnemis expansa ).
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Prime Day came and went in a blur.
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The science is clear: helmets save lives and reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries .
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Using real science to investigate the question of whether some people can "hear" the aurora. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning
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DC’s smart bins offer 24-hour food waste drop-off
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The rat-proof bins are making composting easier for city residents. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: Amino acids: are organic compounds that contain amino (–NH2) and carboxyl (–COOH) functional groups, along with a side chain specific to each amino acid. Proteins: are macromolecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Most proteins fold into unique 3D …
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Lorna Graham, "Where You Once Belonged: A Novel" (She Writes Press, 2025)
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A writer at Dateline NBC tries her hand at a different kind of mystery, perfect for fans of Chandler Baker’s Whisper Network, where a cynical TV news producer sells out her principles to rise to her network’s top job, and comes face-to-face with what appears to be her idealistic teenage self. Everleigh Page is on the cusp of greatness. Executive pr…
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Special Episode: Wendy Chin-Tanner & King of the Armadillos
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We’ve got a very special episode of the TPWKY book club this week! We’re featuring our very first fiction book: King of the Armadillos by Wendy Chin-Tanner. This novel tells the story of a young man named Victor, who is sent from his home in New York City to a federal treatment facility in Carville, Louisiana after a diagnosis of Hansen’s disease (…
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