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All Around Science

All Around Science

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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unexpected Elements

BBC World Service

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The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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Threshold

Auricle Productions

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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't. With mounting social and ecological crises, what happens when we tune into the life all around ...
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Distillations is the Science History Institute’s critically acclaimed flagship podcast. We take deep dives into stories that range from the serious to the eccentric, all to help listeners better understand the surprising science that is all around us. Hear about everything from the crisis in Alzheimer’s research to New England’s 19th-century vampire panic in compelling, sometimes-funny, documentary-style audio stories.
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Science Friction's latest series is: Brain Rot. We're looking at what being chronically online is doing to our brains. What's really going on with our attention spans and tech addiction? Is data-dumping your entire life into ChatGPT helpful? Can going internet free help you escape the doomscroll? And what's it like to be in love ... with an AI? National technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre tackles the wildest ways people are using tech and the big questions about our own use. That's Brain Ro ...
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Trivial Warfare Trivia

Oakes Media Group

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Trivial Warfare is the podcast that takes the pub quiz out of the pub and brings it home to you. Trivial Warfare is a weekly game shared by people all over the world that features all the same banter, jokes and fun that you share with your friends at your local quiz nights. TW is your gateway to a larger world of trivia and your invitation into an awesome community of people who love trivia games just as much as you do. Give the show a try and have fun with Jonathan, Chris, Carmela and Ben a ...
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The Atomic Show

Rod Adams - Atomic Insights

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The Atomic Show Podcast includes interviews, roundtable discussions and atomic geeks all centered around the idea that nuclear energy is an amazing boon for human society.
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Wow in the World

Tinkercast | Wondery

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The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"! New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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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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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives. Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zoo Logic

Dr. Grey Stafford

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Zoo Logic with animal trainer, zoo advocate, and ZOOmility author, Dr. Grey Stafford, is a weekly conversation with zoo, aquarium, and animal experts about Nature, wildlife, pets, animal training with positive reinforcement, health and welfare, research, conservation, and education, sustainability, zoo politics, activism and legislation, and all things animals! On Zoo Logic, we’ll go behind the scenes with animal professionals and influencers from around the world to explore the latest Zoos ...
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The GP Show

Dr Sam Manger

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The GP Show is a podcast for all health professionals, hosted by GP Dr Sam Manger with health leaders from around the world discussing health, medicine and healthcare systems. Available on all podcast apps. http://thegpshow.com/
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Messed Up Movies

Joshua Griffey

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A podcast celebrating movies and filmmakers that embrace the unhinged, the insane, the outrageous, the off-kilter and all around kind of MESSED UP fun that you can't take your eyes off of.
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Primary Care Knowledge Boost

Primary Care Knowledge Boost

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All things General Practice! Join doctors Sara and Lisa as they interview specialists from around Greater Manchester with the aim of improving the confidence and knowledge of local primary care clinicians. The podcast has been made possible due to the support of Wigan CCG and GP Excellence in Greater Manchester.
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Imagine This

ABC Kids listen

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Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is su ...
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Bravery

Brandon and Avery

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Brandon and Avery drink whiskey and talk about interesting science, technology, and all around miscellaneous concepts. Most of our cover art (including the picture used in the title) is generated by the Artificial Intelligence Midjourney.
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BAKED in Science

BAKED In Science

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Setting up shop where baking and science meet, this podcast is focused on all the technical aspects of the commercial baking industry. It covers everything from food safety, ingredient and equipment solutions and innovation. With guests from all corners of the industry, talking on some of the hottest topics and trends, BAKED in Science is right in the midst of the mix!
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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.
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Sci Guys

The Sci Guys

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Sci Guys is a podcast all about the weird and unbelievable ways that scientists learn about the world around us. Each week, Corry (@notcorry) tells the story of a particularly strange scientific study while his cohost Luke (@lukecutforth) does his best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense he can think of.
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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more. We're on a quest to find awe and wonder in all nature—human or wild, vast or small. Encounters that move us beyond words. Hosted by Marcus Smith, Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.
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Understand your body simply for women who feel dismissed in the medical system, overwhelmed in the wellness system, and stuck in symptoms. Hosted by best-selling author Dr. Anthea Todd, this first-of-its-kind show blends medical, functional, and energetic insights to help you decode your body, simply. Because knowing more isn’t the goal—feeling alive in your body is. Listen now and join the community of women all around the world creating real change by connecting to their body.
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The Talking Tuesdays Podcast is all about quantitative topics but mainly focused around quantitative finance, data science, machine learning, career development, and technical topics. Join me for some insight from a risk management professional on how the industry works and how to break in!
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All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

