Best Springer Nature Podcasts (2024)

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Mosquito population structure and gene-drives 23:37

9d ago23:37

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Gene-drives hold great potential for the control of biological pests, but first they need to be thoroughly tested under appropriate conditions. In this episode we discuss some new work assessing whether mosquito populations in Northern Australia could be used to test a gene-drive targeting malaria mosquitoes.…

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Leah Gunn Ermerick - Capturing Love Through the Lens: Pet Photography at Life's End 21:04

8h ago21:04

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In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Leah, a Kansas City-based photographer specializing in end-of-life and celebration of life photography for pets. Leah shares how she started this unique service, inspired by her own experiences and connections with animals. She explains the emotional yet rewarding process of photographing pets an…

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Kirsten Rudberg’s Pilgrimage to Growth: From the Camino to Creative Horizons 44:14

16h ago44:14

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#109 - Kirsten Rudberg’s journey across the Camino de Santiago offers more than just tales of physical endurance; it’s a deep dive into the realms of solitude, personal growth, and the magic of unexpected generosity. Join us as Kirsten, a panentheist with a Master’s of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology, shares her transformative pilgrimage exp…

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Episode 257: The Power of Encouragement (part 1) 53:21

7h ago53:21

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6/9/24 Blake Harrell. Great breakthrough is released in the process of encouraging ourselves in the Lord, as well as encouraging others. This often occurs before you have even exited the challenge you are facing. Faith sees ahead what God has promised and accepts the strengthening of heart through encouragement.…

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Hybrid working works: huge study reveals no drop in productivity 38:14

3d ago38:14

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00:48 Short-haul spaceflight's effect on the human body. A comprehensive suite of biomedical data, collected during the first all-civilian spaceflight, is helping researchers unpick the effects that being in orbit has on the human body. Analysis of data collected from the crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission reveals that short duration spaceflight…

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Ruth McDonagh (Dr. Daniel Springer-Spaniel) 'They're All Barking' - Combining Canine Therapy and Writing to Help You Understand Your Dog 21:22

29m ago21:22

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In this episode, I speak with Ruth, a Whole Energy Body Balance practitioner who provides specialized dog massage focused on connective tissue and neuro fascia. Based in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, Ruth shares her journey from a writer and journalist to a canine massage therapist. She discusses the benefits of her practice for dogs with physical a…

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Exploring Life's Lessons on Two Wheels with Chris Donaldson 39:26

3d ago39:26

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#108 - What drives someone to leave behind the chaos of their home city and embark on a global adventure? Chris Donaldson, an intrepid 65-year-old motorcyclist from Belfast, Northern Ireland, shares his incredible journey of riding a Moto Guzzi Le Mans around the world. From the conflict-ridden streets of Belfast to navigating the deserts of Sudan,…

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Episode 256: The Order of Faith in Hebrews 6-7 1:05:32

7d ago1:05:32

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6/2/24. Blake Harrell. So many lessons come out of Hebrew 6 and 7. We are meant to inherit the fullness of His Promises on the other side of surrender. He is looking after our heart to produce the fruit which is a natural byproduct of the life of the Spirit. Our lives ultimately end up in consideration of others, where His love flows towards the ou…

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Twitter suspended 70,000 accounts after the Capitol riots and it curbed misinformation 27:54

2d ago27:54

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In this episode: 00:46 Making a molecular Bose-Einstein condensate For the first time, researchers have coaxed molecules into a bizarre form of matter called a Bose-Einstein condensate, in which they all act in a single gigantic quantum state. While condensates have been made using atoms for decades, the complex interactions of molecules have preve…

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Suzanne Clothier - Beyond Commands: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Dogss from Suzanne Clothier 34:01

5d ago34:01

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Join me for a captivating conversation with Suzanne Clothier, a professional dog trainer since 1977, based in snowy upstate New York. Suzanne discusses her unique approach to dog training, emphasizing the importance of building healthy and respectful relationships with dogs. She explains how behavior issues can be addressed by leading with curiosit…

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Amber's Elopement Visions: Capturing Love on Nature's Grand Stage 41:57

16d ago41:57

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#107 - Embark on a photographic odyssey as I sat down with the remarkable Amber, whose lens has turned elopements into visual sonnets against Earth's most awe-inspiring canvases. Once a travel agent, Amber's trajectory to becoming an elopement photographer is a vibrant narrative of love, adventure, and the chance encounters that can shape our desti…

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Episode 255: The Nature of Deception and Power of Reconciliation (2021) 1:13:21

9d ago1:13:21

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(2021) This is a recording from a powerful service in 2021. People continue to ask for this message in order to share Travis and Holly's Testimony and subsequent healed marriage, so we are re-posting.

