Improve your general knowledge trivia and boost your brain power in less than 10 minutes. James Cutler and the Quiz Coconut team bring you 10 of the best general knowledge trivia questions every week. A pub quiz in your pocket - a fun trivia fix! Quiz Coconut has hosted 2000+ quiz nights. Every week we bring you ten of our best trivia questions along with one of our worst jokes. Play on your way to work or with others - test your trivia wits and see how you do. If you can't get to the pub, o ...
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A weekly trivia quiz podcast of 25 questions over five subject rounds. Use your Black Spot cards to earn double points on one round of your choice. Can you get a perfect score?
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Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell. Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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Prosecco N Prose is a monthly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. We talk all things book club and then some. We'd love feedback and always take into consideration requests.
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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) virtual library of video podcasts available for continuing education units (CEUs) for certified athletic trainers. Visit the NATA CEU Quiz Center at the completion of your course to earn continuing education units.
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The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.
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Join the Northern world of Bernard, Bob, Kenny, Billy and Dickie...The Lancashire Hotpots. Their hilarious 'potcasts contain information about upcoming gigs, fan questions, exclusives and insights into the wonderful world of The Lancashire Hotpots.http://four.libsyn.com/content/previously-published
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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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Each episode, an obsession, a discussion topic, and... something else are brought to the table on rotation.
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Interviews and antics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Mechanical Engineering Pappalardo Lab - the most wicked lab on campus.
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We already have many of the climate solutions we need. But scaling them is hard. The Green Blueprint is a show about the people who are architecting the clean economy. Every other week, host Lara Pierpoint profiles the founders, investors, and organizational leaders who are solving complex challenges in the quest to build climate technologies fast.
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Black Girls Den is the go-to podcast for Black women navigating life, chasing dreams, and building their best lives. Hosted by Alieshia — writer and your virtual homegirl — this show creates a safe space for conversations about womens experiences navigating life through healing, career growth, relationships, and self-discovery. Each week, you’ll hear real talk, inspiring stories, and empowering advice designed to help you level up and feel seen. Whether you’re a recent grad, creative entrepr ...
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Join Gemma Hughes and Sean Wallbridge as we discuss the art of delivering awesome Music Bingo games with talented and interesting Rockstar Bingo hosts. Each podcast will start with a brief on the current state of the industry and any Rockstar Bingo product updates. Then we’ll jump right into getting to what is truly interesting … the hosts themselves. That’s right … we’ll talk to those in the trenches, delivering all the “listen and dab” mayhem – swap ideas, swap stories and find out what wo ...
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A mother lode of Mexican mammoths, how water pollution enters the air, and a book on playing dead
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55:07First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Rodrigo Pérez Ortega joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about a megafauna megafind that rivals the La Brea Tar Pits. In addition to revealing tens of thousands of bones from everything from dire wolves to an ancient human, the site has yielded the first DNA from ammoths that lived in a warm climate. Next on the sh…
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Should kids be on social media? Are stripes better than polka dots?
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34:43We’re trolling with the punches when we discuss whether kids should use social media. Then, we’re pitting two patterns against each other when stripes take on polka dots. Featuring: Myles Anderson, Sean Lecomber, Rob Pue and the late Kathleen McGee.
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John Hickenlooper’s optimism in the face of opposition
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34:22Three years ago this month, the Inflation Reduction Act passed, marking the largest investment in climate policy in U.S. history. It included over $300 billion to address global warming and was expected to unlock nearly $3 trillion in private investment by 2032. But then came Donald Trump. Over the last eight months, the Trump administration has wo…
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When 15-yer-old Carol met 29-year-old Harry Jarvis, she had no idea how depraved her future husband would be. Though she was just a child when they met and within a few years, they'd be married with a growing family. But when Harry met a woman called Rita, he decided that Carol was in the way. He moved his mistress into their garden shed and plotte…
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Is it silly to hold a grudge? And does a kitchen party beat a shed party?
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35:47Should you never hold a grudge? Get ready for the ultimate grudge match! Then, a pair of East Coast comedians refuse to play second fiddle when they decide if kitchen parties are superior to shed parties. Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Arthur Simeon, Ryan Dillon, and Nikki Payne.
