Best Guardian Science Weekly Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Training Is Being More Mindful - With Iñaki de la Parra & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:07:06

6h ago1:07:06

1:07:06

The biggest weapon ⚔️of SELF DESTRUCTION? YOUR STRENGTHS! Iñaki de la Parra wants you to understand that YOU can be your WORST enemy 🔫, especially if you are only focused on the thing you LIKE. There is an inherent danger of overdoing what comes easy to us. Find someone you can trust, to HELP YOU! In the 119th episode of The Training Science Podcas…

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S5E8: It’s Like a Movie! 30:58

15h ago30:58

30:58

We took another break! But don’t worry, only some of it has been fun. This episode was recorded on 6/14/24 and Jackie and Jill have both been sick and/or working and/or packing and moving the better part of the last 2 weeks so getting the pod out kept getting pushed to the bottom of the list. Here’s an overdue update on Jackie’s Pinball Tournament …

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The surprising psychology behind extremism, and how politics is driving it 17:01

1d ago17:01

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Psychologists usually expect ambivalence to be a driver of political apathy. But a new study appears to show a link between ambivalence in our views and the likelihood that we’ll support extremist actions. Madeleine Finlay speaks to the study’s co-author Richard Petty, professor of psychology at Ohio State University, to find out what pushes people…

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Horse Owner Opinions Regarding Equine Veterinarian Attire and Attributes 20:22

3d ago20:22

20:22

Send us a Text Message. Do the clothing choices of equine veterinarians affect client trust? Join us as we welcome Drs. Erin O'Neil and Callie Fogle to unpack their eye-opening survey results on equine veterinary attire preferences. We explore the "white coat effect" and reveal that horse owners often favor scrubs and coveralls, challenging traditi…

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The infection that affects half of women and its link to antibiotic resistance 16:49

3d ago16:49

16:49

Anyone who has had a urinary tract infection knows how agonising they can be. Some infections go away on their own, but many need antibiotics. Beneath the surface of this very common infection lie many mysteries, unanswered questions, and unnecessary suffering. And it gets to the heart of the challenge of tackling antimicrobial resistance. Madelein…

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17-23 June | Most important stories for humanity 4:31

5d ago4:31

4:31

Last week, our RelevanceAI evaluated hundreds of news items from around the world. These are the most relevant for humanity: - EU chat control law: potential risks to digital privacy and encryption The Verge | AI analysis - EU Nature Restoration Law: Significant policy shift aims to restore 30% of ecosystems by 2030 International Union for Conserva…

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Best Practice Supplementation Advice for Protein, Caffeine & Creatine - With Dr Jose Antonio & Prof Paul Laursen 1:10:13

8d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

You think supplements are only good ONCE 🤔💭 you have dialed in everything else? Well… THINK AGAIN! Dr Jose Antonio would like you understand that if you are LACKING in various parts of your training and/or food department, then it is likely that you will 📢 BENEFIT EVEN MORE by taking protein, caffeine and creatine. And if not: NO WORRIES, just stop…

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A black hole awakens and why some people avoid Covid: the week in science 19:29

8d ago19:29

19:29

Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a glimpse of a black hole awakening, to a new blood test that can detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms appear, and a study exploring how some people manage to avoid Covid infection. Help support our independent j…

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Increasing the Frequency of Successful Emesis Induction in Dogs 16:08

10d ago16:08

16:08

Send us a Text Message. Discover how to improve the success rate of inducing vomiting in dogs with our guest, Dr. Trevor Chan. Trevor shares how the combination of abdominal thrusts and apomorphine that achieved a 100% success rate, an improvement from the 76.5% success rate with apomorphine alone. Trevor also discusses the consistent time to onset…

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What are the main UK parties promising on climate and is it enough? 20:16

10d ago20:16

20:16

Last week more than 400 scientists signed an open letter to political parties urging ambitious action on the environment to prevent making Britain and the world ‘more dangerous and insecure’. Now that the main parties’ manifestos have all been released, Ian Sample is joined by the global environment editor, Jon Watts, and the biodiversity reporter,…

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10-15 June | Most important stories for humanity 6:05

14d ago6:05

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Last week, our RelevanceAI analyzed hundreds of news stories from around the world. These are the most relevant to humanity: - Access agreements for military bases: China to operate closer to the US mainland Asia Times | AI Analysis - Record high: 1.5% of the world’s population is forcibly displaced – up from 0.75% a decade ago The Guardian | AI An…

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PRO CYCLIST to PRO TRAIL RUNNER as a PRO HEALTH athlete - with Christian Meier & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:17:41

15d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

So, how many AVOCADOS 🥑 do you eat?! Christian Meier wants you to understand that EVERYTHING in life is about BALANCE. You cannot just push into ONE direction of training, nutrition or anything else without encountering downsides that WILL impact your sport and life. In the 117th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Christian discuss: …