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Episode 254: Eclipsed by Life (Jody Atchinson) 59:38

10d ago59:38

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5/26/24 Jody Atchinson with Freedom Ministries in Mexico shares a word about what it can feel like when darkness appears to be blocking God's light on your life, and what to do about it.

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How AI could improve robotics, the cockroach’s origins, and promethium spills its secrets 23:19

9d ago23:19

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In this episode: 00:25 What the rise of AI language models means for robots Companies are melding artificial intelligence with robotics, in an effort to catapult both to new heights. They hope that by incorporating the algorithms that power chatbots it will give robots more common-sense knowledge and let them tackle a wide range of tasks. However, …

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How mathematician Freeman Hrabowski opened doors for Black scientists 36:57

11d ago36:57

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Growing up in Alabama in the 1960s, mathematician Freeman Hrabowski was moved to join the civil rights moment after hearing Martin Luther King Jr speak. Even as a child, he saw the desperate need to make change. He would go on to do just that — at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he co-founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, one o…

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Mindy Dutka - Capturing Canine Souls: How Professional Photos Save Lives 18:41

12d ago18:41

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In this heartwarming episode, I welcome Mindy Dutka, a talented dog photographer and founder of 'Dogs I Meet,' who shares her unique perspective on capturing the spirit and stories of dogs through photography. Mindy talks about her passion for combining dog advocacy with brand marketing and the importance of high-quality photos in increasing dog ad…

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How to Make Money Blogging in 2024...and Beyond 1:14

20d ago1:14

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If you're thinking about starting a blog, stop thinking and start acting. I've written a quick read invaluable book, a short step-by-step process, with tons of information about how to get started blogging and make money in the process. Go to: bit.ly/CashforBloggingBy Animals Central

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Audio long read: How does ChatGPT ‘think’? Psychology and neuroscience crack open AI large language models 17:41

14d ago17:41

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AIs are often described as 'black boxes' with researchers unable to to figure out how they 'think'. To better understand these often inscrutable systems, some scientists are borrowing from psychology and neuroscience to design tools to reverse-engineer them, which they hope will lead to the design of safer, more efficient AIs. This is an audio vers…

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Kambrie Wilkinson's Race Through Life: From Utah's Trails to College Tracks 38:16

16d ago38:16

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#106 - Embrace the pulse of perseverance and youthful ambition through the experiences of Kambrie Wilkinson, a trail-blazing runner ready to conquer the peaks of Utah and the tracks of collegiate competition. My conversation with Kambrie isn't just about her swift strides on the racecourse; it's a heart-to-heart on how a mother's nudge led her from…

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Fentanyl addiction: the brain pathways behind the opioid crisis 20:23

16d ago20:23

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00:45 The neuroscience of fentanyl addiction Research in mice has shown that fentanyl addiction is the result of two brain circuits working in tandem, rather than a single neural pathway as had been previously thought. One circuit underlies the positive feelings this powerful drug elicits, which the other was responsible for the intense withdrawal …

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Joan Ranquet - Nurturing Wellness With Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Animals 27:07

25d ago27:07

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In this interview, animal communicator and author, Joan Ranquette joins us from Santa Clarita, California, to share her journey and work with animals, particularly her application of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help them overcome emotional and behavioral issues. Joan shares her path from aspiring actress and veterinarian to becoming an…

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Elwin Robinson's Journey to Wholeness Amidst Genetic Revelations 47:56

1M ago47:56

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#105 - Embarking on a journey of health and hope can be as daunting as it is illuminating, and Elwin Robinson's story is a testament to the transformative power of wellness. Born to an international family, Elwin faced early health challenges that set him on an explorative quest for understanding. I have the privilege of delving into Elwin's remark…

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Episode 253: Mother's Day 58:36

1M ago58:36

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5/12/24 Mallory Harrell shares on heart intimacy and a lifestyle of faith as a wife and mother. Travis Severe shares an original song for moms.