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New insights into endometriosis, and mapping dengue in Latin America
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32:07First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Meredith Wadman joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss recent advances in understanding endometriosis—a disease where tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and other health effects. The pair talk about how investigating the role of the immune system in this disease is…
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At the start of the millennium, four young American men in Americacame up with an idea for a new tv show. Following in the footsteps of Jack Ass and Dirty Sanchez, shows that featured groups of men doing crazy and controversial stunts, they wanted to take this type of programming to the next level. Their show made millions of dollars in revenue and…
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Why chatbots lie, and can synthetic organs and AI replace animal testing?
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31:53First up on the podcast, producer Meagan Cantwell and Contributing Correspondent Sara Reardon discuss alternative approaches to animal testing, from a heart on a chip to a miniorgan in a dish. Next on the show, Expert Voices columnist Melanie Mitchell and host Sarah Crespi dig into AI lies. Why do chatbots fabricate answers and pretend to do math? …
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Is listening to an audiobook the best way to read a book? And does nothing beat a night at the ballet?
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34:45Two comedians get in each other’s bad books when they pit listening to audiobooks against reading books. Then, we’re raising the barre on the subject of spending a night at the ballet. Featuring: Matt Falk, Lara Rae, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour.
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The rogue idea that saved a hydrogen startup
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38:07In 2022, Zach Jones learned that his technical team at Graphitic Energy was secretly working nights and weekends on an unsanctioned approach to producing clean hydrogen from natural gas. It was an approach that abandoned the technology Zach and the company had spent years developing. And Zach wasn’t happy. With investors to answer to and a pilot pl…
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Brian Whitelock: Once, Twice, Three Times a Killer
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28:54(Please note in the first upload some listeners couldn't hear the 999 call - it's been re-uploaded so if you can't hear it, please remove the download and download again. Thank you so much) In the year 2000, the average minimum term prison sentence for murder in the UK was 13 years. Today it’s 21 years. But if someone hasn’t been rehabilitated, and…
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Why anteaters keep evolving, and how giant whales get enough food to live
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28:08First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm brings stories on peacock feathers’ ability to emit laser light, how anteaters have evolved at least 12 times, and why we should be thanking ketchup for our French fries. Next on the show, rorqual whales, such as the massive blue whale, use a lunging strategy to fill their monster maws with se…
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Is butter better than margarine? And does Newfoundland have the best time zone?
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36:01Two comedians churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, get ready for a timely debate on Newfoundland’s unique time zone. Featuring: Derek Seguin, Matt Wright, Nour Hadidi, and Hisham Kelati.
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Send us a text Wendy and Amy discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas while sipping a Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail. We tackle tough topics like police violence, media spin and how difficult stories continue to teach important lessons. Pop a cork to books that make you stop, think, reflect, and grow. Ingredients for Today's Watermelon Prosecco Cockta…
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Become More Interesting! Here are 10 of the best Quiz Questions to remember
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9:52Liverpool FC! | Transport! | Air Conditioning! We're back with ten more cracking quiz questions. Remember these and instantly become more interesting and fascinating to be around! Here monthly for the time being. With audio challenges and a bad joke, we strive to make this pod the most memorable ten minutes of your day! --- Created and Presented by…
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Til Murder Do Us Part: The Case of Jeremy Rickards
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28:54When Jeremy Rickards met Maureen whilst on a work trip, he soon realised he had met his future wife. He took her daughter on as his own and gave them a life of luxury. But in 2024, Jeremy was reported missing by his daughter and the police looked at Maureen. Jeremy had been seen injured and bruised in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, but …
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Wartime science in Ukraine, what Neanderthals really ate, and visiting the city of the dead
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51:33First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Richard Stone joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the toll of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and how researchers have been mobilized to help the war effort. In June, Stone visited the basement labs where Ukrainian students modify off-the-shelf drones for war fighting and the facilities where bi…
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Is Boston Pizza what we’re all hungry for? And are long weekends a letdown?
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35:41There’s no topping a saucy debate on Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. Then, are long weekends overrated? We let two weekend warriors battle it out. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Maddy Kelly, Abdul Aziz, and John Hastings.
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Breaking the Silence: The Life of Stace Don
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58:20Stace Don is a survivor. She survived the unimaginable and she is now on a mission to help others. In this episode, Stace shares her powerful story—one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, healing. With honesty and strength, she walks us through her journey of survival, the long path to reclaiming her voice, and her mission to help others who have …
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Robots that eat other robots, and an ancient hot spot of early human relatives
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34:45First up on the podcast, South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind is home to the world’s greatest concentration of ancestral human remains, including our own genus, Homo, Australopithecus, and a more robust hominin called Paranthropus. Proving they were there at the same time is challenging, but new fossil evidence seems to point to coexistence. Producer…
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Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one?