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The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.
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Reptile Talk

Jeremy Turgeon and Rob Christian

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Whether you keep them in your home, or love to see them in theirs, these are the creatures that bring us all together - REPTILES!! We are going to be delving into the experiences of reptile lovers from around the block and around the world. THIS is the Reptile Talk Podcast!
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All Things Cognition

Psychonomic Society

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Join the Psychonomic Society for interviews with scientists from around the world! We'll discuss questions, theories, and research related to cognition and experimental psychology. The show is hosted by Laura Mickes, the Psychonomic Society's Digital Content Editor. The Psychonomic Society (Society) is providing information through this podcast as a benefit and service in furtherance of the Society’s nonprofit and tax-exempt status. The Society does not exert editorial control over such mate ...
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Political Climate

Latitude Media

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Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing policy questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across the political spectrum – all with a healthy dose of wit. Tune in every other Monday for the lates ...
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Are we being visited by aliens? Are there craft in our skies that perform manoeuvres beyond human technology? Do people get abducted by ETs? My mission is to investigate all things that are part of the wider the UFO phenomena. Each week I look into a different aspect of this fascinating field and go in depth into the evidence that is all around us. I am looking at UFO sightings, alien abduction, historic cases and other related phenomena. I interview researchers in the field and people who h ...
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Rabies Today

United Against Rabies

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A podcast that looks at current issues surrounding a very old disease. Created and produced by United Against Rabies. Hosted by Professor Katie Hampson of the University of Glasgow with guests from around the world. Find out more at www.unitedagainstrabies.org
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Has the internet created a virtual labour market for new kinds of services? Does connectivity now allow job-seekers from the Global South, young people from low-income countries, to grow rich online? Did this help overcome the borders that have separated rich from poor? If not, might the Metaverse now create this new market space in the cloud? Are online labour platforms becoming immersive labour markets with equal access for all? I discuss these questions in conversations with online worker ...
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Around The Farm

Climate FieldView

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Around The Farm. The farming podcast that talks about all things ag. Industry experts share their first-hand knowledge about the seasonal topics that are on your mind - and have some fun along the way. Brought to you by Climate FieldView™
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Bridging Academic landscapes. At Access 2 Perspectives, we provide novel insights into the communication and management of Research. Our goal is to equip researchers with the skills and enthusiasm they need to pursue a successful and joyful career. This podcast brings to you insights and conversations around the topics of Scholarly Reading, Writing and Publishing, Career Development inside and outside Academia, Research Project Management, Research Integrity, and Open Science. Learn more abo ...
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MONSTER PARTY

JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, & MATT WEINHOLD

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What happens when four Comic Con hardened sci-fi/horror fans sit around some microphones, slam down cocktails, and argue about all things monstrous? It's a podcast called Monster Party! You have been warned.
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Primary Care Perspectives: Podcast for Pediatricians