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Are cold and wet UK summers here to stay? 15:08

15d ago15:08

15:08

Here in the UK talking about the weather is already a national pastime, but this month the water-cooler weather chat has ramped up a notch as rain, grey skies and biting temperatures have put summer firmly on hold. Ian Sample talks to Matt Patterson, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, to…

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Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs: Risks, Diagnosis, and Emerging Biomarkers 25:02

18d ago25:02

25:02

Send us a Text Message. Join us on this episode of Veterinary Vertex as we welcome Erin Binagia to shed light on marijuana toxicity in dogs. Erin shares findings from her recent study, revealing unexpected electrolyte abnormalities such as hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia in these cases. Discover the diagnostic hurdles veterinarians face, including p…

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Slaughter-free sausages: is lab-grown meat the future? 14:13

17d ago14:13

14:13

Ian Sample hears from Linda Geddes about her recent trip to the Netherlands to try cultivated meat sausages, courtesy of the company Meatable. Advocates say that cultivated meat could be the future of sustainable and ethical meat production. Linda explains how they’re made, how their carbon footprint compares with traditional meat and most importan…

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3-8 June | Most important stories for humanity 5:04

21d ago5:04

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Last week, our RelevanceAI evaluated hundreds of news items from around the world. These are the most relevant for humanity: - Climate change impacts groundwater quality: Millions affected by rising temperatures SPIEGEL | AI Analysis - Global child malnutrition: Unicef report finds 181m children in severe food poverty The Guardian | AI Analysis - C…

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How to Be the Performance Practitioner of the Future - With Dr Steve Ingham & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:10:21

22d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Are you ACTIVELY 🔥 developing your people for the REAL WORLD 🌎? Dr Steve Ingham @ would like you to make SURE that you are SYSTEMATICALLY જ⁀➴ working towards the PROGRESS of your staff, trainees, students, interns etc. in REAL WORLD working skills. From the very start the EXPECTATIONS should be know to them! In the 116th episode of The Training Sci…

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Golden rice: why has it been banned and what happens now? 15:49

22d ago15:49

15:49

A court in the Philippines has banned the commercial growth of golden rice, a genetically modified rice which was created to help tackle vitamin A deficiency in developing countries. It’s just the latest twist in a long and controversial journey for this rice. Ian Sample hears from the Observer science and environment editor, Robin McKie, and from …

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Exploring the Challenges of Unilateral Nephrectomy in Dogs 11:52

25d ago11:52

11:52

Send us a Text Message. Curious about the real challenges of performing a unilateral nephrectomy in dogs? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Laura Selmic and Carley Johnson. Carly delves into the findings from a recent JAVMA article, revealing the high rate of complications during and after this surgical procedure. From renal neoplas…

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Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer: ‘The clock is ticking but the world will teach us what we need to do’ 20:02

25d ago20:02

20:02

For a long time, western science and Indigenous knowledge have been seen as distinct ways of learning about the world. But as we plunge the planet deeper into environmental crises, it is becoming clear that it is time to pay attention to both. Bridging that gap has been the driving force behind the career of the botanist and author of Braiding Swee…

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26-31 May | Most important stories for humanity 3:56

27d ago3:56

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Last week, our RelevanceAI evaluated hundreds of news items from around the world. These are the most relevant for humanity: Historic discussions on taxing the super-rich: G7 and G20 lead the way Oxfam | AI Analysis Ozone layer recovery: Climate change threatens progress in Antarctica BBC Science Focus | AI Analysis Aiming for Artificial General In…

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Go Hard to Go Fast - New Age Sprint Training - With Prof. Dr. JB Morin & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:10:21

28d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Profiling and training SPEED🏎️ individually might be 30% (!!!) of any SPRINTING performance - get ON IT! Prof. Dr. JB Morin would like you to consider that if you do not cover, train or assess the WHOLE SPECTRUM of what your athletes can or cannot do, then you are likely leaving BIG 💥💨 gains on the table. Does 30% matter to you? In the 115th episod…

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S5E7: Daytime Weekend Sleep 29:24

29d ago29:24

29:24

A lil quickie for our loyal listeners because we missed each other and you <3 We’re not a weekly podcast anymore but after a year off and getting back in the swing of things we’re so happy to be recording again! Don’t be scared when we take some surprise vacation days because we’ll keep comin’ back. Email questions to fetchapailpodcast@gmail.com Fo…

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How many kilos can a whale eat? With Tom Mustill. How do mermaids grow their tails? What lives in the Mariana Trench? 12:40