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37:38We’re bringing you a moving debate on whether it’s always great to move for love, and hammering it home when a jack of all trades takes on a master of one. Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Paul Myrehaug, Chad Anderson, and Graham Chittenden.
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In 2023, Megan Brailsford was subjected to some of the worst stalking the British police had ever seen. At one point, she was getting a call or text from her stalker every 4 seconds. But... then the stalker sent a message that revealed too much and the identity of the perpetrator floored everybody involved. This is Real. If you'd like to support th…
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Which ocean wins: Atlantic or Pacific? And does growing up poor make you stronger?
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Studying a shark-haunted island, and upgrading our microbiomes with engineered bacteria
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36:50First up on the podcast, Réunion Island had a shark attack crisis in2011 and closed its beaches for more than a decade. Former News Intern Alexa Robles-Gil joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about how researchers have used that time to study the island’s shark populations and test techniques for preventing attacks, in the hopes of protecting lives and…
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Solving Britain's Coldest Case - The Murder of Louisa Dunne
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50:46There are over 1000 cold case files in police stations across the UK, but when Avon and Somerset police reviewed the oldest cold case in the country last year, little did they know they'd soon know the identity of the killer... and he was still alive. In this episode, I am joined by ITV news journalist and presenter Robert Murphy, who followed the …
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A tardi party for the ScienceAdviser newsletter, and sled dog genomes
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25:52First up on the podcast, Newsletter Editor Christie Wilcox joins host Sarah Crespi to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of ScienceAdviser with many stories about the amazing water bear. They also discuss links between climate change, melting glaciers, and earthquakes in the Alps, as well as what is probably the first edible laser. Next on the show, …
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Are staycations the best? And is it okay for one partner to be more successful?
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38:47This week’s episode brings it home when we discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation, and whether it’s okay for one partner to have the secret to success. Featuring: Patrick Ledwell, John Sheehan, Chris Wilson, and Stacey McGunnigle.
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In August 2015, mother of 2 JudyMalinowski was set on fire by an abusive partner in a vile and evil act of domestic violence. But Judy ended up doing the unthinkable, and changed history. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Judy's website: https://www.judysfoundation.org/ Kai…
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Losing years of progress against HIV, and farming plastic on Mars
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31:12First up on the podcast, U.S. aid helped two African countries rein in HIV. Then came President Donald Trump. Senior News Correspondent Jon Cohen talks with producer Kevin McLean about how in Lesotho and Eswatini, treatment and prevention cutbacks are hitting pregnant people, children, and teens especially hard. This story is part of a series about…
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Is Coke better than Pepsi? And are family doctors overrated?
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36:47This week’s episode is one for the bever-ages! First, two comics try to burst each other’s bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then, it’s time to check-up on the importance of family doctors. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Lisa Baker, Clifton Cremo, and Martha Chaves.
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Send us a text Wendy and Amy discuss Sold by Patricia McCormick and sip a Frozen Lemon Fizzer prosecco cocktail. We talk about the horrific reality of child sex slavery, gender dynamics and women as property. Pop a cork to the strength of a woman! Ingredients for Today's Frozen Lemon Fizzer: 4 scoops lemon sorbet, 1 3/4 fl. oz. limoncello, 2 oz. Pr…
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10 Great Pub Quiz Questions! | Do Penguins Have Knees? ...and more!
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9:12Gaffers! | Darts! | Extremely Difficult World Capitals Question! This one's tricky... but if it was too easy it wouldn't be fun would it. Do penguins have knees? People have asked this for decades. And we can finally reveal the answer! Join us for ten of the greatest pub quiz questions, in the comfort of your own home, or the discomfort of the gym.…
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TW: This episode is about the murder of a baby. The descriptions are not explicit and the story is told gently and respectfully alongside his mother, but please note that this episode could be triggering. In September 2008, new mother Sheree Black dropped her 14-week old baby off to be with his father, but 2 days later, baby Cameron died. But Shere…
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Will your family turn you into a chatbot after you die? Plus, synthetic squid skin, and the sway of matriarchs in ancient Anatolia
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44:57First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a pair of Science papers on kinship and culture in Neolithic Anatolia. The researchers used ancient DNA and isotopes from 8000 to 9000 years ago to show how maternal lines were important in Çatalhöyük culture. ● E. Yüncü et al., Female lineages and c…
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Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason?