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Lizard-inspired building design could save lives 31:27

23d ago31:27

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In this episode: 00:45 A recyclable 3D printing resin from an unusual source Many 3D printers create objects using liquid resins that turn into robust solids when exposed to light. But many of these are derived from petrochemicals that are difficult to recycle. To overcome this a team has developed a new type of resin, which they’ve made using a bo…

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Lisbeth Borg de Waard - Beyond Words: Talk Less to Communicate Better With Your Dog 15:43

25d ago15:43

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in this refreshing and insightful episode, I'm talking to Lisbeth, the founder of the Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training, Nordic Dog Training for short. She shares how severe health struggles led her into the world of dog training, and how Turid Rugaas's work on calming signals inspired her to explore ways to help dogs and their peopl…

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Lundyn VanderToolen's Leap of Faith: Balancing Gymnastics, Ambition, and the Joy of Life 43:21

1M ago43:21

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#104 - When the balance beam of life meets the vault of ambition, where do you land? Lundyn VanderToolen, a high school senior on the cusp of collegiate gymnastics, joins me to untangle this convergence. We kick off our chat with Lundyn’s evolution from a five-year-old with a beam in her eyes to a seasoned gymnast with dreams bigger than a perfect …

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Alphafold 3.0: the AI protein predictor gets an upgrade 21:33

1M ago21:33

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In this episode: 00:45 A nuclear timekeeper that could transform fundamental-physics research. Nuclear clocks — based on tiny shifts in energy in an atomic nucleus — could be even more accurate and stable than other advanced timekeeping systems, but have been difficult to make. Now, a team of researchers have made a breakthrough in the development …

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Ghrelin decreases sensitivity to negative feedback and increases prediction-error activity 9:06

1M ago9:06

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There’s a hormone called ghrelin that’s secreted in the stomach, and when someone is hungry it contributes to that feeling of hunger and the need to search for food. But neurological studies have suggested that ghrelin might also play a role in compulsivity and impulsivity, and it might be related to substance use disorders.Rebecca Boeme is an assi…

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Episode 252: Men of Kingdom Culture 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

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5/5/24. Blake Harrell. How we build as men is extremely important. We are called to be agents of transformation to the culture. Our validation in this quest comes from Yahweh's voice. The blessing of unlimited spiritual resource will flow when our hearts are set on course as men of faith.

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Podcast Katy Conway - Don't let your dog suffer in silence 18:39

1M ago18:39

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In this podcast episode, I interview Katie, a canine massage therapist based just outside Nottingham in the UK Midlands. Katie shares her journey into canine massage therapy, initially sparked by her own dog's diagnosis with hip dysplasia and arthritis. She discusses her training at Galen Therapy Centre and with Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte in Whole…

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Talking about sex and gender doesn't need to be toxic 58:39

1M ago58:39

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Ever since scientific enquiry began, people have focused mainly on men, or if studies involve animals, on male mice, male rats or whatever it may be. And this has led to gaps in scientists’ understanding of how diseases, and responses to treatment, and many other things might vary between people of different sexes and genders. These days, mainly th…

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Scott Gurian and the Rally of a Lifetime - UK to Mongolia 48:56

1M ago48:56

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#103 - When Scott Gurian, a journalist with a knack for embedding himself in the marrow of the world's less-trod paths, tells the story of the Mongol Rally, you can't help but lean in closer. I had the pleasure of peeling back the layers of Scott’s 11,000-mile trek in a vehicle that's barely more at home on the vast steppes than a fish on a bicycle…

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Dad's microbiome can affect offsprings' health — in mice 25:14

1M ago25:14

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In this episode: 00:46 Using genomics to explain geographic differences in cancer risk The risk of developing cancer can vary hugely depending on geographic region, but it’s not exactly clear why. To get a better idea, a team has compared the genomes of kidney cancers taken from people around the globe. They reveal a link between geographical locat…

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Episode 251: Miriam Springer 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

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4/28/24 Miriam Springer from Victory Tulsa shares truth from the heritage of faith that greatly influenced this church becoming what it is today. Luke 4. Understanding our heavenly assignment.

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