29d ago12:40

12:40

Hello again everyone! Welcome to Episode 19 of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we're finding out about EVERYTHING UNDER THE SEA!!!!! First off: how many kilos can a whale eat? W…

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Election risks, safety summits and Scarlett Johansson: the week in AI 18:52

29d ago18:52

18:52

It’s been a busy week in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI found itself in hot water with Scarlett Johansson after launching its new chatbot, Sky, drawing comparisons to the Hollywood star’s character in the sci-fi film Her. In South Korea, the second global AI summit took place, and a report from the Alan Turing Institute explored how A…

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Navigating IV Catheter Complications in Cats 25:25

1M ago25:25

25:25

Send us a Text Message. What are the hidden risks of IV catheter complications in hospitalized cats, and how can we better manage them? Join us as we explore these critical questions with Dr. Kyle Granger, ECC resident at Colorado State University, who shares groundbreaking insights from his recent JAVMA article. Learn how smaller gauge catheters a…

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Concrete without CO2: can our biggest building material go green? 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

Concrete is strong and durable – which is why it’s the basis for so much of our infrastructure. It’s also terrible for the planet, due to one key ingredient: cement, which is responsible for almost 90% of concrete emissions. Researchers have now found a way to recover old cement while also reducing the environmental impact of recycling steel. Madel…

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How a Director of Performance Becomes Guardian Angle for Your Team & Coach - With James Bunce & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

PROTECT 💪 your coach for everything that you possibly can - it is WORTH IT! James Bunce wants you to understand that you NEED ✅ the coach and the coach NEEDS YOU✅. Be there for them as much as you can, so that you can build a long-term relationship. In the 114th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and James discuss: 🚀 How HELPING TO PER…

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Why is air turbulence getting worse? 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

On Tuesday a British man died and several others were injured when their plane encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore. And it looks like this kind of turbulence is something we’ll have to get used to. Last year a study found severe clear-air turbulence had increased by 55% between 1979 and 2020. Ian Sample speaks to Guy Gratton,…

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Predictive Tools for Splenic Mass Etiology in Dogs 15:12

1M ago15:12

15:12

Send us a Text Message. Discover the critical insights from Dr. Janet Grimes and Townes Hillier as they join us to unravel the complexities of splenic masses in dogs. Their extensive knowledge sheds light on the limitations and potential of predictive calculators like the HeLP score and T-STAT, providing a clearer understanding for veterinarians an…

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In their prime: how trillions of cicadas pop up right on time 16:15

1M ago16:15

16:15

Right now, across much of the midwestern and eastern US, trillions of cicadas are crawling out from the soil. And this year is extra special, because two broods are erupting from the ground at once. The first brood hasn’t been seen for 13 years, the other for 17 years and the last time they emerged together Thomas Jefferson was president. Ian Sampl…

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Cycling Through Time: Svein Tuft on Longevity and Adventure 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Are you ❗PUSHING❗ your abilities & fitness with … methods you NEVER😱 tried before?! Svein wants you to understand that to reach IMPROVEMENTS year after year, pretty much in any sport you need to be willing to EXPERIMENT. Trial and error might be the very best approach ✅ for any new “thing” or training plan. In the 113th episode of The Training Scie…

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S5E6: Did Not Unprove 52:23

1M ago52:23

52:23

Hello. My name is Jackie. This is my first time writing the episode description. Is it going okay so far? So... in this episode, we talked about some stuff that's going on. There was a haircut that happened. And Jill did an awkward that made Jackie laugh. Then we had a half time. I fell asleep a little bit while editing. I think it's cuz I eepy, an…

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Innovations in Equine Sepsis Treatment 17:50

2M ago17:50

17:50

Send us a Text Message. Discover the future of equine health as we delve into sepsis treatment with Drs. Kallie Hobbs and Katie Sheats. Prepare to be captivated by their groundbreaking work, showcasing the potential of extracorporeal cytokine adsorption as a potential adjunct treatment for equine sepsis. Their commitment to restoring immune balance…

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AI, algorithms and apps: can dating be boiled down to a science? 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

Last week the founder of the dating app Bumble forecasted a near future dating landscape where AI ‘dating concierges’ filter out prospective partners for us. But does AI, or even science, really understand what makes two people compatible? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Amie Gordon, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, to fi…

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Backstabbing, bluffing and playing dead: has AI learned to deceive? 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

As AI systems have grown in sophistication, so has their capacity for deception, according to a new analysis from researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr Peter Park, an AI existential safety researcher at MIT and author of the research, tells Ian Sample about the different examples of deception he uncovered, and why they will…

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S5E5: UnGoverdy 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

Jackie and Jill are doing super duper mega ultra hella okay-ish! Work is worky, life is lifey and they do be working and life-ing. We actually maybe didn’t talk about work, but Jill clearly has it on her mind as she makes me write these words down for her. You can expect many mispronounced words, a few callbacks to previous episodes, and many of jo…