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35:59It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.
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On the 9th of July, 2024, Kyle Clifford went to the home of his ex-girlfriend. It wasn't to give her stuff back, or beg her to reconsider. It was to end her life. But when he arrived, his evil plan became even more sinister and one man rejection, ended the lives of three, kind, innocent and loved women. This is Real. If you'd like to support the sh…
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How effective are plastic bag bans? And a whole new way to do astronomy
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37:25First up on the podcast, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is just coming online, and once fully operational, it will take a snapshot of the entire southern sky every 3 days. Producer Meagan Cantwell guides us through Staff Writer Daniel Clery’s trip to the site of the largest camera ever made for astronomy. Next on the show, probing the impact of plas…
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Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
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37:04Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat! Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.
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The tape that led to a fusion breakthrough
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50:41In 2021, Commonwealth Fusion Systems proved it had built the most powerful magnet in the world. The breakthrough was based on a specific material - a tape - that conducts massive amounts of current with very little loss. Rick Needham, Chief Commercial Officer for CFS, says the breakthrough led to a $1.8 billion Series B fundraising round. Since the…
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In February 2021, mum-of-one Kimberley Mcassy was found dead in the bed of a man she knew. Why was this healthy 29-year-old woman dead? And whose bed was she in? In this episode, Kimberley's loving mother and aunt, Karrie and Shelly, share their story and why they are fighting for 'Kimberley's Law'. To sign their petition, please see the link here:…
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Why peanut allergy is so common and hot forests as test beds for climate change
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37:22First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Erik Stokstad talks with host Sarah Crespi about how scientists are probing the world’s hottest forests to better understand how plants will cope with climate change. His storyis part of a special issue on plants and heat, which includes reviews and perspectives on the fate of plants in a warming world. Next on…
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Frontier Forum: Fixing distributed energy's finance gap
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41:55Clean energy attracts nearly $3 trillion in investment annually, but most of that capital flows to massive utility-scale projects through the world's biggest banks and large-scale asset managers. Meanwhile, smaller distributed projects — rooftop solar, batteries, microgrids — face a structural financing challenge that Amanda Li calls "death by a th…
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Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?
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35:16We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.
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Avoid getting ill on a plane - choose window or aisle seat? | 10 of the best quiz questions!
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9:12Dwarfs! | Dolphins! | Marbles! Life-changing trivia - hear ten talking points and thrilling trivia to test your team at work or family around the dinner table! Protect your brain by using it - Memorise these epic facts! Learn about how we feel after a few drinks by comparing ourselves to dwarves; large cats and who wrote the Mr Men and Little Miss …
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On the 20th of March 2017, 45-year-old Tina Satchwell went missing. After 4 days, her husband Richard report her disappearance to the police and appealed to various media outlets for help and the police started an investigation. Richard gave investigators a key to his house and despite several searches they couldn't find any evidence that he knew w…
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Farming maize in ice age Michigan, predicting the future climate of cities, and our host takes a quiz on the sounds of science
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42:05First up on the podcast, we hear from Staff Writer Paul Voosen about the tricky problem of regional climate prediction. Although global climate change models have held up for the most part, predicting what will happen at smaller scales, such as the level of a city, is proving a stubborn challenge. Just increasing the resolution of global models req…
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Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?
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38:15We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze. Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.
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This week, we're bringing you a special episode of Catalyst with Shayle Kann, a show about how to decarbonize the planet. In this episode: what it takes to secure investments for first-of-a-kind infrastructure projects. First-of-a-kind projects need infrastructure investment, the kind of money that costs less than venture capital and usually comes …
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
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36:56Send us a text Wendy and Amy discuss a beloved middle-grade read, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. We talked about friendship, grief and gender roles. We also explored how a book like this can help when tackling tough topics with young readers. Pop a cork to classics that never get old! Ingredients for Today's Slow Gin and Blackberry Spa…
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On a bank holiday Monday in 2015, Brian Buckle's world was turned upside down. He was being accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable by a relative. What happened over the next 7 years, was nothing short of a real life nightmare. In this episode, Brian and his wife Elaine share their story and their mission for change. This is Real. To sign Bri…
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