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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
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Get your weekly dose of all that's new in space and astronomy with Escape Velocity Space News. The sky is not the limit, as we bring you the latest scientific discoveries and rocket launches. EVSN is brought to you by the team behind CosmoQuest at the Planetary Science Institute, and features hosts Dr. Pamela L. Gay and Erik Madaus with special guest interviews by Beth Johnson and audio engineering by Ally Pelphrey. EVSN is supported through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CosmoQuestX.
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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Fea ...
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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.
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Books and Ideas is hosted by Dr. Ginger Campbell, an emergency physician who is best known for the highly regarded Brain Science Podcast. On Books and Ideas Dr. Campbell explores a wide range of topics ranging from science fiction to the philosophy of science. The show is no longer in regular production, but occasional special episodes may be published.
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More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the world’s most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright. Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through today’s negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to po ...
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The Skeptic Zone #833 - 22.September.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:08:50 You Can Count on Adrienne This week Adrienne catches up with Melanie Trecek-King from the website Thinking is Power. An interesting discussion about skeptical outreach and what value is the word skeptic after all? https://thinkingispower.com 0:23:26 2024 Bent Spoon Award Tim Mendham and Richard Saunder…
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Planning for Asteroid Attacks, Dino Prints Cross Ocean, Viper Updates, & more
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Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including volcanic glass beads, dino prints that span the ocean, a deep dive into asteroid exploration, and tales from the launch pad.
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193. A Space Traveler’s Take on Stardust and Earthly Evolution with Nicole Stott
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In this exciting episode, we’re honored to have Astronaut Nicole Stott join us for Part 2!. Nicole spent over 100 days in space, where she performed critical science and a spacewalk. These experiences give her a unique perspective about tools we can all use right here on earth to find more success together. She looks at the success of day to day li…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy spa…
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Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy space science that happened during our Summer Hiatus.…
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The Skeptic Zone #832 - 15.September.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:38 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Lucky Girl Syndrome, the Law of Attraction, the Power of Positive Thinking, the Secret, Manifesting - the same idea has been preached for nearly 150 years, under different names. Aren't we lucky? This week Kat is going to delve into the Law of Attraction, and tell u…
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192. Potty with a Purpose: The Hidden Power of Your Waste with Taylor Zehren
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Taylor Zehren, one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, is the visionary co-founder of a startup that forms a key link in our ability to create a world with no waste—and her company Wasted* is literally starting at the bottom of the problem. Thanks to her innovations, we all may someday be using a system that turns our own bodies’ waste into a remarkable circul…
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The Skeptic Zone #831 - 8.September.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders From 1986 - ZANEX PAYS GELLER OVER $350,00 The Australian-based mining company Zanex, paid magician and mentalist Uri Geller $US250,000 (over $A350,000) for his advice on where to look for gold in the Solomon Islands and near Maldon in Victoria. Tim…
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Mars is the future, the day the Dinos Died, a Star's Death in 3 Acts, and more
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Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including new info on the origins of the Dino Killing asteroid, a star being nommed by a star, a deep dive into Mars exploration, and tales from the launch pad.
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191. What Astronauts Bring Back From Space: The Overview Effect with Frank White
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Frank White is renowned for coining the term "overview effect," the concept describing the profound and transformative experience astronauts have when they view Earth from space, recognizing its fragility and interconnectedness. He has dedicated his career to highlighting the potential benefits of living and learning beyond our planet, and his work…
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The Skeptic Zone #830 - 1.September.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:08 You Can Count on Adrienne The Travels of a Skeptic Zone Reporter Adrienne interviews Andras Pinter from The European Skeptics Podcast and Coleman Watts, a former conspiracy theorist turned science communicator, on her travels to the Rocky Mountains and then onto Iceland. Join her for these informal but…
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Transform Your Life with Timeless Wisdom—Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Th.D (Summer Series 4.8)
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Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde is a visionary Pastoral Counselor, author, and Community Dharma Leader with a Doctorate in Theology and a passion for community care. Dr. Yetunde provides a unique approach to healing our perspectives, blending spirituality, psychology, and social justice to create some practical insights we can use in everyday life to streng…
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Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 18, 2009. Last week we talked about Herschel the people – William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and his son John. This week we look at the Herschel Space Observatory, a mission launched in 2009 to reveal the coldest and dustiest regions in th…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:50 Kate & Allie Folklore or Future Quiz Join Kate this week as she challenges Allie with a quiz. Kate will uncover a mysterious array of treatments and Allie will have to unravel the enigma of whether these practices hail from folklore of old or persist in the modern day. Play along to test your knowledge…
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The Power of Personal Branding: Scream Your Dream with Cheldin Barlatt Rumer (Summer Series 4.7)
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CEO Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the powerhouse behind the This Is It Network, a global female-and-minority-owned digital streaming entertainment and education platform. Known for her dynamic insights on personal branding, networking, storytelling, and empowerment, Cheldin shares her journey helping others "scream their dream." Whether you're an entrep…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 172: William Herschel - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 11, 2010. Ancient astronomers knew of 5 planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – 6 if you count Earth. And then in 1781, William Herschel discovered an entirely new planet, Uranus, boosting the number of planets to 7. Let’s learn about Hersch…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Beyond Belief Bob Nixon tunes in and finds an old aquaintance up to his old tricks - very old tricks. "Like Deja vu all over again" In this report from 'The Skeptic Magazine' in 2001, a former investigator of Australian Skeptics the late Bob Nixon, reviews a farcical TV special about the paranormal, st…
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Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including Hubble, Chandra, and VIPER face cuts/cancellations, weird exoplanet orbits, Roman gains an instrument, and tales from the launch pad.
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190. What’s Your Gut Telling You? Secrets of the Microbiome and More with Dr. Jack Gilbert
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Dr. Jack Gilbert is a luminary in the hidden world of our microbiomes—the trillions of tiny organisms that live in and on our bodies. Dr. Gilbert's groundbreaking research has shed light on how the makeup of this ecosystem on our bodies is shaping our health; from personalized medicine to mental health, to chronic disease response, his work is unlo…
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Ep. 88 - The Hubble Space Telescope - REMASTER
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 88 - The Hubble Space Telescope - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From May 12, 2008. Our understanding of the cosmos has been revolutionized by the Hubble Space Telescope. The breathtaking familiar photos, like the Pillars of Creation, pale in comparison to the astounding amount of science data returned to Earth. Hubble’…
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The Skeptic Zone #827 - 11.August.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With a short tribute to skeptical journalist Jane Hansen. 00:04:12 Vale Mark Edward We are saddened to hear of the death in the past week of Mark Edward, skeptic, magician, mentalist, author and partner to Susan Gerbic. Tributes from Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic. Mark Edward Wilson, who was known by his stage…
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Feeling Stuck? Try Asking Fresh Questions with Flint Sparks (Summer Series 4.6)
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Flint Sparks is both a Zen teacher and Licensed Psychologist of 40 years, and today he shares some very practical but transformative practices, blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to navigate life's challenges. We talk about the barriers we might be unknowingly putting up against our own happiness, and how we can break them down to …
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 162: Edwin Hubble - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From November 2, 2009. You might know the name “Hubble” because of the Hubble Space Telescope. But this phenomenal observatory was named after one of the most influential astronomers in modern history. Hubble discovered that galaxies are speeding away from us in all dir…
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