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Why do people yawn? With Dr Sarah Holper. Why do lions have manes? Which ocean animals are already extinct? 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

Welcome to Episode 18 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! We've got some very exciting questions coming up for you this week! First off: why do people yawn? It's a question people…

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The Measure of LEARNING Is the Ability to CHANGE - With Dan Howells & Prof. Paul Laursen 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

Do NOT LEAD with your EMOTIONAL COMMITMENT to IMPROVEMENT 🚀! Dan Howells wants you to understand that communication and problem-solving TOGETHER come before any actual solutions. If you think you have recognized SOMETHING WRONG, take several steps back first 👣. In the 112th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Dan discuss: 📖 how you ca…

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How much protein is too much? 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

Sales of cottage cheese are booming thanks to a boost from protein-hungry social media influencers. But do we really need all this extra protein? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Joanne Slavin, a professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, to find out what exactly protein is doing in our bodies, and what happens to it when we …

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Celebrating Scholarly Achievements in Veterinary Medicine with Journal Award Winner Marejka Shaevitz 11:44

2M ago11:44

11:44

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we chat with 2023 AVMA Journal Award Winner Dr. Marejka Shaevitz. Marejka discusses the powerful affirmation that came with receiving this award. Marejka's journey reveals the impact that recognition has on career paths and underlines the importance of mentorship for budding veterinary professionals. Marejka also …

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Why are the world’s cities sinking? 16:19

2M ago16:19

16:19

A study has found that more than two dozen US coastal cities are sinking by more than 2mm a year. It’s a similar picture across the world. Nearly half of China’s major cities, as well as places such as Tehran and Jakarta, are facing similar problems. These issues are compounded by sea level rises caused by global heating. Madeleine Finlay speaks to…

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S5E4: Glucose Guardians 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Jill has been sick and Jackie has been having a rough week, but despite Jackie’s transcendental curse your fav friends finally got together to make jokes about it and ask the universe to cut us (but mostly Jackie) some dang slack! Jackie is still looking for a place to live in the Bay Area that better suits her needs (of not living next door to her…

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Can animals laugh? Why do sperm whales sleep vertically? With Felix Marx from Te Papa Museum. Why do people say that cats have nine lives? 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Welcome to Episode 17 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we have a very special episode featuring questions I’ve been collecting here in Bali! It’s been fantastic heari…

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Finding the INTELLIGENCE in AI - with Jake Schuster & Prof. Paul Laursen 49:47

2M ago49:47

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So you THINK you are USING BIG & IMPORTANT 👨🏼‍💻 data? How about JUST showing up ✔️? Jake Schuster wants you to understand that the best KPIs might be rather on the SIMPLE end of the spectrum. Have you ever considered how often you just SHOW UP for the “BIG STONES” in your training? In the 111th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jake…

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The extraordinary promise of personalised cancer vaccines 13:15

2M ago13:15

13:15

Glioblastomas are an extremely aggressive type of brain tumour, which is why the news this week of a vaccine that has shown promise in fighting them is so exciting. And this comes right off the back of the announcement of another trial of the world’s first personalised mRNA vaccine for melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. Ian Sample talks to Prof Alan …

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HPAI: A Changing Disease Dynamic 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the challenges presented by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and its spillover to mammalian hosts. Drs. Jonathan Runstadler and Wendy Puryear cast light on their groundbreaking research, offering a deep dive into the virus's unpredictable nature. We discuss how staying informed about the ever-evolving threat…

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The stream of plastic pollution: could a global treaty help us turn off the tap? 15:56

2M ago15:56

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Guardian Seascapes reporter Karen McVeigh tells Madeleine Finlay about a recent trip to the Galápagos Islands, where mounds of plastic waste are washing up and causing problems for endemic species. Tackling this kind of waste and the overproduction of plastic were the topics on the table in Ottawa this week, as countries met to negotiate a global p…

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How did the Milky Way form? With Jim Al-Khalili. Why is there no gravity on space? Why is Earth called Earth? 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

Welcome to Episode 16 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we have three fascinating questions about our weird and wonderful universe! So get your space helmets on... we'…

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Secrets of FUSION Between GERMAN and ENGLISH Football Expertise - with Chris Domogalla & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

HONESTY 😇, OPENNESS and CLARITY are CENTRE 🎯 at any new team “MERGER”! Chris Domogalla wants you to understand that whether you are coming with a manager and coaching staff into a new team, or just as an individual on the performance staff, you need to prioritize LETTING YOUR GUARD down, being OPEN, HONEST, and very CLEAR 💯 about where you are comi…

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