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2016 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.
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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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On today’s episode: China is building some wild stuff in the middle of the ocean. I’ve got one less thing for you to worry about: electromagnetic fields! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES China Is Putting Data Centers in the Ocean to Keep Them Cool | Scientific American China builds record-breaking floating wind turbine — i…
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Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But how do we distinguish between high standards and unrealistic expectations? This week, we bring you a favorite conversation with psychologist Thomas Curran. He says perfectionism has a dark sid…
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In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd dives deep into the topic of change — why it can feel exciting, why it often feels uncomfortable, and how you can work with your body to move through it with more ease. From the neuroscience of the brain’s three networks (body, story, action) to the astrological themes of eclipses and cy…
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On this New Movie Monday we attend a wedding in Borderline. We discuss the film's bizarre pop star wedding party, the shocking blend of comedy and hyper violence, and the stellar ensemble cast. This movie is all about twisted fantasies and hard realities. Join us for this Messed Up Movie. Youtube: https://youtu.be/XzYPZ4s69z4 Synopsis: A bodyguard …
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Going back to the vault of 2018, we revisit the story of one of the rarest and most endearing animals on Earth, the Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis). Sometimes called the “magic rabbit,” this small, furry mammal lives high in the remote Tien Shan mountains of northwestern China. With its rounded ears and teddy-bear-like face, the Ili Pika has captured …
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Frankie has spent an entire lifetime entangled with the Greys. From childhood to the present, their abductions have been a constant thread, shaping their journey in profound and often unsettling ways. Through these repeated encounters, Frankie has pieced together remarkable knowledge about her captors, their nature, their intentions, and their conn…
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Many different cultures from China and Southeast Asia honor the dead on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month during the Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as Zhongyuan in Daoism and Yulanpen or Ullambana in Mahayana Buddhism. In this episode, we’ll trace the origins of ancestor worship to ancient Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones, or “Dragon Bones,” whi…
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In this special “Strat Chat” edition of The Archaeology Show, we dig into the layers of history behind “pi” and “pie” in honor of episode 314. First, we explore the origins of fruit pies, tracing their journey from ancient Egyptian tombs to medieval feasts and early American kitchens. Next, we unravel the story of the number pi (π), highlighting ho…
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Mindy and Guy Raz are dropping off Reggie at the University of Clever Birds, where they learn about a new class all about opening... trash cans?! Discover how the Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo can break into any trash can! It's the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW of Bird Beaks! Originally aired 2/21/22. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…
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In this episode of r/TalesFromYourServer we take a brief trip back to when people were taking coronavirus seriously. Maybe a bit too seriously. My, how things have changed... When Karen isn't busy stomping out kindergarten children to get her hands on another mask or bottle of hand sanitizer she's spraying pregnant women with caustic chemicals! Cla…
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When cancer develops resistance to immunotherapy, radiation may help. That’s according to a study by cancer researcher Valsamo Anagnostou at Johns Hopkins. Anagnostou: We’re administering radiation as a sensitizer for immunotherapy and as the way to circumvent primary resistance to … Radiation is emerging as an important tool in helping improve imm…
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If someone with cancer has initially responded to immunotherapy but then develops metastasis, radiation of the primary tumor may help treat those distant sites, research by Valsamo Anagnostou, a cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins, has shown. Anagnostou: Radiation can activate … Can radiation affect distant metastasis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read …
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Immunotherapies have proven very successful in the treatment of different types of cancer, but over time it is common for resistance to develop. Valsamo Anagnostou, a cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins, has found that radiation may help activate someone’s own … Can radiation improve the success of immunotherapies to treat cancer? Elizabeth Tracey r…
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How tumors respond to treatment has to do with both their internal and external environments, research by Valsamo Anagnostou, a cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Anagnostou: The way we do this is by looking very deeply … What does the area around a tumor tell us about response to treatment? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read …
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Immunotherapies hold enormous promise for treating cancers of various types, but the bad news is that while many patients may initially respond many will also become resistant. Valsamo Anagnostou, a cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins, is looking at tumor specific … Assessing individual cancer characteristics is needed to determine resistance to new…
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Dennis and Reggie eat special pancakes and answer questions from their devoted listeners. Plus an encore episode, “Sharing Caring Chimpanzees!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 7/9/23. See…
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In this episode of r/entitledparents we get to dive into some wedding drama which is always a good time. Nobody seems ready to just let the bride be the center of attention, especially if they're entitled parents. Watch as this entitled mother attempts to Karen her way into taking the spotlight off of the bride on her own day. Wedding drama is fun …
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In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just…
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In this episode of Ethnocynology, host David Ian Howe sits down with friend and creator North02 to dive into one of North America’s most fascinating and overlooked archaeological stories—the Old Copper Culture. Together, they explore how Native communities in the Great Lakes region began shaping some of the world’s earliest metal tools and weapons,…
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Dennis answers YOUR questions about bagels, fish, and the snoop sash. Plus an encore episode, “A Tasty Looking Moon!” If you have a question for Dennis, leave him a voicemail at 1-888-7WOW-WOW. Your question might just end up on WeWow on the Weekend! For more WeWow visit https://bit.ly/3nkbEuo. Originally aired 7/8/23. See Privacy Policy at https:/…
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In this episode of r/PettyRevenge we witness a woman get a fake proposal. When she asks her boyfriend about it, he obviously has no idea what she's talking about. Cue the meltdown over a $75 ring that was actually planted by a devious co-worker. This is a wild ride from start to finish! Is it even petty revenge? You basically destroyed someone's me…
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Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the June theme, Under the Sea, from a literary perspective. They discuss how this watery theme lends itself to fiction and non-fiction, reflect briefly on their book club pick Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem, and share their own favourite reads inspired by the sea. Highlights include Judith’s pick The Mermai…
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Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network! Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea. In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how…
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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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It’s August, and in the northern hemisphere, many people are hitting the beach to escape the summer heat. And that inspired us to investigate bucketloads of beach-based science. First up, we find out about the forces that build and shape the seaside. Next, we discover that the waves from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption reached the atmosphere…
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This episode of Two Whats?! And a Wow! Is one for the Record Books! Literally! Guy & Mindy will help you separate the real records from the fake facts as we meet some real world-record holders! Visit https://bit.ly/3zfwJMc for more. Originally aired 6/14/24. Grownups, does your Wowzer want to attempt a record themselves?! Visit https://kids.guinnes…
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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Interstellar Interloper, Mind’s Eye, Jumping Spiders, Pig Lungs, Covid Shots, Ape Medicine, Cane Toads, Bird Poop, Justin Trashes a Study, Phantom limb, Big Brainy Thumb, Nature Words, and Much More Good Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast […] The post …
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Another fantastic National Reptile Breeders Expo has come and gone! Rob and I are giving you some of the highlights, so if you missed the show, you definitely don’t want to miss the recap! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOX…
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In this episode of r/EntitledParents a crazy entitled mother tries every trick in the book to get her child some free child care. Surprisingly the kid is shockingly well behaved, so we'll have to be grateful for at least that much. How did that happen? It certainly wasn't genetics! Regardless, come and witness this ReddX archive entitled parents po…
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Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that the…
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Let's say you're a love-struck NASA intern -- your professional career holds a lot of promise, but your family life back home is in shambles... and you fall in love with a fellow intern. How can you impress your new paramour? Forget flowers, chocolates and all those other silly earth-bound romantic gestures: this is the story of Thad Roberts. From …
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Today we see if we have what it takes to become real boys in the Disney Classic Pinocchio. We discuss the Blue Fairy's cruel gauntlet, the horrifying rogues gallery that fill this village, and restarting your life in the belly of a whale. This Messed Up movie seemed like a trip to Pleasure Island but scarred our child brains for all time. Synopsis:…
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In this special episode George is joined by neurodivergent writer and director Nicola Rose who talks about their brand new movie Magnetosphere, which centres around a young girl with synesthesia. Nicola was late diagnosed with adhd and during research for the movie, which included interviewing upwards of 70 individuals with various forms of synesth…
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At nearly 150 years old, the American Humane Society is the world's oldest animal welfare organization. Its Associate Vice President of Conservation, Jill Nizan joins Zoo Logic to discuss its many programs designed to support improved welfare anywhere and everywhere through science-backed and evidence-based tools. Using independent experts across f…
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In this episode of r/EntitledParents we meet an entitled mother who is so surprised that her stepdaughter has a bigger chest than she does that she refuses to buy bras of the correct size. This leads to some serious health problems. Now, I've never worn a bra... But I have to assume that this would be super uncomfortable. Whether you have big boobs…
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Elvis speaks with Dr. Yabebal Fantaye, a cosmologist-turned-AI educator and co-founder of 10 Academy, about transforming African talent into global AI professionals through intensive boot camps. From analysing the universe with 10,000 supercomputers at Berkeley to building Ethiopia's AI workforce pipeline, Yabebal shares his remarkable journey from…
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NexGen Energy is a uranium mining company that is nearing the end of a long transition from a successful exploration entity to a uranium producing company. The company is in the final stages of hearings and approvals needed from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to allow it to begin constructing the mine infrastructure for its Rook 1 project. …
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Is it legal to own a moon rock? Well... that depends. If it's a piece of the moon that made it to Earth naturally, then all good. If, however, it's a sample retrieved on purpose by NASA's Apollo program, you can get in some serious trouble for trying to snag it. In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore what happens when powerf…
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Chris and Angie dive into the remarkable world of the maned wolf, a unique canid species native to South America. They discuss its distinct appearance, which resembles a fox on stilts, and explore its extraordinary behaviors, such as its fruit-rich diet and surprising symbiotic relationships with leaf cutter ants. The episode also covers conservati…
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It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that defined the early internet. In this episode, we follow the Yahoo Yodel on its unlikely journey from the snowy Swiss Alps to ‘90s country bars to Super Bowl ads. Along the way, we meet the real-life cowboy behind this yodel, whose voice launched a billion clicks…
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The Shroud of Turin again? It never dies! Today I talk about the recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored which is all about the shroud. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/169 Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN…
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A dream inspired Navajo artist Eugene Tapahe to take his art to the National Parks, spreading hope during the frustrating and fear-filled early days of the pandemic. His "Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project" has now traveled the globe, inspiring hope and healing among all people. Also, hear about some incredible up-close experiences that this photo…
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In this episode of r/PettyRevenge a standup comic does what comedians do best and makes a fool out of a drunken patron. All these petty revenge are fairly harmless, and I think that's why I enjoy them so much. Poking back at someone when they don't even realize they're being poked, or even if they do realize they can't really respond without escala…
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In the run up to World Rabies Day, an urgent need to ramp up public and health worker knowledge about this dangerous and deadly disease, not only in rabies-endemic countries but also in countries free from rabies. British nurse Robyn Thomson, whose mother died after a scratch from a puppy in Morocco, shares her determination to raise rabies awarene…
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